Loreen took us higher and higher, all the way uh-uh-uh-uh-uppp with Euphoria – but Eurovision Ireland’s James and Bogdan took the cable car instead! Running along the waterfront outside the Altice Arena, the Telecabina Lisboa (sometimes also called Teleférico do Parque das Nações) opened for tourists during Expo 1998 […]
Today really was Eurovision Ireland’s Lucky Day! As well as speaking to Moldova’s DoReDos about their Eurovison 2018 adventure, we also got to chat to Russia’s own superstar Philip Kirkorov too! What do DoReDos have to say about their staging? How do they react when we tell them […]
Yesterday, the last 6 countries took to the Eurovision 2018 stage for their first rehearsals. These were host nation Portugal and the Big 5: France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom. Now all 43 competing countries have rehearsed! Yay! Who was your favourite? Has anyone gone up […]
Amidst all the fun of rehearsals and press conferences, Eurovision Ireland managed to chat to the operatic sensation Elina Nechayeva, who is singing for Estonia! Ever wondered what story the projections on Eina’s dress are telling? How does she think her rehearsals are going? And what’s her favourite […]
Let’s face it, beards are great! And we’re not just saying that because all 5 of Eurovision Ireland’s Lisbon press team members have one! As well as being a way for guys to look effortlessly sexy, there are also added health benefits – and people just take bearded […]
Ruslana brought the Eurovision trophy to Ukraine for the first time in 2004 – and 14 years later, she’s taking back to the stage again! Ruslana has tweeted that she is currently rehearsing in Lisbon with Nazar Zymbovych, Andrew Ost, Andre Oniskevich and Artyom Seleznyov for a performance […]
It’s been a packed few days here in Lisbon, with rehearsals, interviews and shenanigans a plenty! Of course, rehearsals are great for delegations, but they’re also critical for fans! All the acts who will be taking to the stage for the 2nd Semi Final on May 10th have […]
Their upbeat song, energetic routine and passionate kiss at Eurovision last year in Kyiv won over hearts all over Europe. And (unlike Romania that same year) the romance wasn’t just for show – as Naviband’s Arciom Lukjanienka and Ksienija Žuk announced the birth of their baby boy today […]
Yesterday we reported on Czech singer Mikolas Josef’s being rushed to hospital in Lisbon following an injury sustained while rehearsing at the Altice Arena. Since last night, fans around the world have been waiting to hear what’s happening and most importantly, how Mikolas is doing. Earlier tonight, Mikolas […]
Eurovision rehearsals are great for many things. They give the artists and delegations a chance to see their ideas realised on stage and make edits to maximise their chances for victory, while for fans they’re crucial for forming opinions and those all important Top 10s! All the acts […]
Today saw the first rehearsals for Eurovision 2018 start at the Altice Arena in the Portuguese capital Lisbon, much to the excitement of fans around the globe. However, these events have been somewhat overshadowed by the aftermath of one rehearsal that saw a contestant hospitalised. Mikolas Josef, who […]
It’s the story that has gripped Eurovision fans and fashionistas alike – would the Estonian delegation be able to secure the funding for Elina Nechayeva’s stunning ‘projection dress’ so she’d be able to wear it at the Eurovision Song Contest in May? Well, thanks to some frantic efforts […]
As fans of the Eurovision Song Contest, it’s all very easy to sit back and say “I could do better than that! I know how to win Eurovision!!” … well guess what? Now it’s time for you to prove it! The Eurovision Song Contest Board Game is the […]
In case you didn’t know, April 11th is National Pet Day! Although we don’t need an excuse to make a fuss over our animal companions, it’s still a nice chance to reflect on what they bring to our lives 😀 You love Eurovision – you wouldn’t be reading […]
Since their first live performance at the London Eurovision Party last week, Bulgaria have steadily climbed their way back up the Betting Odds. We have a fairly good idea what they’ll sound like come May, but it still begs the question – what will the performance LOOK like […]