Belgium would you ever?
I still wouldn't - for many reasons to be honest. Her voice has got stronger, certainly, but the song is still a dog and...
First impressions – swarthy is my mot du jour
It’s 4am UK time and I’m shattered already! We arrived at 11pm and were whisked through immigration with ease and the friendliest welcome since...
Albania II
There isn't much difference to be honest - I still think that this song is a one note pony - although much to my...
Kalipoli on the cusp
I now know who she reminds me of! - Carla Connor from Corrie!
Anyway I digress.... It is still a halfway house between a rock...
Water water everwhere
On the audio feed, Waterfall sounds to be "backing singer heavy" - which is what we expected - but that water feature is very off putting - although...
Serbian breakfast
Ooh nice, I have time to slot in a bit of Zeljko before breakfast. That’s a pleasant start to the day.
Unlike Phil I DO...
They are back after Lunch ( Belarus)
They clearly aren't the winners, but they are sounding good but again, that is probably because of the off stage backing singer helping them...
Hacksaw musings
During a quiet time in the Press Centre, Roy of the Hacksaw gave his incredibly considered views on what we'll see tonight from the...
It’s all about Sweden. And Spain. And Serbia. And maybe Ukraine…
Fresh from the first run through of the final, with a chance to see and hear how the songs all work in running order...
Switzerland first rehearsal
It was in a different year that I heard this song for the first time and I thought "they'll get that English sorted and...