5 November – There’s a candle burning
False flag time again. It's a close thing, with the Nordics. They're very close culturally, so someone moving between them isn't that noteworthy. So...
17 August – I’m begging you, to lead me home
Do you ever see a performer and think "they have class"? That performer who doesn't need to try. They have a stage presence, and...
11 June – A life without colours – that’s not you
It was always interesting when our friends at the EBU relaxed the rule about singing in your own language. Obviously, where most songs are...
“Ich komme aus Tampere!”
Finland’s Eurovision queen Erika Vikman is getting the full hometown hero treatment—complete with saunas, drag queens, and sweeping views of Tampere. The city has...
Now hear this!
I've just been in a big room with a stage and a Dima Bilan and a Sibel Tuzun and a Tina Karol and a...
Saara and her wheel of misfortune
Ooh Lady Saara of Altoo now and, as expected, she’s has a big prop erection onstage consisting of a wheel of fortune at the...
17 July – There’s something in the air at night
Can you spot a winner from a first listen? Yes? Well, could you spot a candidate for last place at first listen too? It...
Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2022 – Part 13 – Finland
The Rasmus – Jezebel
I'm sure they exist, but you never hear anyone say "I tell you who my favourite band are. The Rasmus", do...
15 February – I was just quenching life’s thirst
What's your favourite decade of Eurovision? There are so many to choose from. It's true that some decades have more songs than others. But...
Tomorrow is always one day away
While the rest of Oneurope are drinking cheap grog at some dive in Malmö, I'm putting the hard work in at our friendly neighbourhood...