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The Eurovision List : Thursday’s daily news from Dusseldorf Written by on May 5, 2011 | 1 Comment

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

About The Author: Sharleen Wright

Sharleen Wright is the co-founder of ESC Insight and a freelance journalist and researcher. She has previously worked for numerous community radio stations in Sydney Australia, and contributed to the wider world of comedy holding production and promotions roles at both the Edinburgh Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Her written words have appeared online, as well as The List magazine, and numerous fanzines on the topics of television and specifically, Eurovision . She is currently based in Australia and undertaking research on food and event tourism. You can follow Sharleen on Twitter (@sharly77) and Facebook (facebook.com/sharleenwright).

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