Eurovision 2017

[ArgyESC]

I really like the songs of all the four girls in the UK's selection. Especially Salena's.

[Babayaro.]

All are fairly good tbh, but nothing special really.

1. Salena
2. Lucie
3. Nate
4. Danyl
5. Holly
6. Olivia

I'd be happy with any of the top 4 representing us tbh, but I expect it to be a similar result to last year's.

[Denver]

The BBC has confirmed that an eight person jury will have a 50% say in who will represent the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv, Ukraine. The jury will be made up of five music professionals as well as the previously announced panelists who will be giving live feedback during the final. On the panel are:

Sophie Ellis-Bextor – Singer and songwriter known for her 2001 release “Murder on the Dance Floor”. Has released six studio albums and toured around Europe.
Bruno Tonioli – Italian choreographer and dancer, known for being a judge on Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing With The Stars (USA). Was also a panelist at the United Kingdom’s 2010 selection.
CeCe Sammy – Vocal and performance coach, she was the chairperson for the United Kingdom’s jury at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016. She awarded her 12 points to Cyprus in the final.

[_Tom_]

All really rather beige tbh. Danyl or Salina are probably the better entrants.

Danny Beard from BGT was in the running with a banger but wasn't shortlisted </3

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[Shaun]

Just listening now.

Nate's - pretty. Might pick up a few votes but sounds too similar to Joe&Jake in terms of the song's progression. Wouldn't do very well. I like him and his voice though. 5/10.

Lucie's - A lot more "what Eurovision would vote for" if the song actually went anywhere. This could've been a clear winner if it had that sort of dark electronic vibe that you've seen from Margaret Berger etc, but now it's just a bit too... 'lifted from a musical'. 5/10. Do they not bother with any actual music production?

Danyl's - There's a hint at this actually being catchy but it's too underplayed (the chorus buildup) and his voice doesn't really go with the song at all. 4/10... I don't mind it but I don't think it'd do well at all.

Salena's - OK this sounds a lot more "current Eurovision". I worry about her vocals but it's relatively catchy. Oh nvm the chorus just came about and it's really quite average. 6/10.

Holly's - Liking the build-up to the chorus. Oh the chorus is quite nice too. This might be my pick? Her voice seems stronger than Salena's too. Lyrics a little naff though. 7/10

Olivia's - She probably has the best "look" about her, but I don't know if she'd command a stage. Song's got the right sort of vague political theme that Europe lap up but doesn't really go anywhere. 5/10.

I think we're doomed anyway what with the Brexit vote. Can we not let Radio 1 take over this selection process? Radio 2 in general are far too safe and tedious.

[Amy Jade]

Lucie's song was co-written by Emilie DeForest. Could sit well with Eurovision voters?

[Braden]

All really rather beige tbh. Danyl or Salina are probably the better entrants.

Danny Beard from BGT was in the running with a banger but wasn't shortlisted </3

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Ugh, I would've supported him :(

[Denver]

The bookies have Montenegro at 7/2 to win

[Denver]

That really surprises me with their track record

[Benjamin]

I don't get why people are saying this Lucie song is good? It's literally so bland and forgettable. If we are any position but the last few we will defo struggle to get any points. No dig to lucie, she has a nice voice but the song is so dull.

[Denver]

I don't get why people are saying this Lucie song is good? It's literally so bland and forgettable. If we are any position but the last few we will defo struggle to get any points. No dig to lucie, she has a nice voice but the song is so dull.

That is why we should have sent Olivia he had a nice uptempo beat to it

[Benjamin]

Lucie's song was co-written by Emilie DeForest. Could sit well with Eurovision voters?

No because it's bland as ****. I love how people are comparing it to Ukraines winning song last year. Yes I see the similarities; A song against the struggles of deportation and protecting a family and a song about keeping a boyfriend.

[Firewire]

Lucie has Emmelie's backing but I don't know if it means much

I liked her song though

[LukeB]

I don't get why people are saying this Lucie song is good? It's literally so bland and forgettable. If we are any position but the last few we will defo struggle to get any points. No dig to lucie, she has a nice voice but the song is so dull.

It's a better than 2015 and 2016s entry by far. A ballad song isn't such a bad thing. Jade Ewen did good, ballads do good in eurovision too, Dami Im came 2nd with it. It would have been embarrassing if we went Selena whose vocals were awful.

[Benjamin]

Just once I would like us to send something worthy of even attempting to win. I swear since 1998 we've just given up

[Denver]

Just once I would like us to send something worthy of even attempting to win. I swear since 1998 we've just given up

2000, 2009 and 2001 were good

[Benjamin]

It's a better than 2015 and 2016s entry by far. A ballad song isn't such a bad thing. Jade Ewen did good, ballads do good in eurovision too, Dami Im came 2nd with it. It would have been embarrassing if we went Selena whose vocals were awful.

