Monte Negross
This should be a lively stomping opener but in typical Siegel-esque fashion they've managed to botch the production. Our "star" singer takes to the...
Latvia – Traffic Jam or Strawberry
Phil: It seems they may have become unstuck with the contest down old Riga way with this. Apparently its a song called 'Traffic Jam'...
Day 1 – the view from the UK.
It's actually quite a relief just to be watching one final run through from each session, rather than trying to give each song 40...
Zagreb it while you can
And finally I've caught up with Croatia one of the three rehearsals I haven't seen. I think this very effective as an opener to...
Party Party!
Well after a stonking Ukrainian bash noticeable by the lack of party spirit on behalf of it's host, I'd already bagged photos with Big...
Fiddle-dee dee fiddle de dee
Phil: I know that everyone is saying that Alexander Rybak is nailed on to win this contest - and I know that for some...
And so to Bosnia…..
There is a school of thought that they have now overdone it - by that I mean they are dressed in white suits, looking...
Eurovision 2009 – Phil’s big prediction
In No particular order.
Norway - Well it *has* to be in the top 5 doesn't it?? - The bookies say it must, the fans...
Opening Party Frolics
It was day 10 in Big Brother's backyard, but they only just decided to officially open the bleeder. I finally feel more validated than...
A note about the stage
Some viewers may have noted the big expanses of scaffolding at each wing of the stage. Rumours abound as to what these may be,...