Eurovision 2015 Thread (LIVE GRAND FINAL - 23/05 BBC1HD 8pm)

[Headie]

http://www.eurovision.tv/save-files/resizes/43/77/27/e0/47/dc/19/40/90/bd/38/41/d8/b3/fc/66/Vienna2015_logo.jpg

Some selections are starting to take place with a few countries now.

With regards to the UK entry, this is what was taken from DS:

On October 6th, the BBC announced an open submission for any artists who were interested in taking part to submit their songs. The short-listed artists were informed no later than November 21st.

Which basically means they are going down the Molly-route again and looking for new/fresh talent and not some washed up has-been from decades ago :laugh:

I hope you shall all appreciate this xo

Semi Final I

Armenia
TBC

Belgium
Loic Nottet ~ Song To Be Confirmed

Estonia
TBC

Finland
TBC

Greece
TBC

Macedonia
fk0HOxoIm5o

Moldova
TBC

Netherlands
48Q9h9xmNQ4

Albania
ksuh4aGu8Vk

Belarus
HtsNVqHzCPE

Denmark
ShzpeIfi1mM

Georgia
GSJN1VSC0Yc

Hungary
TBC

Romania
TBC

Russia
TBC

Serbia
TBC

Semi Final II

Czech Republic
TBC

Ireland
TBC

Lithuania
TBC

Malta
F4KEgc5uduM

Montenegro
Knez ~ Song To Be Confirmed

Norway
TBC

Portugal
TBC

San Marino
Michele & Anita ~ Song To Be Confirmed

Azerbaijan
TBC

Cyprus
W39Qrusgp5E

Iceland
TBC

Israel
TBC

Latvia
TBC

Poland
TBC

Slovenia
TBC

Sweden
TBC

Switzerland
uBn2PeYPaYY

Finalists

Austria
TBC

France
gctKM1Iu79w

Germany
TBC

Italy
TBC

Spain
Edurne ~ Amanecer (Song not yet released)

United Kingdom
TBC

A **** load of national finals are coming up though, so the songs should be coming in at a consistent rate now

[Amy Jade]

They should have done a format like the one Jade Ewen won

[Crimson Dynamo]

well Molly was a disaster. Crap song, atrocious lyrics and zero understanding of the musical Zeitgeist

But so excited for the contest after last years epicness

[Black Dagger]

Oh I was going to make this later in the month when the semi finals got drawn. Nevermind :laugh:

[Benjamin]

Here for another Slavic Girls type song

[Headie]

Oh I was going to make this later in the month when the semi finals got drawn. Nevermind :laugh:

You can make the official one if you want, I just wanted somewhere to post the news about internal selection for the UK :laugh:

[Shaun]

I'd like a Making Your Mind Up show to return... but with these "new" acts as the four/six options. That said, I do miss seeing Katie Price and the bloke from the Darkness lose.

[BigSister]

The way they picked Jade I think was the best with maybe people selecting their own songs to send in. Either way I think the letting people send in their own songs is the best option for now

[Braden]

I want Andrew Lloyd Webber back to help us get a satisfying position again. :love:

[Loukas]

Some countries have an entry this year.. And The Netherlands want to one better their position and get first place.. This isn't bad!!

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[T*]

I am so excited

[Shaun]

I want Andrew Lloyd Webber back to help us get a satisfying position again. :love:

This'd be ideal, even if 'My Time' was a bit dreary

[Black Dagger]

You can make the official one if you want, I just wanted somewhere to post the news about internal selection for the UK :laugh:

Ah okay :laugh:

And yes I like that we are sticking will the format like with Molly. Even if she was lifeless in the final <\3

[Headie]

Apparently Lauren Harries sent in her new song to be eligible for selection by the BBC :laugh:

[Samm]

Lauren needs to do it

[Black Dagger]

Yasssss. It's actually amazing. But I feel the rest of Europe would be like "cashing in on the conchita effect" despite one being drag and the other actually transgender.

[Braden]

Imagine Lauren's reaction shots to getting 12's :flutter:

[Crimson Dynamo]

:love:lets keep this thread alive till it starts

i love eurovision

it means a lot to me

[T*]

:love:lets keep this thread alive till it starts

i love eurovision

it means a lot to me

weren't you calling us all fags for liking it and telling us how molly would never win last year? :joker:

You better had changed :nono:

[Crimson Dynamo]

weren't you calling us all fags for liking it and telling us how molly would never win last year? :joker:

You better had changed :nono:

:nono:

no i hated that pathetic song last year and i was proved right 100%

it stunk

i want a real song

[Crimson Dynamo]

and i am many things but not an anti gay

[Samm]

:nono:

no i hated that pathetic song last year and i was proved right 100%

it stunk

i want a real song

Soz hun none of the washed up hoes from the 60s are coming back anymore

[Crimson Dynamo]

Soz hun none of the washed up hoes from the 60s are coming back anymore

70s and 80s you slag

[Liam-]

70s and 80s you slag

:laugh2:

[Liam-]

I'm always super excited for Eurovision, it's basically a test to see how the rest of Europe feel about us year after year <3

[T*]

Acts picked so far:
Albania:
m6_7dTfhJjI
Belarus:
zun_6MgIY-A
Macedonia:
riNyd4KBX0A
Malta:
0hGz_EWYmzc
Netherlands:
VpSaBxuYmiM

[Black Dagger]

Even my job from last year is being stolen now :fist:

No carry on actually :laugh: it took me ages last year.

