Ten more qualifiers for Saturday, final running order revealed
The second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 is over – and ten more songs have qualified, completing the line-up for Saturday’s grand final. The running order has now also been announced!
ESC 2017: These are the escgo! predictions for tonight’s semi-final 2!
The second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 is just a few hours away, and so it’s time for us in the escgo! team to predict the ten qualifiers for the grand final on Saturday.
Semi 2: Three bets to consider
Martin turns his gambler’s eye to the second semi-final of ESC 2017 and picks out some interesting bets that might be worth a look.
A San Francisco semi 1 post mortem
So, semi 1, where do I start with you? I think it’s safe to say it wasn’t one for the books, or even for a YouTube rewatch (the fact it’s blocked in the US notwithstanding), but it had its moments. None of those moments were provided by our three hosts, but the saving...
Stage verdict: Italy, Spain and United Kingdom
Felix takes a look at how the next three countries are selling their songs on stage at ESC 2017 in Kyiv based on what we’ve seen in the rehearsals so far.
Reviewing semi-final 1: Felix’s top three thoughts
The first of three shows is over at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv. Time for me to look back at some of the notable moments from yesterday’s eventful show!
Ten countries qualify from semi-final 1
The first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 is over - and ten songs have qualified for the grand final on Saturday. These are: Moldova: Sunstroke Project - Hey Mamma "Epic Sax Guy" is back, and takes the country to the final after three...
ESC 2017: These are the escgo! predictions for tonight’s semi-final 1!
The first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 is just a few hours away, and so it’s time for us in the escgo! team to predict the ten qualifiers for the grand final on Saturday.
Semi 1: Three bets to consider
Martin turns his gambler’s eye to the first semi-final of ESC 2017 and picks out some interesting bets that might be worth a look.
The View from San Francisco – Second Semi Final, Second Rehearsals
From all the way in the USA, our Shi turns her attention to the second rehearsals of the second semi-finalists in her regular long read.
Stage verdict: Lithuania, Estonia and Israel
Felix takes a look at how the next three countries are selling their songs on stage at ESC 2017 in Kyiv based on what we’ve seen in the rehearsals so far.
Stage verdict: Switzerland, Belarus and Bulgaria
Felix takes a look at how the next three countries are selling their songs on stage at ESC 2017 in Kyiv based on what we’ve seen in the rehearsals so far.
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Rehearsal Reviews
The View from San Francisco – First Semi Final, First Rehearsals
Missed me? Last year, out of complete boredom and a great need to obsess about rehearsals despite being on the other side of the world, I decided to take advantage of the fact I co-manage this website and ramble my random rehearsal thoughts away. Somehow people cared...
Our Song Reviews 2017
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Eurovision Song Contest 2017 Songs
Semi-final 1
| Country | Artist | Song |
| Sweden | Robin Bengtsson | I Can’t Go On |
| Georgia | Tamara Gachechiladze | Keep The Faith |
| Australia | Isaiah | Don’t Come Easy |
| Albania | Lindita | World |
| Belgium | Blanche | City Lights |
| Montenegro | Slavko Kalezić | Space |
| Finland | Norma John | Blackbird |
| Azerbaijan | Dihaj | Skeletons |
| Portugal | Salvador Sobral | Amar pelos dois |
| Greece | Demy | This is Love |
| Poland | Kasia Moś | Flashlight |
| Moldova | Sunstroke Project | Hey, Mamma! |
| Iceland | Svala | Paper |
| Czech Republic | Martina Bárta | My Turn |
| Cyprus | Hovig | Gravity |
| Armenia | Artsvik | Fly with Me |
| Slovenia | Omar Naber | On My Way |
| Latvia | Triana Park | Line |
Semi-final 2
| Country | Artist | Song |
| Serbia | Tijana Bogićević | In Too Deep |
| Austria | Nathan Trent | Running on Air |
| Macedonia | Jana Burčeska | Dance Alone |
| Malta | Claudia Faniello | Breathlessly |
| Romania | Ilinca ft. Alex Florea | Yodel It! |
| Netherlands | O’G3NE | Lights and Shadows |
| Hungary | Joci Pápai | Origo |
| Denmark | Anja | Where I Am |
| Ireland | Brendan Murray | Dying to Try |
| San Marino | Valentina Monetta and Jimmie Wilson | Spirit of the Night |
| Croatia | Jacques Houdek | My Friend |
| Norway | JOWST | Grab the Moment |
| Switzerland | Timebelle | Apolo |
| Belarus | Naviband | Story of My Life |
| Bulgaria | Kristian Kostov | Beautiful Mess |
| Lithuania | Fusedmarc | Rain of Revolution |
| Estonia | Koit Toome and Laura | Verona |
| Israel | IMRI | I Feel Alive |
Big Five + Host Country
| Country | Artist | Song |
| Italy | Francesco Gabbani | Occidentali’s Karma |
| Spain | Manel Navarro | Do It For Your Lover |
| United Kingdom | Lucie Jones | Never Give Up on You |
| Germany | Levina | Perfect Life |
| Ukraine | O. Torvald | Time |
| France | Alma | Requiem |
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escgo! Home Blog 2017
Semi 1: Three bets to consider
Martin turns his gambler’s eye to the first semi-final of ESC 2017 and picks out some interesting bets that might be worth a look.
