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In the first of an occasional series, we explore what possible new paths the competing nations can take when their choosing their songs for Eurovision, and debating whether a different approach could indeed lead to better results. And we’re starting with everybody’s favourite underdogs… Malta. If your only experience […]
Recent years have seen more and more Eurovision songs become swathed in technological macguffins and acrobatic madness. But is filling your stage with bits and pieces the surefire way to success? Or is it better to keep things simple? Well let’s have a look at the evidence. We’ve […]
We just popped in for a hit-and-run interview with Swedish homeboy Frans, and he told us about what he’s got planned for Monday morning, his chances of winning, and his love of Crystal Palace. Find out ten things you didn’t know about Frans here… For more info […]
Those with sharp eyes towards the end of last evening’s first semi-final may have noted Iveta Mukuchyan from Armenia waving an unfamiliar flag. The Armenian flag with a white chevron on it was in fact the banner of the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region – and its brief flash on a the screen during the […]
This evening saw the rather fabulous Irish party at the International Bar on Norrlandsgaten in the centre of Stockholm. Delegations including Latvia, Albania, Bulgaria and the UK witnessed our boy Nicky running through a stompy version of his Eurovision hit, before climbing off stage with his entourage to […]
So last night saw the official opening of Eurovision, and the stars of 42 nations strutted the red carpet in their best shoes and frocks outside the palatial Euroclub tent before heading off to a swanky do at the City Hall in front of loads of dignitaries and […]
Eurovision Ireland caught up with the lovely Laura Tesoro in the press centre in Stockholm this afternoon. She tells us all about her life in music and what she hopes comes from her performance at Eurovision. Laura Tesoro performs for Belgium in the second semi-final on Thursday 12 May. Watch Laura’s national final […]
Eurovision Ireland caught up with Nika and the lads in the press centre in Stockholm this afternoon. They tell us of their love for old time indie rock, their surprise at being asked to be in Eurovision, and their hopes and expectations for their entry. The Young Georgian Lolitaz are performing for Georgia in […]
Eurovision Ireland caught up with the tall and gracious Ivan in the press centre in Stockholm this afternoon. He gives us his best grooming tips for men, speaks of his love for old school classic rock, and hints about how much fun it is to be naked with wolves. […]
Eurovision Ireland caught up with Highway in the press centre in Stockholm this afternoon, and what a lovely bunch they were. They tell us about their favourite bands, being on X Factor and being really, really tall. Highway are performing for Montenegro in the first semi-final on Tuesday 10 May. Check out our […]
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