[T*]

I'm sorry :sad:

[Liam-]

Malta :lovedup:

[Black Dagger]

Malta :lovedup:

So good :love:

If she works on dem vocals it's a proper contender

[Samm]

70s and 80s you slag

:laugh2:

http://i.imgur.com/jiCG31T.png

[T*]

apparently malta's is subject to change if needed, which can mean an entirely new song D:

[coffee]

Living for the eurovision, though.

[Liam-]

So good :love:

If she works on dem vocals it's a proper contender

Average vocals didn't stop Conchita from winning :fan:

But yeah, that song and her is a threat in my eyes

[Black Dagger]

Average vocals didn't stop Conchita from winning :fan:

But yeah, that song and her is a threat in my eyes

You little BITCH :fist:

[Headie]

Thanks Tom, I have added that list to the OP :love:

[Headie]

This is Lauren's song btw, which she'll have to shorten down if selected.

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It would actually suit Eurovision tbh http://i.imgur.com/l8MRiZM.png

[Black Dagger]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8RwSMTCEAEpK8S.jpg

Will do what I did last year and do the full song list for each semi once announced

[Loukas]

Yey to Cyprus making a return! La La Love (their entry in 2012) was catchy af :laugh:

Shame her vocals weren't that great on the night, she could have been a contender!

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[Braden]

2012 was such an underrated year, it always gets slagged off for being boring.

Sweden were a fantastic winner + Ukraine, Greece, Cyprus, Romania and even Albania having great entries (they're just the ones off the top of my head)

[Black Dagger]

I loved 2012. Just a shame that Loreen was so obvious but it was a great winner. And still feels current today.

[Loukas]

OMG i forgot Euphoria was in 2012! What a worthy winner :clap1:

[Black Dagger]

~See page 9 for updated song list xo~

[Headie]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8RwSMTCEAEpK8S.jpg

Will do what I did last year and do the full song list for each semi once announced

Can you like make the official thread or something, I will be hopeless at keeping things up to date :laugh:

[Black Dagger]

Oh you don't need to do it consistently lmao. I will just ask if you can quote my big song list once all the songs come in but that won't be until late March

[Jay.]

Wait, has Lauren Harries been short-listed? :o

[Black Dagger]

Nobody knows yet lol. They are keeping quiet on what has been sent in.

[Headie]

Oh you don't need to do it consistently lmao. I will just ask if you can quote my big song list once all the songs come in but that won't be until late March

Ok, but I'm shifting all responsibility on to you for whatever goes in the OP :laugh:

[Braden]

I can't wait to see who the UK put forward.

I've learnt not to get my hopes up :joker: but the fact that we go straight to final is worth it :love:

[JoshBB]

Any dates yet for stuff on TV?

[Black Dagger]

Ok, but I'm shifting all responsibility on to you for whatever goes in the OP :laugh:

Lmao. K boo. I shall take care of it <3

[Jay.]

Nobody knows yet lol. They are keeping quiet on what has been sent in.

If she is, I will actually move to somewhere else in Europe and vote for her like a thousand times because I just love her so much :flutter:

[Black Dagger]

19th and 21st of May for the semis and 23rd for the final

[Headie]

Later than last years then, idk if that's a good or bad thing tbh :laugh:

[Jamesy]

I like Lauren Harris' song. Sounds like something that would really suit Eurovision.

[Ross.]

Lauren Harries coming to steal all the hearts of Europe:clap1:

[Amy Jade]

Is Eurovision on the 23rd of May? what a lovely Birthday present!

[Black Dagger]

Switzerland have been the latest country to chose their artist and song tonight and have been edited into the list if anybody wants a listen.

[Loukas]

Cyprus are choosing tonight, my mum's watching it online :fan:
There's 1 that really stands out for me and one thats ok, the others are ****! :laugh:

It's a love song called' 'Deila den agapw' sung by Nearchos & Charis. It's sung in French & Greek.

WvDYbV6TYa0

[Loukas]

This years stage..

http://i1.cdnds.net/15/04/618x310/eurovision-stage.jpg

http://i2.cdnds.net/15/04/618x309/eurovision-2015-stage.jpg

The set will incorporate 1,288 individual pillars fitted with LED lighting that will be capable of producing a number of different effects.

The stage will measure 44 metres in width, 14.3 metres in height and up to 22 metres in depth.

"The vision for the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest is the bridge from the past to the present and the future," explained Kathrin Zechner, ORF's TV director.

"The eye is a symbol of this bridge - a mutual respect between cultures, countries and people."


for people asking about the UK entry should expect an announcement in early March

[Calderyon]

Finland is missing from the list.

[T*]

Omfg that stage is awesome
It's similar to 2007 and 2011s :love:

[Crimson Dynamo]

we cant wait

[Shaun]

*listens to the songs in the OP*

OK netherlands can win (that's the first and only one i've listened to so far)
not here for a Macedonian Set Fire to the Rain sorry
Albania is painfully irrelevant as always
Belarus sounds a bit edgy, maybe they're embarrassed by their cheesecake last year. Not very good though.
can see Georgia being a TiBB favourite... it's quite nice.
no thank you Malta
Switzerland's is well-produced but lacking
oh god France shut up

[Black Dagger]

Finland is missing from the list.