The View from San Francisco – Second Semi Final, Second Rehearsals
From all the way in the USA, our Shi turns her attention to the second rehearsals of the second semi-finalists in her regular long read.
Stage verdict: Lithuania, Estonia and Israel
Felix takes a look at how the next three countries are selling their songs on stage at ESC 2017 in Kyiv based on what we’ve seen in the rehearsals so far.
Stage verdict: Switzerland, Belarus and Bulgaria
Felix takes a look at how the next three countries are selling their songs on stage at ESC 2017 in Kyiv based on what we’ve seen in the rehearsals so far.
Stage verdict: San Marino, Croatia, Norway
Felix takes a look at how the next three countries are selling their songs on stage at ESC 2017 in Kyiv based on what we’ve seen in the rehearsals so far.
Stage verdict: Hungary, Denmark, Ireland
Felix takes a look at how the next three countries are selling their songs on stage at ESC 2017 in Kyiv based on what we’ve seen in the rehearsals so far.
Stage verdict: Malta, Romania, Netherlands
Felix takes a look at how the next three countries are selling their songs on stage at ESC 2017 in Kyiv based on what we’ve seen in the rehearsals so far.
Five fan theories we’re waiting to see tested
Martin takes a look at some of the most popular – and most ridiculous – theories going round the fan world about what might happen voting-wise at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
Stage verdict: Serbia, Austria, Macedonia
Felix takes a look at how the next three countries are selling their songs on stage at ESC 2017 in Kyiv based on what we’ve seen in the rehearsals so far.
Stage verdict: Armenia, Slovenia and Latvia
Felix takes a look at how the next three countries are selling their songs on stage at ESC 2017 in Kyiv based on what we’ve seen in the rehearsals so far.
The View from San Francisco – First Semi Final, Second Rehearsals
Last year, when I wrote my view from San Francisco series, I was a full time freelancer and as I knew the chance of work happening during rehearsal week was The MakeMakes and Ann-Sophie, I just told my clients I wasn’t available until later in May. This year, however,...
Stage verdict: Iceland, Czech Republic and Cyprus
Felix takes a look at how the next three countries are selling their songs on stage at ESC 2017 in Kyiv based on what we’ve seen in the rehearsals so far.
Stage verdict: Greece, Poland and Moldova
Felix takes a look at how the next three countries are selling their songs on stage at ESC 2017 in Kyiv based on what we’ve seen in the rehearsals so far.
Stage verdict: Finland, Azerbaijan and Portugal
Felix takes a look at how the next three countries are selling their songs on stage at ESC 2017 in Kyiv based on what we’ve seen in the rehearsals so far.
Stage verdict: Albania, Belgium and Montenegro
Felix takes a look at how the next three countries are selling their songs on stage at ESC 2017 in Kyiv based on what we’ve seen in the rehearsals so far.
Stage verdict: Sweden, Georgia and Australia
How well are Sweden, Georgia and Australia selling their songs at Eurovision in Kyiv? Felix is dissecting each entry into six categories. In each category, he awards between 1 and 4 stars. Not for the songs though: in this series, it’s all about the job they do on stage!
From Iceland to Latvia: 2nd rehearsals, as seen by an absent fan
It’s a late start to the day here at home. It’s basically October and we don’t know any song for Lisbon yet, only Cyprus and the Netherlands announced their entrants already. I’m sipping my coffee and then I suddenly realise it’s actually May, and rehearsals in Kyiv...
From Finland to Moldova: 2nd rehearsals, as seen by an absent fan
As I’m attempting my verdict on the second set of rehearsal clips, I created my own little press centre here in Berlin, with my laptop, a notepad, coffee, my CEZAR pen from Malmö, and some (fresh) Manner for some Vienna vibes. Time to find out and comment on what...
From Sweden to Montenegro: 2nd rehearsals, as seen by an absent fan
I’m blogging about the ESC rehearsals from home. While I’m an absent fan, and my sources are obviously limited, I will still try to give my comments about what’s going on in Kyiv. It's a rainy day here in Berlin and I decided to cancel my appointment at the...
The View from San Francisco – Second Semi Final, First Rehearsals
It’s a new day, a new semi-final, 18 new rehearsals, and I am feeling like I’m really ready for it to be next week already. Hi! Serbia: Much like Sweden, Serbia makes sure we get an easy landing at the beginning of the second semi-final, opting for a staging that...