I’m still here in Minsk and we are now on the eve of the Dress Rehearsals. But today was the final day of second rehearsals and those taking part were mainly polishing their performances, rather than making any major changes.

I took my first OFFICIAL visit into the arena today to watch Wales, Russia and Kazakhstan rehearse. But the nicest thing was not the acts rehearsing, no it was the school kids drafted in to form a small audience. Not only were they there to support, but they were dancing along with a choreographer to mimic what the acts were doing on stage. Cute!

Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovision Ireland