Ireland – eventually
And in what feels like no time at all we’re on the last rehearsal of the day. Blimey that’s gone quickly. Maybe it was...
Eurovision Turns 70: You saw it everywhere first
Eurovision isn’t one to pass up a party - and what bigger excuse than turning 70? Yes, in 2026, the Contest celebrates seven decades...
Let’s start day 2 on a high note – The Portuguese...
So first up on Day 2 were those happy Portuguese!
Maro tells us that this song links to her late grandfather and grandmother (which explains...
The Seven Strangest Eurovision Venues Of All Time
So you might think that Ukraine’s chosen venue for staging this year’s contest is a little unusual. Indeed, to the untrained eye, a convention...
Söngvakeppnin gets under way in Iceland
The first of two small but perfectly formed Söngvakeppnin semifinals aired this evening in Iceland, trimming the fat to send two acts through to...
Elina through to Lisbon for Estonia
As usual Estonia broadcaster ETV put on a great show for their Eurovision national selection, Eestilaul. The show last night came live from the...
My several Euros worth on those results …
Let me say this right from the outset: six broadcasters (Poland, San Marino, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Montenegro and Romania) tried to influence the result of...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2023 Part 35 – Switzerland
Watergun by Remo Forrer.
Eurovision may officially be an apolitical beast, but the reality of world events inevitably finds its way to the stage. Just...
Eurovision 1967 – The Podcast (Part 2)
It's Eurovision! It's a Podcast! It's a Review! - It's a ReviewCast!
Join host Phil Colclough as he meanders and often wanders off track...
RAI names most of Sanremo acts for 2023
The first 22 participants of the 73rd Festival di Sanremo have been announced, with a further acts will join them when the song titles...