A ballad is totally fine, but this is not a memorable ballad. It's honestly so forgettable. Especially against so many other songs.

[Denver]

We would have been fighting for the win in 2011 if Blue had better live vocals

[Ross.]

Jade Ewen's success is probably a lot to do with her actually promoting it across Europe before the contest

[Ross.]

Lucie is amazing though so wash your mouth out Ben

[Denver]

We should send Jedward next year it would get us top 10

[Benjamin]

Lucie is amazing though so wash your mouth out Ben

Oh she is good, don't get me wrong. But this song is not the way. It will be so overlooked.

[Benjamin]

We should send Jedward next year it would get us top 10

They're Irish and they represented and didn't win.

[Ross.]

lmao Jedward flopped the second time they done it

[Denver]

They're Irish and they represented and didn't win.

They took Ireland to their 1st top 10 since the 90s and Katrina was American

[Denver]

lmao Jedward flopped the second time they done it

Still beat the UK i believe

[Benjamin]

It's a better than 2015 and 2016s entry by far. A ballad song isn't such a bad thing. Jade Ewen did good, ballads do good in eurovision too, Dami Im came 2nd with it. It would have been embarrassing if we went Selena whose vocals were awful.

Also no, please don't compare lucid to Dami Im. :nono:

[Denver]

Tbh if Dami was not representing Australia she would have flopped

[Benjamin]

Still beat the UK i believe

Considering the crap we send that's not hard. A country could send the sound of Celine Dion fisting herself and it would still sound better than anything we send.

[LukeB]

Also no, please don't compare lucid to Dami Im. :nono:

:nono: both of them have powerful vocals and of course both of them were mentored by Danni Minogue :smug:

[Ross.]

I hope Sweden win so we get Petra again next year

[Denver]

Montenegro is winning

[LukeB]

We did good with points last year until the new voting system screwed us over. axe that imo

[Benjamin]

:nono: both of them have powerful vocals and of course both of them were mentored by Danni Minogue :smug:

Dami Im won her season :idc:

[Amy Jade]

Just once I would like us to send something worthy of even attempting to win. I swear since 1998 we've just given up

In 1998? I disagree.

I think Jessica Garlick in 2001 was a fantastic song, 1999's Say It Again remains a bop and the beeb put a hell of a lot into Jade Ewen, the europeans just hate us - as I've said a few tines we could reform 1D and send them and we wouldn't do well - I still adore Eurovision but we don't have a chance no matter what we send.

[Denver]

They dont hate us at all

[Denver]

British people treat the competetion like ****

[Benjamin]

I disagree Amy, we do have a chance but we need to send something that is catchy but good, or powerful to the point of being amazing. We have sent neither for a long time.

[LukeB]

Dami Im won her season :idc:

not winning XF UK means you won imo :wink:

[LukeB]

I won't be surprise if brexit is the reason why we won;t win.

[Benjamin]

not winning XF UK means you won imo :wink:

Just in the UK ;)

[Benjamin]

Okay just to clarify, were meant to send a song that we will think can win. Does anyone seriously thing lucie will win with this song?

[Denver]

We only ever get points from Ireland and Malta

[LukeB]

Okay just to clarify, were meant to send a song that we will think can win. Does anyone seriously thing lucie will win with this song?

I don't think any of them could win i just preferred Lucie's song and vocals. Whatever we send it probs won't do well.

[Nicky91]

Okay just to clarify, were meant to send a song that we will think can win. Does anyone seriously thing lucie will win with this song?

i actually believe that the public might connect with Lucie's song, so keep the faith, i really love this song :)

[Amy Jade]

I disagree Amy, we do have a chance but we need to send something that is catchy but good, or powerful to the point of being amazing. We have sent neither for a long time.

My Time was catchy and powerful and only scraped top 5 because that year a lot had been made of how political the show had gotten - without Jury vites we wouldn't have even got in the top 10.

[LukeB]

when is the final? I go to Portugal on the 15th May and i might miss this :worry:

[Black Dagger]

The whole "Urgh we could send Adele and not win" arc every year is so played out and false lmao.

[Nicky91]

when is the final? I go to Portugal on the 15th May and i might miss this :worry:

13th May :D

[LukeB]

13th May :D

Thank you :love: I get to watch it :flutter:

[Denver]

The whole "Urgh we could send Adele and not win" arc every year is so played out and false lmao.

Ikr we are capable of winning we just need to do what Sweden does

[ArgyESC]

Tbh if Dami was not representing Australia she would have flopped

No way, she slays the pack.

