Germany: Rock a little
The final act on stage this morning was Germany. Malik Harris gave us 'Rock Stars'. It's a nice enough song, but lacks the energy...
and Finally… Germany
There is a juxtapose here. Malik seems likeable enough as a person and an artist and, like so many others, has a story to...
Italy: Someone needs shut-eye
I got to see one of the three rehearsals this morning - and heard plenty of reports of the shambolic first run-through - which...
Italy – Rehearsals are for rehearsing
Old OnEurope would have dashed off a report of the first run through and told you that as the gospel truth.
The first run through...
France: There’s nothing like it … this year
The French Eurovision team believe in showcasing aspects of their country’s culture. Last year Pravi took us back to the golden age of chanson....
France – That can only mean The Big 5
I love this song. I love everything about it – possibly because I have spent a few years holidaying in Brittany and loved the...
Czech Republic: The full package
We are DOMI end the second semifinal, coming right after the Swedish favourite - and given Cornelia's stumbles, it does the almost impossible and...
Belgium: Wide shots wash away soul
I'd been keen to see how the Belgians choose to stage their song, after a run of less than successful attempts.
My initial feeling was...
Belgium – Is he holding back?
Rehearsals are just for that, rehearsing, and in the first run through where Jeremie has to hit the high glissando he fell off it...
Vladana. Proud as a peahen?
The sun isn’t working, so why not bring your own massive prop that you attach to your back that makes you look like a...