Yesterday myself and David Elder were invited to the Georgian Embassy here in Malmo at Eurovision 2013 for a reception hosted by The Georgian Ambassador. It was a VERY exclusive reception so Eurovision Ireland were pleased to be in attendance at this event. We got dressed up […]
Elitsa and Stoyan took to the stage for the 2nd rehearsal of the Bulgarian song Samo Shampioni at Eurovison 2013. Bulgaria (YouTube Video Courtesy of ESCKaz) Elaine’s view You can not deny the energy and passion that goes into this song. Elitsa is a brilliant performer and they […]
Farid Mammadov had the 2nd rehearsal of his Eurovision 2013 song “Hold Me” for Azerbaijan today. Azerbaijan (YouTube Video Courtesy of ESCkaz) Elaine’s view This is just fantastic. The routine inside the box was slightly different today and is even better. This has to be a definite qualifier […]
Per take to the stage again in the Malmo Arena for their 2nd rehearsal of their Eurovision 2013 song “Here We Go”. (YouTube Video courtesy of ESCKaz) Elaine’s view Latvia’s performance is the same as it was in the first rehearsal. Arturas and Ralphs give their usual high […]
Adrian Lulgjuraj and Bledar Sejko had their first rehearsal of their Eurovision 2013 song Identitet (Identity). This is a full on rock song sung in Albanian. One singer, looking a bit like Professor Snape gives a strong performance of the song with the stereotypical long-haired head moshing featuring […]
Dorians had the first rehearsal of their Eurovision 2013 song Lonely Planet. Dorians are a 5 piece band consisting of a lead singer, 2 guitarists, a keyboard player and a drummer. They are on stage clad in various denim outfits. What I like about this group is that […]
Moran Mazor takes to the stage for the first rehearsal of her Eurovision 2013 song, Rak Bishvilo (Only For Him). This is a classic Israeli female ballad full of passion. She can definitely sell a song. Unfortunately the dress really detracts from the performance. There is a lot […]
Bulgaria ‘s Elitsa Todorova and Stoyan Yankoulovand Stoyan Yankulov have 1st rehearsal of ‘Samo Shampioni” (Only Champions) In a stark contrast to Malta that comes before it – this is an uptempo drumbeat song. Styling Elistsa is in a striking white jacket with red rope decoration and Stoyan […]
Eythor Ingi had his first rehearsal at Eurovision 2013 of his song Eg A Lif (I am Alive). Eythor sings this song simply and beautifully. He starts with his back to the audience and rotates slowly. The backdrop scene has taken the theme from his preview video of […]
Krista Siegfrids takes to the stage for the first rehearsal of her song Marry Me for Finlandat Eurovision 2013. Styling Krista performs in her full wedding gown whilst her 3 female backing dancers surround her in purple velvet suits and masks, one of which is sporting a moustache. […]
Despina Olympiou takes to the stage for Cyprus in their first rehearsal at Eurovision 2013. With her first run through we also witness this years first use of the wind machine. Her song An Me Thimasai (f You Remember Me) is another ballad beautifully sung – if you […]