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Monday, September 8, 2025
ONEUROPE: Eurovision Song Contest news

Armenia from the hall

Ooh so the hall is very impressive. The stage is huge and the lighting is great, huge effects in the backdrop and subtle movements....

Tuesday’s child is full of grace – did you miss me...

Well since everyone else had Thursday off, I did too. Plus I spent all yesterday afternoon shut up with librarians and that's never good...

Greece – Is that a kitchen sink?

NO, but its only a bloody trampoline! - A Trampoline for fucks sake, it's a health and safety nightmare on live European Television, potentially. Just...

For I have returned and the world will be sorry… mwah...

Yes the wilderness is over and I'm even tempted to return to the contest itself next year as the finances are looking less ropey....

Ireland – I’m underwhelmed

There is a problem here. In fact, there are many many problems here I don't know where to start! Kasey wanders aimlessly around the huge...

Finland – That was very good

Finland - Trust me, there isn't much better than this. This has been staged EXACTLY in the right way , SoftEngine love the camera...

Lithuania…. 6th Worst song??

ATTENTION!!!! - This only has to be the sixth worst song in this bit to qualify and its just about there.  Dance wise its...

Austria – Rise like a Phoenix, Sink like a Stone?

I am predisposed to dislike this concept - not the song.  Having said all of that, however, this song is incredibly strong.  Conchita's manager...

Georgia…. it has a paraglider…..

i'll let you drink that in, The concept, yeah, is that you can get back to earth in 3 minutes but, in a twist,...

Israel – Hmmmm

The stage seems too big for her at the start of the song and it continues to swallow her throughout the opening 45 seconds...