Latvia – Flash… ahhhhaaaaa – Saviour of the Universe?
Well, my first impression of this is that it is less of a “hot mess” than I expected and, in fact, I’m slightly let...
The Fanning Verdict Eurovision 2021: Belgium
This is another case of it wasn’t broke, so there’s nothing to fix. Hooverphonic turned in three perfect rehearsals again today, banking points with...
United Kingdom – James and the giant, erm, trumpets!
United Kingdom. My home entry. After 14 months of waiting what can James Newman bring to the Eurovision stage?
Erm, enormous great trumpets apparently. I...
Spain – too much mooning
Spain – first rehearsal report here
I’m used to the new arrangement now I’ve heard it a few times. It’s a brave thing to start...
North Macedonia – Defying the odds?
Andrea was the fourth performer on the rehearsal stage this morning with her song ‘Circles’, representing North Macedonia at the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest.
She’s...
Latvia: In your face
One thing is clear, the Latvians have worked out how to deal with the fact much of the backdrop is out of play, replacing...
Norway brings angelic bling
The sequencing of Cyprus’ Diablo into Norway’s Fallen Angel is smart thinking. But after that made-for-Eurovision performance can Tix still stand out?
In my Countdown...
Poland, not taking me for the ride of my life
I’m waiting for Poland’s Rafał to give me the ride of my life that he’s been promising for the last couple of months. He’d...
Slovenia – She needs to relax somewhat
I tell you its days like this where two screens comes in very handy. We only get 5 minutes between each run through today...
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...