Eurovision 2015 – Another day of rehearsals
The morning after the night before at Eurovision is always a little bit sad, with dejected fans, disappointed delegations, and some oddments of promotional...
Sanremo makes people do funny things
The granddaddy of them all, the Sanremo music festival, has been busy during the off-season. Not only have they changed artistic director, with Amadeus...
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...
Italy’s noisy, chaotic glory
Finally! It’s our first look at the six automatic finalists. The order this afternoon is Italy, Germany, Netherlands, France, UK then Spain. Any press...
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...
3 May – Sparkling shop windows, mirrors for those in love
Our favourite TV has always attracted bigger names, who quite happily mix with those rising stars looking for their big break. Take the Sanremo...
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...
Nina keeps things simple
Now, it has been said by me, on this very blog in fact, that Italy could "fuck off and die"... However, this song and...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 20 – Italy
Sanremo is one of the annual cultural highlights for me, a music festival so big it transcends its secondary role as the Italian selection...
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...