[Nicky91]

Finland chooses their act tonight :D

[Black Dagger]

Ikr we are capable of winning we just need to do what Sweden does

I mean they're never going to go to that effort but yeah.

I genuinely think people are sleeping on Lucie, Jade's ballad was far more uninspired than this effort and Lucie has the far better vocal as well, Europeans might like the simplicity. Especially if it's a banger heavy year.

[Withano]

(I think she will come dead last with viewer votes and towards the bottom with judges votes.. Bottom overall)

[Braden]

Yeah, there's no way we'd lose if went send One Direction :joker: Europe would lap that **** right up.

France proved last year that countries who are doomed to badly, can actually do quite well if they send an act that appeals. It's just pot-luck sometimes, I guess.

[Denver]

Never Give up on You is at #61 on Itunes which i think is the 1st time since Blue that the song entered the Itunes chart in its 1st week

[Black Dagger]

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Finland x

[Nicky91]

dull song for Finland :mad:

[T*]

The official Theme is here!
'Celebrate Diversity'
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170130/2e65bf744c8658c1f65705b57d06a52f.jpg
Wish it was darker in colour though

[Nicky91]

The official Theme is here!
'Celebrate Diversity'
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170130/2e65bf744c8658c1f65705b57d06a52f.jpg
Wish it was darker in colour though

the dark colours :rolleyes: :joker:

[Nicky91]

O'G3NE's song is written by their father and one of their boyfriends, omg :facepalm: :joker:

[T*]

Europeans might like the simplicity. Especially if it's a banger heavy year.

you jinxed it lmao

[T*]

the dark colours :rolleyes: :joker:

:unsure:

[Nicky91]

but what do you guys think of O'G3NE, i'm really convinced now that i know their song is written by their daddy, they are going to flop :hehe:

[Denver]

Just put what was left in my Ladbrookes account (£2.23) on Loreen to represent Sweden

[T*]

MELFEST IS ON

[Denver]

you got a link tom

[King Gizzard]

spain 2016 isn't being beaten so give up tbh

[T*]

you got a link tom

svt had an official stream for everyone, i didnt see sorry

[DouglasS]

I actually like our entry this year

[EspeonBB]

Just listened to the UK entry

It's OK but doesn't stand out. It will inevitably place like 20th or something

[Black Dagger]

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Bulletproof, nothing to lose, fire away, fire away.

[Denver]

That is a blatant rip off surely they wont allow it

[T*]

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shook
ty france for brightening up the contest :love:

[Black Dagger]

I really don't care for it at all? Like my whole TL was raving, but I'm just like oh ok.

Belarus is easily the best so far, I'm in dire need of some top quality. Save me Estonia and Latvia.

[Black Dagger]

I suppose I should get a move on and update everything competing into the OP with the semi final line-ups as well. ~does tomorrow after work~

[Headie]

That is a blatant rip off surely they wont allow it

They allowed the Sax copycat last year! (it was a bop tbf)

[T*]

I really don't care for it at all? Like my whole TL was raving, but I'm just like oh ok.

Belarus is easily the best so far, I'm in dire need of some top quality. Save me Estonia and Latvia.

I like music from Indila and Stromae anyway so I love her style of song as it's lit like a combo of the two, but I get what you mean.. Indila took over Europe the other year with her song (except this country because it wasn't in English so no one picked it up :/) so I can see this doing very well

[Black Dagger]

OP updated with everything we know so far xo

Italy and Spain tomorrow so the Big 5 will all be out in the public early this year.

[Nicky91]

i am so addicted to that song from Belarus, such a happy and fun song :D

[EspeonBB]

I love France :love:

Germany making sure the UK doesn't finish last :clap1: Thanks

[T*]

Melfest SF2 is on NOW
http://www.svtplay.se/video/12293898/melodifestivalen/melodifestivalen-2017-deltavling-2-11-feb-20-00-1

[Black Dagger]

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Bit of a bop.

[Josiah.]

If Lisa Ajax wins Melfest, she will have to change out the f-bomb for something else; because Eurovision rules state that profanity cannot be used in songs.

[T*]

emphasis on bit

[EspeonBB]

Spain
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[Denver]

Ok Madrid 2018 it is then

[EspeonBB]

Italy:
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Can't find the live performance on YouTube but it's amazing and has a dancing gorilla :love:

https://media.giphy.com/media/26gs6KLcy1AybeukM/giphy.gif

[T*]

Ok Madrid 2018 it is then

lmao no
he shouldn't of won and it's unjust he even did
we're not going to Spain next year at all

[reece(:]

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Bit of a bop.
Madge feat Nicki plagiarism?

