Just in case you’re wondering what’s going on in San Marino
When strapped-for-cash broadcaster SMTV confirmed its place in the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest, everyone assumed Valentina's trust fund would cough up again.
But no! Instead...
27 February – Always putting up a show
It's always interesting how some countries choose their singers and songs. Some go internal, or there's the bog standard national final. Or you could...
1 March – In the mirror which breaks the image into...
What do you think of those performers that keep coming back? Do you think they should call it a day if they don't do...
Terminal three flight on time
Good morning Europe!
Battling through the London morning rush hour to meet That Monty at Heathrow terminal three (flight’s on time) though perhaps That Monty...
San Malta-Marino … batshit
So, I walked through the door - sat down in my appointed spot, just in time for San Marino to come on stage and...
San Marino – More like it, but less would be more.
I'm going to keep this picture because it helps illustrate what I am going to say. I'm going to take a punt that Mr...
14 April – Let’s illuminate the night
If you keep an eye on the wider Eurovision family, you'll know about the Junior version. We've already seen some Junior stars make it...
Monty’s last three – in one handy package!
Armenia is one I’ve really been looking forward to. I had no idea how they might stage this, especially the frenetic cranking up the...
Every year until someone dies …
What question has occupied Eurovision minds more than any other of late? The winner of Melodifestivalen, how can Lithuanian TV take eight weeks to...
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,...