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  • 08 May 2011 •

    Welcome to the last day of open rehearsals for the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest! After today, we’re into dress rehearsal territory, with the first full run-through of semi-final 1 starting… Read More >>

  • 07 May 2011 •

    In my little series of talking Eurovision life in other german cities, it’s now Cologne’s turn! I want to avoid talking in categories, but the fact that Cologne is Germany’s… Read More >>

  • 07 May 2011 •

    Back in the press centre for the 7th day of rehearsals after a bloomin’ terrific Dino Merlin concert last night. That man is a star in every respect and is… Read More >>

  • 06 May 2011 •

    Urgh. Hangover. And with good reason – it was the Georgian party last night, and you can read my report about it here, because it deserves separate attention. Meanwhile, esc-chat.com… Read More >>

  • 06 May 2011 •

    (a.k.a. “I’ve got a stinking headache, anyone got any paracetamol?”) The Georgian party is always a highlight of the ESC fortnight calendar, and this year’s was a blast once again…. Read More >>

  • 05 May 2011 •

    It’s day 5 in Düsseldorf, and we’re back where we started from, with Poland strutting their stuff on the stage as I type this opening sentence. Before we get to… Read More >>

  • 05 May 2011 •

    I arrived in my good old Cologne! Not in total Eurovision mode yet (because visiting a non-fan friend here), but still blogging about my thoughts about the rehearsals today. And… Read More >>

  • 04 May 2011 •

    Welcome to the press centre, home of free coffee (bliss!) but not free water (boo!). Another quietish night at the lovely EuroClub building – there was a Swiss party elsewhere… Read More >>

  • 03 May 2011 •

    Some people from all across Europe have already spent a few days in Düsseldorf, a lot more fans will come in the next days and next week! Whether you didn’t… Read More >>

  • 03 May 2011 •

    My last night in Berlin! Before I start packing for tomorrow, I’m gonna review the rehearsals of today, as always from my side judged from the videos of escdaily. Also… Read More >>

  • 03 May 2011 •

    Quiet night last night, as our apartment was collectively a bit on the tired side. Plenty of time left for partying, particularly since there’s a few days until the delegation… Read More >>

  • 02 May 2011 •

    Martin provided the live blogging for you for the 2nd day in a row, now it’s my turn to add my 2 eurocents. Let’s see if we are as much… Read More >>

  • 02 May 2011 •

    #esc has a two-man blogging team covering the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest in Düsseldorf. Some of you might already know who we are from the Chat or other occasions, but… Read More >>

  • 02 May 2011 •

    The selection of Düsseldorf as host city for the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest surprised a lot of people, resulting in some shaking their head or having a huge question mark… Read More >>

  • 02 May 2011 •

    Last night saw the official opening night of EuroClub in Düsseldorf Old Town, although there were few signs of ESC festivities just yet – the only artist I spotted was… Read More >>

  • 01 May 2011 •

    My Eurovision 2011 begins… at home! The capital of the host country didn’t get chosen as host city. I am over this fact now, and it’s not like there’s no… Read More >>

  • 01 May 2011 •

    We made it! Rehearsal Day 1 is over, I am in my own private press centre with youtube providing the videos for me. And I obviously don’t want to miss… Read More >>

  • 01 May 2011 •

    U-Bahn negotiated, security queues survived – welcome to the press centre at the Esprit Arena in Düsseldorf, where I’ll be keeping a close eye on today’s rehearsals and what we… Read More >>