[reece(:]

why am I just finding out Lucie Jones is our rep :flutter:

[Ross.]

why am I just finding out Lucie Jones is our rep :flutter:

Justice has been served for her X Factor exit!

[Black Dagger]

Ok Madrid 2018 it is then

lmao. He's finishing last.

[Black Dagger]

& yes, Italy is my favourite so far.

[Headie]

why am I just finding out Lucie Jones is our rep :flutter:

She beat out this bop

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[Black Dagger]

I'm still sad she couldn't sing for **** :(

[Denver]

lmao no
he shouldn't of won and it's unjust he even did
we're not going to Spain next year at all

lmao. He's finishing last.

Pardon

[Nicky91]

Italy, wow slay dancing gorilla slay :clap1: :clap1:

[Black Dagger]

Pardon

You heard!

[T*]

& yes, Italy is my favourite so far.

It's awesome and cute but France still has my heart rn

[Nicky91]

Tom, it's so cute that you like that song from France :hee:

[Denver]

A whopping 21 members of the Eurovision Song Contest's organisers have quit after clashing with a new boss running the show.

The Ukrainian Eurovision team said the fallout began in December, when the new leader for the committee took away their major responsibilities.

Team members revealed the news in an open letter published in Ukrainian, which explained how they tried reach an amicable solution and compromise, but this wasn't possible.

They did not wish to comment on the abilities of the Eurovision boss who they cited in their resignation letter, but added the following:

"We say that the principles of transparency, the ability to solve professional problems and challenges should be the basis for the Eurovision 2017."*

www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a821324/eurovision-2017-faces-huge-walkouts-as-21-team-members-quit-after-row-with-new-boss/

[T*]

Melfest Semi 3 in 2 minutes!

[Black Dagger]

THERE IS 8 SHOWS TONIGHT WITH SEVERAL FINALS. It's not all about Sweden, Tom. KMT.

[T*]

eesti laul >>> melfest

[Vanessa]

Lol our entry is brilliant. That's going to be so much fun on stage :laugh: This song won the Sanremo Music Festival, the biggest music competition in Italy

[Black Dagger]

Poland and Hungary chose tonight and have been added to the OP x (Malta will also be doing so, ends in about 10 minutes)

[T*]

polands is a bit meh :/

[Black Dagger]

Denmark
Moldova
Slovenia
Ukraine

Added to the OP x

Denmark, Moldova and Ukraine saving Eurovision 2017 <333333333333

[Denver]

Moldova could be a winner one of the best so far

[T*]

Denmark and Ukraine saving Eurovision 2017 <333333333333
haha no

[Black Dagger]

Tayanna was just another basic female ballad and what else did Denmark have to offer bar Sada, and even that wasn't anything drop dead amazing.

[Black Dagger]

You're just bitter because Loreen flopped and couldn't even make the final with a weak ass song and stealing Sia's choreography!!!

[T*]

i'm more pressed about alice but okay

[Black Dagger]

So stop taking it out on poor Denmark, they're not to blame for Sweden's mistake!!!

[Shaun]

Just had a listen to all of the songs in the OP.

Only like Poland, Italy, Ukraine and Denmark :worry:

I assume David Guetta and Sia are filing a lawsuit against Germany.

And that Spanish entry may be the worst thing since the Holocaust. A ripoff of Bruno Mars' Lazy Song with an Instagram staging? How do you go from Barei to that? SATANIST.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Italy is awful but France is very strong, catchy, she is pretty and it has a good beat

[Crimson Dynamo]

spain

:umm2:

[Crimson Dynamo]

and ours is a dirge

[Black Dagger]

Can you not go and enjoy straight things if you're having the nerve to hate on Italy.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Can you not go and enjoy straight things if you're having the nerve to hate on Italy.

Look Dark Bladder that Italy song is terrible, where as France has a certain je ne sais quoi

I think it could be a winner

:clap1:

[ArgyESC]

Italy and France have overrated songs, y'all fanwank over them just because they are up-tempo.

[ArgyESC]

Alice in Sweden was absolutely robbed.

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[Black Dagger]

Look Dark Bladder that Italy song is terrible, where as France has a certain je ne sais quoi

I think it could be a winner

:clap1:

Nah. It will go the same way as last year for them, be hyped up all contest because it has something about it and then fall to the side for something a bit more gritty.

[Black Dagger]

Italy and France have overrated songs, y'all fanwank over them just because they are up-tempo.

It'd help if any of the ballads were interesting and you didn't forget them in 30 seconds, Lucie sells her's the best and has the greatest vocals mind.

[ArgyESC]

Nah. It will go the same way as last year for them, be hyped up all contest because it has something about it and then fall to the side for something a bit more gritty.

