Eurovision - What do the UK do next?

[Denver]

The national finals are not working neither were the famous acts they got so what next?

[Amy Jade]

Send a good novelty act.

Or beg somebody with a fan base to go for us?

[Denver]

Send a good novelty act.

Or beg somebody with a fan base to go for us?

Actually pay Eleni £10m

[AnnieK]

We don't enter....its a "vote for your allies" competition and we don't have any. Literally not worth the time and outlay any more

[reece(:]

Send Katie Price with a bop

[Barry.]

Send Adele.

[MTVN]

These crappy one night talent contests are obviously never gonna produce anything good

We need to revive a similar thing to when Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jade Ewan happened, that was the only time I remember us doing something serious and we cane 5th. Blue also did well so if we can get a recognisable artist (who's not 60+) to enter then that's a good alternative but honestly we're not helping ourselves with what we've put forward last few years

[Headie]

Send something good for once instead of dreary rubbish!

[DouglasS]

Lucie Jones didn’t do too bad

[Headie]

The national finals are not working neither were the famous acts they got so what next?

Not the famous Engelbert and Bonnie with their massive followings! How on earth did they not win it for us???

In all seriousness it's a damn travesty that we've got some of the most popular artists in the world and not one of them would ever even consider representing us. Other countries send their top artists and songs that are top of their own charts and big in their countries, so it's a damn shame we don't do the same!

We could literally send Little Mix, any of the One Direction lot, Adele, Ed Sheeran etc. and that alone would secure us a Top 5. Yet because we've sent so much crap and done so poorly every single year this country just sees it as a joke now and believes we'd come last regardless.

[Liam-]

We need to start sending some decent music, all of this ‘inspiration, world peace’ nonsense just doesn’t work for Eurovision these days, we need to send something that can be played on radio all across Europe and Australia, actually put some effort into it, we need something that not only resonates, but people can’t stop listening to, not something people skit when they listen to the Eurovision playlists.

[LaLaLand]

We don't need anyone in particular. We need promotion.

Remember when Jade Ewen came 5th with Andrew Lloyd Webber? That was because they made a point of going around various countries promoting the song, canvassing for votes etc on chat shows, radio shows and the like for MONTHS before the show. THIRD PLACE!

We have to put the work in! Tonight's top two were songs that had been massive hits across Europe, that's why they got all of those votes.

[Mitchell]

Rylan

Rylan with an extreme outfit, a dance song and a huge key change with a costume change, probably wouldn’t win, but would do better than this.

[Twosugars]

UK sends crap songs and then are surprised. Ok

[Denver]

We deserve a Alexandra Burke and Andrew Lloyd Webber collab

[MB.]

It's Eurovision! Supposed to be a day of rest! But not for meeeeee!

[sleleen]

Internally select Alexandra, Pixie, Louisa or Fleur lbr they’d all do it and send bops!

[Morgan.]

It's Eurovision! Supposed to be a day of rest! But not for meeeeee!

OMG welcome back :love:

[Denver]

Omg I just realised, Mans is defo representing us next year isnt he?

[Liam-]

Omg I just realised, Mans is defo representing us next year isnt he?

Why would be put himself through that?

[Morgan.]

Omg I just realised, Mans is defo representing us next year isnt he?

I can see it being a possibility - but they can’t just shove him on every year so that strategy is flawed a little

[Denver]

Why would be put himself through that?

Cause he wants to be loved in Britian and would probaly take the risk

[Denver]

I can see it being a possibility - but they can’t just shove him on every year so that strategy is flawed a little

But if they can take a popular European star and get a great result from it then it builds a foundation

[Liam-]

Cause he wants to be loved in Britian and would probaly take the risk

There is literally no way he’d risk going from winning to coming dead last, no way

[Denver]

I can see it being a possibility - but they can’t just shove him on every year so that strategy is flawed a little

Although we can have

Mans
Elena
Loreen
Eric Saade
Conchita
Netta
Aqua


Just anyone who is big in Europe which is actually a good place to start, dont just focus on British but focus on who wants to represent us

[Denver]

There is literally no way he’d risk going from winning to coming dead last, no way

I think he would and he is kinda a BBC man now they have him every year

[Morgan.]

