Smells like team spirit
There's a whiff of desperation in the air and it's heading our way from San Marino. After having a strop when the latest incarnation...
Are Switzerland trying to get back into the final?
So, after we have largely ignored the Swiss selection, it seems that they have been busy getting songs from all over the place for...
Madame Monsieur take the ticket to Lisbon
After three very well-produced shows from France2 and ITV Studios France, the French public overturned the choice of a professional jury and gave Madame...
It’s the wrong trousers Gromee
After an exciting voting sequence that saw the leading act frequently change, Gromee won Krajowe Eliminacje 2018 with "Light me up" and will represent Poland...
Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2018 – Denmark
What is it with Danish Eurovision entries? They always sound solidly professional. Someone works overtime to get the very best from both singer and...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown Part 15 – FYR Macedonia.
FYR Macedonia are often victims of being themselves in this contest. They seem to be stuck between a rock and a hard place, believing...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 28 – MOLDOVA
My Lucky Day by DoReDos
Few would have predicted a third-place finish for Moldova last year, but the simplicity of their playful performance, combined with...
Take Two – alternative versions of Eurovision 2018 songs
By now, you've doubtless tired of hearing the same 43 songs, and hanker for something different. With hours to go until fan sites (this...
Eurovision 2018 – Day two at a glance
From the Macedonian closed rehearsal (um problema technicao) through to the Cypriot feugo, today brought us the second half of the first semi-final. Nobody...
Boy wonder Rybak is bak!
So the Rybak opens the second semi final and the Norwegian package is pretty much ready to go. We missed the first run-through, but...