Exactly.

[ArgyESC]

It'd help if any of the ballads were interesting and you didn't forget them in 30 seconds, Lucie sells her's the best and has the greatest vocals mind.

Lucie slays. Her song and voice really touch me.

[Nicky91]

Lucie slays. Her song and voice really touch me.

she's good, but I like Italy way more, and i'm mostly not into overhyped songs :hee:

[ArgyESC]

she's good, but I like Italy way more, and i'm mostly not into overhyped songs :hee:

Well, Italy had better remove the gorilla, it looks like a gimmick to attract votes to me.

[Nicky91]

Well, Italy had better remove the gorilla, it looks like a gimmick to attract votes to me.

well then Conchita had to remove the beard, or just perform as a dude :hehe:

[Black Dagger]

I mean Conchita was more than the beard and had the best performance anyway, so.

[Nicky91]

I mean Conchita was more than the beard and had the best performance anyway, so.

Francesco has got a good song, that tune makes me want to dance along with him and the gorilla :hee:

[ArgyESC]

Everything in Conchita's song and performance was on point. She didn't really need the beard to slay my life.

[Nicky91]

Everything in Conchita's song and performance was on point. She didn't really need the beard to slay my life.

i did not say that, Conchita's song was more like a Bond theme for me personally, classy and sexy, if he performed it without the wig and dress, it would've been good as well


Francesco is a good singer, i'm Lucky it's all in italian, but the dancing gorilla gives it a bit of a funny approach :hee:

[ArgyESC]

i did not say that, Conchita's song was more like a Bond theme for me personally, classy and sexy, if he performed it without the wig and dress, it would've been good as well


Francesco is a good singer, i'm Lucky it's all in italian, but the dancing gorilla gives it a bit of a funny approach :hee:

Given the generally good reaction and the big number of ballads this year, I think Italy will be in the top 10.

[Denver]

Conchita would not had won without the beard though lets be honest plus she only gained fans in the week it was on

[Denver]

Anyway i have decided Moldova have won this year

[Nicky91]

Given the generally good reaction and the big number of ballads this year, I think Italy will be in the top 10.

i hope so :hee:

[Black Dagger]

Conchita would not had won without the beard though lets be honest plus she only gained fans in the week it was on

So did Netherlands, the simplicity and live performances totally escalated them, imagine thinking she wouldn't have won without the beard.

[Denver]

So did Netherlands, the simplicity and live performances totally escalated them, imagine thinking she wouldn't have won without the beard.

It was a good song but i dont think she would have won i reckon Russia may have and expected them to do so

[Babayaro.]

I forgot her beard could sing lol!

[Denver]

Most people remember her beard over everything else what does that say

[Vanessa]

Well, Italy had better remove the gorilla, it looks like a gimmick to attract votes to me.

I think it's hilarious, love it :joker:

[T*]

I love the gorilla, it's less gimmicky than some ffs

[Black Dagger]

I mean it is the biggest gimmick of the year so far, bar maybe Ukraine and their timebomb (Love the Big Brother promo x) but that's basically because pretty much everything else is a female ballad where they stand still.

[Black Dagger]

Latvia added to the OP and a new #1 for me is confirmed.

[ArgyESC]

I'm not a big fan of Latvia's entry, but it will probably stand out.

[Nicky91]

Latvia for me a nice entry, good looking girl either :)

[y.winter]

The Israeli (uptempo) song is "I Feel Alive" and will be released next Thursday. Going by its writers' reputation, it should be something along the lines of "Golden Boy".

[Nicky91]

The Israeli (uptempo) song is "I Feel Alive" and will be released next Thursday. Going by its writers' reputation, it should be something along the lines of "Golden Boy".

good luck for your country, last year I Loved it, so i got high expectations this year for Israel :hee:

[Black Dagger]

Austria added.

Uninspiring, bland act sings an unforgettable and bland song. NEXT.

[Denver]

Is he British? he has a very British name

[Nicky91]

his song reminds me of a ed sheeran song :)

[Crimson Dynamo]

I swear that Austria one if sung by Olly Murs would be a hit, that is one to watch

:clap1:

[Nicky91]

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here's a instrumental and lyrics of Croatia's song :D


the music reminds me of There you'll be and let it go from Frozen

[Black Dagger]

Stop supporting mediocre bland men!!!

It's an absolute nothing song.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Stop supporting mediocre bland men!!!

It's an absolute nothing song.

