Eurovision Song Contest 2008

[Arneldo]

Here is Ireland enry...

http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=MHsm2YVso0A

[Sam!]

That is the most scary thing i've ever seen. Love the beat in the background but the singing is 100% terrible.

[Loukas]

the aftermath of super saturday

Eight national finals on one night... What are the odds for ending up with some good old controversy, and some steamy gossip? Eurovision.tv looked into the most juicy stories...
Leading story across Europe is the victory of Dustin the Turkey in Ireland. What is "the last option for Irish success at the contest" for one, is a "terrible disgrace for the other, serious competitors in the Irish national final" for others. In an interview with the fan site Esctoday.com, former Eurovision Song Contest winner and jury member Dana, said: "I think if we treat the Eurovision Song Contest as a joke, we should pull out. Otherwise it's disrespectful to the many countries who take this seriously and to whom winning the competition means a great deal". She also proposed an alternative way of selecting Ireland's Eurovision Song Contest entry.Earlier, she already said that she "doesn't blame the turkey," but that she "does blame the turkey's who voted for it." Press agency Reuters described Dustin as an "unlikely ambassador for Ireland's rich musical tradition."

Meanwhile, on the other side of Europe, controversy striked the Romanian selection once again. Plagued by several pull-outs and disqualifications, the writers of the winning song face allegations of plagiarism! According to fan site Eurovisionary.com, the Romanian broadcaster composed a committee to investigate the allegations. Nico & Vlad Mirita performing Pe-o Margine De Lume won the competition, gaining 271 points altogether.

No Eurovision Song Contest without gossip, rumours and a scandal each now and then. Fortunately, it wasn't all about the scandals this weekend. For example in Croatia, where Kraljevi Ulice finally won the national selection after several attempts over the past years, and in Iceland, where top favorite Euroband won the ticket to Belgrade. This weekend also brought the forthcoming Eurovision Song Contest a wide variety of music styles, from a classic ballad in Poland to traditional europop in Iceland, and from turkey-flavoured disco sounds in Ireland to DJ-mixed dance from Bulgaria.

With nearly half of the 43 participating countries left to pick their entries for the 53rd Eurovision Song Contest, there is not even the slightest chance of predicting possible winners yet.

euovision.tv



i was thinking about dustin last nignt, don't get me wrong he is a great perfomer and that was a great perfomance!!! but think, if he was in the X Factor final and won against leona becuase he was funny and a great perfomer, its not right is it. there will be some fantastic singers that can perfomer really really well in the ESC and i dont think its fair!

ireland is much better than that! but i still love dustin and i love the song! he just cannot sing to save his baby chicks

but may i also add eurovision isen't fair! so good luck dustin! i just thought you can do much much better than a turkey!! thats almost saying theres no other talent in ireland so were sending a turkey! but the thing is theres FANTASTIC TALENT IN IRELAND SEND SOMEOE TALENTED!

but apart from that i love him!

[MR.K!]

^ same

p.s what the hell are ireland thinking !! :laugh2: reminds me of Ukraine last year

[Spike]

Just seen the advert for Eurovision:Your decision I didn't know it was this Saturday lol

[Callum]

I never knew either Spike, thanks for telling me :thumbs:

[Loukas]

Eurovision.tv to stream Greek national final!!!!

im really happy about this because my mum has her soap on another channel at the same time!!!


Eurovision.tv's esctv will stream the Greek national final for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest live online, in cooperation with broadcaster ERT. Tomorrow night, three artists will compete for the Greek ticket to Belgrade.
The show will be hosted by Betty and Mathilde Maggira.
The Greeks will follow the same format as last year, featuring three artists. Chryspa, Kalomoira Saranti and Kostas Martakis will compete for the ticket to Belgrade. The winner will be decided by a professional jury and televoting.

