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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.

Gravity or gravitas

We're having some sound issues in the press centre again - as we were the last time Cyprus rehearsed. The conspirators amongst you might think...

Ireland … trying to try?

So, Brendan, what attracted you to the multi-billionaire Louis Walsh? Cos it certainly wasn't the promise of a solo career and a place in the...
Lisbon tram

Ai Lisboa!!

Good morning, good afternoon or good evening Europe! Very soon it will be “bom dia, boa tarde ou boa noite Europa” as we head...
Tamta at Eurovision 2019

Cyprus – That’s entertainment!

Tamta still whipped off her bodice to reveal her sparkly Spanx at about the two-minute mark and she looked even more like Madonna (who...

Israel – Is change a good thing?

Now, as we should have all read by now, Kobi has had the song changed between the national final and here because "people" have...

Croatia. For gods sake get it right RAI!

Croatia were up after a very long break, and Mia was having problems with her in-ear monitors. Her right one wasn't working and her...
Family show live blog for Eurovision 2022

LIVE BLOG: Eurovision 2022 – Family Show

We were here and online, reporting from Turin's PalaOlimpico for the family show for the final of the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest season. This...

Today in Parliament – The Eurovision edition – Day 6 –...

Greetings! I've left the show in capable hands for second rehearsals, but today it was the usual mix of firsts and seconds. Excitingly, Mr. Phil...

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...