:nono:

Incorrect it has a fresh sound and a good beat

I think it will be popular :hee:

[Nicky91]

:nono:

Incorrect it has a fresh sound and a good beat

I think it will be popular :hee:

Not LT being a eurovision expert :hehe: :suspect:

[_Tom_]

2017 is Ace's year :love:

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[Crimson Dynamo]

I love Toyah

[Denver]

Not LT being a eurovision expert :hehe: :suspect:

He knows just as much about music as Britney knows how to sing live

[Black Dagger]

Croatia & Cyprus now official x

Croatia is :umm2:

[Nicky91]

the title for O'G3NE's song is called Lights and Shadows, written by their daddy :joker:

[Crimson Dynamo]

He knows just as much about music as Britney knows how to sing live

:nono:

Did you pick Abba to win in 1974. I did and have watched every once since. I watched BM, BF and KATW all win for the UK

What are your credentials?

:joker:

I will go and put the kettle on

[Braden]

I'm surprised you're still a Eurovision fan tbh, LT :joker:

Do you prefer it now or back then?

[Crimson Dynamo]

I'm surprised you're still a Eurovision fan tbh, LT :joker:

Do you prefer it now or back then?

Back then when we put a great song in and now look what we have become in the last say 10 years

utter mindless pap

Other nations however have stepped up and Conchita winning a wee while ago was as good as Eurovision can be

[Braden]

Back then when we put a great song in and now look what we have become in the last say 10 years

utter mindless pap

Other nations however have stepped up and Conchita winning a wee while ago was as good as Eurovision can be

I watched the 1998 contest, which was when we last hosted, not so long ago. I think it's on YouTube. It's actually one of my favourite contests, and it makes me hope we can host again although it would be completely different.

Were you a fan of Dana International? I don't think she's of the same vocal prowess of Conchita, but her performance is probably one of my favourites of all time :p

[Crimson Dynamo]

I watched the 1998 contest, which was when we last hosted, not so long ago. I think it's on YouTube. It's actually one of my favourite contests, and it makes me hope we can host again although it would be completely different.

Were you a fan of Dana International? I don't think she's of the same vocal prowess of Conchita, but her performance is probably one of my favourites of all time :p

yes i remember the drama that whole thing caused, now no one would bat an eyelid but back then things were very different

[Braden]

yes i remember the drama that whole thing caused, now no one would bat an eyelid but back then things were very different

The voting was so close that year as well. It literally came down to the final 12 points.

I guess that's why I can admire last year's voting format because they wanted it to be as tense as possible, but it just didn't have the same impact as it used to. I remember watching 1993(?), It was between the Irish entry (who eventually won) and Sonja for the UK and it came down to the last 12 points.

[Crimson Dynamo]

The voting was so close that year as well. It literally came down to the final 12 points.

I guess that's why I can admire last year's voting format because they wanted it to be as tense as possible, but it just didn't have the same impact as it used to. I remember watching 1993(?), It was between the Irish entry (who eventually won) and Sonja for the UK and it came down to the last 12 points.

Its funny to think that when Bucks Fizz won the skirt pull off at the end was a huge thing :joker:

People were talking about it for ages, it was like :omgno:

[Braden]

Its funny to think that when Bucks Fizz won the skirt pull off at the end was a huge thing :joker:

People were talking about it for ages, it was like :omgno:

Really? :laugh:

That definitely helped them win, I imagine?

[Crimson Dynamo]

Really? :laugh:

That definitely helped them win, I imagine?

That and a great song, they had some great hits after too

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With this they became the first British group of the 1980s to score three number ones within a year.:shocked:

[reece(:]

Did Loreen get picked?

[reece(:]

Or Mariette :think: they're my two faves <3 shame they're going for the same country

[Black Dagger]

Did Loreen get picked?

She's had to go into the wildcard round for now, her star power is a lot less than what is was.

[Black Dagger]

That and a great song, they had some great hits after too

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With this they became the first British group of the 1980s to score three number ones within a year.:shocked:

:clap1: @ LOMB. One of my guilty pleasures.

[Braden]

Not a sausage fest hosting gig:

p/BRI9gHPhrAJ

[Nicky91]

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I really like Croatia's song this year, really a nice operatic Disney vibe in a good way, i believe every word he's singing, potentially this could do really really well, with the right staging few dancers :hee:

[Ronald.]

Not a sausage fest hosting gig:

p/BRI9gHPhrAJ

They look like the kind of lads who would be asking for a slap if they came into my local. R.

[Crimson Dynamo]

They look like the kind of lads who would be asking for a slap if they came into my local. R.

"3 Gin and Tonics please barman"

[Crimson Dynamo]

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I really like Croatia's song this year, really a nice operatic Disney vibe in a good way, i believe every word he's singing, potentially this could do really really well, with the right staging few dancers :hee:

Like that a lot, puts hairs on the back of your neck up

[Ronald.]

