France: There’s nothing like it … this year
The French Eurovision team believe in showcasing aspects of their country’s culture. Last year Pravi took us back to the golden age of chanson....
Day seven in Turin
The second rehearsals rumbled on in Turin. We had the lights on, una questione tecnica, water, water everywhere, classic shirt ripping off moments, a...
Czech Republic: The full package
We are DOMI end the second semifinal, coming right after the Swedish favourite - and given Cornelia's stumbles, it does the almost impossible and...
Belgium: Wide shots wash away soul
I'd been keen to see how the Belgians choose to stage their song, after a run of less than successful attempts.
My initial feeling was...
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...
Ireland – Keeping it simple … but effective
Brooke was up next today in Turin with the Irish song ‘That’s Rich’. After an extended chat with the stage manager about camera angles,...
What the internet thinks about Eurovision 2022 – Day 7
After business as usual with rich media content for Eurovision fans, it came as a shock (to some) when they found the first rehearsals...
Day six in Turin
The second rehearsals rumbled on in Turin. There were pink bulls, stomping on pianos, soap and flannel, balloons, wolves (and bananas), bands in boxes...
The Big Five take to the Eurovision 2022 stage
The Big Five Eurovision nations are in Turin for a first technical rehearsal on stage at the PalaOlimpico stadium. This evening, performers from France,...
San Marino: Calculated subversion from Achille Lauro
Most years, there's (at least) one song that divides fandom. And (at least) one song that divides fandom from the rest of the world....