Serbia – I’m loco for this classy cheapness
Eight down, one to go to bring Day 3 of rehearsals to a close and we’re ending with Serbia. I’m expecting, nay hoping, for...
Spain: Sunshine after the rain
There can be no doubt in knowing which country took the stage a few minutes back. In Swarovski chaps, Chanel’s performance is one matador...
Italy – Well now that, my children, is more like it.
There comes a time when you have to stand and applaud an entry for being authentic and just plain brilliant.
Step forward Måneskin who, despite...
The Fanning Verdict Eurovision 2021: Netherlands
Jeangu Macrooy representing the host nation has the tough job of turning in something respectable, but (if possible) trying not to actually win -...
Poland – tbh it just bored me.
It's a damning indictment of any performance when the best you can come up with after seeing it a couple of times is: "Well...
The Fanning Verdict Eurovision 2021: Malta
It’s a new day in Eurovisionland with Malta kicking things off as the carry-over from yesterday’s first semifinal rehearsals. After this, I’ll be nipping...
This could be Rotterdam – or anywhere
Goedemorgen, Oneuopeans! Hoe gaat het?
It’s not Rotterdam, though. It’s East London. Not far from, erm, RotterdEast Ham, if you will. And but a skip...
Albania – Better late than never…. maybe?
Last shall be first and first shall be last - or something like that. So here we have Albania, held over from the first...
First Eurovision rehearsals begin in Liverpool
The 2023 Eurovision Song Contest takes place in Liverpool on May 9, 11, and 13, 2023. Today saw the start of rehearsals.
Technical rehearsals
From today...
Lithuania – By way of contrast
This is an unexpected comedown from the mental-ness that we have seen over the last two songs. I didn't give this a prayer when...