Denmark: Oddly lifeless
Starting with Syggi at her baby grand - and there might be a few misplaced reflection shots to lose here, soon the band join...
Croatia: Where’s the pleasure gone?
Back when Mia was picked to sing the Croatian Eurovision song this time around, I felt sure she had something special. A simple song,...
Austria – ORF need to think about what is going to...
We all suspected Pia Maria was, frankly, a liability live and I hoped the pre-parties were just an aberration and it would be all...
Croatia. For gods sake get it right RAI!
Croatia were up after a very long break, and Mia was having problems with her in-ear monitors. Her right one wasn't working and her...
Positive COVID test delays Portuguese rehearsal
A member of the Portuguese delegation has tested positive for COVID 19 while undergoing routine antigenic testing at the PalaOlimpico venue in Turin. Portugal...
Netherlands: Deep in the darkness
I suppose I wanted to love this more than I did. The power of expectation weighed heavy today and I came away feeling I...
The Netherlands, *now* I understand it
Perhaps I needed to see S10 sing this live because at the start of this whole thing I really, REALLY didn't understand the hype...
Ukraine: Effective staging takes things up a notch
Tipped for victory and with everyone insisting pity points will rain down. I'll be the first to admit I scored this a huge fat...
Bulgaria – Yup, Dad’s are seemingly back in fashion
Well this is certainly a thing. I thought I would absolutely hate this song when I got to see it on the stage and,...
Ukraine: Is this the winner hiding in plain sight?
I've said it before and I'll say it again. Kalush Orchestra are the winners hiding in plain sight. It is not the best song...