It was the unspoken phenomena of Eurovision… and even as recently as tonight, this writer was adamant it wouldn’t happen! But Saturday’s final of the Eurovision Song Contest will feature both Finland and Cyprus – for the first time since 2002, an incredible 16 yeas ago! Since both […]
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 […]
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 […]
#EUROVISION 2018: The semi-final draws We’re a step nearer to the contest next month, with the announcement of the draws for the semi-finals. These can be make or break for some songs. That song you originally tipped to perhaps win, might now think struggle to shine through. Or […]
Being at opposite ends of Europe, you’d think Cyprus and Finland wouldn’t have much to do with each other – and it seems that they really don’t! Since both countries started taking part at Eurovision, Finland and Cyprus have only appeared in the final together 17 times […]
We now have all the songs for Eurovision 2018! Huzzah!! But only 20 of them will advance from the semi-finals and join Portugal, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK in the grand final… boo!! But the question is… who will those lucky countries be? We all have […]
We now have all the songs for Eurovision 2018! Hooray!! But only 20 of them will advance from the semi-finals and join Portugal, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK in the grand final… boo!! But the question is… who will those lucky countries be? We all […]
Bună seara Europa și bună dimineața Australia! This year TVR decided that Selectia Nationala 2018 will consist of six shows: five semi-finals featuring eleven/twelve songs each and a final, under the slogan “Eurovision unește România!” (Eurovision unites Romania!). Each show will take place in a different city in Romania, in celebration […]
Tere õhtust Europa and tere hommikust Australia, Tallin Calling! I’m Bogdan and tonight I’ll do my best to keep you informed about the second semi-final of Eesti Laul 2018 – the show that decides Estonia’s representative at Eurovision. If you followed our blog last Saturday, you already know […]