fried in greece

So, Kate Ryan and Belgium have stumbled at the first hurdle. As usual, I was busy with other things (in this case, a Dutch exam). I'll most likely be at the Brussels Jazz Marathon (which Jazzques has usefully scrutinised) during saturday's final. Why oh why do these two great events have to coincide every year?

For more coverage, may I suggest Mike Atkinson, available in blog and Slate correspondant flavours.