7 August – Run, barefooted, by the wharf
Is Eurovision political? Is there a fine line between a political song and one that celebrates history. Where do you draw this line?
Some countries...
7 December – Go, my golden balloon, wrapped in fantasy
It must be daunting to open our favourite TV show, but at least you get to the Green Room bar before everyone else. You...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2023 Part 28 – Portugal
Ai Coração by Mimicat.
If you don’t have anything good to say don’t say anything at all, advised every parent, ever. It’s a strategy I...
Nick “does” 2025 – Portugal
PORTUGAL – Deslocado – Napa
If James Stewart played the role of Napa in It’s a Wonderful Life, the second half of the film would...
San Marino – meat that I couldn’t positively identify
Well I've just been for a stroll to find the local Mini Maxi as the canteen in the press centre is slightly on the...
San Marino – What nightmares are made of
In a land far away from this one live the Eurovisionistas. Their fantasies fuel contests filled with Carola (or anyone else Swedish).
One cold night,...
24 October – Just be strong and look at me
Every now and then, Eurovision yields a folk hero. They don't set out to be renowned, but it just happens to them. And whatever...
Solid Serbia
Serbia sounds great! She delivers this powerful ballad with a message of hope for those trapped in abusive relationships with great class and a...
Serbia – Back by populist demand?
So it seems the clamour to be the next Serbian entrant to the Eurovision knows no bounds as their broadcaster, RTS, has had to...
Serbia – I’m loco for this classy cheapness
Eight down, one to go to bring Day 3 of rehearsals to a close and we’re ending with Serbia. I’m expecting, nay hoping, for...