16 December – We’ll dance together in that dream
Some countries have flirted with that first win, but it's never actually happened. But as we often say, past form is no guide to...
Who’s in the running for Romania?
TVR has named the 24 entrants for their Eurovision national selection contest. Selecția Națională will this year take place in late January and early...
Romaniafestivalen? Those Romanians look North
It's true. The Romanians are starting their selection on 21st January. They have looked at the MF (or mello.. ugh) and gone, "you know...
Romania – Drowned world
With lunch out of the way, we launched back into Romania's underwater world. Esther had toned down the severe look today: her hair was...
A mixed grill of Romania, Greece and Russia
I've just pootled down to the Arena for the afternoon session - no internet to speak of down there, hence my silence for the...
The afternoon deliberations
well we picked up a few stragglers at the bar and dragged them over to the Arena.
Romania
It's a case of a fine Italian hand....
My Work Is Refusing Me…
I love my job, but I love being on holiday even more, and I fancy I’m not long for the office today. Don’t you...
21 July – So cold and so grey
What do you think of stage shows? Should they be kept simple, in order to emphasise a song? Or is there anything wrong in...
Romania Results: Selecția Națională second semi final
The second semifinal of the Selecția Națională 2019 this evening completes the line up for next weekend when Romania pick their song.
Five acts qualified...
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...