In a post by Della Kilroy on New Global Irish networking portal World Irish a Jedward story has made it onto their Stories page. Take a look at the Link to this Worldirish post- just CLICK HERE Della says in the post ” Jedward fans are in for […]
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 […]
(Photo courtesy of Andres Putting (EBU)) Albania – Lady Gaga meets Minnie Mouse Yes the award for the loudest screeching this year goes to Albania. My left ear drum will be recovering soon – hopefully Song – Rona Nishliu takes the Mariah Carey screaming to the next level and isn’t […]
(Photo courtesy of Andres Putting (EBU)) Iceland – Melting with the heat of their performance Now this is a song that I had not been overly fond of before I came to Baku but today Greta and Joni put on a performance that even the coldest of hearts […]
Eleftheriou [/caption] Greece – Unlike their Economy shows promise Yes Greece has taken to the stage for their first rehearsal. Eleftheria Eleftheriou singing her song “Aphrodisiac”. Greek Eurovision Song – The song though is instant in its appeal and you can’t help but sing along with the song.As I […]
Click here for Morning Ireland’s interview: Cian McCormack reports on Jedward’s prospects at the Eurovision Song Contest Suffice it to say the lads were breathlessly optimistic and suitably coy , revealing tiny hints of their stage props and water feature extravaganza as they talk to the radio show […]
Remember tonight Jedward will perform on the “Late Late Show” on National Broadcaster RTE giving their last performance before heading on to Baku Tomorrow. Watch live at 9.30pm GMT. They will then head off to Baku to begin Eurovision 2012 rehearsals. No doubt you will still be able […]
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Ireland – Ireland, who hold the record for the most number of Eurovision wins, will see their former winners go on a nationwide tour together. The tour will feature Johnny Logan (1980 and 1987), Dana (1970), Linda Martin (1992) – pictured left,…
Eurovision Ireland was fortunate to spend time yesterday with Mr Julian Vignoles who is the Head of the Irish Eurovision Delegation. Who is JulianVignoles Julian is the Assistant Commissioning Editor of Factual and Entertainment Programming at RTÉ (The Irish National Broadcaster). Ireland’s participation at Eurovision is also part of […]
Language is one of those subjects that divides Eurovision Fans. Popularity vs. Authenticity It has been generally held in high regard that if a country wanted to win the Eurovision Song Contest, they needed to sing in a language that had a wide recognition. Hence there have been […]
Yes Jedward in their quest to bring technology to the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Azerbaijan with “Waterline”, will not be the ONLY Irish Act on show in Baku. The Irish design company New Media Technology College (NMTC) have beaten off all other countries and won the Eurovision Song Contest […]