(Photo courtesy of Thomas Hanses EBU) Netherlands – Oh so Charming – Loving Her Joan Franka was absolutely amazing on the stage this morning performing her song “You and Me”. Like Romania and Russia – the hall was full of press and fans waiting for her to perform and she […]
Malta – Dancing their way into the final for sure Kurt and his band came on stage today with a smile and energy that just lit up the room. Kurt asked you to believe that “This is the night” and I think it could well be for Malta […]
Serbia – Zeljko is back again at Eurovision and hoping to go one better than his second place result in 2004 . Serbian Eurovision Contestant – Vocally Zeljko is a very accomplished singer. You know that he is not going to miss a note or a beat. This comes form […]
(Photo courtesy of Andres Putting (EBU) Glen Webb (EBU)) Austria – Take to the stage Austria this year have the Hip Hop Act “Trachshittaz” – careful how you say that!! They are singing the equally tricky song title “Woki mit deim Popo” Austrian Eurovision Song – This is another feel good […]
(Photo courtesy of Thomas Hanses (EBU)) Russia bring everything to the stage including the Kitchen Stove The Grannies from Russia have just taken to the stage and showing no signs of slowing down! Could this be the Eurovision Song Contest Winner 2012? Russian Eurovision Song – Everyone by now knows […]
Cyprus is towering over its bigger brother Greece We were all unsure if Ivi Adamou could sing live and today she answered those questions resoundingly today. Cyprus Eurovision Song 2012 This song always reminds me of the theme song to the children’s tv show “Lazy Town with Sportacus” The […]
San Marino Eurovision Song entry As my colleague David from the Uk would say “Ah Bless” The Cheese- o- meter: Today we are going to continue the “cheese” theme to describe the songs. If Israel was Gorgonzola then San Marino is definitely Parmesan (strong with a little hint of sick) […]
Israel with the band Izabo started the ball rolling today for Day 2 of Rehearsals. Isreali Eurovision Song 2012 “Time” is a song that has divided opinion here in the Press Hall. Well here is my dilemma. It is a retro song performed by a seasoned and experienced […]
(Photo courtesy of Andreas Putting (EBU)) Switzerland – Oh I might just have to eat my words!! Yes as each country comes onto the stage they are announced in the press centre so we can make the short dash to the stage. We all looked strange when we heard the […]
Romania – Our First Real Contender Eurovision 2012 Prediction: If you are to judge how well a country is going to score at Eurovision you should always look at how many of the local volunteers come into look at your performance – well Romania had a full house. There […]