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Israel – Garden of Eden?

Well, if everyone else this morning needed to get the high notes right after a warm up, Eden certainly didn't need one. This song,...

Belgium – it’s a mood

Right, time for Belgium. Again, an intriguing prospect for the staging. Having seen a live performance, I think it needs something more than just...

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...
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...