Greece, Slovenia and Romania… And that’s your lot!
Greece
Oh it's Shane, Theo and Lukas otherwise known as the Greek boys! I've just realised I threw myself upon them last night tiddly in...
Three acts through to Selecția Națională 2018 final
The first Romanian semi-final took place last night at the Teatrul Municipal in Focșani. 11 entries competed for three spots in the Selecția Națională...
Romanian TV shortlist three acts for Eurovision
Romanian broadcaster TVR is working with Global Records to pick an entry for the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest. Reports suggest three acts have made...
Romania – what’s that smell?
As we have come to expect - things are running late. They don’t seem to shorten breaks to catch up though, must be a...
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...
Romania: maybe not Goodbye quite yet
Gosh. Romania. I wasn’t expecting that. This is high-concept performance, sweetie. Yes, but is it art, darling?
Cristina is clad in a purple floor-length gown,...
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...
16 January – Nobody’s gonna like it
If you were to take part in our favourite TV show as a singer, would you use your own name, or would you use...
Romania – polished and glowing
This is looking better and better each time I see and hear this. Before this week I didn't give it a prayer, now it...
Romania sticks two fingers up at Eurovision
Every now and then, Eurovision throws up musical gems that chime with wider trends. It launches careers.
And then there are the songs and performances...