So this is fun…we’re sitting in the production office awaiting results for the contest. While this goes on, rockin’ cello band Apocalyptica just played as the interval act (they have opened for Metallica–think long-haired metal band on strings). The officials are tabulating votes, giving update s to the live audience as the standings progress. The folks in the arena are absolutely wild…a lot of energy here. Winner to be announced soon. The show went off perfectly. It looked great live and on camera. Check out the broadcast here: http://www.eurovision.tv/content/view/161/142/

So, in just a few hours, the finals start for Eurovision. We’re about to break for dinner with Niclas Arvidsson of Wireless Solution and James Heron of Green Hippo. All the technology partners for the production have showed up in the last 24 hours to see their gear in action. Saw some folks from Barco, MA Lighting, and Robe in the last few days also.

The final dress rehearsals went off without a hitch this afternoon. All things tweaked yesterday ran like a top today. I just finished interviewing LD Mikki Kunttu for our full article in the July issue, but more on that in print. The contest winner will be announced right after the performances. Last year’s winner, Lordi, is opening this evening’s festivities…should be fun.