Saturday, at the official opening of Eurovision Song Contest 2012, at Euro Club, Mandinga was chatting with lots of artists and journalists. They meet Azerbaijani winners of Eurovision2011 Elli (Eldar Gasimov) and Nikki (Nigar Jamal). They are great on scene, but also in the real life, and...
EUROVISION 2012 MAY 20
DAY 08 IMPRESSIONS
posted by TEAM
It has been the sixth day in Baku for the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 and the rehearsals concluded. It wall started with a wonderful Serbia and ended up with a shouting Bulgaria. Let’s see the summary: You can read about the rehearsals of the day and the highlights of the press conferences while you can still vote in Europrediction 2012. Check also exclusive video fooatge, interviews and impression in our YouTube channel. REHEARSALS & BETTING ODDS Nothing changed in the betting odds seriously for the semifinals and the final just the UK dropped a lot and Spain risen up in the top ten. Now about today’s rehearsals the best...
MAY 20 HIGHLIGHTS
SERBIA: MA...
posted by GHASSAN (DENMARK)
We all know that previous Eurovision winners will cover the interval acts of the Eurovision 2012 semifinals and the final. So far Alexander Rybak is spotted in Baku (he was there in the welcome party yesterday) and today Serbian winner of 2007 Marija Serifovic arrived in Baku and offered Azeri...
MAY 20 HIGHLIGHTS
SERBIA: WI...
posted by ALENKA (SWITZERLAND)
Serbian representative Zeljko Joksimovic is really enjoying Baku touring the old city and getting lots of pictures on his facebook fan page. It’s no secret that Serbia could be an outsider this year as the song ranks high in betting odds and polls. He also enjoyed the welcome party in...
PRESS CONFERENCES
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posted by TEAM
EUROVISION 2012 DAY 8 One more day of press conference begin in Baku, 12 more countries will go to the Press Conference Hall after their rehearsals and give their updates to the press. VIDEOS FROM PRESS CONFERENCES VIDEOS INTERVIEWS OIKOTIMES NEWS FOR iPHONE ESTONIA A journalist asked why Ott had experimented with his voice in the rehearsals today. He said “When you can deliver the emotion to the listeners and viewers, that’s what makes an artist an artist. That’s the beauty of performing for me. I’m going to do my best to convey the emotion on stage.” “I was experimenting with the sounds and playing with...
MAY 20 HIGHLIGHTS
HUNGARY: C...
posted by ALENKA (SWITZERLAND)
Compact Disco has fallen in love with Baku. This made them to decide to shoot a video to one of the songs released on their Fonogram nominated second album. The chosen track is Part of You, which is a very impulsive, fast happy track, perfect for the summer. Azerbaican, and Xazar TV supports...
MAY 20 HIGHLIGHTS
UN. KINGDO...
posted by SUBMITTED
Engelbert Humperdinck, the 76-year-old singer representing Britain at the Eurovision Song Contest, has become caught up in a row within the BBC over a programme about the host country of Azerbaijan. Pity poor Engelbert Humperdinck. The 76-year-old singer already faces the ritual humiliation of...
MAY 20 HIGHLIGHTS
MALTA: UNL...
posted by ANOTHER SOURCE
Bookmakers are not particularly optimistic about Malta’s entry to the Eurovision Song Contest, generally deeming it unlikely to even qualify for the final round. This time round, Kurt Calleja is flying Malta’s flag after winning last February’s Malta Song for Europe contest with his song...
REHEARSALS MAY 20
VIDEOS & PHOTOS
posted by TEAM
EUROVISION 2012 DAY 7 Welcome to another set of rehearsals. Six countries from the second semifinal and the BIG 5 with the host country are finalizing today their rehearsals. This is the last rehearsal report. EUROPREDICTION 2012 JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP PRESS CONFERENCES & INTERVIEWS CHECK THE DAILY PROGRAM HERE SUMMARY OF THE DAY Estonia kicks off the rehearsals today with an excellent vocal performance by Ott Lepland and a dark stage following him. Excellent camera work. Slovakia was next with a very energetic performance but the outcome will be bad for MJM this is not appealing to the viewer. Norway remains the best today and Tooji...
EUROVISION 2012
WELCOME RECE...
posted by TEAM
Everyone was there dressed up for the night. Delegations, fans, media and press representatives, 43 country singers, Alexander Rybak, government officials and the team of EBU enjoyed the official opening of the contest. Red carpet, red carpet. It has become tradition for the opening party...
MAY 20 HIGHLIGHTS
UN. KINGDO...
posted by SUBMITTED
Eurovision fans will not have to go far to enjoy some cheesy sing-songs when the Ram Jam Club hosts its own song contest night next week, writes Flavie Belanco. The Eurovision Song Contest takes all the memorable aspects of the competition, from its over hype to its constant cheering and...
EUROVISION 2012 MAY 19
DAY 07 IMPRESSIONS
posted by TEAM
It has been the sixth day in Baku for the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 and the rehearsals concluded. It wall started with a wonderful Serbia and ended up with a shouting Bulgaria. Let’s see the summary: You can read about the rehearsals of the day and the highlights of the press conferences while you can still vote in Europrediction 2012. Check also exclusive video fooatge, interviews and impression in our YouTube channel. REHEARSALS AND BETTING ODDS There was only one interesting thing today: BIG 5 and Host country performances. The 12 countries performing on stage are for sure finalized their performances and already we can say that...