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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.

Anna Odobescu at the second rehearsal for Eurovision 2019

Moldova – Sky fits heaven

Having put all their money into the sand/snow art, means Moldova have to rely on long shots. At the first rehearsal, many assumed the...
Serviette of Doom

Semi final 2 – ranked and rated

We've already told you what we think stands a chance of making the final from the first semi-final, but who do we reckon might...

Belgium – Is he holding back?

Rehearsals are just for that, rehearsing, and in the first run through where Jeremie has to hit the high glissando he fell off it...

It should have been Czechia but it’s Netherlands

In a change to the advertised schedule, we have The Netherlands. They seem happy after their second rehearsals, and Mia and Dion are pretty happy,...

Glow in the dark Bulgaria

Bulgaria – I’m excited for this one. Poli on stage solo, extreme close-up to start with, pulling back to reveal her wearing some enormous...

Estonia – You don’t get anything for a pair

Exclusive video of the first rehearsal… When you see the first rehearsal video, you’ll understand all these references!! Juri is now dressed like a croupier and...

Liveblog: Eurovision 2004 – The first semi-final dress rehearsal

...time delayed by a mere 13 hours from when it happened. I had a definite urge to sleep when I got back to the...

Oh our Nathan is a cheeky scamp…

So, when you turn to the big book of Eurovision and see the word "winsome", you'll find a pic of Mr Trent. He starts...

Gravity or gravitas

We're having some sound issues in the press centre again - as we were the last time Cyprus rehearsed. The conspirators amongst you might think...

Ireland … trying to try?

So, Brendan, what attracted you to the multi-billionaire Louis Walsh? Cos it certainly wasn't the promise of a solo career and a place in the...