"3 Gin and Tonics please barman"

Exactly that Leather! I'll show them the door myself! R.

[Nicky91]

Like that a lot, puts hairs on the back of your neck up

yeah me too, i have goosebumps listening to it, and wow what a vocal talent he's got :)

[Black Dagger]

Are you both alright?

[Nicky91]

ugh O'G3NE song, crap :mad:

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i hate it :yuk:

[Black Dagger]

Netherlands is out. Gutted. They should have given us an absolute banger, not this nothing song.

[Nicky91]

Netherlands is out. Gutted. They should have given us an absolute banger, not this nothing song.

and the most funny thing is, these girls said that they want to be the winners with this song :joker:

[Vanessa]

:dance:Occidentali's Karma :dance:

[Crimson Dynamo]

ugh O'G3NE song, crap :mad:

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i hate it :yuk:

That song is terrible :joker:

so insincere and bereft of any feeling or originality

[Crimson Dynamo]

The Croatia guy is one singer, that unusual contrast gives it an edge

:amazed:

can you just imagine the staging, great memorable lyrics too

[Black Dagger]

I honestly give up with you. It's a diabolical mess.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Nicky and LT react to Croatia, im the black guy

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[Nicky91]

That song is terrible :joker:

so insincere and bereft of any feeling or originality

yeah expecting to win with this crappy song, is just pure arrogance, and apparently their daddy wrote this song for the sick mom of the girls :hehe:

[Nicky91]

Nicky and LT react to Croatia, im the black guy

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lol :laugh:

[Tregard]

So I stuck a fiver on Moldova at 100/1, since having Epic Sax Guy back again should see some people quite excited

[Nicky91]

i'm having a huge change of heart, O'G3NE have a nice song, a bit bland and outdated maybe, i hope they can convince with that wow bit tonight when they sing live for the very first time :fc:

[Denver]

Oh it is the guy from the Voice of Croatia

[Denver]

Ireland have won anyway

[Black Dagger]

He and his shrill, irritating voice and song that will be clearly fresh out of the 90's will be lucky to make the final.

[Denver]

That best not be aimed at King Brendan

[Black Dagger]

Obviously.

Veronica's are winning this year.

[Black Dagger]

Estonia have chosen x

[Black Dagger]

And Loreen flopped and won't be winning Melfest.

[Denver]

****ing bitch hope her career flops now she lost me £20

[reece(:]

Prays for Mariette

[Black Dagger]

****ing bitch hope her career flops now she lost me £20

I mean it practically already has.

[Denver]

I mean it practically already has.

Well i hope she signing on at the Swedish Job Centre Monday morning (although they dont have one)

She doesnt deserve to have a Eurovision winner tag

[Black Dagger]

I mean Euphoria at the time was fantastic, so yes she does.

[Denver]

I am just gonna pretend someone else sang it from now on

[T*]

anyway

[ArgyESC]

Lisa qualified! Yay! :love:

[Black Dagger]

Romania have chosen. Added to the OP x

[Denver]

Steps say they have been asked to do Eurovision for years on end but keep turning it down

[Black Dagger]

Oh Portgual also chose in the early hours of this morning and it is my least favourite entry of the year so far.

[reece(:]

Steps say they have been asked to do Eurovision for years on end but keep turning it down
We don't need embarrassing any further

[Braden]

We don't need embarrassing any further

:joker:

Poor Steps.

[Denver]

Australia will reveal theirs tomorrow morning with X Factor winner Isaiah Firebrace as the hot favourite to represent Australia

[Denver]

JUST days after winning the final season of the X Factor last year, teenage singer Isaiah Firebrace staked his claim to be the next Australian contestant at the Eurovision Song Contest.

And it looks like dreams will continue to come true for the 17-year-old pop artist with Firebrace expected to be revealed as our 2017 contestant by SBS at 5.30pm on Tuesday.

[Denver]

Seems he is the confirmed choice

[Black Dagger]

Greece is out. A bop but still generic, I had higher hopes for Demy.

[Braden]

No Courtney Act for Australia?

https://uploadir.com/u/n6mtmz8o

[Denver]

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Legit love it

[Nicky91]

Demy has got a good song for Greece :)

[Nicky91]

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[T*]

Denmark is now my #1
When the song got released I was like meh but now I adore it

[Nicky91]

Denmark's song is so lame, boring and bland :yuk:

[Nicky91]

Australia's song also quite dull, boring, they might not qualify for the final this year :hehe:

[Denver]

Anything is better then the tripe holland is sending :idc:

[Nicky91]

Anything is better then the tripe holland is sending :idc:

first those were my thoughts as well Adam :hee:, but i believe in o'g3ne that they can make it to the final :)


not my favourites, those are Romania, Belarus, Italy, Greece, Switzerland :)

[Black Dagger]

**** sake @ even Australia managing to be completely bland.

I am now relying on Montenegro & Serbia of those left to reveal to be anything close to good, otherwise I'm all about only 4 songs.

