24 March – This morning has the taste of strange freedom
Unless you've been on Saturn's biggest moon, or some parts of the USA, you'll know that the Eurovision circus will be heading to sunny...
8 November – I will study languages
Have you always been able to spot where an act's from, without hearing them sing, but just by looking at their stage act? It...
Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2019 – Israel
'Home' sounds like a song cut from a West End musical because it was running long. I've no doubt that Kobi has a powerful...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 24 – Israel
I am generally not a believer in so-called “Fanwank” – those songs that fans love so much that it drives them blind with desire,...
Eurovision 2002 – Second rehearsals – Wednesday
Cyprus
A source close to me said, " This one is staring the big R in the face." What is "The big R"?? said I....
Cup of tea?
Nick: Klane Haserl haben kurze Naserl. I'm reliably informed that *nobody* has seen Kobi Oz and Alf Poier in the same place at the...
13 March – Angels spread their wings and the candles are...
Everyone loves a winner. In fact, if you leave it at one appearance and one win, you'll always be a winner. But why stop...
Is Israel still the hot favourite?
Israel – the hot favourite! Ooh yes! The staging is a treat! Netta is flanked by a couple of shelving units featuring an array...
Eurovision Countdown 2025: Israel is well-behaved
IsraelYuval Raphael – New Day Will Rise
Well, it had to happen. Israel sends a peace anthem to Eurovision, and the jokes practically write themselves—though...
Kobi Marimi to follow Netta onto Eurovision stage
Kobi Marimi was crowned the winner of Hakochava Haba (Rising Star) this evening and will go on to represent host nation Israel at the 2019...