She’s not even singing the damn thing!
Ok so here's the thing. Patricia Kass back in Moscow ripped my heart to a thousand pieces and stopped me in my tracks. Even...
Conan clinches Portuguese place at 2019 Eurovision
Only those who haven't lived under a Eurovision rock in recent months would be unaware that tonight featured two national finals where fans desperately...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 29 – Portugal
Love Is On My Side by The Black Mamba
One of the delights of my first trip to Portugal was encountering the unique Portuguese character,...
4 February – Love, love, my love, love of my life
I mention from time to time that we love someone who tries. Even though they'll never be the continent's favourite. Often through no fault...
11 February – My lovely body, my burning fire
Do you go to the contests, wherever they are held? Have you been to any? In particular, did you go to the fest in...
Franko, Poirot and Kryton – the story so far
Well since yesterday The Celestial Toymaker has had to withdraw from the panel due to doctor's advice. In fact two doctor's advice, the ones...
Between sex and music, I thought of you
I've gone random today. Perhaps because it's Friday. Perhaps because it's around the summer solstice. Perhaps because it's because it's the Catholic feast day...
San Marino picks emerging artists for Eurovision showdown
It was the last but one outing for San Marinese TV's patchy 2022 Eurovision experiment - you really can't argue they try something new...
Eurovision Results Extra: Friday edition
Mr Phil will be your host for the upcoming weekend of Eurovision Song Contest goodness, and you'll get your usual round-up of results when...
Psychedelia
More rehearsals, after a lengthy break. One country where I wouldn't expect any tardiness at all is the one in which I'm currently sitting. ...