Israel wins 2018 Eurovision Song Contest
A nail-biting vote took the result of the 2018 contest down to the wire, but Israel was named the winner. Netta claimed a fourth...
Listen to Eden Alene’s final three Eurovision songs
Earlier this week, Israeli broadcaster KAN named the three shortlisted songs in the running for the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest.
After teasing rabid fans with...
8 October – I am someone, I am someone
Not so long ago, there had never been any Eurovision singers' birthday of note (that we knew of) on this date, and then two...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2025 Part 19/37 – Israel
New Day Will Rise by Yuval Raphael
Right - let’s address the elephant in the room. This song is here, it’s eligible, Kan have...
Italia, il tuo tempo per brillare è ora
That ...
Was ...
Fucking ...
Amazing!
Where do I start? Well, for starters, if any of your local bookmakers are offering even money (or better), get some cash...
18 January – We left each other, the room is empty
Certain contests are known for more than just the songs. It could be a stage invasion, someone falling over when trying to present a...
9 December – In the bottom of my heart
I sometimes wonder why some countries seem to have this love/hate relationship with our favourite TV show. Money aside, some places don't participate every...
21 October – You’ll have a smooth sea for sailing
Do you remember the 1980s? An interesting decade where we had some innovative sets and some innovative costumes. And we had the finest orchestras...
Sanremo Festival in Jeopardy: RAI’s Ultimatum Deepens Crisis
In May 2025, Italy’s Council of State upheld a Ligurian court ruling that the city holds legal authority over the “Festival della Canzone Italiana”...
Nice but dull
Well, according to all reports, the German on the bus trip that the Latvians went on the other day said it wont get through...