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. […]
Our partners at Radio International met with our good friend Kurt Calleja at Malta who will sing “This is the night”. He talks about his song and the performance. What is very interesting to know is that at the Opening Party on Saturday, I met with Kurt and […]
As you know – EurovisionIreland.net is working in co-operation with our friends at Radio International. Recently JP, Lillian and Roger had the pleasure of interviewing one of the favourites of this years contest Loreen from Sweden. They get to talk about her performance, the choreography and costume designer. […]
Word on the grapevine Jedward will have their hair in the quiffs for the live show tomorrow night so that when they go into the water feature it will look more dramatic when they are covered in water They may also be changing their silver and gold costumes. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Turkey took to the stage just now looking like they had raided the blankets of an Army Surplus Store. Grey blankets are worn as capes by the dancers and Bonomo is wearing his trade mark long grey cardigan. It all looked very dull today which I was disappointed […]
Oh Georgia – I thought Liberace had died some time ago but Georgia have reserected him for their Eurovision performance. Starting the song dressed as a monk he then derobes to expose his camp black glittery suit. Joined by 5 singers/dancers who look like they have just stepped […]