27 March – The wildest fire Is burning out
Which country would like to see win the contest for the first time? And would you go there if they did? Several countries are...
22 September – Laugh, laugh without stopping
Look towards the eastern Mediterranean, and you'll spot a large country that used to take part with gusto in our favourite TV show. They...
Romania – Clearly never on a Saturday
The phrase "a nag set to music" was surely coined for this song. Ester seemed to make this feel like hard work and despite...
Albania and Romania Power
I know I’m supposed to do one post per rehearsal, but I’m running late and I’ve wanted to do that pun for like 12...
Costumes, costumes and more costumes
Another quiet moment away from my boss. Another day of rehearsals over, so a few words of wisdom from me. Or not. If you...
Moldova … Guess who’s back? Back again
Get your remixes out, get your YouTube videos pumping out, because Epic Sax Guy is BACK for Moldova!
Yes, Sunstroke Project have won the Moldovan...
12 February – Rich courtesans are running after you
What's the oddest subject of a Eurovision song you can think of? Many things have been covered, mostly about falling in love with someone,...
In, out, in, out … shake it all about
In news that must surely surprise nobody, (the Former Yugoslav Republic of) Macedonia is back in Eurovision.
An EBU press release today stated:
"The EBU and...
Who made it through in Hungary?
The final heat of A Dal 2019 aired this evening and we now have the eighteen that will take us through the next fortnight....
Macedonia might not qualify – shock!
Phil: Now we have been exposed to the macadamia nuts on local television for days and day but seeing it on stage has revealed...