Although we can have

Mans
Elena
Loreen
Eric Saade
Conchita
Netta
Aqua


Just anyone who is big in Europe which is actually a good place to start, dont just focus on British but focus on who wants to represent us

But who wants to represent a country that can’t get more than 20 points

[Denver]

But who wants to represent a country that can’t get more than 20 points

The thing is though we actually could,

We had Lucie who was a bit of a hit with Juries and Blue who was a massive hit with viewers so we need to find some middle ground aswell as a catchy song that sticks in minds

[Denver]

We should go all out and take a risk next year after all we cant do any worse then we already have

[Liam-]

We just need to focus on getting a good song written and a decent singer, the rest is promotion work

[Denver]

But tbf I think we as a country need to support our acts more because if we dont get behind them how can we expect others too?

[Denver]

Although a small part of me thinks the BBC are doing it on purpose so they dont have to host

[Headie]

Although we can have

Mans
Elena
Loreen
Eric Saade
Conchita
Netta
Aqua


Just anyone who is big in Europe which is actually a good place to start, dont just focus on British but focus on who wants to represent us

We literally have some of the biggest artists in the world, money should be spent trying to get them to sign up rather than having to scout people who have no claim to the UK whatsoever :laugh:

[Denver]

We literally have some of the biggest artists in the world, money should be spent trying to get them to sign up rather than having to scout people who have no claim to the UK whatsoever :laugh:

I mean it's no coincidence that we last won with a foreigner

[Wizard.]

It's time to send the Cock Destroyers with Sophie Slut's anthems "Going on a Cock Trail" or "I Love Dick"

[MB.]

It's Eurovision! Supposed to be a day of rest! But not for meeeeee!

It's time to send the Cock Destroyers with Sophie Slut's anthems "Going on a Cock Trail" or "I Love Dick"

I demand royalties for this idea! (or, as they say in Europe, je... demande le royalties for this idea)

[Wizard.]

I demand royalties for this idea! (or, as they say in Europe, je... demande le royalties for this idea)

I can see them now, white thigh high boots, slutty white pvc nurses outfits with a big pink and blue fur coat, licking the mic and making hand gestures as though they're giving a blowie.

I love dick
We love dick
Everybody loves the dick

Despunk those balls
Jizz for all
Lick it up whilst you fuq my two holes

[MB.]

Sophie Anderson on the A10 to Amsterdam this time next year?

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[Liam-]

We need to pay someone like Clean Bandit the big bucks to write us a banger

[Shaun]

Try and send a song that's actually good, instead of organising the same annual camp "select one of these 6 theatre rejects with a song written by someone who's never had a hit" ****fests hosted by Mel Tryhard Giedroyc, and taking the piss out of every other country in the process?

[brat.]

we NEED jessie j! the old hag hasn't done anything since bang bang revive ha career on the eurostar!

[joeysteele]

We used to have established successful performers in the past.
One of the biggest, Cliff Richard twice.

We also need to get the song known across Europe before the contest.

At least 2 of them last night, including the winner have apparently been huge hits in Europe already.

[Nicky91]

We should go all out and take a risk next year after all we cant do any worse then we already have

yep, only 3 televote points :laugh3: like there's only a few worse results for UK tbh

Jemini which had 0 pts overall, and also josh dubovie flop

[RileyH]

here for sexy mans

[RileyH]

we NEED jessie j! the old hag hasn't done anything since bang bang revive ha career on the eurostar!

excuse you
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[caprimint]

Nothing will actually work because it's not based on talent or entertainment, it's based on how the other countries will always vote for each other instead of us

[Crimson Dynamo]

we send rubbish, like last night, we dont understand what it takes to win and think that sending kids singing lyrics they neither understand or believe in will do well

fundamentally we dont get it anymore, sadly


a good song will always beat the nepotism and border cheatery

[Beso]

Terry wogan did a better job.

[arista]

The national finals are not working neither were the famous acts they got so what next?


Find a Rock Band

[Vicky.]

We don't enter....its a "vote for your allies" competition and we don't have any. Literally not worth the time and outlay any more

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We have even less allies than ever right now I think, and for pretty good reason. Its not been about the songs for a very long time, its painfully obvious where the top points for a lot of countries will go, regardless of the act. We could put like, Lady Gaga on and would still likely get no higher than 2 points from anyone (besides Ireland, who sometimes give us a few more but its not guaranteed)

I didnt' watch, we did really badly as usual then? Not even mid table?

