So much for the afternoon shift…
OK. Let's look back on today in Moscow, as that's really what we're all here for.
Israel - almost entirely pleasant. A few worrying fluffs...
21 August – We walk the night in the shine of...
Eurovision always loves a good sing-a-long song. Those mumbly arty Swedish types have their place, but nothing can beat a jovial singer with a...
16 March – There’s no need to be carrying a frown
The Eurovision fortnight can be a long two weeks if they don't quite go your way. You turn up in the host city a...
23 October – He knows each European country by heart
It's fair to assume that if you win a Eurovision semi-final, the chances are that you will do very well in the Grand Final....
16 July – The man falls in love with the witch
Those Finns have been unlucky over the years. Yes, they've had one win, but very few other finishes in the top 10. How many...
So that’s Day 1 done then?
Let me catch up with the vids at eurovision.tv - I know other sources of video footage are available, but I kind of trust...
Finland – Sing little birdie
After Slavko, we're getting a cold compress in the shape of Norma John and their ode to self harm. I'm assured they're fun people...
26 July – Fiery red cars, expensive leather seats
What's this you ask? We had 1966 yesterday, so why 1966 again today? Well, why ever not. We get swamped with songs from the...
Finland – It’s good – but it’s not right
Sorry, I thought I'd done this so I stepped away for a Diet Coke and apple pie break, my apologies OnEuropeans....
This is going to...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2023 Part 12 – Finland
Cha Cha Cha by Käärijä.
Stop the clock, Anneka! We have our winner. Or mine at least. This is FABULOUS!
There’s something gorgeous about the sound...