[AdSense-B] So we all love Eurovision for its songs, its glamour and the ridiculousness of the performances – and true Eurovision fans don’t need intoxication to enjoy the best show of the year – but for many people it’s just as important to throw a party and ultimately not remember the latter parts of the show. So for those of …

[AdSense-B] Osram, the lighting company who have partnered with the EBU and Eurovision for the third year running, are all set to light up the sights of Kyiv during the live shows as people register their votes. The official Eurovision app will have a voting feature which, much like in Stockholm last year, will light up landmarks around the Ukrainian capital …

Yesterday saw the annual Eurovision Song Contest grand opening ceremony, perhaps better known by many fans and press as the Red Carpet event. We were on hand to soak up the scorching Ukrainian sun and take photos of the artists in all of their finery as they walked down the 265m red carpet. #YOU can check out some of the …

[AdSense-B] Last night, two Eurovision parties were held across Kyiv to celebrate two of this year’s participating countries; Moldova and our host country Ukraine. The first party for Moldova was held by their delegation at the Freedom Event Hall in northwestern Kyiv, with a number of Moldovan and international performers. Sunstroke Project headlined the event, with performances also from Pasha …

[AdSense-B] And today we’ve completed the set! All 42 countries have now performed on the Kyiv stage so we have a clearer picture of who will do well and who won’t! France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Ukraine and United Kingdom have brought us giant heads, mirrored shells, spinning cities, surfing and – of course – a dancing monkey. Of course, for …

[AdSense-B] We had a fantastic night at this year’s Euroclub as we watched performances from a number of the acts from this year’s Eurovision.  Tonight introduces one of the many thematic parties that will occur over the course of the next two weeks.   Ukrainian Night will feature a number of local and international DJs, including DJ Nadin, DJ Tommy Lee, and DJ …

[AdSense-B] Jon Ola Sand, the Norwegian TV executive who has been executive producer of Eurovision since the 2011 contest, has admitted that Kyiv’s hosting of the contest has been difficult and the “most challenging Eurovision yet”. Sand has confirmed that EBU officials have had to be a lot more hands on with the competition this year, as Ukrainian TV officials …

[AdSense-B] And the results of our daily poll are in, with nearly 400 votes registered! And #YOU have decided with a clear margin that Greece was the most impressive or promising rehearsal from yesterday’s action! Demy’s rehearsal recieved 53% of the votes, with Armenia in second with 15% and Iceland in third with 13%. Greece joins Portugal from day one …

[AdSense-B] Last night was a fantastic night to open this year’s Euroclub, with Ukraine’s very own O.Torvald putting in a fantastic energetic performance and Moldova’s Sunstroke Project starting the party! But the fun doesn’t stop at one night, and tonight is set to be an even bigger evening! Oikotimes will be hosting their annual Eurovision party tonight, with many of …

[AdSense-B] #YOU voted in your droves in yesterday’s first impressions poll, and a surprise winner has emerged – Portugal was the most promising rehearsal from yesterday (even without Salvador Sobral!) Luísa’s rendition and the unique staging of the entry earned her the top spot on the first day, with Finland’s Norma John in second and Azerbaijan’s Dihaj in third. The poll …