[Vicky.]

I mean it's no coincidence that we last won with a foreigner

Hmm. I thought the acts used had to be British? Unless am thinking of something else.

Good people don't want to represent us as its cheesy bollocks. But like..some pop groups/singers constantly bring out cheesy bollocks, so why on earth would a night of cheesy bollocks watched by millions be a bad thing for them? You would think they would see it as more exposure. And if they get low points, its hardly going to kill careers, given UK is pretty much doomed to low points forever anyway IMO...but a chance, with someone half decent (and semi-known outside the uk)..should be taken just to check

[Morgan.]

Hmm. I thought the acts used had to be British? Unless am thinking of something else.

Good people don't want to represent us as its cheesy bollocks. But like..some pop groups/singers constantly bring out cheesy bollocks, so why on earth would a night of cheesy bollocks watched by millions be a bad thing for them? You would think they would see it as more exposure. And if they get low points, its hardly going to kill careers, given UK is pretty much doomed to low points forever anyway IMO...but a chance, with someone half decent (and semi-known outside the uk)..should be taken just to check

Nope, you can send anyone you like.

[Vicky.]

Nope, you can send anyone you like.

OK, wonder what on earth I am thinking of. If I have got the olympics and eurovision mixed up in my head, then I am even more backwards than I thought I was right now!

[Saph]

send charli xcx with a bop

[Mystic Mock]

There's three things we need to fix for next year's Eurovision.

1. Stop making songs about love, peace and harmony, nearly every UK entry is about this and it's getting really boring and predictable, we need to send a new message in our entries.

2. The song actually having a beat to it, even ballads can have a catchy beat, but the UK seems to favour minimal beat.

3. Spend more money on the staging, our performances every year on Eurovision always look so barren, I mean that poor Michael Rice last night was given no staging whatsoever.

Also as a preference I'd like us to play on our Rock and Indie circuits more often as we're actually good at it.

[Black Dagger]

Stop sending Danish rejects and actually get decent song writing camps involved with singers that have creative input. Did Michael Rice really believe it was bigger than us? Likely not.

[Babayaro.]

I'm confused. We can send acts who aren't even British to represent us?

Seems a bit odd.

[Twosugars]

We don't enter....its a "vote for your allies" competition and we don't have any. Literally not worth the time and outlay any more

Disagree.
Israel is not much loved but when they sent a catchy song last year they won.
UK can win with a good song

[Shaun]

Nothing will actually work because it's not based on talent or entertainment, it's based on how the other countries will always vote for each other instead of us

yes, countries like the Netherlands and Israel have a whole bunch of European neighbours that reliably give them 12pts... :rolleyes: so bored of seeing this complaint.

Last night the only noticeable "neighbour trade-offs" that made no sense since everyone else rated them averagely were:
- Greece/Cyprus
- Slovenia/Czech Republic
- and San Marino/Italy

Also, Australia have been in the top 10 every time since competing (I think). Where're the neighbours? :think:

[Shaun]

OK, wonder what on earth I am thinking of. If I have got the olympics and eurovision mixed up in my head, then I am even more backwards than I thought I was right now!

We even owe our last win to a foreigner Vicky :oh: Katrina (of the Waves) is American!!!

[Denver]

yes, countries like the Netherlands and Israel have a whole bunch of European neighbours that reliably give them 12pts... :rolleyes: so bored of seeing this complaint.

Last night the only noticeable "neighbour trade-offs" that made no sense since everyone else rated them averagely were:
- Greece/Cyprus
- Slovenia/Czech Republic
- and San Marino/Italy
And Russia/Azerbaijan

[Denver]

I'm confused. We can send acts who aren't even British to represent us?

Seems a bit odd.

