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ONEUROPE: Eurovision Song Contest news

Finland – Semi Final 2 might wake me up

Well after the downbeat ending to the first semi-final, we now move, almost seamlessly, to the second. The Rasmus is surely the tonic I need...

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...

Day two in Turin

It's been a day of throuples, bands named after dogs, life as a meme, talking family love, first meetings, Moon-grown bananas and an office...

OK, so, let’s start with Albania

Finally back with something I know how to control - a live blog of the rehearsals - yay - Welcome! In good news - We...

San Marino – Let me paint the scene for you

OK, so let me storyboard this for you ... Our hero comes on stage with a faux leather boa and a diamonte Stetson, sings...

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...

EBU says more on ‘rigged voting’ at 2022 Eurovision

As the 2022 Grand Final of Eurovision 2022 played out on screen, behind the scenes, it was another story. Those auditing the votes were...

And the last before lunch – Azerbaijan

Following the spirit of “Allora” as has become customary already, the press conferences are running late, so a late sandwich for me then! Nadir Rustamli...

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...

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,...