01. Hello Europe (and Australia)! It’s Eurovision time. I was up at the crack-of for the first semi this morning. Lots of thoughts but my picks from round one (in order) –

• Albania – for it’s 90s vibe
• Ireland – hear the crowd roar at a certain bit
• Finland – a good song and a lucky-ticket wheel!
• Czech Republic – Fresh Prince meets 80s-Sportsgirl-prep
• Bulgaria – can’t argue with the lyrics… Also, doesn’t this have a pleasing Goldfrapp feel?

Thought Switzerland would have made it through for their stand-up/ stand-on drumming work alone. I know everyone is loving Cyprus but really, Eurovision is not for Beyoncé-wannabees. And if we are voting on pure Eurovision-ness alone, Israel is the winner. Continue reading →