Tomorrow, Eurovision.tv will bring you a full story on the upcoming event.

so if you want to watch too help yourself you may not understand what they say but there will be a commentator comentating in english ( i think?) so its worth a go! lol

GO GREECE!!!! <3 :bigsmile:

[Captain.Remy]

I don't know if you have already read that but there are security issues about the contest.
After the elast week's events against the US embassy in Belgrade, the national TV channel and the producers don't know if the contest will take place in Belgrade.
If not then Finland will host the show but it has to be confirmed if the contest will be aired from Belgrade or not.

[Loukas]

Oh No!

i hope its in belgrade!

[Captain.Remy]

It just seems complicated because the producers and the national TV channel can't, at the moment, confirm there will be no incidents towards the crowd or anybody else.

Ps: A big LOL at the Irish entry, it's so ridiculous. :laugh3: That's why I don't like Eurovision, at all.

[KKBL]

Originally posted by Captain.Remy


Ps: A big LOL at the Irish entry, it's so ridiculous. :laugh3: That's why I don't like Eurovision, at all.

LOL i know at first everyone was complaining saying Dustin would make a disgrace of the country but now there saying that eurovison has turned into a joke because of block voting so why not respond with a joke.

[Captain.Remy]

Message original : *Cathal*
Originally posted by Captain.Remy


Ps: A big LOL at the Irish entry, it's so ridiculous. :laugh3: That's why I don't like Eurovision, at all.

LOL i know at first everyone was complaining saying Dustin would make a disgrace of the country but now there saying that eurovison has turned into a joke because of block voting so why not respond with a joke.

It is a joke, it's like "Worst song of the year" contest. It can't be taken as serious, there are no talents at all in the competition. I think in these shows like X Factor, they should add as a part of the the winner's prize, the right to join the Eurovision contest. The level of the competition will raise a lot more. But it would work if all the countries do that.

[Loukas]

Originally posted by Captain.Remy
Message original : *Cathal*
Originally posted by Captain.Remy


Ps: A big LOL at the Irish entry, it's so ridiculous. :laugh3: That's why I don't like Eurovision, at all.

LOL i know at first everyone was complaining saying Dustin would make a disgrace of the country but now there saying that eurovison has turned into a joke because of block voting so why not respond with a joke.

It is a joke, it's like "Worst song of the year" contest. It can't be taken as serious, there are no talents at all in the competition. I think in these shows like X Factor, they should add as a part of the the winner's prize, the right to join the Eurovision contest. The level of the competition will raise a lot more. But it would work if all the countries do that.

i think some countries think its a joke and others dont!

and i dont think its fair for the counties who are trying there best!

[MR.K!]

Originally posted by Captain.Remy
I don't know if you have already read that but there are security issues about the contest.
After the elast week's events against the US embassy in Belgrade, the national TV channel and the producers don't know if the contest will take place in Belgrade.
If not then Finland will host the show but it has to be confirmed if the contest will be aired from Belgrade or not. yeah that was a rumour.. however the esc officialy stated that the contest would stay in Belgrade and not be moved elsewhere.

[MR.K!]

Originally posted by DoubleTrouble
Originally posted by Captain.Remy
Message original : *Cathal*
Originally posted by Captain.Remy


Ps: A big LOL at the Irish entry, it's so ridiculous. :laugh3: That's why I don't like Eurovision, at all.

LOL i know at first everyone was complaining saying Dustin would make a disgrace of the country but now there saying that eurovison has turned into a joke because of block voting so why not respond with a joke.

It is a joke, it's like "Worst song of the year" contest. It can't be taken as serious, there are no talents at all in the competition. I think in these shows like X Factor, they should add as a part of the the winner's prize, the right to join the Eurovision contest. The level of the competition will raise a lot more. But it would work if all the countries do that.

i think some countries think its a joke and others dont!

and i dont think its fair for the counties who are trying there best! i agree. Malta take the contest very seriously and have been soo close to winning, they came 2nd a couple of years in a row. winning would mean so much to them since it is a tiny island and the eurovision would bring massive tourism to the island. Go Malta.

