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Eurovision 2022

DAY 6: TOP OF THE PROPS

If much of the discourse yesterday was about how the sedentary sun impacted our lovely lot, today's theme was focused more on what countries were bringing on to the stage themselves. In no particular order, we had oversized balloons, a flying saucer, a loo roll adorned bedroom and an entire Sammarinese costume shop worth of … Continue reading DAY 6: TOP OF THE PROPS

May 5, 2022Leave a comment
Eurovision 2022

DAY 5: LAND OF THE SETTING SUN

After several days with mere morsels to feast on, today felt like the rehearsals properly kicked into gear. Press centre open: ✔️Online press centre open: ✔️ YouTube clips uploaded: ✔️Fully functioning stage? Well...never mind. The main topic of the day was naturally the malfunctioning on-stage rig and how much of an impact its lumbering presence … Continue reading DAY 5: LAND OF THE SETTING SUN

May 4, 2022Leave a comment
Eurovision 2022

DAY 1 – 4: SAN MARINO AND THE REST

It's good to be back, eh? A stage that may or may not be beset with technical issues, that may or not be fixed. A delegation that may or may not have been censored for staging that may or may not be too sexy. And a red velvet bucking bronco that may or may not … Continue reading DAY 1 – 4: SAN MARINO AND THE REST

May 3, 2022Leave a comment
Eurovision 2022

PIF PAF PREFERENCES 2022: PART 2

Earlier in the week, I started the countdown of my pre-Contest top 10 for 2022. Now, with less than 24 hours to go until rehearsals begin, here's my top pick of the bunch. 5. NORWAY Subwoolfer - Give That Wolf a Banana From the very start, at the Melodi Grand Prix launch event, I knew … Continue reading PIF PAF PREFERENCES 2022: PART 2

April 29, 2022Leave a comment
Eurovision 2022, Uncategorized

PIF PAF PREFERENCES 2022: PART 1

Right then team, we're so very nearly there. We're about to reach that point where our 40 songs go from being a playlist or a pre-party to the actual real thing. And with that, some will elevate themselves à la My Lucky Day or some are about to do a Maps and go all...yeah well, … Continue reading PIF PAF PREFERENCES 2022: PART 1

April 27, 2022April 27, 2022Leave a comment
Eurovision

IT’S PYROS OUT…AND AWAY WE GO!

Last weekend I made the point on Twitter that just as the national final season was dying down, and thoughts of a social life could return, along comes the F1 season. There's a surprisingly high crossover between Eurofans and those that follow the elite tier of motorsport. Although, is it that surprising? Both require a … Continue reading IT’S PYROS OUT…AND AWAY WE GO!

March 20, 2022Leave a comment
Eurovision 2022

THE EUROVISION NATIONAL FINAL SEASON IN 156 PARTS

Belgium reveal their act in mid-September. A sleepy fandom awakes. 2. San Marino confirm they will be having a national final. Little did we know what was to come... 3. Host city when? Insert spinning pizza GIF. 4. First rumours of Mika hosting Eurovision. 5. Mika’s team deny it. 6. TURIN! 7. Chelcee Grimes rumour … Continue reading THE EUROVISION NATIONAL FINAL SEASON IN 156 PARTS

March 16, 2022Leave a comment
Eurovision 2022

MELFEST AND CHILL…SONGS: THE LAST NIGHT OF THE SEASON

We've done it team. We have finally found our way to the end of one of the weirdest national final seasons going. With many a fan favourite not making the cut over the past few months, Saturday night felt like it was high stakes. It would have been fitting for it to end on some … Continue reading MELFEST AND CHILL…SONGS: THE LAST NIGHT OF THE SEASON

March 14, 2022March 14, 2022Leave a comment
Eurovision 2022

PIF PAF PREVIEWS AND PREDICTIONS: ONE LAST TIME AROUND

Right then team, here we go. Time for one final stop on the bizarre ride that has been the 2022 national final season. What started off with the Eesti Laul heats in November will finally reach its crescendo tonight. With only three selections featuring, this round-off will have a more sedentary feel. And yet, there's … Continue reading PIF PAF PREVIEWS AND PREDICTIONS: ONE LAST TIME AROUND

March 12, 2022Leave a comment
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COME ALONG FOR THE RYDER

Well there we have it, the worst kept secret in Eurovision circles is finally out. Sam Ryder has been confirmed as the UK representative for the United Kingdom at the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest. Space Man is the song that will be bidding to reverse the UK’s fortunes at the Contest. After the last two … Continue reading COME ALONG FOR THE RYDER

March 10, 2022Leave a comment

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