ESC2019: First semi-finalists on the Orange Carpet Eurovision Ireland was at the Orange Carpet in Tel Aviv to catch the stars before they went for an official opening reception at the Charles Bronfman Auditorium. See what they had to say. Author: Eurovision Ireland Source: Eurovision Ireland
ESC2019: Pænda from Austria on the Orange Carpet Eurovision Ireland caught up with Austria’s Pænda on the Orange Carpet on Habima Square, before she attended the official opening reception nearby. A certain mouse was very pleased to see her. Author: John Stanton Source: Eurovision Ireland
ESC2019: Sarah McTernan at the Orange Carpet The official opening of the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest took place on Sunday 12 May with a gala opening at the Charles Bronfman Auditorium. All the stars parade along the Orange Carpet, and Eurovision Ireland caught a few words from Irish […]
BIRTHDAY: Lill Lindfors form Sweden is 69 today We love people who can multi-task. If they can sing, write, dance, present, they’re a good old sort in our book. Today’s birthday girl has done most of the above. She was one of the first to sing in our […]
STAGGY: Day eight at Eurovision 2019 It’s getting exciting in Tel Aviv! Squeak! It’s Tamta from Cyprus! Squeeeak! There’s life outside the Eurovision bubble! Squeak! Never try and catch a bus on Shabbat. Squeak! Euroclub!!! Squeak!!! It’s Hera Björk from Iceland!!! Squeeeeeeak!! It’s Rylan!! Squeeeeak! It’s joiking Fred-René […]
BIRTHDAY: Nathalie Pâque from France is 42 today You may think that the winners are the most important things to come out of the contest. They are one of them, obviously, but sometimes you have to look deeper to pick out other important aspects. Today’s birthday girl brought […]
SWEDEN: Where does Carola come from? That may sound like an odd question. As you know, Carola Häggkvist has participated three times, finishing third, first and fifth in those appearances, the first when she was only 16 years old. Contest sponsor MyHeritage has been researching Carola’s family history. […]
STAGGY: Days six and seven at Eurovision 2019 The stage! Squeak! Sarah on stage! Squeak!! Making friends with KAN! Squeak! Romanian biscuits! Squeak! The Italians interview! Squeeeeak! A hot air balloon! Squeak! So much Pænda! Squeeeeeeaaaak!!!! Making another friend! squeak! Author: Eurovision Ireland Source: Eurovision Ireland
ESC2019: Day seven thoughts – Part One With the automatic finalists having their first rehearsals, we give our views. First up, Israel, France and Spain. Author: Eurovision Ireland Source: Eurovision Ireland
BIRTHDAY: Kikki Danielsson from Sweden is 67 today I know we’re in the midst of another Eurovision Song Contest, but the birthdays just keep on coming, And today we have one for a home entrant! I always say that second is best for the home entrant to finish. […]