Oops flop. Shall edit it in with the Cyprus entry now

[Black Dagger]

Busy day for Eurovision tonight with the start of Melfest, Denmark choosing their entry and numerous heats and semi finals around Europe including Iceland and Lithuania.

[Denver]

Busy day for Eurovision tonight with the start of Melfest, Denmark choosing their entry and numerous heats and semi finals around Europe including Iceland and Lithuania.

I have my fingers crossed for Eric Saade to win the Melfest :hehe:

[Black Dagger]

Ew no Lmao. It's absolutely atrocious. If he wasn't doing another Popular then he needn't have bothered.

[Black Dagger]

Denmark are the latest entry. And its absolutely horrible. We haven't got off to a good startm

[BBfanUSA]

I like the stage. Should be interesting to see on TV.

[T*]

I have my fingers crossed for Eric Saade to win the Melfest :hehe:


Uck no thanks

[T*]

Busy day for Eurovision tonight with the start of Melfest, Denmark choosing their entry and numerous heats and semi finals around Europe including Iceland and Lithuania.


Need to catch up on melfest

[T*]

I think Denmark has tried to sort of do a one direction-y thing but accidentally put a few sex offenders in there

[Benjamin]

and i am many things but not an anti gay

True. :clap1:

[T*]

Ben that post was like a bazillion pages back

[Calderyon]

Finland still getting blanked out. :sad:

[Black Dagger]

Lmao I thought I put them in. Sorry it's a big list <\3. They will be getting blanked out if they send Satin Circus

[Black Dagger]

I think Denmark has tried to sort of do a one direction-y thing but accidentally put a few sex offenders in there

One of them had such an awful grin. It creeps me out.

[T*]

One of them had such an awful grin. It creeps me out.


Ikr
I hope they don't pass the semis, it's awful

[Josiah.]

Australia's participating in this year's Eurovision! Because they announced their participation so late, they are automatically in the grand final, alongside Austria and the 'Big Five'.

Source: Ozubiwmrpz0

The video was uploaded to the official Eurovision YouTube channel.

[Black Dagger]

Dami pls. This is amazing

[Braden]

wtf?? :joker:

I'm quite pleased they're joining. :love:

[Black Dagger]

I literally have no objection. I long for Eurovision and having more countries enhances the contest

[Josiah.]

Here's the link to the announcement on the Eurovision website.

http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=australia_to_participate_in_the_2015_eurov ision_song_contest

[Braden]

...this is really strange because I had a dream last night that there was a 'world song contest' and some tiny South American country won, but the whole thing was like as important and big as the Olympics :joker:

[Josiah.]

This is supposed to be a one time thing, because of the 60th anniversary of Eurovision. And they have said that if Australia wins this year, they will participate next year. Also, the SBS will get to choose a location in Europe to host the contest.

[Denver]

This is great news and Australia has so many great artists

[Denver]

There is also a possibilty of a guest nation ever year

[Firewire]

I am so excited omg

[Jay.]

Yesss :clap1:

[Black Dagger]

This has so perked it up for me. The 10 songs announced so far left me deflated and now they've boosted up my interest. So exciting :clap1:

[Headie]

What... I'm so confused lmao

[Loukas]

Wait What!?!?! :laugh2:

Australia taking part officially? Like with an entry and voting and stuff?

Where do they have to be to take part?

To become a Member of the European Broadcasting Area and thus take part in the Eurovision Song Contest, one of the conditions is to be in the European Broadcasting Area. Where and what is it?

The "European Broadcasting Area" is bounded on the West by the western boundary of Region 1, on the east by the meridian 40° East of Greenwich and on the South by the parallel 30° North so as to include the northern part of Saudi Arabia and that part of those countries bordering the Mediterranean within these limits. That is also the reason why for example Israel can take part in the contest.

In addition, Iraq, Jordan and that part of the territory of Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey and Ukraine lying outside the above limits are included in the European Broadcasting Area.

http://www.eurovision.tv/img/upload/news/EuropeanBroadcastingArea.jpg

:laugh:

[Headie]

[2] @ the Dami Im suggestion

[Headie]

Hope this gets the UK some votes from Australia tbh :clap1:

[Black Dagger]

Well they are apart of the EBU and have been showing Eurovision for ages and love it. It's just as fair as Israel and Azerbaijan tbf. Looking forward to see what they produce.

[Liam-]

Here for 5sos using their star power to draw an Australian win :clap2:

[Black Dagger]

We have enough tragedies involved this year already without adding to it.

[Liam-]

Conchita's not on it this year Lucas :hehe:

[Black Dagger]

She will be in the green room slaying your life bitch xxx

[Braden]

-will die if Courtney Act somehow decides to represent Australia-

I'm beyond excited.

[Jamesy]

All for Australia taking part. They love the show so may as well join in with the mayhem for once.

[Denver]

Im putting my bets on it being Kylie

[T*]

Omg yas Australia
Uk and Oz are friends aren't they? Could see us getting some points from this!

[Black Dagger]

Nah I reckon it will be the Mauboy. Considering she was the interval act last year.

[Shaun]

outrageous

[Shaun]

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this could work.

[T*]

I wouldn't mind Jess Mauboy doing it, I loved burn (aka Angels with dirty faces for you twilight twisty fans)

[Samm]

Iggy?

[Niamh.]

