Summer hasn't quite gone away for us here in London just yet, with some very pleasant weather at the moment, but my mind is turning to bringing the site of its summer hibernation. The new Eurovision year/season began on 1 September and with Tel Aviv …
Category: Eurovision events
A trip to EuroStarz in Concert 2018
It was a last minute decision to attend this concert, but I am very glad I did. A small set of past Eurovision performers, including a former winner, graced the stage of a compact, intimate venue near Kings Cross (The Water Rats pub) and took …
I’m not your toy! Final thoughts on Eurovision 2018
As usual, I am struggling to write this through a Eurovision-induced hangover and the onset of PED (post Eurovision depression). I may still be in the host city of Lisbon, but that doesn't temper the pounding head! I may have imbibed some of the legendary/notorious …
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Eurovision doesn’t last forever… reflections on the jury final and preview of 2018 grand final
So I have now attended three Eurovision shows (the two live semis plus the jury grand final) and it's been a great experience. In advance of the grand final this evening, here are my reflections on the jury final (the show the juries watch to …
My lucky Eurovision day – reflections on 2018’s semi-final 2
Thinking back to last year, it was the failure of fan favourite Estonia to qualify that was the big shock of semi 2. No such (nasty) shocks this time from what was an eclectic semi-final. A couple of pleasant surprises, and also a bit of …
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Eurovision 2018 semi-final 2: hopes and predictions
I am feeling a trifle jaded after partying in Eurocafe until 5.30am last night but am gearing up now for the second semi-final and another trip to the Altice Arena to attend the live televised show. This semi is considered as the less competitive one …
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Eurovision monsters in my head – reflections on 2018’s semi-final 1
This time last year, we were mourning the failure of Finland to make the final, but no such worries this year I am pleased to say. And what's more, I was there in person this time! My first ever time actually at one of the …
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Eurovision 2018 semi-final 1: hopes and predictions (well, guesses…)
So it is almost time for the first of the two live semi-finals. The jury show took place yesterday so half the votes are already cast, though of course we don't know the results of that. I'm both super excited and also anxious - I …
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SuRie sings “Mercy” by Madame Monsieur at Eurovision in Concert 2018
The Entente Cordiale is alive and well - with the vocalist of Madame Monsieur (France's Eurovision 2018 representatives) falling ill just before the biggest of the preview events, SuRie, the UK's representative for Eurovision this year, offered to take the stricken Émilie's place and sing (with …
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A Storm-y night: my evening at Eurovision You Decide 2018 (United Kingdom national selection)
Well the favourite may not have won, but my second favourite from before the show wowed everyone with a powerful and assured performance. I had a great time there, seeing Lucie Jones, Mans and Mel; we even got to speak to Edward af Sillen, the …