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...
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...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2022 – Part 21 – Italy
Mahmood & BLANCO - Brividi
So Mahmood has come back to the Eurovision – saints preserve us all and the Northern league are going to...
Italia, il tuo tempo per brillare è ora
That ...
Was ...
Fucking ...
Amazing!
Where do I start? Well, for starters, if any of your local bookmakers are offering even money (or better), get some cash...
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...
ESC birthdays 4 Mar – Do you see people too?
When Italy came back in 2011, our friends at the EBU were beside themselves. A massive massive announcement they said. Sure, it was good...
4 March – There’s someone who knows nothing about you
Let's go back to the 1980s. A world of orchestras, big hair, big shoulders, big everything. And a regular supply of the same countries...
Meta and Moro take Sanremo crown
In the very small hours, another edition of the Sanremo festival ended with Ermal Meta and Fabrizio Moro winning the Italian spot at the...
15 April – Saying that I love you on your answering...
From Italy Minor to Italy major in 24 hours. Talk about convenience, even though if it's your birthday in these countries, it's likely you'll...
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...