2007 May

Monthly Archives: May 2007

Eirkur Hauksson

Oh my god, this song is totally about me

Ah, this is more like it... it's late in the evening at the rock club and the old hero of rock takes the stage...
Mahdi Rusza on stage for Hungary at Eurovision

Hungary – brought to you in association with the word “really”

From one potential strong scorer (and I've deposited some money with the Bank of William Hill accordingly), we move straight to another. It's such...
Andorran pop group Anonymous at the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest

Andorra – saving the Eurovision world, song by song

In every Thingyvision Thing Thong, there is one thong that arrives when everyone's a wee bit jaded, and instantly grabs the attention. Something that...
Olivia Lewis at the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest for Malta

Malta offer the Eurovision staple – a fan dance

Olivia is now resplendent in a what I can only describe as a bright yellow Chinese tablecloth. It's in trouble before the song even...
Eric Papilaya

Austria – living down to expectations

Nick: There's a lot going on here, and most of it really shouldn't be. Hard rock guitars and hardcore glitter - the Schlagerboys' brains...
Guru Schanke at the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest

Eurovision goes Latin … thanks to Norway

This somehow gains something from not having had a Portugal shortly beforehand, at least in my little world. NRK must be cursing the draw,...
Teapacks

A word on Israel

Just watched Teapacks do an interview in the Eurovision Village. They seemed a bit battle weary, but stressed that they're not having a hissy,...
Missing

Breaking news: OnEurope missing in action

The OnEurope team of crack reporters is missing! They were last seen yesterday evening, leaving Pizza Hut in downtown Helsinki. A spokesperson for a competing...

Isn’t science wonderful?

Now that I've discovered that I can get wireless access in my humble hostel room I feel I may be staying downtown to report...
The Jet Set at Eurovision 2007

Poland – helped by what comes before it

Here comes Poland and it manages to stand out. Seriously! It comes off the back of a run of songs that feel like they...