Ukraine goes off!
Ukraine, and I really love this. This is one of the ones I’m most curious about. I want to see whether they can recreate...
Eurovision 2021 – Week 1 Day 4 Morning 1 – Nick’s...
I've levelled up! I've finally earned my "Getting to the virtual press centre in time for the day's first rehearsal session" badge. I'll add...
Poland – So which bit of this did I like?
As Wogan would say, the set is looking lovely this year.
I can't in all honesty say that this song does anything for me -...
LIVE BLOG: Semi final 1 – Jury Show
Tonight is the show that the esteemed juries of Europe get to watch and make up their musical minds about how to award their...
Quarter Final One Results from Lithuania
The result of the first Lithuanian heat is now in and complete. The Top 5, Shown with a Q have qualified for the semi...
He’s clearly thought about things…
You see what I did in the title? Yes?
Well Daði wrote a song about his kid last year, and this year he's back with...
Nick’s 2021 Eurovision Countdown – Germany
GERMANY - Jendrik - I Don't Feel Hate
Countdown Grand Prix 1998 is my happy place. It never fails to cheer me up in all...
Nick’s Eurovision Countdown 2021 – Switzerland
SWITZERLAND - Gjon's Tears - Tout L'Univers
One of my earliest, and still favourite, contests is the 1986 running. Right from Terry Wogan's opening comments,...
Ireland – they came, had a go, but ….
Well Ireland, that was a bit of a let down. They took 26 minutes to produce a performance and... well the picture of a...
Czech Republic – Using a rehearsal as a rehearsal
There seems to be a misconception amongst the online press that rehearsals should be full on 24/7 and that every run through should be...