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Belgium – Hoover-tastic!

And here.... lurking beneath the undergrowth.... we have found it.  Yes, here in Eurovisionia (Belgium) we have got the lesser spotted backing singer -...

Croatia – Where did that come from?

Well, after procuring coffee and toast from the OnEurope press centre canteen, I now feel fully human and, you know what, Croatia is growing...

Croatia is busy, yet still could do with a bit more

Croatia up now. This is the kind of song I like while it’s playing but can’t really recall enough afterwards if I’m looking to...
Elena Tsagrinou, Cyprus, First Rehearsal Eurovision, Rotterdam Ahoy, 9 May 2021

Cyprus puts the devil in me

This is my favourite song this year. Yeah, yeah, all that Lady Gaga business – I know. That’s precisely why I love it so...
Elena Tsagrinou, Cyprus, First Rehearsal Eurovision, Rotterdam Ahoy, 9 May 2021

How do you like your Cyprus in the morning??

Morning all!! Of *course* Cyprus wasn't going to reveal everything on time this morning because, well, it's bound to be so damned complicated. If this...

8 May – In my heart there’s harmony

With the 2021 contest getting ever closer, some will examine whether we can get a first-time winner. Could there be one, or could another...
Backstage at Eurovision 2021

The Fanning Verdict: Day One at Eurovision 2021

I'll be here throughout rehearsals to tell you what I thought of what was going on and gathering up the official clips in one...

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...
Lesley Roy, First Rehearsal, Ireland, Rotterdam Ahoy, 8 May 2021 — EBU / Andres Putting

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...

North Macedonian sentimentality – and a glimpse of Australia

So I missed Australia. I mean, obviously she’s not here, or rather there, but they did #OpenUp a ‘room’ in the virtual press centre...