jjs1990

Writer, traveller, linguist, Eurovision fan!

#ESC2019: Day Four Thoughts – Part Two

By jjs1990 on May 8, 2019 • ( 2 Comments )

The news at Day Four of rehearsals for Eurovision 2019 just keeps on coming! What did we think about Russia, Albania and Norway? Have a look! Author: Eurovision Ireland Source: Eurovision Ireland

#POLL – Whose rehearsal today was YOUR favourite? Tue 7th May

By jjs1990 on May 7, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Yet another crazy day here at rehearsals for Eurovision 2019, and the last of the semi finalists have taken to the stage for their rehearsals. Out of all the acts we saw today, who was did you think was best? Have the favourites lived up to the hype? […]

#ESC2019: Day Four Thoughts – Part One

By jjs1990 on May 7, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

ESC2019: DAY FOUR THOUGHTS – PART ONE Day Four at the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 and Croatia, Malta and Lithuania have all taken to the stage for their first rehearsals. What did we think? Take a look! Author: Eurovision IrelandSource: Eurovision Ireland

#RUSSIA – is Sergey Lazarev’s return really a recipe for success?

By jjs1990 on May 7, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

After missing out on their first ever Eurovision final in Lisbon, we knew Russia would come back fighting for Tel Aviv. Rumours circulated for months (making it possibly the worst kept secret in showbiz!) and Russia eventually confirmed that Sergey Lazarev was to return to the Eurovision stage […]

#BETTING ODDS 2019 – How have today’s rehearsals affected the odds? Mon 6th May

By jjs1990 on May 6, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Day 3 in Tel Aviv has brought us highs, lows and all the fun of the Eurovision Song Contest – all under a blazing 33 degree heatwave! But how has this affected the betting odds? Once all the countries taking to the stage today had finished, we had […]

#ESC2019: Day Three thoughts – Part Two

By jjs1990 on May 6, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

ESC2019: DAY THREE THOUGHTS – PART TWO It’s Day Three here in Tel Aviv at the Eurovision Song Contest 2019, so here are some thoughts on what we’ve seen today from Switzerland, Moldova and Romania. Author: Eurovision Ireland Source: Eurovision Ireland

#POLL – Whose rehearsal today was YOUR favourite? Mon May 6th

By jjs1990 on May 6, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Another day, another 9 acts have had their first rehearsals at the Eurovision Song Contest 2019! Out of all the acts we saw today, who was your favourite? Who surprised you – in a good way or otherwise! Vote below in our poll! Can our poll predict the […]

#ESC2019: Day Three thoughts – Part One

By jjs1990 on May 6, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

ESC2019: DAY THREE THOUGHTS – PART ONE It’s Day Three here in Tel Aviv at the Eurovision Song Contest 2019, so here are some thoughts on what we’ve seen this morning from Armenia, Ireland and Latvia. Author: Eurovision Ireland Source: Eurovision Ireland

#SAN MARINO: Interview with Serhat in Tel Aviv

By jjs1990 on May 6, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

#SAN MARINO: Interview with Serhat in Tel Aviv After a full day of rehearsals here in Tel Aviv, Eurovision Ireland were lucky enough to chat with San Marino’s Eurovision king, Serhat himself! How has Serhat changed as a performer since 2016? What does he make of his TV […]

#ESC2019: Blog of Day Three rehearsals #DareToDream Live from 9.00am CET

By jjs1990 on May 6, 2019 • ( 11 Comments )

#ESC2019: BLOG OF DAY ONE REHEARSALS #DARE TO DREAM LIVE FROM 9.00AM CET So, we’re here. After months of national finals, internal selections, withdrawals and parties, the Eurovision Circus has finally arrived in sunny Tel Aviv. As ever, we’re blogging the rehearsals. You may not always think we’re […]