Hoping this one gets put through for us, I really like it and that's the first time in years I've actually liked one of our songs. It's written by the guy who wrote The Rockin Roll Kids, which is my favourite winning Irish song ever

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[MTVN]

Piss off Aussies

[Black Dagger]

I'm hoping for Molly, Niamh. Not feeling Kat but I'm sure she's a love.

[Niamh.]

I'm hoping for Molly, Niamh. Not feeling Kat but I'm sure she's a love.

I love Kats voice, it reminds me of karen Carpenter

[Braden]

What are the odds of Kitty Brucknall representing Moldova?

[Loukas]

Piss off Aussies

:joker:

So this is a one time thing.. unless they win? If they win they can't host but they are allowed to send an entry in 2016? :shrug:

[coffee]

Ummmmmm.......... Why is Australia in????? :/

[Loukas]

Ummmmmm.......... Why is Australia in????? :/

Q&A's here..

What does this mean?
Broadcaster SBS, which has a long tradition of airing the Eurovision Song Contest in Australia, will send a contestant to Vienna, where the 2015 contest will take place. Their contestant, who is yet to be chosen, will participate directly in the Grand Final under exactly the same conditions as all other participants.

Can Australia vote? And can we vote for Australia?
Despite the time difference – it’s early Sunday morning in Australia while Europe watches the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday evening – the EBU’s international voting partner Digame is exploring possibilities to allow the Australian public to vote in both Semi-Finals and in the Grand Final. Viewers in all other 39 participating countries also have the possibility to vote for the Australian contestant. As usual, no one can vote for his or her own country.

Why does Australia take part directly in the Grand Final, and not in one of the two Semi-Finals?
To not reduce the chances of the current Semi-Final participants to make it to the Grand Final and because of the one-off nature of Australia’s participation, it was decided to add the country to the Grand Final, bringing the total amount of participants to 27, along with 10 qualifiers from each Semi-Final, host country Austria, and the so-called Big Five (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom).

What if Australia wins? Would the contest take place down under?
No. In case Australia wins, SBS will co-host the Eurovision Song Contest in a European city, together with an EBU Member Broadcaster. Their participation is intended as a one-off, but in case of a victory, Australia will be allowed send a participant to the Eurovision Song Contest next year.

Could Australia or other countries outside of Europe take part in the Eurovision Song Contest in the future?
Australia’s Eurovision Song Contest participation is a one-off initiative. But throughout its 60 years of development, new elements have been introduced to keep the Eurovision Song Contest exciting, surprising and relevant to the spirit of time. Who knows what the future will bring, as excitement about this European tradition spreads to other countries around the world?

How and when will Australia choose its participant?
It is up to broadcaster SBS in Australia to decide how they wish to select their entry for Vienna. They will have to do so – like all other participating broadcasters – before the 16th of March, when all entries have to be submitted to the EBU.

Why Australia, and not other countries?
Australia has a long tradition of broadcasting the Eurovision Song Contest and a loyal fan base watching the event every year. Broadcaster SBS from Australia is also an Associate Member of the EBU.

[Black Dagger]

Aussies love it and have aired it for 30 years. Rather them then bringing back a country who never gave a toss.

[Niamh.]

Aussies love it and have aired it for 30 years. Rather them then bringing back a country who never gave a toss.

Yeah, also Australia has featured in the TiBB Eurovision and won it, so really the precedent has already been set :idc:

[Black Dagger]

What are the odds of Kitty Brucknall representing Moldova?

Pretty much slim to none. She's done well to get past the auditions stage though.

[Calderyon]

It was a matter of time really, following their ever growing interest and fascination for the comp. Good addition and one of the countries that really care about Eurovision.

Hope they give us some points too, since we have very good relations with each other according to this...

http://www.dfat.gov.au/geo/finland/Pages/finland-country-brief.aspx

[Crimson Dynamo]

I'm hoping for Molly, Niamh. Not feeling Kat but I'm sure she's a love.

Molly?

get that disaster walking cliché away from the comp:nono:

[Crimson Dynamo]

Ummmmmm.......... Why is Australia in????? :/

BGT teas

:suspect:

[Black Dagger]

Molly?

get that disaster walking cliché away from the comp:nono:

Different Molly Lmao.

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[Liam-]

Nah I reckon it will be the Mauboy. Considering she was the interval act last year.

I love Jessica Mauboy, she'd kill it <3

565320382266478592

this could work.

If they for some reason did it i s2g i would be raking up such a massive phone bill voting for them.

[Calderyon]

Yeah, also Australia has featured in the TiBB Eurovision and won it, so really the precedent has already been set :idc:

Australia has never won Eurovision. Johnny Logan was Irish-Australian and represented Ireland.

[Braden]

You misread Niamh's comment :laugh:

[MB.]

Australia has never won Eurovision.

Yeah, also Australia has featured in the TiBB Eurovision and won it, so really the precedent has already been set :idc:

.

[Calderyon]

Oh, TIBB Eurovision. My mind disregarded the TIBB part.

Pie on my face.

[MB.]

I'd like it if they started choosing new countries based on TiBB Eurovision though. Here for Lapland's 2016 entry.

[Niamh.]

lol MB Vatican City ftw tbh

[Calderyon]

Has Åland ever been an entry in TIBBvision? Or Perchland like it´s translated from Finnish.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Different Molly Lmao.

