Eurovision Countdown 24 – Spain according to Mo
When I revealed my intent to score this song maximum points, Mr Phil spat out more than just his tea.
But I’m a sucker for...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2024 Part 14 – Georgia
I’m usually the first to champion a strong female-sung pop banger in this Contest and this, on paper, is what Georgia delivers. It’s an...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 29 – Portugal
Each year during the national final season there are some Eurovision constants. The better-known names are gonna qualify in Melfest; Sanremo is gonna go...
The first bit between bits
So obviously you know all there is to know about Semifinal 1 by now. An assortment of stuff happened (some of it various shades...
Cyprus release their song – finally!
<edited 11/3/2025>
First one to announce - one of the last to put a song out - these continental types!
Here's his song, entitled Shhhhh!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbfQqWyqgJw&pp=ygULU2hoIEN5cHJpdXM%3D
Here's your...
Well that went well – Not Karnaval then….
After three nights that we have totally ignored because it's nearly Christmas, RTSH finally announced their fifteen finalists for FiK63. Thus year, seemingly, there...
Eurovision Countdown 2025: Albania is ‘anguished’
Albania
Shkodra Elektronike – Zjerm
In theory, Zjerm has everything you'd expect from a classic Albanian Eurovision entry: anguished vocal lines, regional instrumentation, and a sense...
Nick “does” 2025 – Cyprus
CYPRUS – Shh – Theo Evan
A couple of years ago Spain sent a song with a title made up entirely of vowels, and it...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2025 Part 12 – Finland
Ich Komme by Erika Vikman
I’ve seldom been as thankful for being one of the organisers and presenters of Second Cherry – a second...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2025 Part 20/37 – Italy
Volevo Essere Un Duro by Lucio Corsi
I was made, with a bit of cojoling, to watch Sanremo 2025 so I could say “I’ve been...