Business Class Eurovision
So today’s the day when priority boarding finally gets to the head of the queue here at Final Airport (formerly Semifinal Airport), and the...
Why Your Favourite Song Won’t Win – Part 673
Oh yes, that time has arrived. The one you’ve all been waiting for (OK, maybe not all. Perhaps just a couple of Portuguese psychopaths...
Switzerland have three minutes to shine
It’s an odd comparison, of the type you’re used to by now, but watching Switzerland after Sweden gives me the same feeling I had...
Good morning!
I blame it on Elhaida Dani. I was in perfectly good form yesterday, and then about 5 minutes into Albania’s second rehearsal I was...
The Joksimovic entry, this year representing (checks) Montenegro
Knez is making life very easy for a lazy blogger here. If you’ve seen Zeljko’s other entries over the years then from second #1,...
Estonia: bunny-boiling magnificence!
Back from lunch in time for the last run through of Estonia. Ooh this is moody! Stig starts alone on stage with a long...
Liveblog – Eurovision Semi Final One Jury Rehearsal
This afternoon’s rehearsal as seen from the press centre!!!
A sublime opening with the graphic of the Building Bridges logo being formed from lighted shots...
We’ve had chocolate. We needed it …
Distraction has ensued in the press centre. Firstly with That Jody once he noticed the Danish guitarist, then with lovely Kath from the Belarus...
Greek power but I’m slightly underwhelmed
The gorgeous Maria Elena Kyriakou now in a shimmering number and looking and sounding stunning. For someone who loves a belter of a ballad,...
Ireland – now THAT’S how you should have done it before
Now then RTE, thank the lord you have some sense and have listened to people that know what to do to stage a song!...