Katrina was American

[Twosugars]

And Russia/Azerbaijan

But minus Czech republic and Slovenia bc they're not neighbours. Czech republic and Slovakia are

[sleleen]

The format Malta went with this year really worked and UK should follow it, have the prize for the winner of all together now/any new show they have (Malta had their X Factor) then go off with them and find the right song for them

[Denver]

Micheal Won Altogether now though

[Amy Jade]

These crappy one night talent contests are obviously never gonna produce anything good

We need to revive a similar thing to when Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jade Ewan happened, that was the only time I remember us doing something serious and we cane 5th. Blue also did well so if we can get a recognisable artist (who's not 60+) to enter then that's a good alternative but honestly we're not helping ourselves with what we've put forward last few years

Lucie Jones did well we just never got the support from the televote

[Firewire]

Stop sending English acts because it clearly isn't working for them :idc:

[Morgan.]

The format Malta went with this year really worked and UK should follow it, have the prize for the winner of all together now/any new show they have (Malta had their X Factor) then go off with them and find the right song for them

There were rumours that BBC were going to give it to the winner of the voice, but then ITV bought it :laugh:

[sleleen]

There were rumours that BBC were going to give it to the winner of the voice, but then ITV bought it :laugh:

That would of been fab

[Liam-]

Stop sending English acts because it clearly isn't working for them :idc:

Time to give the Celts a crack, smash out some traditional music, they seem to lap that up

[Denver]

There were rumours that BBC were going to give it to the winner of the voice, but then ITV bought it :laugh:

It wouldnt have worked though has the BBC always had it finishing after the deadline

[Liam-]

The format Malta went with this year really worked and UK should follow it, have the prize for the winner of all together now/any new show they have (Malta had their X Factor) then go off with them and find the right song for them

There were rumours that BBC were going to give it to the winner of the voice, but then ITV bought it :laugh:

That would of been fab

We’d still send something bunk though, the general public that cote on those things have zero taste :joker:

[Denver]

We should try like a Bollywood themed entry, we have a massive Asian community so we couldn't be accused of using another countries tradition for no reason

[rusticgal]

We don't enter....its a "vote for your allies" competition and we don't have any. Literally not worth the time and outlay any more

I agree...let’s get out once and for good...it’s all panto and politics.

[Firewire]

Time to give the Celts a crack, smash out some traditional music, they seem to lap that up

Exactly!

[Saph]

2020s winning entry from the UK:

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[joeysteele]

I'd hate the UK not to take part.
We'll be in nothing soon if we keep running off because we don't get what we want.

The Netherlands have had to wait 44 years to win it again.
They worked hard, put a lot of effort and thought in it and came up with success.

Honestly, Michael sang well but being honest, not as good as when he won selection as this years entrant.

Also, while I like the song, the UK performance was rather dull really.

It seems the UK has lost the knack of tapping into winning songs.
Michael didn't deserve last place but neither a top half place either on the night.
Alongside most of the other performances it just came across an average entry, not extra special.

Not many, however we got votes from Norway, Hungary, Belarus,Armenia, Georgia and Switzerland.
If we had a song that appealed stronger and got higher votes from those Countries then a few votes from others then we could find new success here.
The main thing is, we need to get a good act, a good song and get the song known around Europe before the contest too.
Which may bring in higher public votes too.

For a Nation renowned for pop music for decades, we seem to reserve a half hearted attempt year on year as to Eurovision.

[Twosugars]

I'd hate the UK not to take part.
We'll be in nothing soon if we keep running off because we don't get what we want.

The Netherlands have had to wait 44 years to win it again.
They worked hard, put a lot of effort and thought in it and came up with success.

Honestly, Michael sang well but being honest, not as good as when he won selection as this years entrant.

Also, while I like the song, the UK performance was rather dull really.

It seems the UK has lost the knack of tapping into winning songs.
Michael didn't deserve last place but neither a top half place either on the night.
Alongside most of the other performances it just came across an average entry, not extra special.

Not many, however we got votes from Norway, Hungary, Belarus,Armenia, Georgia and Switzerland.
If we had a song that appealed stronger and got higher votes from those Countries then a few votes from others then we could find new success here.
The main thing is, we need to get a good act, a good song and get the song known around Europe before the contest too.
Which may bring in higher public votes too.

For a Nation renowned for pop music for decades, we seem to reserve a half hearted attempt year on year as to Eurovision.

