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 …
Tag: Eurovision 2018
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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Eurovision 2018 previews countdown: #1 AUSTRIA – Cesár Sampson – “Nobody but You”
On the eve of heading off to Lisbon myself, we finally reach my number 1 and it's a country that had seen little success since its first win in the late 1960s until Conchita wowed and charmed Europe in equal measure in 2014. Their artist …
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Eurovision 2018 previews countdown: #2 ISRAEL – Netta – “Toy”
Israel last won in 1998; they also won in 1978, and there is a good chance that Netta could maintain that twenty year cycle of victories. This stormed to the top of the betting odds when it was released and the music video went viral, …
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Eurovision 2018 previews countdown: #3 CZECH REPUBLIC – Mikolas Josef – “Lie to Me”
The Czech Republic has but a few appearances at the contest, and has barely seen the grand final, with just one qualification and even then they ended up near the bottom. Suffice to say I think this year could be a very different story as …
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Eurovision 2018 previews countdown: #4 F.Y.R. MACEDONIA – Eye Cue – “Lost and Found”
For a second year in a row, little Macedonia finishes in the Top 5 in the previews countdown - while last year wasn't my own personal rankings, I would have had it in my Top 5 anyway, and a year on, Macedonia have done it …
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