It’s been quite a day here in Tel Aviv! Th first rehearsals are underway for Eurovision 2019 and we’ve seen some truly stunning staging… in both senses of the word! But how has this affected the betting odds? Once all the countries taking to the stage today had […]
BIRTHDAY: Anjeza Shahini from Albania is 32 today Cast your mind back, if you can, to when your country first took part in the Eurovision Song Contest. A time for optimism and hope. Who knows, that win or good placing was just a few voters away. Naturally, there […]
It’s been a busy first day here at rehearsals for Eurovision 2019, and the first 9 acts have taken to the stage for their rehearsals. Out of all the acts we saw today, who was your favourite? Who surprised you – in a good way or otherwise! Vote […]
ESC2019 – Day 1 lunchtime thoughts We took time out to talk over the first four rehearsals on day one. Do you agree with us. And do you see our newest team member? He doesn’t say much. We also thank Phil Colclough of OnEurope and Sam Ross of […]
ESC2019: James’s first thoughts – 4 May Want to see a bit of the Press Centre? Then search no more. There will be more to come Author: John Stanton Source: Eurovision Ireland
#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 […]
BIRTHDAY: Mary Hopkin from the UK is 69 today What’s it like to be runner-up? If you’re the host country, then it’s ideal. If you think you’re in with a shot of winning, then you’ll always be ‘first loser’. Alternatively, there are times when winning is more embarrassing […]
BIRTHDAY: Intars Busulis from Latvia is 41 today Every song will have at least one fan. Yes, every song. The fan may not shout about it, for fear of ridicule. But I’m sure even you, dear reader, likes an ‘unpopular’ song. I say that because the song from […]
He’s back – James’ nephew and Eurovision Ireland’s youngest contributor, 6 year-old Jack is taking a look at the rest of the songs taking part in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019! After giving us his thoughts on songs heading to Junior Eurovision in Minsk last year, we were […]
BIRTHDAY: Remedios Amaya from Spain is 57 today We love winners of the Eurovision Song Contest. But we should also remember that someone has to come last. Whether that song deserves to come last is another matter. Back in the day, the last placed song could have finished […]