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Eurovision Rehearsals

Stay in touch with everything happening in Rotterdam in the run up to the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest. The OnEurope crew will be in the virtual press centre and telling you what’s going on.

Belgium – are they hoovering up the points?

In words of one syllable - Oh yes All of my fears about this song are dispelled more and more every time I see this. ...

Finland in being Finland shocker

I’ve often said that if there is one thing that we know for certain, it’s that Finland is always true to themselves. Blind Channel...

The Fanning Verdict Eurovision 2021: Azerbaijan

Efendi doesn’t sing much, but the few fragments she tackles don’t come over well. For that reason alone, we should praise whichever Geneva God...

Finland – Semi Final 2 might wake me up

Well after the downbeat ending to the first semi-final, we now move, almost seamlessly, to the second. The Rasmus is surely the tonic I need...

Day five in Turin

It was DAY ONE of the second rehearsals today with half of the Tuesday semifinalists giving it their all before the first full dress...
Måneskin, Italy, Second Rehearsal, Rotterdam Ahoy, 15 May 2021 — EBU / Andres Putting

The Fanning Verdict Eurovision 2021: Italy

I’ve previously said what I think of the song during the ever-popular OnEurope Countdown 2021. It’s not my cup of tea, but that doesn’t...

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...

Portugal – the surprise I wasn’t expecting

I posted earlier that I wanted to be surprised today, and I am, by Portugal. I’m not a fan of this song, or this...

Malta – Praise the lord she’s listened!

Well the first piece of good news is that someone at PBS has gone " I know it makes you feel empowered, but you...

The Netherlands – a complete performance.

I seem not to have written a review about this the first time round. What was I thinking?  Apologies. I do love this song. Its...