How many times are we reminded that Eurovision was created to overcome political differences and unite the continent through cultural exchange. Well in a unpressedented economic environment “Politics and Eurovision” are taking centre stage in Greece. I feel that I am doing the “Hokey Pokey” dance where Greece are […]
Winning Eurovision is not a guarentee that you will have international success after the contest. However the past winners seem to be bucking this trend with Alexander Rybak and Lena still selling records across Europe. However life after Eurovision 2012 in Baku seems to have paid off BIG […]
Swedish House Mafia, Gangnam Style and Crack might not be the words that you would describe an entry in Melodifestivalen 2013 – or any other year for that matter but that is exactly what the Army Of Lovers have promised us with their entry this year in Semi […]
Animated flag of Cyprus. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) CYPRUS “La La La La La La La Lack Of Funds” – With Cyprus putting on a wonderful show in Baku this year it would be a shame if the Island Country was forced to pull out due to lack of funding. […]
Sweden have announced the 32 acts that will compete in the 2013 Melodi Festivalen contest for the right to represent Sweden on their home turf at eurovision next year – And they “Crucified” It is undeniable that the Swedish National Final aka Melodi Festivalen is one of the […]
Yes it is that time where I (Eurovision Ireland/Garrett Mulhall) looks after all of his readers and this is your 1 day warning!! Yes as we reported earlier in the week – ticket go on sale for Eurovision tomorrow at 10am Swedish time which is 9am GMT tomorrow What […]
Belgian broadcaster RTBF have announced that Roberto Bellarosa will be tasked of bringing the Grand Prix back to Belgium after a 26 year wait since they last staged the Eurovision in 1987. So who is Roberto? As his name suggests – Roberto is of Italian origin and was […]
Ok People the day has arrived and can you imagine it but the Press Centre is EMPTY!! I think people will arrive in for the last dress rehearsal that begins at 5.30pm Azeri Time or 1.30 GMT. But last night we had the Jury Voting Semi Final. […]
(Picture Courtesy of © Elke Roels (EBU) Second Semi Final Winners Press Conference – Part 2) Last night saw the final 10 songs qualify for tomorrows final and there were some shock results. the countries that made the final were Serbia – FYR Macedonia – Malta – Ukraine […]
OMJ – THAT WAS THE LONGEST WAIT OF MY LIFE Sitting in the second row from the front at the Crystal Hall in Baku was in one breath so exciting yet in another was TOTALLY nerve wrecking!! The excitement was electric as the hall was full to capacity […]
Ok people – It is 2am here in Baku and I have just come out of the final dress rehearsal for Semi Final 1. This is the semi final that the Jury vote on. Jedward’s Performance I can say that Jedward gave their best performance of “Waterline” to date. […]
The show has begun. Some wonderful shots of Baku at night. Aldar (winner last year) is presenting with 2 female hosts – local personalities. The same postcards accompany each performance – A sort of polo matche and then an outside view of The Crystal Hall. A quick Intro and […]
The UK is on stage now and Englebert Humperdinck is performing “Love Will Set You Free” The Vocals Well Englebert has some vocal issues at present was off-key in parts. But as I said before this is what rehearsals are for. This maybe a simple ballad but it […]
Spain – This was the goosebumps moment of the day so far. Pastora came onto the stage with such presence. The Song Singing the song “Quedate Conmingo” – this is a classic ballad of the Celine Dion and Whitney Houston mould. The range in Pastora’s voice is sensational. […]
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 […]
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