In typical tradition of ESC Insight, you won’t find the usual blogging of song reviews, or news updates online. But that doesn’t mean we don’t love reading others. Keeping one eye on the rehearsals/press conferences, there is need as media to read the most recent gossip and news.
On a daily basis from Dusseldorf, ESC Insight will check out our compatriots coverage of the world of Eurovision, try to see whats happening from others perspectives, and bring your attention to some of the best.
Here’s what the world had to say about Eurovision on Thursday 5 May, 2011
Jedmania has landed
The Irish delegation arrived into Eurovision city yesterday morning, and within hours had managed to hold a photo opportunity with Lena Mayer-Landrut (we believe pillow fights were involved), have their first rehearsal which stunned many in terms of staging, and charm the hearts of the world media at their press conference. Beware Europe, these crazy twins will go viral.
Irish website ‘All Kinds of Everything’ reports
Participants in attendance at Turkish party
Turkey hosted their launch at the Euroclub on Wednesday evening, proving popular with fans, media and the other delegations in attendance. Many of the other participants were invited on-stage to perform, and the likes of Sweden’s Eric Saade and, unsurprisingly, the party man of the moment, Malta’s Glen Vella were there to celebrate.
See photos of all the Turkish party action here
United Kingdom snare highest debut in midweek charts
Just last week Simon from Blue stated his concern that the United Kingdom didn’t appear to be getting behind their bid for Eurovision. But it appears at least a few of the locals are – the sales of ‘I Can’ have pushed their Eurovision entry into into the top ten of the UK singles charts mid-week.
MTV presents their chart position
Participants take time out for the fans
For those who do not have accreditation on the ground, do not fret. Many of this years artists (and 2010 Polish participant, Marcin Mrozinski) will be hosting meet and greets at the Eurocafe through the days next week. The timetable has just been announced and is as follows:
7 May
Anna Rossinelli (Switzerland) 16.30-17.00
8 May
Daria Kinzer (Croatia) 12.00-13.00
Glen Vella (Malta) 13.00-14.00
Maja Keuc (Slovenia) 15.00-16.00
Sjonnis Friends (Iceland) 16.30-17.30
9 May
Marcin Mrozinski (2010 Poland) 16.00-17.00
Getter Jaani (Estonia) 17.00-18.00
10 May
Poli Genova (Bulgaria) 11.00-12.00
Dino Merlin (Bosnia & Herzegovina) 12.00-14.00
Nadine Beiler (Austria) 14.00-15.00
12 May
Paradise Oskar (Finland) 15.00-17.00