20 May – There’s strange music
Our friends in Italy are a very musical bunch. 'Only' three wins, but with the capability to win far more often should they choose...
7 July – Give me your hand, so we can fly
A winner? Well, it's been a while. And since there are nearly 70 of them, they're bound to crop up once in a while....
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 20/37 – Italy
I loved this song at Sanremo and not just because I was on the stage in November! – After five nights of batshit Italians...
The ones to watch at Eurovision 2017
With just a few hours to go before the 62nd Eurovision Song Contest, money is being placed on Italy and Portugal. Oddschecker suggests a three-horse...
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...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2025 Part 20 – Italy
Volevo Essere Un Duro by Lucio Corsi
Not gonna lie, in a Sanremo line-up I largely enjoyed this year I was not only disappointed but...
What’s happening in Italy this year?
We're catching up after our summer break, and if you’re wondering how Italy will likely choose its Eurovision 2025 representative, all eyes should be...
18 January – Two big white tears, like two pearls from...
Certain contests are known for more than just the songs. It could be a stage invasion, someone falling over when trying to present a...
25 February – Live in love
We all know that one of the Big Five (at least) is really gunning for its next win. Year after year it generally out-performs...
Mo’s Eurovision 2023 Countdown: Italy
Marco Mengoni is taking a second shot at Eurovision, after finishing in seventh place back in 2014. I've listened to the 'Eurovision Edit' for...