Vintage Port
It was a joy to see Portugal triumph at ESC 2017, a first ever win for a country which has been competing at Eurovision going all the...
read more
Hail Salvador
‘And now, the end is near…’ We’ve reached the day of the ESC 2017 grand final which – despite battling fatigue...
read moreBelgique Peak
Day 13 in the press centre and we’re all battling fatigue at this stage, as usual. The Eurovision Grand Final opens with a...
read moreLeaving Alone?
Semi 2 has always felt an open affair with a much lower qualification bar compared to semi 1. That creates a slight sense of unease...
read moreKristian Faith
Semi final 1 only took place last night, but it’s already time to take a look at semi 2 before tonight’s crucial jury rehearsal....
read moreAppreciation Of The Arts
Semi 1 has the feel of a strong semi this year. This was hammered home watching the jury rehearsal last night, with everyone raising...
read moreIn The Danger Zone?
A first chance to see semi 1 as you will see it tomorrow evening and get a feel for the running order. Ukraine’s answer to...
read moreAlma Knack
A shorter day today ahead of the official Opening of Eurovision 2017 this evening with the Red Carpet event. O’Torbald kick us off...
read more
Monkeying Around
Armenia kicked us off with what was bound to be one of the most professional rehearsals of the day. The only change I could spot was...
read moreMental As Anything
The 2nd rehearsal for the majority of semi-final 1 participants today starting with Sweden. Looking even sharper than it was already....
read moreAlive And Kicking
Valentina Monetta and Jimmie Wilson are our early morning wake up call for San Marino. This could benefit from being a burst of...
read moreSister Bliss
The first half of semi-final 2 goes under the spotlight for the first time today. It is a semi-final which has baffled ESC traders in...
read morePaper Cut?
Greece’s Demy is alone on stage for the first minute of the song, in front of a pretty starry backdrop. There are hidden backing...
read moreIsaiah The Messiah
Day 1 of rehearsals. For Eurovision traders a day as long awaited as the first day of Royal Ascot is among Flat racing aficionados....
read moreThe Italian Job
After a somewhat neurotic period during which OGAE poll results, the eurojury poll, small glimpses of stand-in rehearsals, and...
read moreSpirits Raised Or Dashed?
Amsterdam is one of my favourite times of year. It’s the crème de la crème of Eurovision pre-parties, and this year we were treated...
read moreThe Dimming Of The Lights
Last night’s ESC gig at London’s Café de Paris reinforced the feeling this is largely a year of ‘ok’, offering a wide selection of...
read moreGood Karma Or Bad?
For a long time during the ESC 2017 season, it was looking like Italy would go shorter and shorter as potential challengers were...
read moreLady Luck To Shine On Lucie?
We already know the Albania, Georgia and Belarus songs heading to Kiev but Eurovision 2017 coverage gets underway here with a look at...
read more
Lou’s To Win
The Strictly semi-final went pretty much as expected with Ore getting the pimp slot and enjoying a massive ramp, with Claudia subtly...
read moreDazed And Confused
After landing the big-priced eliminations of Relley C and Gifty, this series of X Factor has tailed off somewhat in terms of the...
read moreSticking Your Ore In
It’s the Strictly semi-final on Saturday night and with a dance-off confirmed who is in most danger of falling at the final hurdle?...
read more
Recent Comments