Well said

[Jay28jay2]

I suggest either:
-We send in a song in another one of our recognised languages (i.e. Scottish or Welsh) in order to stand out as it would not be expected for a predominantly English speaking country to send something in another language.
-Or, just split the United Kingdom up in Eurovision altogether, and instead have England, Scotland and Wales participate separately. Wales participated in The Junior Eurovision Song Contest last year and the Eurovision Choir Contest in 2017 and is returning to participate in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest this year, with Scotland set to be participating in the Eurovision Choir Contest this year.

[Firewire]

I mean this isn't a great start, is it?

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[Nicky91]

BBC to allow artists to have more artistic freedom challenge


that would be a good first step at doing better at eurovision

[sleleen]

I mean this isn't a great start, is it?

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Another picture was taken and every single person there is pointing at Holly Tandy. It’s a good chance she could of been internally selected

[Firewire]

I think Holly would be a fine candidate, but the song needs to be excellent.

[Greg!]

Not ANOTHER song writing camp?? What's not clicking?

[sleleen]

I think Holly would be a fine candidate, but the song needs to be excellent.

There was another post about an ‘amazing ballad’ well.....it’s over

[sleleen]

Just send more songs for the NF around the same style as Asanda ‘Legends’. Honestly one of the best songs in eurovision history

[reece(:]

No one wants ballads or writing camps

We finna place last again because these fools won't adapt, send Fleur or someone semi-relevant

[Headie]

Just send more songs for the NF around the same style as Asanda ‘Legends’. Honestly one of the best songs in eurovision history

Still fuming it didn't get chosen </3

Who cares if her vocals were a tad shaky, they had months to improve them!

[Headie]

Another picture was taken and every single person there is pointing at Holly Tandy. It’s a good chance she could of been internally selected

It seems so random though, like she didn't even make the Top 3 of this years selection so why would she get such special treatment this year :laugh:

Maybe it'll be like Saara where she has multiple songs and we get to pick the best one for her

[sleleen]

Still fuming it didn't get chosen </3

Who cares if her vocals were a tad shaky, they had months to improve them!

Literally, there was like 2 months to go. But the voters had no head and voted for the generic sing along song. I do think that had Crazy or Legends been swapped with Surie’s running order than the result would be a lot different

[Headie]

BBC should bring back Fame Academy and use that as the UK selection process

[sleleen]

That’s the photo, I don’t know why else they would be pointing at her
https://twitter.com/eurocampaign/status/1142127163602350081?s=21

[Denver]

No chance she was probaly sampling a song or 2

[sleleen]

send ANISA with a legends-esque bop!

[sleleen]

send ANISA with a legends-esque bop!

or even better ask Asanda to do it for them! Although I don’t think YD follows the format of most other countries where returning artists are a thing

[sleleen]

Ask Pixie, Alexandra or Fleur to do it. We’re rumoured before for 12, 15 and 17 so there must be some backing to it. Or Louisa I’m sure would as well. Top 10 on lock

[Denver]

The way to a top 10 is a good looking boyband who can sing

[Liam-]

Alexandra going with a Broken Heels-esque banger would be an instant classic

[sleleen]

The way to a top 10 is a good looking boyband who can sing

A Fleur, Louisa, Pixie, Alexandra & Dionne Bromfield supergroup>>

[Nicky91]

A Fleur, Louisa, Pixie, Alexandra & Dionne Bromfield supergroup>>

UK to do a Bulgaria, make supergroup then go bankrupt tea :hehe:

[Denver]

Though I stand by that they should pick someone from another country or send Davina De Campo that will give you a gimmick but also a very good singer

[Nicky91]

Though I stand by that they should pick someone from another country or send Davina De Campo that will give you a gimmick but also a very good singer

:laugh3: :laugh3: Davina

juries will laugh out loud at the UK then, even more than they already do


we still need UK at eurovision for the funds, and some country to laugh at (make fun of) :smug:

[Twosugars]

:laugh3: :laugh3: Davina

juries will laugh out loud at the UK then, even more than they already do


we still need UK at eurovision for the funds, and some country to laugh at (make fun of) :smug:

bad Nicky :fist:

Your song didn't deserve to win :hehe:

[Nicky91]

bad Nicky :fist:

Your song didn't deserve to win :hehe:

UK just needs to wake up and start giving us the goods what we all know they got


we need Sigala & Becky Hill :flutter: