Sabina put in an amazing performance of her song “When The Music Dies”. This was the huge surprise of the day as it has been a song that I had never rated but Sabina put in a sensational performance. He voice has the musical range that is more […]
France brings the Circus to town for their performance and there is no easy way to say this but it was a mess. The French have taken a great song and killed it with a stage performance that frantic. Anggun sings the song Echo (You and I) and […]
Nina Zille is on stage as I write and I can say that the pre contest buzz around her is TOTALLY justified. She has just brought the house down with her rendition of L’amore e femmina (Out of Love). Vocally – flawless and effortless on every single run […]
After the break we have just had Roman Lob singing “Standing Still” for Germany. This is a Cold Play song and I have always thought that the media speculation surrounding the entry was overrated. To be honest I still think the same. Roman sings his song well and […]
Oh Georgia – I thought Liberace had died some time ago but Georgia have reserected him for their Eurovision performance. Starting the song dressed as a monk he then derobes to expose his camp black glittery suit. Joined by 5 singers/dancers who look like they have just stepped […]
Croatia in Black and White today. Looking like a Napkin Holder her backing singers surround Nina. Sounding good and some clear and close up camera shots. The song is average but performed well. Prediction is that this will get enough neighbourly votes to scrape into the final by the […]
(Photo: Thomas Hanses (EBU)) Slovenia took to the stage for their second semi final. Dressed in white with her backing singers, This song personally sends me to sleep and I havebeen strugginge to stay awake during this song. Her backing singers are also in white with some wierd […]
Yes Jedward took to the stage today and the media attention that gathered to meet them at their Press Conference was IMMENSE! JEDWARD Dress Rehearsal (Video courtesy of ESCDaily) Firstly let’s talk about the dress rehearsal – as that is the important thing. Song – Vocally it was […]
(Photo Courtesy of Elke Roels (EBU)) Russia Babushkas as charming and likable as ever. Lots of emphasis on the smaller of the Grannies on the screen and you just want to pick her up and put her in your pocket. The set is the same as before and […]
(Video courtesy of Eurovision.tv) Yesterday was a busy day here in Baku with the first 12 acts in Semi Final 1 taking to the stage again for their second dress rehearsal. There were a few surprises here and not all of them good so let’s start with the […]