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Time for the Third Quarter Final – We’re getting there now

The third of our Quarter Finals sees two European cultural powerhouses go head-to-head for a place in the Semi Final as Italy go up...

An Editorial… 2021 looks a whole lot different

This is one editorial I’d never imagined I’d be writing.... Covid has put a strain on us all and the Eurovision Song Contest is...

Senhit has a shot of Adrenalina for the contest

So it appears that baby RAI have chosen to go with an uptempo banger with the assistance of famed rapper Mr Flo Rida  -...
Lesley Roy, First Rehearsal, Ireland, Rotterdam Ahoy, 8 May 2021 — EBU / Andres Putting

Ireland – eventually

And in what feels like no time at all we’re on the last rehearsal of the day. Blimey that’s gone quickly. Maybe it was...

Estonia – a class dramatic act

Estonia gets the slot of doom in the second semi-final. It’s quite the contrast to what’s been before him, and I feel a little...

Switzerland – impactful noir

Cards on the table, I’m flabbergasted as to why Switzerland is third in the betting. I was astonished last year too, so can only...

The Fanning Verdict Eurovision 2021: Israel

The issue here remains the song. It’s just not particularly good, and this sort of comes across in Eden’s posture throughout. Especially when delivering...

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...

Italian cities bid for 2022 Eurovision Song Contest

Italian broadcaster Rai (Radio Televisione Italiana) will host the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest following the country's victory at the 2021 contest in Rotterdam, Netherlands,...