Belarus is the right song at the right time
If you, dear viewer, have noticed my writings over the last hour or so, the last four songs are a touch challenging when all performed...
5 November – You gotta learn to smile
Do you remember when 'New Europe' all started competing in our favourite TV show? There was so much optimism, especially as one débutante came...
14 January – Shine into my darkness
Two birthdays for the price of one? You don't get that very often, so when it comes along it's worth posting. Even if these...
Where on earth do I start with this one!!!
Well considering Cologne is approximately 20 miles from Dusseldorf I can almost hear the collective jaw dropping from here at the Russian performance.
It has,...
TVR releases Romanian Eurovision contenders
If you fancy a listen to full versions of the songs taking part in the contest to pick a Eurovision 2023 song for Romania,...
22 October – Baby, I read all answers In your exotic...
Let's cast our minds back to former years, to countries taking a long-term absence from our favourite TV show. They could be financially constrained,...
18 February – Like a diamond in the light
Stage performances come in all shapes and sizes. Some are just the singer, with backdrop, giving us a simple song. Others use cowbells, Alpen...
Ireland & Belarus
Ireland is not quite as bad as I believe it was in the first rehearsal. They have a great stage projection, Celtic knots and...
24 September – Ten steps, a hundred steps, I need distance
There's a word that is used in a derogatory fashion to describe some songs that elements of the fan community think are wonderful and...
Hungarians get the Eurovision blues
Phil: I have just witnessed the first goose bump moment of the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest from an unlikely source. The Hungarian lady, who's...