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ESC Final 2013 – Rehearsals 1&2
There is no respite at the ESC and we are straight into seeing the 2013 final for the first time during rehearsal 1. A great start with this year’s final contenders walking on to the stage across a bridge behind their national flags. Amandine kicks things off. She is a captivating performer. Not finding the camera here. Quality song and quality artist singing it. A shame this...
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Israel Or Finland Set To Surprise
Despite the surprise non-appearance of Serbia in semi 1′s top 10 on Tuesday night, the view here is not to panic, and to stick with the ESC fundamentals in trying to figure out semi 2. The contrasting music styles showcased in semi 2 gives it the feel of a semi with literally something for everyone which makes it that much harder to work out. What type of music fan will be...
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Semi 2 – Jury Rehearsals 1...
A dance troupe opens semi 2. Not as strong an opening as Loreen in semi 1 but...
French Connection
Big 5 + Sweden up first today with their 2nd rehearsals. Raquel, barefooted,...
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‘Birds’ The Semi 1 Value
After last night’s jury performance, semi 1 remains a perplexing puzzle....
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Semi 1 – Jury Rehearsals 1&2
A chance to see semi 1 in order, in its full tv glory, as you will see it...
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Bonnie Voyage
Exciting times. The first appearance of the Big 5 plus hosts Sweden....
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Berger Starts To Sizzle
Time to see them all again in semi 2. What’s not to love about PeR?...
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Andrius Gives ‘Something’...
A new home. The spacious surroundings of the impressive press centre next door...
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ESC United interview
The guys over at escunited.com – an excellent ESC fan site full of the...
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Day 4 – The Ultimate Cesar Sal...
Koza Mostra get the day underway with their fun party tune. After Iceland,...
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Day 3 – Epic Bagpipe Guy
First thing’s first. I am putting in an order for Ralfs Eilands from...
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Day 2 – Shine On Aliona Moon
This is the day being billed here as the day of the suspect vocals. The 2nd...
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Day 1 – Ukraine’s Giant ...
The EuroClub in Malmo’s Slaghuset would usually be a no-go area for...
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Countdown To Malmo
First, the most exciting news of all for you, dear reader. Just like last year...
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Berger To Linger Longer
The high street bookmakers have been decidedly reticent this year in pricing...
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The Teardrop Explodes
Soho’s Shadow Lounge rang out with the sounds of Eurovision past, and...
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Iceland To Be Frozen Out?
Time to run the rule over the semi-final 2 qualification picture. This semi...
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Melkweg ESC Concert 2013
With PeR’s no show, ESC fans were treated to 25 of this year’s...
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Who See The Qualification Value
Having been busy over the last week or so listening to the 2 semi-finals in...