Spain: Sunshine after the rain
There can be no doubt in knowing which country took the stage a few minutes back. In Swarovski chaps, Chanel’s performance is one matador...
Made in (E)Spain – It certainly is
** resisting the urge to say “Scorchio**
Nope!
For me, and I must stress this is my opinion, there is not a lot to warm to...
UK: Rock it, man
Opening and closing with Sam Ryder alone on a brightly lit white platform, this is as effective at the start as at the end.
What...
OK… breath… calm down…
Fuck. Just… Fuck
I’m British. I’m also objective with this contest and if the UK is rubbish I am the first one to write it...
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...
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...
Day seven in Turin
The second rehearsals rumbled on in Turin. We had the lights on, una questione tecnica, water, water everywhere, classic shirt ripping off moments, a...
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...