Iceland – is that it?
I'm feeling the peer pressure here. It's like when you are 14 at school and you are dared to nick a copy of Razzle...
Iceland turns on the nerdy charm
So we’ve had our tea break and it’s time for Iceland. In another universe without a killer virus pandemic, we’re all sitting in the...
Austria – simple, powerful, but safe?
Austria kicks off the afternoon, and it’s our second Amen of the Contest. From the preview videos it’s the one I prefer, but I...
Austria – Our prayers have been answered?
I believe that the pre requisite for this rehearsal is communal singing of this classic, no?
The Eurovision song contest is supposed to be a...
Eurovision 2021 Week 1 Day 3 Morning 1 – Nick’s View
Hey team! You wanna know what complete imbecile decided to start a new job on Week 1 Day 3 Afternoon 1? Yeah, BABY... *points...
Greece – headless hoodies and dancing pants
Greece is the last rehearsal before we break for lunch. Much has been rumoured about what they’ll do on stage. Here’s our chance to...
Greece – The invisible man is outside? Tell him I...
Ba- doum Tsh!
Greece have clearly discovered Chromakey as they are using all of the green screen effects at their disposal in this performance. Blanking...
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...
Czech Republic – Benny’s bouncy, but he could be bouncier
Ssh! It’s Benny for the Czech Republic. I fecking love this. I so want to be in Rotterdam basking in Benny’s infectious energy. I...
Estonia – a class dramatic act
Estonia gets the slot of doom in the second semi-final. It’s quite the contrast to what’s been before him, and I feel a little...