[Black Dagger]

Denmark's song is so lame, boring and bland :yuk:

And yet those qualities are also in Switzerland which is one of your favourites.

[Josiah.]

Australia could've done better by sending Delta Goodrem.

[Firewire]

Australia's is so boring this year

[Nicky91]

And yet those qualities are also in Switzerland which is one of your favourites.

:nono: Timebelle has got a good song :)

[Nicky91]

Australia could've done better by sending Delta Goodrem.

i was expecting this from Australia, that they would send Delta Goodrem :bawling:

[Black Dagger]

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Belgium is ****ing superb.

[T*]

top 10 omg

[MB.]

Come thru Blanche!

http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/coronationstreet/images/4/43/Blanche_hunt.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20100819104412

[Nicky91]

Blanche is so not my taste of music, but Belgium will do really well i think, between all the dull ballads, like every fun song :hee:

[Nicky91]

what i want from a eurovision song, i want to be entertained, seeing something different and fun, the singers should really have funny personalities :)


Blanche has got zero personality, her song is so boring i fall asleep listening to it, so zero fun factor :laugh:


Romania for example tick all the boxes, got something Original and different with the yodelling, it makes me happy and smile, and they are 7th place in the bookies, i can see them doing well, creating a really fun atmosphere with the audience, also funny personalities with these 2 singers :hee:

[Black Dagger]

How do you know she's got zero personality from one song?

[Nicky91]

How do you know she's got zero personality from one song?

well she just appears to me that way, i'm getting zero personality from that song :hehe:

[T*]

I think the song is a bit too complex for you nicky

[T*]

That sounded mean I didn't mean it like that

[Nicky91]

I think the song is a bit too complex for you nicky

maybe it is, and it isn't too mean, i know what you're saying, this song i expected more this style from our O'G3NE, so Belgium beats my country if we talk about the song :)

and Belgium is safe in semi final 1 with some dreadful ballads there, and Greece is also as good as safe there i think :)

[Nicky91]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilinca_B%C4%83cil%C4%83

this is the profile of Romania's Ilinca, wow can't believe she's only 18 :hee:

[Nicky91]

for those who can't understand Romanian, here's a little recap on a interview with Ilinca

She is coming from a family of musicians, her father is a canto teacher who used to sing at the opera as a tenor, her mother sings at the philharmonic, her grandma was a music theory teacher and her grandpa the director of that art school.
Her family expected her to follow the same path but she suffered from aphonia and dysphonia, had some problems with the vocal cords so she couldn't sing at all.
So they sent her since 1st grade to study piano and music theory, she didn't like it, she said at the end of the 4th grade she almost failed it.
She started singing since 5th grade thinking she would have more success (obviously, she didn't, she says laughing ). She took Canto lessons and started going to the festivals for about 5 years where the only succes she had meant people in jury saying to her "Give up!" or "Please pick theatre" or "You could maybe start dancing?".
Obviously, she didn't give up. She started searching for something fit for her and found Yodeling. At first her father hearing her while washing the dishes turned the water more so he wouldn't hear her but she started sounding better so gave more attention to Yodeling.
She started Yodeling at those music festivals and the same people who said to her to give up Yodeling now gave her 1st place in all the competitions
She wanted to compose a song with Yodel but then she remembered she sucked at composing because she gave up music theory in 4th grade and asked a composer to do it, after many refusals. She won the big prize at Mamaia festival with that song.
She makes a joke about that song because it's about a girl in the countryside that goes to the city and tries to give up her inner "rural" self and even now she feels like that because she can barely stand on her 3cm. heels and not use the accent people in Ardeal have it.
Also, she says about Yodeling that it appeared after shepherds started calling the sheeps and her name is a version of the word "shepherd".


I hope you didn't get bored if you read this. It's not a story about a kid who was a star and had succes right from the start. It's about this girl who had years, day after day of struggling with singing, suggestions she should quit, the problem with fitting somewhere, giving up piano and music theory and finding what she likes and can do.

[Nicky91]

Israel: Imri has got a nice uptempo song, maybe a bit too repetitive, i prefer Golden Boyd way above I Feel Alive, maybe i had too high expectations due to last year's amazing Made of Stars :(

[Nicky91]

Ireland's song is called Dying to Try, what a crappy song, well at least better than Nicky Byrne's Sunlight but not much better :hehe: