2 August – Everything in life is like a song
So soon into August, and we have a winner. Yes, some of you may know that there were contests before 2000, and some countries...
They’ve announced the songs for Benidormfest 24
So yes, once again RTVE have decided to brighten up the ex-pats February and decamp, so to speak, to the Costa del Britain for...
Benidorm Fest 2026: RTVE Announces Major Revamp Ahead of Eurovision
Spain is setting its sights firmly on Eurovision 2026, and RTVE is pulling out all the stops with significant structural changes to its national...
Now – This is why I come to the Eurovision
Three songs in a row - and all of them are different but the same.
Cyprus - Now, it was rumoured that the Cypriots had...
9 December – I know you left your olive trees behind
Do you remember the 1970s? An interesting decade when the whole of Europe eventually went colour, replete with the garish outfits. Thankfully, some countries...
27 October – My path lights up if you look at...
The Big Five qualifying for the Grand Final can be a contentious thing. But there are reasons why they're there, not least because they've...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 36 – Spain
Let me start by saying a muchas gracias to Spanish TV for reviving the Benidorm festival and bringing a heck of a lot of...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2024 Part 33 – Spain
Spain brings a delightfully – and visually – cheeky swipe at the double standards applied to men and women in Zorra. The cleverness of...
Spanish fly
Nick: Good song. Reasonable performances. Can't see any particular reason why it would win.
In more detail, Daniel's joined on stage by a cast of...
10 November – You and I will know how to dance
There must be some golden rules when going on to a Eurovision stage. For example, always make sure you know where the camera is....