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http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4pwo4V8RB1roed66.gif

[cheeky_monkey]

Eurovision 2015: Neighbours' Alan Fletcher wants to represent Australia

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/s14/neighbours/news/a628249/eurovision-2015-neighbours-alan-fletcher-wants-to-represent-australia.html#~p40gpUVD3wmdkb

[Denver]

lol MB Vatican City ftw tbh

I have actually been waiting years for Vatican City and Liechinstein to take part :hehe:

[Black Dagger]

Bugger off Alan. You aren't Dami Im

[Denver]

María ólafsdóttir will represent Iceland with the song 'Unbroken'

[Black Dagger]

Disappointing it isn't Sunday but nvm. Will add it to the list

[T*]

lucas i missed melfest
i want to die

[Black Dagger]

It was awful anyway lmao. I didn't bother. I watched Italy and Iceland decide. And they have now been updated into the page 2 list ~dazzler~

[Shaun]

current top five:

1) Iceland
2) Netherlands
3) Georgia
4) Serbia
5) Italy

[Black Dagger]

anIp2ty_tF8

This has to go to Vienna. It's my favourite of the season so far. :clap1:

[T*]

8pYueOpzswg
this is quite lovely

[Black Dagger]

Basic. Already have enough bland girls. Hope the UK send a guy with a decent upbeat track

[Crimson Dynamo]

I doubt anything will beat last years winner and final performance

[Denver]

I doubt anything will beat last years winner and final performance

I really wasnt a fan and i think it relied too much on its gimmick had it been song by anyone else it wouldnt have won

[Shaun]

meh it was quite clearly song of the night tbh, that staging alone would've won it

[Denver]

My favourite of the night was the Netherlands

[Shaun]

yeah that would've been a lovely win too, it didn't take me until about 4 months after the contest to grow to love it though :laugh:

[Black Dagger]

They were my top two of the contest. I wasn't expecting either to do all that well. Well top 5 I expected for Conchita at least. It was marvellous

[T*]

my top 13 because i'm bored

13) Denmark (what the **** were they thinking)
12) Cyprus (ew)
11) France (s.t.f.u award)
10) Switzerland (its not very good is it?)
9) Georgia (WOOOWOOH WARRIOR for 3 minutes is not a good song)
8)Macedonia (ew again)
7) Albania (bland)
6) Malta (it's okay)
5) Belarus (quite nice actually)
4) Italy (It's alright and the guys are quite fit so)
3) The Netherlands (Catchy and very nice)
2)Iceland (it's so sweet i love it)
1) Serbia. (Bojana is ****ing flawless i love ha)

[Black Dagger]

Serbia and Italy >. Until the weekend when Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania slay and I forget they exist

[Loukas]

OMG just began listening to the possible Latvian entries and one stands out.. She's like a Latvian FKA Twigs! This is the best song Eurovision song i have heard all season!

JKMjBIx05R0

:flutter:

She's obviously not FKA Twigs standard but for a Eurovision song [even if the last 10 seconds was just wowowahhh :laugh:] this is pretty good! She should do a little more on stage though..

[Black Dagger]

Her and MNTHA are both incredible. It's actually irritating that they sent cake to bake last year but have these two fighting it out on Sunday. Can the UK adopt the one who doesn't go xo.

[Loukas]

i agree :fc:

Do we know when we find out our entry?

[Black Dagger]

Not that I am aware of. I know it was the last Friday of the month we found out that they would be using BBC introducing as our method last year before revealing Molly on the red button on the Monday. So I assume we will know within the next week or two.

[Loukas]

:D Cool

As for Greece they need to send Shaya :laugh:
(Neither of these songs are the ones she will perform at Eurovision if she wins)

(singing in Greek)
rwbYEOKzBYo

fclakKi_blU

(singing in English)

Y0ZLVV4K00k

q6bSmA-zs2c

the greek songs are so much better :laugh:
it's easier when you understand the lyrics!

[Loukas]

If Latvia don't choose Aminata to represent them they are crazy, i believe that girl has a true shot of winning! Love Injected is one of my favourite songs to come out of Eurovision is recent years! :fc: COME ON LATVIA!

[T*]

anyone else watching melfest

[T*]

WAIT WHAT
it just finished

[T*]

i shall watch the estonian final then
THANKS FOR REJECTING ME, SWEDEN

[T*]

I honestly dont know whats going on on this

[Black Dagger]

Melfest is awful with the new voting. Can't be arsed with them.

Lithuania made the right decision to take the duet. Just need Elina and Stig to follow. Do the right thing Estonia.

[Black Dagger]

Perfect results tonight (of the finals, melfest was gross) need Latvia to not **** up now tomorrow

[Calderyon]

New Music Contest Finalists (Finnish National Final) on 28th of February:

Norlan El Misionario - No Voy A llorar Por Ti

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Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät - Aina mun pitää

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Satin Circus - Crossroads

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Jouni Aslak - Lions And Lambs

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Opera Skaala - Heart of Light

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Shava - Ostarilla

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Angelo De Nile - All for Victory

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Järjestyshäiriö - Särkyneiden sydänten kulmilla

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Solju - Hold Your Colours

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[Loukas]

Aminata did it!!! She will perform for Latvia at Eurovision this year, with her song Love Injected! :D

[Black Dagger]

Emphatic result in the end. Gutted for MNTHA flopping though.

