Albania – What was that?
Next Thursday, Albania follows Russia onto the stage. And if you thought Sergey went big on effects, you ain’t seen nothing yet. Unfortunately, the...
How to make a Maltese cross
There’s been so much talk about this. When I posted my Countdown on my Facebook page I was surprised by the level of dislike...
Macedonia (FYR) after lunch…
We're back after a hearty lunch of cheese, and sausage rolls ...
Jana entertains us on stage but to me it just doesn't work. She...
So, what are the team doing this week?
Well today we get to go into the press centre today - yay! but that also means we are going to be a captive...
Not sorry Swedes
We have a bonus today following the semi-finalists: Sweden also have their first rehearsal today. Frans has just been up for the first go,...
Croatia – just when you thought you’d seen everything
For the last twenty years (yes, seriously, we are that old) OnEuropeans have crawled from their Eurovision beds and thought: "Surely, surely Croatia would...
What a start from the Dutch
Day Seven (though it feels like longer) begins with Netherlands, The.
My phone just rang... it's NSF 1989... they want all their songs back!
OG3NE split...
Norway – In the style of …
Keiino and their chums decided on a minimalist staging approach. Another f**king song with a black background and the three of them using all...
Gravity you say Hovig?? – Is that your chances floating away?
As with so much today, this promised a lot. From a songwriting factory in Sweden should have come a Eurostomper in the old mode,...
LIVE BLOG – Semi Final 1 – First dress rehearsal
Join us live here from 16:00 local time (2pm, UK/Portugal - 3pm Western Europe) to hear what we make of the first dress rehearsal...