Eurovision Song Contest news

Denmark know better as they make some changes to the performance

Posted 17 May, 2012 - 17:31 by John Stanton

The final rehearsal today was Denmark's. Some change had been made to the stage show from the one we saw several days ago. And it has improved.

That is love... sings Ivi from Cyprus

Posted 17 May, 2012 - 16:55 by Gunel Mamedzade

Ivi on stage © Elke Roels, Eurovision.tv

Europe is falling in love with La La Love. The second rehearsal on stage in Baku confirmed that everbody is in love with Ivi from Cyprus.

Valentina sends the message - she is aiming for the final!

Posted 17 May, 2012 - 16:28 by Ian Fowell

Valentina Monetta gave a lively performance today at the second rehearsal for San Marino. She is sending the message to say she means business about making it to the final.

Change of background image in Pernilla's performance today

Posted 17 May, 2012 - 14:54 by Serkan Uluçay

Pernilla Karlsson is rehearsing © eurovision.tv

Finland hope to reach the final of the Eurovision Song Contest with Pernilla's När Jag Blundar (When I Close My Eyes) in Baku this year. She started her second rehearsal hoping the background LED image would be changed. So did that happen?

Mandinga makes everybody dance even on rehearsal.

Posted 17 May, 2012 - 14:05 by Gunel Mamedzade

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If you still haven't sung to yourself Zaleilah by Mandinga, you have to listen to the second rehearsal by Romania and dance.

Izabo use their rehearsal time wisely at the Crystal Hall

Posted 17 May, 2012 - 15:44 by John Stanton

After the technical issues plaguing the first rehearsal on Monday, Izabo were hoping that things would run smoother today. Would they get the wish?

The young girl from from Belgium

Posted 17 May, 2012 - 14:29 by Jens Erik Møller

Iris on stage © Elke Roels, Eurovision.tv

The Belgian girl Iris had her second rehearsal on stage at the Crystal Hall in Baku. She seemed a bit unsecure and the question is, will she make it to the final?

Switzerland continues to follow its wildest dream of Eurovision success

Posted 17 May, 2012 - 13:39 by John Stanton

Switzerland's young duo Sinplus came back to the Arena today for a second rehearsal. A large amount of Swiss journalists were willing this on to be good and they were not disappointed.