[Loukas]

i'm chuffed with that result :D

[Vanessa]

w1f6o1HQBvg :amazed:

[Loukas]

the performance that clinched Aminata the win! :flutter:
Vocally she was better this time around, i also like what the backup singers have done for the song!

CLtK3mxZAjc

[Black Dagger]

Oh no they sound like dinosaurs. They need to leave

[Loukas]

don't know when greece are deciding yet but i hope they pick Shaya :flutter: being greek i already know Shaya, i'm a fan of hers already i hope they go with her.. Here's a snippet of the song (doesn't sound amazing)

[edit] They have put the song together differently in the snippet - Also found out that Greece's national final is on the 4th of March :)

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[T*]

omf @ estonia's
i think they may win

[Black Dagger]

Think it might peak too early and do a Silent Storm. I do love it a lot though and can't imagine it leaving my top 5 for the rest of the contest.

[Black Dagger]

****ing Albanian bitch changing her song. Giving me more work to do :idc:

[T*]

everytime the swiss entry says 'mucking around' it weirds me out lmao
it doesn't suit her :worry:

[Black Dagger]

7th of March for the UK.

[Niamh.]

Ours will be decided this Friday

[Black Dagger]

Kitty sadly but expectedly failed to make the Moldovan final.

[Loukas]

7th of March for the UK.

so like 2 weeks? :amazed:

[Black Dagger]

Next Saturday after the Voice on the red button yes. Artist will likely leak next week tho anyway

[Loukas]

:fc: it's someone good

[Denver]

Kitty sadly but expectedly failed to make the Moldovan final.

This is dissapointing she also lost the chance to represent the UK and Switzerland

[Loukas]

best of a bad bunch.. it's not a winner but it's what Greece should pick... Shaya :love:

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[Headie]

Just confirming the UK reveal date for anyone who hasn't heard
London, United Kingdom -

The United Kingdom entry for the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest will be premiered on Saturday the 7th of March. The BBC have confirmed that the song will be showcased via their Red Button service, and then available on Eurovision.tv and the BBC Eurovision Website.

Last year the BBC selected their entry via their BBC Introducing scheme, which brings together unsigned and undiscovered music talent. This resulted in Molly Smitten-Downes being chosen, with the song Children Of the Universe which achieved 17th place in the Grand Final.
Open Submission for 2015

For 2015 the BBC announced back in October that they were looking at additional options, including an open submission for entries. Potential artists and composers had until the 7th November to submit videos.

Producer Guy Freeman has said that “Ultimately, one song stood out as having both instant impact and real memory staying power”

Now, after months of speculation, we will soon know the United Kingdom entry for 2015.

http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=united_kingdom_entry_revealed_on_7th_march

That'll do nicely. Right on the same weekend the European Indoor Athletics Champs are on :clap1:

[Headie]

From buzzjack forums

@jessecreme
I've heard about 10 seconds of our Eurovision entry! Think funky Eldrine

Barely any followers but he was right with his hints about the 2014 entry (although maybe he was just quick to get on the rumours and make it look like he had inside knowledge...)

Here for another Fleur-type gal doing an Uptown Funk-ish bop :clap1:

[Loukas]

omg :amazed:

i can't wait!

[Loukas]

done some digging and people on escunited (a eurovision fan site) are speculating and thinking that it's a band called Wonder Villians from Northen Ireland?

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[Black Dagger]

Loving Zola, but they are horrific live.

[Black Dagger]

Another busy weekend coming up. We will know 6 (possibly 7 with Australia) more songs by the end of Sunday.

[Headie]

No @ wonder villains :yuk:

Can we get Cleo Higgins to do it for us pls... her career isn't going anywhere and she has an amazing voice, plus she's semi-famous in the UK with being on The Voice so could create some buzz within the UK too
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[Loukas]

Clio :love:

What do you guys think of Shaya?

[Braden]

Yaaaaas @ Cleo :love:

I would be upset if she was scored poorly tho :joker: (Javine teas)

[Headie]

Lmao @ how messy Kitty's audition performance for Moldova was
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[T*]

Lmao @ how messy Kitty's audition performance for Moldova was
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i see why she didnt get to the finals

[Braden]

Oh Kitty :joker:

[Denver]

I dont know if its been mentioned but Molly Sterling will represent Ireland with the song "Playing With Numbers"

[Black Dagger]

Stunning choice.

Will update it in the thread later when the other 4 results come in.

[Black Dagger]

The state of Finland's entry :umm2:

[Braden]

Is there any particular reason behind the way Armenia are forming their representative?

[Calderyon]

The state of Finland's entry :umm2:

People (on DS) say that will do good apparently. If it will it´s going to be mainly through pity, "originality" and "diversity" or something points.

Based on what i have read (that people have said), it´s an easy final qualifier.

Will watch with all the entrants after they have been revealed from all the countries.

[Black Dagger]

Political stance and fits the slogan of 'building bridges' but they have been slow revealing each artist that I got bored and I doubt their song will meet my demands I have set for them.

[Black Dagger]

People (on DS) say that will do good apparently. If it will it´s going to be mainly through pity and "originality" points.

Based on what i have read (that people have said), it´s an easy final qualifier.

Will watch it after all the entrants have been revealed from all the countries.

Ah all I have seen on Twitter and ESCUnited that I'm a member of is absolute disdain for the entry, it is bad. I don't think it will make the final at all, I think the jury will eat it alive.

