What have we gleaned from JESC Sneak peeks?
As there are no on the ground reporters this year us press have to rely on the sneak peeks that the EBU put out...
Spain reveals it’s entry – but is it all that?
So in a very long ( I am told because *I* didn't stay up to watch it) National final The Spanish had a straight...
Iceland – Is it’s intended audience too small?
In the same way that Denmark feels as though it's just one big in-joke. Iceland feels exactly the same to me. However, whereas the...
DR refuses to back calls to expel Israel from Eurovision
Denmark’s public broadcaster DR has confirmed it will not vote to exclude Israel from the Eurovision Song Contest, even as pressure mounts on the...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2023 – Part 16/37 – Greece
Victor Vernicos - What they say.
First thing is first, the shoot for the video must have been a health and safety nightmare. I'm sure...
Germany – Blood and glitter and Timur!
The band are super happy with everything - Chris is seemingly criticising himself for his singing, the pyro works, the show has the energy...
Mo’s Eurovision 2023 Countdown: Azerbaijan
After many a dirge, often discretely stamped 'Made in Sweden', The Azeri song this time round has its roots firmly in Baku, for the...
The Second semi Final in Norway – Results
Following on from Last Week's First semi final heat we have, surprisingly, the second heat. I know, shocking isn't it. As an aide memoire,...
Denmark: Oddly lifeless
Starting with Syggi at her baby grand - and there might be a few misplaced reflection shots to lose here, soon the band join...
Good to go: Who is Eurovision’s Martin Österdahl?
One of the key figures behind the scenes of the Eurovision Song Contest is Martin Österdahl, the Contest Executive Supervisor. His passion for the...