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,…
Category: Eurovision events
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Eurovision 2018 national selections: Eurovision You Decide (United Kingdom preview)
So, for a third year in a row, the BBC is giving us a live televised national final with six acts to choose from. Voting will be split between a…
Poli Genova performing at Eurofest at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern
Eurovision royalty came to the Royal Vauxhall Tavern this October with Bulgaria’s two-time contestant Poli Genova gracing the stage in the South London’s (in)famous “pub on a roundabout” (as Myra…