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Germany: Rock a little

The final act on stage this morning was Germany. Malik Harris gave us 'Rock Stars'. It's a nice enough song, but lacks the energy...

and Finally… Germany

There is a juxtapose here. Malik seems likeable enough as a person and an artist and, like so many others, has a story to...

Spain: Sunshine after the rain

There can be no doubt in knowing which country took the stage a few minutes back. In Swarovski chaps, Chanel’s performance is one matador...

Made in (E)Spain – It certainly is

** resisting the urge to say “Scorchio** Nope! For me, and I must stress this is my opinion, there is not a lot to warm to...

UK: Rock it, man

Opening and closing with Sam Ryder alone on a brightly lit white platform, this is as effective at the start as at the end. What...

OK… breath… calm down…

Fuck. Just… Fuck I’m British. I’m also objective with this contest and if the UK is rubbish I am the first one to write it...

Italy: Someone needs shut-eye

I got to see one of the three rehearsals this morning - and heard plenty of reports of the shambolic first run-through - which...

Italy – Rehearsals are for rehearsing

Old OnEurope would have dashed off a report of the first run through and told you that as the gospel truth. The first run through...

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....

France – That can only mean The Big 5

I love this song. I love everything about it – possibly because I have spent a few years holidaying in Brittany and loved the...