5 January – I’ll go downstairs and I’ll wreck my phone
When you've only got three minutes to make a statement, you should think about how you do it. A nice safe song with wide...
21 June – Let’s sing together without looking backwards
What do you now? It's more Lusitanian singing that was largely ignored by the juries of Europe. I'll admit that not everything Portugal did...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 29/37 – Portugal
Portugal can never be accused of composing something because its popular or following the trends in Eurovision – in fact the motto of MGM...
Portgual – Backflipping bland
Well Portugal, what can one say that has not already been said? The backflip is still there and if, and it is a big...
Lisbon confirmed for 2018 Eurovision
In news that will surprise nobody, Portuguese broadcaster RTP has announced that Lisbon should host the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest.
Although the Eurovision Reference Group...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2019 – Part 32 – Portugal
Portugal’s first hosting of Eurovision last year was a monumental moment. A moment many of us thought we’d never see. The prospect was tempting...
Portugal – It’s a Bond film short of perfection
I was predisposed to loving this song from the moment I heard it in the FdC but now its on stage it’s even better...
11 February – Oh, my homeland, my remoteness
Do you go to the contests, wherever they are held? Have you been to any? In particular, did you go to the fest in...
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...
So much for the afternoon shift…
OK. Let's look back on today in Moscow, as that's really what we're all here for.
Israel - almost entirely pleasant. A few worrying fluffs...