Last year saw FYR Macedonia break their spell of bad luck in missing out on the Grand Final. Kaliopi – one of the Balkan‘s most known and much-loved artists sang the song Crno I Belo. The song and singer were selected internally by the National Broadcaster MRT. And what a stroke of genius that was. […]
I call Belarus the Sleeping Beauty of Eurovision as you know that as it is a huge country with huge talent too that it is surely going to lay a claim on the Eurovision Title. Well Switzerland tend to be the first country to select their entry for […]
They maybe Blakan Brothers but their approach to Eurovision 2013 is miles apart. Serbian Broadcastyer today – still revelling in another Top 3 finish in this year’s Eurovision – have announced the details of their national selection process. Unlike this year they will be having an open contest and as […]
Every year there is much speculation around who will represent the UK at Eurovision and the BBC leave us hanging until the very last minute but with mixed results. Blue did well in 2011 coming 11th but poor Englebert last year – well was it really worth the wait […]
Overall Impressions The postcards are excellent. They show wonderful aspects of the Azerbaijani countryside. We didn’t get to see them all but they are very unique. The presenters are very good indeed. They are well rehearsed but do not feel stilted at all. I was impressed by their […]
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 […]
Sabina put in an amazing performance of her song “When The Music Dies”. This was the huge surprise of the day as it has been a song that I had never rated but Sabina put in a sensational performance. He voice has the musical range that is more […]
France brings the Circus to town for their performance and there is no easy way to say this but it was a mess. The French have taken a great song and killed it with a stage performance that frantic. Anggun sings the song Echo (You and I) and […]
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 […]
After the break we have just had Roman Lob singing “Standing Still” for Germany. This is a Cold Play song and I have always thought that the media speculation surrounding the entry was overrated. To be honest I still think the same. Roman sings his song well and […]