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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.

Anna Odobescu at the second rehearsal for Eurovision 2019

Moldova – Sky fits heaven

Having put all their money into the sand/snow art, means Moldova have to rely on long shots. At the first rehearsal, many assumed the...
Serviette of Doom

Semi final 2 – ranked and rated

We've already told you what we think stands a chance of making the final from the first semi-final, but who do we reckon might...

Belgium – Is he holding back?

Rehearsals are just for that, rehearsing, and in the first run through where Jeremie has to hit the high glissando he fell off it...

It should have been Czechia but it’s Netherlands

In a change to the advertised schedule, we have The Netherlands. They seem happy after their second rehearsals, and Mia and Dion are pretty happy,...

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...

Belarus in the buff

IVAN has appeared backstage in a long black cloak looking like he’s wearing nothing underneath. Is he going to be naked after all? Cut...

Netherlands is still going nowhere fast

Douwe Bob is up now for The Netherlands. He’s looking quite natty in a crisp suit and white shirt showing off his very nice...

Switzerland didn’t get shown but …

The Andrex puppy has been weaving their magic on this one and no mistake. Miruna, your lead singer, is standing on top of a...

Macedonia (FYR) after lunch…

We're back after a hearty lunch of cheese, and sausage rolls ... Jana entertains us on stage but to me it just doesn't work. She...

Lithuania have a witch on stage …

... it's the only possible explanation for this song methinks. Rumour has it that she would not have her photo taken with an Irish...