[Black Dagger]

Tonight has been a disaster in general, bar Slovenia. Melfest continues to be a mess, Hungary have sent a dullard and then don't get me started on Moldova or that hideous noise from Finland ~begrudgingly updates the thread~

[Calderyon]

Ah all I have seen on Twitter and ESCUnited that I'm a member of is absolute disdain for the entry, it is bad. I don't think it will make the final at all, I think the jury will eat it alive.

Yeah, but to be fair plenty of horrible and bad songs have got through in the past in the expense of good ones.

[Black Dagger]

I hope you shall all appreciate this xo

Semi Final I

Armenia G
Genealogy ~ Don't Deny (Awaiting Song Premiere)

Belgium
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Estonia
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Finland
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Greece
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Macedonia
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Moldova
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Netherlands
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Albania
TBC

Belarus
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Denmark
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Georgia
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Hungary
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Romania
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Russia
TBC

Serbia
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Semi Final II

Czech Republic
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Ireland
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Lithuania
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Malta
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Montenegro
Knez ~ Song To Be Confirmed

Norway
TBC

Portugal
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San Marino
Michele & Anita ~ Song To Be Confirmed

Azerbaijan
TBC

Cyprus
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Iceland
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Israel
Nadav Guedj ~ Golden Boy (Awaiting Song Premiere)

Latvia
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Poland
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Slovenia
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Sweden
TBC

Switzerland
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Finalists

Australia (Invited)
Guy Sebastian ~ Song To Be Confirmed

Austria
TBC

France
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Germany
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Italy
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Spain
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United Kingdom
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Thought I'd bring it to a new page seeming as it was stuck on page 2 ~dazzler~

[T*]

Is there any particular reason behind the way Armenia are forming their representative?

it sort of seems like a good idea but at the same time it sounds like an extremely bad publicity stunt that will just be ****

[Denver]

Is it just me that thinks there is no stand outs so far this year?

[Black Dagger]

It's very weak yes, a couple of good songs that are worth listening to a few times like Latvia and Estonia, but it's not a special year. Still got 18 songs to come in though, so hopefully a few will.

[T*]

Is it just me that thinks there is no stand outs so far this year?

Estonia, I guess.

[Denver]

It's very weak yes, a couple of good songs that are worth listening to a few times like Latvia and Estonia, but it's not a special year. Still got 18 songs to come in though, so hopefully a few will.

Im hoping the UK pulls it out the bag as with the poor competition it could get top 10

[T*]

Im hoping the UK pulls it out the bag as with the poor competition it could get top 10

heres hoping

[Braden]

I think Australia is destined to do extremely well, regardless of whether they send a **** act/song.

[Black Dagger]

With any luck it will be Dami <3. (Revealed at 10pm on Thursday btw, not sure if I mentioned it on the last page)

[Shaun]

Current top ten:

1) Iceland
2) Netherlands
3) Moldova
4) Georgia
5) Lithuania
6) Latvia
7) Estonia
8) Denmark
9) Serbia
10) Italy

zero time for those dull Irish, Albanian, French, Swiss, Hungarian and Maltese women.

I do sort-of like the Slovenian one. And the Cypriot entry.

The less said about Finland the better. And Macedonia & Belarus are wank too.

[Niamh.]

Was hoping Kat would be representing us :(

[Loukas]

Entries i like -

Maldova - Simply made me want to dance from the first 10 seconds. I think it's absolutely hilarious. It reminds me of Liberty X for some reason? :laugh: Eduaud looks like someone straight out of the 90's - wtf is that hair about. Im excited to see how this is performed, i can see it making the final, easy. (if it's not sung crap on the night) Favourite lyrics - The future that you’re painting, Got me all anticipating, go!

The Netherlands - I'm loving the 'Why? why-ai-ai-ai' part of this song, it's extremely catchy and it's a perfect song for Eurovision. I can just imagine it getting stuck in everyones heads - whether they like it or not. Favourite lyrics - Why? why-ai-ai-ai (this is not a little crush)

Georgia - I love Nina's look first and foremost, she reminds me of Amy Lee from Evanescence. The song is alright, i didn't love it straight away be but it's beginning to grow on me. Favourite lyrics - Oooh oooh, I'm a warrior, still stuck in my mind.

Serbia - The performance was fabulous and i didn't expect the costume change, i liked how they used her as a projector too. :laugh: Favourite part of the song (as i have not the foggiest clue what she is saying) - Her outfit going from white to red and the song development from there! Also when she hit those high notes, she can sing!

Ireland - The best ballad of the year so far for me, i think Molly is adorable. Favourite lyrics - Oh, while I played with white lies and fiction. Unbeknownst to you, I played the victim. Well that was the last time I pierce you

Latvia - I love how Aminata sings and i think she's absolutely stunning. Love Injected is probably my favourite Eurovision song of this year so far. I think with the right performance and right slot it could win. Favourite lyrics - Show me the source of the light, I’m becoming affected. Seeing the glow of the way, is what I have detected. Seeing it then in my life, It’s so shiny reflective. Love injected, love injected. (don't even know if it makes sense but i love it :love:

[Black Dagger]

Top 5 for me so far are

Latvia
Estonia
Lithuania
Ireland
Serbia

But I still anticipate Germany, Austria, Sweden and Norway hopefully doing the right thing and picking the entries I fell in love with.