[Loukas]

Each participant will sing one song. A jury and televoters will decide who will represent Greece at the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest.

Chrispa - A Chance To Love
Kostas Martakis - Always & Forever
Kalomoira - Secret Combination

Here's some infomation about greeces posable entrys

The 22-year old Chryspa released her debut album at the age of 18. In the past years, she released four more albums - the latest one last October.

Kostas Martakis is 23 years old. He started his career as a model and took part in Dream Show, a TV reality show. He has released one CD, Anatropi. Lately he represented Greece in the New Wave Festival where he finished in a joint 4th position.

New York-born Kalomoira Saranti, better known as Kalomoira, is 22 years old. She was the winner in the popular talent show Fame Story in 2004. Her debut album, Kalomoira, became gold. Kalomoira appeared in one of the longest running soap operas in Greece, before hosting a morning show. Her last album appeared in 2005.


Art director of tonight's show is Fokas Evaggelinos, who also had the artistic lead at the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest in Athens.

The final will be hosted by the sisters Betty and Mathilde Maggira.

Greece has been successful over the past years - in 2005, Greece won the contest thanks to Helena Paparizou, her team and My Number One, in 2006 and 2007 Greek representatives finished top-10.

[MR.K!]

Andorra has released thier full music video


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t32IK0T3aXk

[XxShortyxX]

Originally posted by KRA!G
Andorra has released thier full music video


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t32IK0T3aXk



It's ok, at least I can understand what she is singing about :bigsmile:

[Loukas]

i like andora lol

greece will start choosing 20 mins!

[MR.K!]

greece will start choosing 20 mins!
C'Mon Kalomiora

[MarkWaldorf]

When will we know who's doing it for Greece?

[MR.K!]

soon

[Callum]

Kalomoira was AMAZING! I so hope she wins!

[Loukas]

im not bias or nothing but all 3 contenders are fantastic!

serously! Greece looks like they will storm this years contest with WHOEVER they pick

Kalomoria was the best she had loads of dancing they picked her up in the begining and put her down then the performance was looking for her secret combination which was spelt on the dancers torsos!

it spelt out L.O.V.E

FANTASTIC SHOW!

P.D.

sorry to callum my msn froze mate!

[Loukas]

Greece Has 14 Mins left to vote! :bouncy:

its really hyped!!! its amazing!

[xDramatick]

Lool.
The guy is hot for Greece o.0


Uhm.
Uhm.
Is it sad that the only reason I'm watching the UK's making your mind up thing on Saturday is because John Barrowman's a judge on it? =|
sorry i obsess over my idols x]

[Loukas]

NO! its not I <3 John! hes amazing!

oh and the greek guy is really hot!! lol :wink:

[Loukas]

at the moment the votes are being counted in greece!!! and it is very very very tight between all 3!

they just done traditional greek dancing! its amazing!

proud to bee GREEK!

if you ever have the chance to go to greece, GO! its serosuly mind blowing!

[Callum]

Has Kalomoira won?

[Loukas]

wooo hooo!!!

greece have just chosen KALOMORIA WITH 53% OF THE VOTE!!!!

she rocks!!! :whistle:

GO KALOMORIA!!!!!! :spin: :spin: :spin: :spin: :spin: :spin: :spin:

[Callum]

OMG YES!!!!! I THOUGHT SHE HAD BUT WASN'T SURE! THEY DIDN'T ANNOUNCE IT LOUD OR ANYTHING :S WOOOOP! I'M SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW xD

[Loukas]

see you in belgrade kalomoria!!!

serosuly guys her perfomance is M.I.N.D.B.L.O.W.I.N.G!

[Indierock&roll]

when is the eurovision song contest on?

[Loukas]

semi final 1 - 20th May
Semi Final 2 - 22ed May
Final - 24th May

UK Decides This Saturday!

when her perfomance is on youtube someone should post it!

