This year sees a return of the tokens for free drinks.....there were audible gasps of horror in the press centre because of the now, thankfully, fading memories of Athens Euroclub.
The nightime pictures we took of the outside didn't come out too well so here's one we took earlier in the week.
First of we have to say that this is an amazing venue. Situated next to Red Square and the Kremlin it stands out against the surroundings. Entry has been strictly cordoned of so anyone without accreditation stands no chance getting in.
Once inside the complex has been done out in Eurovision flags and colours, there is a large stage and podium areas to meet with the stars themselves.
And the drink is free, if you have a token, but unlike Athens, you can buy a drink should you want to......and yes we wanted too.
Then came the first shock of the evening.
The prices.
Having gone to the local (o)gay bar ealier in the week where beer and voddy was cheap, this was in a different league. 4 euros for a voddy.....and not a very strong one at that!!!!!!
Seems like the idea of going to Euroclub first follwed by eurocafe later is the best one this year
That said we had a good night but left kinda ealry 'cos we had to get to the press centre early today....this is the last day of the early starts. That meant we missed Serebro and Dima Bilan but hey we can live with that
Lovely Mr Brink, but not too sure who the lovely lady was, Mrs Brink perhaps?
Always a nice surprise to meet Frederick from Eurobandi and looks like he is here to give support to Yoannah....not that she needs it
There we were standing outside smoking a cigarette, minding our own business when all of a sudden we heard familiar music coming from inside. Yes the stunning Ani Lorak is here.....Spasiba from the ESCNATION.COM team said that she looked like a "right tart who has no boobies and should get a new dress at the mall" That Spasiba is gonna get into lots of trouble before the week is out!!!!!
Mr Belarus seems to have taken lessons from Mans on how to spread em. We think Mans does it better but 9 out of 10 for trying Petr.
A little bird told me that it was the Russians who picked that god-awful backdrop for m'Lady from Malta.
She had in fact asked for a black background with stars. Here's hoping it will be sorted by the next rehearsal 'cos this is the one song for me that has this year done a complete turnaround from being crap to possible top 5.
She was having a good time at the party though and she remembered the stalker, sorry Daniel, from Kiev so that was nice. She is missing her daughter, so all say arrrhhhhh.
These two from Armenia look fantastic when dressed to go to a party but they are complaining about 2 working girls from ESCNATION called Spasiba and Spellina. Allegedly S+S threw ice cubes over the balcony at the sisters from Armenia. Jealousy is such an ugly thing!!!
Can you spot your flag? That game was fun for all of 30 seconds
What way did you say the bar was? Sorry Niet Ruskie!!!!
Anyway check back for more Moscow gossips later today,
M+D
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