Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2019 – Italy
There was a time when fandom would bow down to anything French. Then Rai ended its Eurovision sulk and returned to the fold. France...
23 March – In an old empty mine, the salt extends
You wait ages for a duet, and then two come along almost once. But they are duets done in very different styles. That probably...
Updated: Mahmood still considering Eurovision options
Mahmood may not yet end up representing Italy at the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest. Despite confirming his intention at a press conference after winning...
Mahmood wins Sanremo with ‘Soldi’
Italian-Egyptian rapper Mahmood won the 69th Sanremo Festival with 'Soldi' (Money). Ultimo ended in second place with Eurovision alumni Il Volo in third.
The Teatro...
Sanremo goes public with names for 2019
24 acts will compete in the 2019 Sanremo Festival. The competition traditionally sources the Italian Eurovision song.
For the first time since 2004, there will...
9 December – My hands are empty
I sometimes wonder why some countries seem to have this love/hate relationahip with our favourite TV show. Money aside, some places don't participate every...
9 September – The naked ape is dancing
From today's post title, you've probably already guessed today's featured song. But if you've not, feel free to read on.
Sometimes we get that hot...
27 July – When I call you butterfly, fly and I’ll...
First rule of home broadcaster: Don't let your song win. It can be good. But not that good. Second is great. Top 5 will...
It’s all about the hashtag
If you've spent the last few months under a stone, you might not know, but in this #world, you're nobody without a hashtag. And...
Italy’s heartfelt message brings the Big 5 to a close
And talking about songs with a message, Italy closes the Big 5 rehearsals this morning, though we have an additional run from Greece to...