[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 …
Good morning Europe and the rest of the world! It’s Friday (Day 6) and although most people’s work weeks are winding down, ours is just beginning. Today will be a jam-packed day with both first and second rehearsals begin. Second rehearsals will continue with the rest of Semi-Final 1 (Armenia, Slovenia, Latvia) and transition into the first part of Semi-Final 2 …
Hello again Europe and the rest of the world! Today is Thursday and second rehearsals begin. This means we can finally enter the arena and watch the performances there. Performers are also required to wear their full costumes for this rehearsal. Today, 15 countries are back on stage (Sweden, Georgia, Australia, Albania, Belgium, Montenegro, Finland, Azerbaijan, Portugal, Greece, Poland, Moldova, Iceland, …
[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 …
Good morning Europe! We’re halfway through the week and we are wrapping up first rehearsals for Semi-Final 2. Nine countries will get their chance to test out the stage (San Marino, Croatia, Norway, Switzerland, Belarus, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Estonia, Israel). After a night of partying hard at the EuroClub, we are back at the Press Center. Be sure to follow our LiveStream …
[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 …
It’s Tuesday and we are live in Kiev, Ukraine for Day 3 of rehearsals for Eurovision 2017. We wrapped up the first rehearsals for Semi-Final 1 yesterday and today begin first rehearsals for Semi-Final 2. The first nine countries will get on stage (Serbia, Austria, FYR Macedonia, Malta, Romania, The Netherlands, Hungary, Denmark, Ireland). Be sure to follow our LiveStream …
[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 …
