ESC 2021: The escgo! predictions for tonight’s semi-final 1
It wouldn’t be Eurovision without some predictions from our team! These are the songs that Felix, Shi and Martin think will qualify from tonight’s first semi-final.
Je me cash: A look at the betting markets for the first semi-final
Martin takes his traditional look at the betting markets for the contest, starting with tonight’s first semi-final!
The View from San Francisco: Tonight Again
In which “hey, don’t I know you from somewhere?” isn’t a pick-up line.
Semi-Final 1, Jury Rehearsal: Live blog
We blogged the jury rehearsal of the first semi-final as it happened. Check out our rolling liveblog!
Semi-Final 1, First Dress Rehearsal: Live blog
We blogged the first dress rehearsal of the first semi-final as it happened. Check out our rolling liveblog!
The View from San Francisco: Is This What You Wanted?
In which Shi ponders about the auto finalists and the difference between “not trying to win” and “trying not to win”.
Rotterdam 2021: Turquoise Carpet Report
Today, the Turquoise Carpet event was held in Rotterdam as part of today’s opening ceremony! We followed the event on its live stream – and here are our highlights from today’s glamorous opening event!
Overthinking is fun: The automatic finalists draw their halves!
The “big five” have drawn which half they’ll perform in during next Saturday’s grand final. A perfect excuse for a spot of speculation!
Rehearsals Day 8 LIVE: The Direct Finalists
We’re live-blogging the second rehearsals of the direct finalists: Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, France, the United Kingdom and Spain.
The View from San Francisco: Let Me Try
In which Shi’s sleep deprivation and overthinking tendencies have a date with the predictions for semi 2.
Stage Verdict 2021
Now that Felix has seen all the entries of the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 rehearsed at least once, it’s time for him to share his verdict!
Rehearsals Day 7 LIVE: From Finland to Denmark
We’re live-blogging the second rehearsals of Finland, Latvia, Switzerland, and Denmark.
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Semi-Final 2, Jury Show: Live Blog
We blogged the jury show of the second semi final as it happened. Check out our rolling liveblog!
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Eurovision Song Contest 2021 Songs
Semi-final 1
| Country | Artist | Song |
| Lithuania | The Roop | Discoteque |
| Slovevnia | Ana Soklič | Amen |
| Russia | Manizha | Russian Woman |
| Sweden | Tusse | Voices |
| Australia | Montaigne | Technicolour |
| North Macedonia | Vasil | Here I Stand |
| Ireland | Lesley Roy | MAPS |
| Cyprus | Elena Tsagrinou | El Diablo |
| Norway | TIX | Fallen Angel |
| Croatia | Albina | Tick-Tock |
| Belgium | Hooverphonic | The Wrong Place |
| Israel | Eden Alene | Set Me Free |
| Romania | ROXEN | Amnesia |
| Azerbaijan | Efendi | Mata Hari |
| Ukraine | Go_A | Shum |
| Malta | Destiny | Je Me Casse |
Semi-final 2
| Country | Artist | Song |
| San Marino | Senhit | Adrenalina |
| Estonia | Uku Suviste | The Lucky One |
| Czech Republic | Benny Cristo | omaga |
| Greece | Stefania | Last Dance |
| Austria | Vincent Bueno | Amen |
| Poland | RAFAŁ | The Ride |
| Moldova | Natalia Gordienko | SUGAR |
| Iceland | Daði og Gagnamagnið | 10 Years |
| Serbia | Hurricane | Loco Loco |
| Georgia | Tornike Kipiani | You |
| Albania | Anxhela Peristeri | Karma |
| Portugal | The Black Mamba | Love Is On My Side |
| Bulgaria | VICTORIA | Growing Up Is Getting Old |
| Finland | Blind Channel | Dark Side |
| Latvia | Samanta Tina | The Moon Is Rising |
| Switzerland | Gjon’s Tears | Tout l’Univers |
| Denmark | Fyr og Flamme | Øve Os På Hinanden |
Big Five + Host Country
| Country | Artist | Song |
| France | Barbara Pravi | Voilà |
| Germany | Jendrik | I Don’t Feel Hate |
| Italy | Måneskin | Zitti E Buoni |
| Spain | Blas Cantó | Voy A Quedarme |
| The Netherlands | Jeangu Macrooy | Birth Of A New Age |
| United Kingdom | James Newman | Embers |
Rotterdam Blog
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Rehearsals Day 6 LIVE: Malta… and from San Marino to Greece
We’re live-blogging the second rehearsals of Malta, San Marino, Estonia, Czech Republic and Greece.
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The View from San Francisco: Think about Things
The rehearsals of the first semi are (almost) done, which means it’s “will they, won’t they” time inside Shi’s brain! Scary times indeed.
Rehearsals Day 5 LIVE: From Israel to Ukraine
We’re live-blogging the second rehearsals of Israel, Romania, Azerbaijan and Ukraine.
Rehearsals Day 5 LIVE: From Cyprus to Belgium
We’re live-blogging the second rehearsals of Cyprus, Norway, Croatia and Belgium.
Rehearsals Day 5 LIVE: North Macedonia and Ireland
Martin jumps on board for his first rehersal liveblog this year – as we check out the second set of rehearsals from North Macedonia and Ireland!
Rehearsals Day 5 LIVE: From Lithuania to Sweden
We’re live-blogging the second rehearsals of Lithuania, Slovenia, Russia and Sweden.
The View from San Francisco: Where We Draw the Line
In which Shi realizes that we have now completed the entire first round of semi final rehearsals.
Felix sums up the fourth day of rehearsals, from Georgia to Denmark, in another edition of escgo!’s compact audio commentary.
Rehearsals Day 4 LIVE: From Finland to Denmark
We’re live-blogging the first rehearsals of Finland, Latvia, Switzerland and Denmark.
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Rehearsals Day 4 LIVE: From Georgia to Bulgaria
We’re live-blogging the first rehearsals of Georgia, Albania, Portugal and Bulgaria.
The View from San Francisco: The Image of You
The third day of the 2021 rehearsals came and went, and with it the glorious display of the full possible range of approaches to Eurovision staging.
Felix sums up the third day of rehearsals, from San Marino to Serbia, in another edition of escgo!’s compact audio commentary.
Rehearsals Day 3 LIVE: Iceland and Serbia
We’re live-blogging the first rehearsals of Iceland and Serbia.
Rehearsals Day 3 LIVE: From Austria to Moldova
We’re live-blogging the first rehearsals of Austria, Poland and Moldova.
Rehearsals Day 3 LIVE: From San Marino to Greece
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Felix sums up the second day of rehearsals in another edition of escgo!’s compact audio commentary.