Who will qualify from the first semifinal?

So… tonight is the first semifinal of 2019’s edition of the Eurovision. The bookmakers have made their mind about the 10 acts they believe will qualify to the Big Final. But how this top-10 changed after the rehearsals. Let’s start by looking at the top-17 of the first semi, before the rehearsals. Note: On the…

Editorial: Second Rehearsals – Day 8

A couple of hours ago the last second rehearsals took place on Expo Tel Aviv. Note: for my first reaction look older editorials (Day 6). Israel 🇮🇱 The host nation had its second rehearsal. Better than the first one but I have to stick with my first rehearsal’s opinion. This song needs only the singer…

Editorial: Second Rehearsals – Day 7

A couple of hours ago, the second rehearsals of the last 9 acts of the second semifinal took place on Expo Tel Aviv. Note: For my first reaction check the previous editorials (Day 4). Croatia 🇭🇷 I’m staying with my first opinion, I’m not a big fan. I just don’t like it. I think Roko…

Editorial: First & Second Rehearsals – Day 6

A couple of hours ago, the first 11 acts – two of the first semifinal and nine of the second – rehearsed for the second time at the Expo Tel Aviv. Today, was also the first rehearsal of the Big 5 + Israel. Note: For my first reaction check the previous editorials (Days 2-3). Second…

Editorial: Second Rehearsals – Day 5

A couple hours ago, the first 15 acts of the first semifinal rehearsed for the second time at the Expo Tel Aviv. Note: For my first reaction check the previous editorials (Days 1-2). Cyprus 🇨🇾 Today rehearsals gave us a better view of what will see next week on lives. Many performers today gave me…

Editorial: First Rehearsals – Day 4

A couple of hours ago, the fourth day of rehearsals came to an end. The last 9 acts of the second semifinal rehearsed at the Expo Tel Aviv. Croatia 🇭🇷 The boy can obviously sing, but the song… I don’t know if it’s good enough! The one thing I’m sure about it that isn’t one…

Editorial: First Rehearsals – Day 3

A couple of hours ago, the third day of rehearsals came to an end. The first 9 acts of the second semifinal rehearsed at the Expo Tel Aviv. Armenia 🇦🇲 The day started with the rehearsal of Armenia. It’s clear that the song is good, not excellent but good. The live vocals are good and…

Editorial: First Rehearsals – Day 2

A couple of hours ago, the second day of rehearsals came to an end. The rest of semifinal’s 1 acts rehearsed at the Expo Tel Aviv. Belgium 🇧🇪 The day started with the rehearsal of Belgium. Eliot gave us perfect vocals and a nice choreography with clear moves. Although I have my concerns about the outfit,…

Editorial: First Rehearsals – Day 1

A couple of hours ago, the first day of rehearsals came to an end. The first 9 acts rehearsed at the Expo Tel Aviv. Cyprus 🇨🇾 The day started with the rehearsal of Cyprus. The beautiful Tamta captivated us with her outfit, her vocals and her dance moves. Her health issues with her back don’t…

Artist Profile: United Kingdom 2019 – Michael Rice

This year, the United Kingdom is represented by Michael Rice. Michael was born on 25th October 1997, in Hartlepool, England. Michael came into public’s attention in 2014, when he auditioned for the 11th season of the X-Factor UK. Sadly his journey into the show lasted only until the Bootcamp stage. Last year, he attempted once…