Russia – Now *that’s* how you stage a song
OK, let's break it down: Sergey and Kirkorov have produced a package that could well be irresistible.
Compared directly with any of the three that...
Netherlands: Deep in the darkness
I suppose I wanted to love this more than I did. The power of expectation weighed heavy today and I came away feeling I...
It’s good and it’s right – Welcome to the Final Belarus
Belarus is the right song at the right time for so many reasons. The shadow that Jacques Houdek cast over proceedings will have long...
LIVE BLOG of Semi Final TWO Evening show from 2100 CET
We're as keen as mustard to see what the other sixteen countries have in store for us - I mean it can't be as...
North Macedonia in “This is very good” shocker
Tamara sold the shit out of this song. Her performance was ballsy and edgy and the staging simple (except for the mirrors). The message...
Italy – Nobody’s perfect
Mahmood enters the Contest as a fan favourite - and if rumour is to be believed, laid low by a dodgy cold.
The air in...
It’s Day 2 in the East London Press Centre
Goedemorgon Oneuropeans from the RotterdEast Ham Press Centre. It’s Day 2, and it feels like we’ve never been gone.
Lots to bring you today –...
Will Irish eyes be smiling?
Ireland, and one of the biggest stars of this year’s contest, Nicky Byrne from Westlife. I have to be honest we’ve all been a...
Not quite live from the first dress rehearsal
Hello Oneuropeans! I'm just watching the first dress rehearsal of the final! I won't do a live or rolling blog, as That Phil will...
Czech … in the post back to Prague?
Well after yesterday’s challenges both on the stage and at this keyboard, Czech Republic of Czechia are first onto the wide stage this morning...