[Denver]

I only like

Latvia
Moldova
Estonia

Ireland is ok but that was the best out of a bad bunch and actually the first time in like 5 years i dont love the Irish song

[Black Dagger]

Moldova is catchy, but hideous live. No chance he makes the final unless he has a major miracle

[T*]

Moldova is catchy, but hideous live. No chance he makes the final unless he has a major miracle


Getting his haircut?

[Black Dagger]

Learning to sing would be a start.

[Maxxie.]

They should have done a format like the one Jade Ewen won

Yeah but dont forget we nearly ended up with Katie Price that way!

[T*]

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i actually love this (excuse the electro violin woman that looks like she's having a fit)
slovenia is always so underrated :sad:
this contest, in terms of entries looks like a very different one to the ones we've had in the past and im really excited to see what the show has in store

[Headie]

People (on DS) say that will do good apparently. If it will it´s going to be mainly through pity, "originality" and "diversity" or something points.

Based on what i have read (that people have said), it´s an easy final qualifier.

Will watch with all the entrants after they have been revealed from all the countries.

Is this a joke? :joker:

[Headie]

Guy Freeman has said this about this years UK entry...


Last autumn, we opened the sparkling Eurovision door to anyone who wished to submit a song and performer for consideration as our UK entry for the 2015 Contest. The result of that open submission process was a very impressive collection of songs, of every conceivable type, that came in from a huge variety of amateur and professional writers and performers. Thank you to everyone who made the effort and got involved.

Some of the submitted songs were easily good enough to be commercial tracks straight away and others had clear potential, so it wasn't hard to draw up an initial shortlist of interesting contenders. What we did next, was consider the strengths and weaknesses of each song in detail, with the realities of the Contest foremost in mind. We also gave the shortlisted writers an opportunity to come back with any further suggestions or refinements which they thought would really maximise the impact of their songs.

Ultimately, one song stood out as having both instant impact and real memory staying power. Everyone is now working hard to get it ready for the evening of Saturday 7th March, straight after The Voice, which is when our UK entry for the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest will be revealed on the BBC Red Button service, bbc.co.uk/eurovision and Eurovision.tv.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/eurovision/entries/6b1d257d-5d47-4420-a9d8-26a7d201c6b1

[Denver]

Guy Freeman has said this about this years UK entry...

Some people on Twitter think its Alexandra Burke while another girl claims its her that is representing the UK

[T*]

Okay so this girl called grace savage is making up **** that she is our esc entry
Luckily, The official Eurovision Twitter just dragged her to hell

[Loukas]

I want an artist that nobody knows about, so thats a no to Alexandra :nono:

[T*]

Alexandra could do it for us, I'd prefer if she did

[Loukas]

tbf if it was an artist everybody knew, Alexandra wouldn't be a bad choice

[Samm]

I would love Alexandra

[Loukas]

Alexandra Burke has denied speculation that she will be heading to the Eurovision Song Contest in May.

The X Factor star was rumoured to be travelling to Vienna, Austria on May 23 after a suspicious Eurovision-shaped gap in her national tour of Bodyguard The Musical was spotted.

The speculation was further fuelled after filming for a Eurovision-related visual apparently took place on March 2, the same day Burke was shooting her new music video.

However, Burke's publicist has since informed Digital Spy that there is "no truth to the story", and that the singer is concentrating on releasing her new EP on March 25.

Burke's new EP - titled Renegade - will touch upon "themes and experiences that I have never spoken out about before," the star recently explained.

"Since the last album, a lot has changed in my life, but most importantly I have changed. I'm in a great place, healthier and stronger than ever."

The UK entry for the Eurovision Song Contest will be revealed on BBC One this Saturday (March 7) straight after The Voice UK.

Digital Spy (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a633156/alexandra-burke-denies-uk-eurovision-song-contest-rumours.html#~p5YSaLcgdsme47)

[Loukas]

Tonight we find out Greece's entry (at around 8/9pm) and the artist that will perform for Australia (11:30pm)

[Loukas]

just seen Shaya perform Sunshine live for Greece and i thought it was the worst thing i've ever seen, her vocals were AWFUL. :sad:

[Loukas]

Greece picked One Last Breath.. another Ballad at Eurovision then!

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[Black Dagger]

The competition needed another dirge ballad. **** off Greece.

[MB.]

Guy Sebastian's representing Australia.

[Shaun]

....a mighty chorus of "who?" boomed around the forum

[Denver]

What a total let down

[MB.]

....a mighty chorus of "who?" boomed around the forum

I guess he's like the Australian Will Young, if Will Young had awful tattoos and a career.

[Black Dagger]

I called that at 11am this morning

[Shaun]

Will Young has a ****ing career you little bastard

[MB.]

(they're just picking a song off his album for him to perform. :umm2:)

[Black Dagger]

I guess he's like the Australian Will Young, if Will Young had awful tattoos and a career.

Are you dragging Will there because you can go away if so.

[Shaun]

do not EVER speak to me again, i am NOT tolerating Will Young shade

[T*]

aaand Australias chances of winning just decreased immensely

[Black Dagger]

The song hasn't even been revealed yet... he's got amazing vocals and decent songs

[MB.]

Are you dragging Will there because you can go away if so.

...well, I'm saying he has nice tattoos...

[T*]

I think this may be the best year for The Big 5/6 yet
Well, mostly, anyway.. *glares at france*