In the Danish final Thomas N’evergreen basically promised the Danish TV viewers a lot of extra points from the Russian speaking countries. They never came and he is now accusing them of cheating. Many Danes are satisfied with the fourth position, but for Thomas it is a missed victory. EuroVisionary has analysed the Danish situation.… Read more
I arrived back home in Denmark last evening and it is now time to reflect over what happened the past two weeks. Which things did the host country Norway organise very well and which things can be made better? After such a big event as a Eurovision Song Contest is an evaluation is always needed.… Read more
There has been a lot of technical problems for the Danes during the rehearsals so it was a very releaved duo that met the press after the qualification for the final was secured. In this gallery you can see pictures of them from the press conference and their meeting with family and friends back at… Read more
After the second semi-final last night the ten qualifiers picked their starting position for Saturday’s final. In this video you can see how they all reacted to their exact position. Read more
Last night the last ten spots for the Eurovision Song Contest final on Saturday was filled as the lucky ones from the second semi-final were revealed. In this video you can see how the 10 qualifiers made their appearance at the following press conference. Read more
In a few hours TV viewers all over Europe will be voting for their favourites in the second semi-final of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, but half of the points has already been given. Here you can see videos of all 17 performances from that dress rehearsal the jury voted on. 10 countries qualified Tuesday… Read more
Five countries already had their starting position for the final on Saturday. Last night the 10 qualifiers from the first semi-final had to draw a number that would determine where they start. In this video you can see their reaction to their "lucky" number. Read more
Shortly after the first semi-final had ended a press conference with all ten qualifiers were held. In this video you can see how the 10 lucky ones made their appearance when they met the press knowing that they had qualfied for the final on Saturday. Read more
After some days with nice warm weather the past couple of days have been extremely cold. The daily rehearsals and press conferences have ended and I can feel that we are coming to an end – although we still have the three live shows left. It is a bit of weird feeling that it is… Read more
At the welcome reception last night, last year’s Eurovision Song Contest winner Alexander Rybak showed that he has more to offer than Fairytale. This song called Europe Skies is from his second album. Read more
As last year’s winner it was no surprise that we would get to hear Alexander Rybak singing his fairytale in relation to the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest. At the welcome reception last night at the cityhall he performed it – how it went can be seen in this video. Read more
At last night’s welcome reception Norway’s 1985 Eurovision Song Contest winners Bobbysocks made their appearance. They sang their winning song La’ Det Swinge which you can see in this video. Read more
In relation to our video interview with Josh Dubovie, representing United Kingdom in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, today he sang John Legend’s Ordinary People, especially for EuroVisionary’s readers. Don’t miss this opportunity to see what else Josh has to offer. Read more
Previous Eurovision Song Contest winner Niamh Kavanagh charmed everyone at the second Irish press conference today where a lot of press naturally had gathered. In this gallery you can see our pictures from that press conference. Read more
Last year the Dutch participants arrived in a big hummer limousine. This year they are doing things differently as you can see in the picture. This car is parked outside our hotel. Yes, I am haunted by that song! And unfortunately it is getting to me as I now find myself singing a long to… Read more
Thursday evening the Greek and the French participants found together for a special performance of OPA, the song representing Greece this year. This version was performed at the Greek / Cypriot party here in Oslo. Read more
Which African country participated in the 1980 Eurovision Song Contest? Is that question so hard to answer? Apparently it is for the Norwegian’s. They also failed to answer what Sweden’s best result was in the ’80’s. I was not impressed when they thought it was third. These questions was asked at an Eurovision Quiz last… Read more
In the afternoon on Thursday the 20th the Icelandic ambassador held a recpetion at the embassy for the Icelandic Eurovision-team. Hera Björk and her backing singers entertained and the Finnish duo stopped by to say hello. In this gallery you can see pictures from the reception. Read more
I was impressed by the Icelandic reception. Once again they know how to throw a Eurovision party. I wasn’t impressed by the fact that my friends have now started to sing shalalie constantly whenever I am around. They even went as far as to call me Shalalie-lotte. No, it doesn’t suit me! I am normally… Read more
Yesterday, day 4, was equal to the last semi-finalists rehearsing for the first time. One of those were the Netherlands and though Sieneke do appear to be a sweet girl then the song is really not my cup of tea. Unfortunately there is somene here in the press centre who thinks otherwise! The Netherlands were… Read more
Feminnem has been through the Eurovison circus once before as they represented Bosnia & Herzegovina in 2005. This year they are participating for Croatia and their experience shined through when they met the press at their first press conference here in Oslo. In this album you can see pictures from the event. Read more
Romania was quite pleased with their first rehearsal when they met the Eurovision press today at their first press conference. In this album you can see our pictures from this event. Read more
The start of the third day with rehearsals was also the start of the second semifinalists. Yesterday everything that can wrong did go wrong for Chanée & N’evergreen who somehow has managed to convince the press that they are a couple, but one of those couples that just can’t stand each other! In Denmark 32… Read more
The Norwegian participant Didrik Solli-Tangen watched the first Danish rehearsal and afterwards he came to meet the Danish press and fans who had seen it as well. Denmark is his favourite to win this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Despite technical problems during the Danish rehearsal Didrik still believes that it will be Chanée & N’evergreen… Read more
Danish duo Chanée & N’evergreen’s first press conference offered the chance for the international press to met this couple who is among the favourites to win. In this album you can see more pictures from the press conference. Read more
Lithuania became the first of the participants for the second semi-final to meet the press. They entertained – and became entertained when a Scottish journalist handed them some underwear! Pictures from this press conference can be seen in this album. Read more