Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2023 Part 20 – Italy
Due Vita by Marco Mengoni.
I followed Italy’s Marco Mengoni very keenly in Malmö a decade ago when he first competed in Eurovision. His song...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2023 Part 19 – Israel
Unicorn by Noa Kirel.
Who doesn’t love a unicorn? Whether it’s the all-healing powers of a horny horse throughout mythology or the latter-day adoption of...
Phil’s Day 1 Round up for 2023.
The main question is, am I Anna Ford or Reggie Bosenquet? - Yeah, you lot have no chance of knowing who they are.
From what...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2023 Part 18 – Ireland
We Are One by Wild Youth.
Ireland’s selection process gained the most attention it’s had for years, but not because of who won it. Wild...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2023 Part 17 – Iceland
Power by Diljá.
As we gather each new crop of Eurovision songs each year a set emerge that you’re delighted have made the cut. Equally...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2023 Part 16 – Greece
What They Say by Victor Vernicos.
The inner torture of anxiety, depression and other mental health issues is a common trope expressed through music. You...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 23/37 – Malta
A song can, often very charitably, be described as a collection of words that are set to something akin to "music" for the enjoyment...
Mo’s Eurovision 2023 Countdown: Malta
By tradition, Malta has a reputation of a 'try hard' at Eurovision. This year is no exception. for once, we're spared the usual solo...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2023 – Part 22/37 – Lithuania
I know that for 18 years I have had the pleasure of a laminated badge that tells me I am important, and for 22...
23 April – The rhythm is all gone
What is it with some countries that takes years out of our favourite TV show? They're in, they're out... To be fair, finances pay...