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Rehearsal Blog

Eurovision rehearsal time. Practice makes perfect, if ever there was a time to make a silk purse from a sow’s ear, this would be it. Our reports come live from the Eurovision Song Contest host city – and sometimes from the actual venue. Photo and video reports to keep you warm until the big night.

Belarus – He’s not quite right

Well what can you say about Belarus that has not already been said. It’s still semi naked – it still has the fat baby at...

Israel – He’s got star quality all right

Hovi is 4th on and it is a complete contrast from Rykka…. not only 'cos his act is something good but because he is a proper live...

Switzerland – Well the bouffant has gone….

Thankfully sense has prevailed here and Rykka has got rid of the blue perm and has straightened her hair but, sadly, even this isn’t...

Poland…. What do you say when words are not enough…

….you clearly wear a red jacket with some lovely black shoulder pads and look like something from Sergent Pepper! – Except without the talent. They...

Latvia – Justs … a minute …

Yeah he looks very good on stage and, although he looks like an angsty teenager in looks the voice is rich enough to ensure...

and Spain to close – yay!

Spain draws it all to a close for the day. I couldn’t place this before the rehearsal; I could see this anywhere from first...

A first look at France

First look at La France. Surprisingly, Amir is alone on stage. I thought they might throw something superfluous at it, but they’ve been restrained....

Monteneg-NO!

Whist it is commendable for Montenegro to be experimental yet again, I don’t think there will be too many people in Europe that will...

Estonia & Azerbaijan

The break’s over, and we’ve just had some nice creamy buns and taken receipt of a Gabriela Gucikova  promotional travel mug and shopping bag. Estonia:...

Azerbaijan – oh dear oh dear… this is not good

Samra is as flat as a badger that’s been run over by a Volvo in Gothenburg.  She’s really a very bad live singer and...