27 March – Until a voice came through into my head
Eurovision is made up of characters of all types. Some are happy to live in the background. Some only appear during the January-May Eurovision...
21 August – She stands under moonlight, she touches her hair
Do you ever feel for those countries who were once the ones to watch, but are now struggling a little? We can all think...
In a curious turn of events…
...Phil has just informed me via Social Network that Riigiametnik has been video-calling him with pictures of a local Azeri pear-flavoured beverage which looks...
18 December – I am the force that in springtime will...
A winner? What's that? You want a winner? But not a recent one? Well, you've come to the right place. And it's winner that...
A morning round up
So, my morning at Eurovision 2009. I won't even try to discuss everyone, just the three or four that had time to have any...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2023 Part 18 – Ireland
We Are One by Wild Youth.
Ireland’s selection process gained the most attention it’s had for years, but not because of who won it. Wild...
29 January – We were walking in old Bruxelles
I mentioned yesterday that songs had certain themes. Usually involving love. And, thankfully, very rarely about domestic abuse. But there are certain get outs...
Eurovision Countdown 2025: Ireland is unhinged
IrelandEmmy – Laika Party
It takes a certain kind of song to make you both laugh, wince, and question the state of the education system....
13 February – I’m safe here on my island
If you're a winner of our favourite TV show, you'll be among very elite company. in 62 editions, only 64 different acts have won...
Eurovision Countdown 24 – Ireland according to Mo
The key to Eurovision is getting the balance right—a killer song, great staging, and a brilliant voice.
Based on the (admittedly low-cost and notoriously awful)...