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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.

Estonia: lost in the press centre

I can’t be arse with Lithuania. I’m sorry, but that’s just how it is. What a big stinky heap of crap. Estonia, however, I am...
Nevena

Et Finalement, Serbia

And to round off one of the hardest (and hottest) days I can ever remember at Eurovision, we came to Serbia ... and boy,...
Darude at Eurovision

Finland – is it all in my head?

The last time I said something about Finland, I was picked up in by least three online newspapers it transpires. If they are watching,...

La France – Lucky star

Obviously the thing you'll want to know about is the hair. The choice of wig has been big news in certain Eurovision circles. The...

Croatia: Where’s the pleasure gone?

Back when Mia was picked to sing the Croatian Eurovision song this time around, I felt sure she had something special. A simple song,...

LIVE BLOG: Eurovision 2022 – First semi final

This blog is in the capable hands of our wonderful Shai - join in and comment along.

Today in Parliament Day Eight – The line is in sight.

So, another very short day in rehearsal land, or Sweden as we call it, With just the Big 5 and Sweden doing their second...

The Netherlands…. DANGER!!

There is a 13 second gap in this song where Douwe and his team have decided to get the crowd to sing along.  Stopping...

Bosnia and Bacofoil….

Now then, the cookbook says 20 minutes per pound and then another 20 minutes resting…well, Europe, Your in luck with this turkey you don’t...

Liveblog – Eurovision Semi Final One Jury Rehearsal

This afternoon’s rehearsal as seen from the press centre!!! A sublime opening with the graphic of the Building Bridges logo being formed from lighted shots...