Italian power and British midfield
I went into the arena for Italy & the UK. Both are among my absolute favourites this year, both highly improved by lovely staging....
20 December – Yes, I softly said yes
Our friends in Italy are an interesting case study. Their relationship with the Eurovision Song Contest seems more love/hate than most. And there's a...
5 June – If they take your hand, they are looking...
It must be good to be in at the start of something. In years to come, you can tell your family you were there,...
Italy – Rehearsals are for rehearsing
Old OnEurope would have dashed off a report of the first run through and told you that as the gospel truth.
The first run through...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 23 – ITALY
Non Mi Avete Fatto Niente by Ermal Meta and Fabrizo Moro
I’ve seldom been so pleased as to learn the Italian broadcaster RAI has finally...
21 October – You’ll have a smooth sea for sailing
Do you remember the 1980s? An interesting decade where we had some innovative sets and some innovative costumes. And we had the finest orchestras...
7 July – This is an Italian song for you
If you're a Eurovision worth their gravy (or glitter), you might have an eye on where our favourite TV show will be taking place...
7 July – Give me your hand and you’ll see yourself...
If you're a Eurovision fan worth their gravy (or glitter), you might have an eye on its history. Which countries have hosted, which cities...
Boom boom boom!
Italy is up now with Nina fashioning a 50s feel and looking and sounding effortless. This is every bit as good as you would...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2023 – Part 20/37 – Italy
So, having taken a few days to get myself back ready and willing to go - we're back with the countdown, live from my...