EBU issues (another) statement following ongoing Eurovision artist abuse
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has today issued a statement following a surge in online abuse and harassment of artists taking part in the...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 23 – Luxembourg
Ah, Luxembourg! Welcome back. It’s been 31 years since Modern Times begged Donne-moi une chance in 1993. Juries declined the polite invitation, instead choosing...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 34/37 – Sweden
This song is called “Unforgettable” but never has a song title been so oxymoronic than that in the history of the contest.
It seems that...
Irish Eurovision performer misses final rehearsal
With tempers already frayed in the Malmö Arena, Eurovision Song Contest organisers continue to deal with the fallout from various flare-ups.
This afternoon, during the...
2 December – But you’re cold, cold, so cold
It's time for another one of our home entrants today. That poisoned chalice of wanting to win on your home turf, but not wanting...
Meet Lumo – The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 Mascot
Meet Lumo, the official Mascot of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. No seriously, this is actually a thing. You can buy merch and everything.
Lumo...
Eurovision Countdown 2025: Ireland is unhinged
IrelandEmmy – Laika Party
It takes a certain kind of song to make you both laugh, wince, and question the state of the education system....
Nick “does” 2025 – Finland
FINLAND – Ich Komme – Erika Vikman
When I heard that Erika was having another go at UMK, I really wasn’t expecting a subtle, understated...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2025 Part 17 – Iceland
RÓA by VÆB
Look, I’ve tried to make it sound like the ligature æ in encyclopædia but the Eurovision website tells me the band’s name...
Nick “does” 2025 – Montenegro
MONTENEGRO – Dobrodošli - Nina Žižić
8 December 2024: Montenegro announces after a rethink that they will be represented in Basel by Nina Žižić performing...