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Rehearsal Blog

Eurovision rehearsal time. Practice makes perfect, if ever there was a time to make a silk purse from a sow’s ear, this would be it. Our reports come live from the Eurovision Song Contest host city – and sometimes from the actual venue. Photo and video reports to keep you warm until the big night.

Vocal Scares: Eurovision Throat Woes

With several artistes reportedly suffering from throat maladies, we take a quick look back at some of the other times the old vocal cords...

And so it starts with Sweden

So day 102 in the Big Eurovision house has started with a bit of Sweden. Fans will tell you that Robin is the Messiah, and...

Today in Parliament – The Eurovision edition – Day 1

Hello Europe! Just when you thought you were getting away with it this year, no, I'm still here. I guess I probably have to do...

Portugal – c/f Iceland

Again, the question has to be asked if this is indeed art! It certainly comes to something in this contest when Conan and his...

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...

This is something of a Greek tragedy

Now my first review of this song back in the midst of time, didn't go down well with some Greeks on a forum. They ain't...

Ireland – I can’t even…

…Now, based on the live performances that we have seen of Nicky, we should have known what to expect. Sadly, however, even that came...

French finale

Our last to reveal is France, and I’ve been longing to see this since Alma was announced. I really adore this song, and have...

Australia – doing a flip flop

So the Aussies are drawn third, but perform in fourth place, because they have the same stage director as Georgia. This means he has to hot...

Here’s your day three schedule

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