18 March – If you cry, if you laugh, I’m with...
That thing where you get to represent your country must be great. Although you never get to take a trip abroad. Unless you're a...
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...
18 January – We left each other, the room is empty
Certain contests are known for more than just the songs. It could be a stage invasion, someone falling over when trying to present a...
2 February – You’re an independent grown man after all
Can Italy get a third win this decade? Since they came back to the party in 2011, they've had - arguably - the most...
Sanremo 2022 – Final night complete results.
If I have described Melodifestivalen as the annual Song Contest decathlon then Sanremo must surely be the equivalent of a cricket test match. Five...
The Fanning Verdict Eurovision 2021: Italy
I’ve previously said what I think of the song during the ever-popular OnEurope Countdown 2021. It’s not my cup of tea, but that doesn’t...
Italy’s Eurovision Future in Limbo
You’d think organising Italy’s most-watched TV event would be a no-brainer. But the Sanremo Festival—Italy’s glitzy, melodramatic song contest that (kind of) doubles as...
29 October – I really loved you
As you will know, every performer in our favourite TV show is a professional. They all want to do their best. Nevertheless, it must...
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,...
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....