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Pretty Poli

To me this just gets better and better. Poli struts about the stage and down the catwalk like she owns it (!) and sings...

Eurovision 2011 – First semi-final results

The first semi-final took place in Esprit Arena in Düsseldorf on 10 May 2011. The ten countries in this semi-final with the highest...

Second semi-final predictions

This is a tricky one to call.  A bit like Tuesday night.  But on the performances I've just seen, the following 10 will probably...

Psychedelia

More rehearsals, after a lengthy break.  One country where I wouldn't expect any tardiness at all is the one in which I'm currently sitting. ...

Out and about in Dusseldorf

Rumours of my demise have indeed been greatly exaggerated though you wouldn't know it from Phil's picture. Even I thought I was dead after...

You’re burning up the quarter mile

We've had an entertaining day so far here in the press centre. Firstly, I was able to recount the story of the cat we...

Day 375 in the Eurovision House

Some time ago, or so it seems, I didn't live here in the Dorf. It's strange I know, but it may be in a...

It appears that due to lack of plastique, the majority of...

....Taking an enforced holiday, because we cant actually get in to any of the rehearsals that are left - boo!! Schedule of works for rehearsals...

Well we’re awake – just

The advantage of not being accredited is that you can have a lie-in in the press centre bedroom area, get up when you feel...

They come for the cake, they stay for the cheese

Or so I gather, anyway. I wouldn't know myself of course, there are even rumours that some people like to hear what we've got...