[MarkWaldorf]

24th I think.

I wanna see Kalomoira's performance!

[Loukas]

i would personaly say it's just as good as Hellena's perfomance in 2005! maybe slightly better!


With Secret Combination, Kalomira Sarantis will represent Greece at the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest. That was the result of a long national final, broadcast live from Athens earlier tonight.
The Maggira Sisters (FANTASTIC PRESENTERS) hosted the live show, which didn't only feature last year's Greek Eurovision Song Contest representative Sarbel, but also the 2008 representatives from Cyprus, Azerbaijan, Romania and Slovenia.

[MarkWaldorf]

Wow really?

[Loukas]

Originally posted by MarkChap©
Wow really?

deffo!

it starts with her in the air, then they DROP HER! and catch her as part of a perfomance! Then she's dancing to the song and the men stop daning she walks up to them and lifts up there top and theres an " L" on his chest the to the next man and theres an "E" on his chest then to the next guy lifts up his top and no letter?? the guy soon turns round and the letter "O" on his back! Then to the last guy and theres a " V"

then theres somg traditional greek dancing then at the end the guys take off there tops and spell the word " LOVE "


so basicly her secert combination is LOVE! :love:

[missposh]

helena paporizou performance 4 me has to be the best ever

i think that greece is goin to win this year Kalomoria has the best song hope she wins if only she coud add a greek dance in her performance then she will deffo have the winning combination lol

[Loukas]

Originally posted by missposh
helena paporizou performance 4 me has to be the best ever

i think that greece is goin to win this year Kalomoria has the best song hope she wins if only she coud add a greek dance in her performance then she will deffo have the winning combination lol

they do! AND HERES KALOMORIAS perfomance!!!

her vocals wornt perfect but still amazing

[b]Greece | Eurovision 08 | Kalomoria - Secret Combiation!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=nJRPN5tC7aU

oh and at 02:28 it is tradtional greek dancing they do at weddings!!! where as the men hit the floor she has to dance faster! :cheer2:

GO KALOMORIA!

[MarkWaldorf]

Omg! I loved that performance.

[Spike]

Loving that performance, I will be surprised if Greece don't win.

[:)tom:)]

wow i greece was amazin but im still supporting iceland there song is AMAZING!!!!!
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=QlkL5u-CN_g

[Conor]

Originally posted by Xander
I really like the greek entries there normally really lively, i remember when they won and in the summer holdiays when i went to greece they overplayed that song way too much.

lol, I was there the year they won too. In every bar you walked past it was blaring and every water park, it was on the radio non stop in my Granny and Granda's car. I think I heard about 10 diffirent remixed versions lol also, as if that wasn'[t enough, the country was plastered in Oylimpic logos and suvineirs, that wasnt even mainland!

[MR.K!]

glad she won shes great !

[Loukas]

im really glad!!! good luck greece!!!! :cheer:

[missposh]

i think when the guys hit the floor she should do a greek dance there n use a in ear mike in may hope greece win this song is wiked

[Loukas]

Originally posted by missposh
i think when the guys hit the floor she should do a greek dance there n use a in ear mike in may hope greece win this song is wiked

lol

good idea! i think she needs to work on vocals tho!

[Callum]

Originally posted by DoubleTrouble
Originally posted by missposh
i think when the guys hit the floor she should do a greek dance there n use a in ear mike in may hope greece win this song is wiked

lol

good idea! i think she needs to work on vocals tho!

I agree. The song is amazing, but she needs to focus on singing it live.

[MarkWaldorf]

Does anyone know where I can download the finished version of Secret Combination? I downloaded the leaked one that came out a few days before it was supposed to, and apparently it's unfinished.

[Loukas]

ask me on msn i have it ;) :tongue:

3 countrys pick there entrys tonight

- 2003 winners Latvia
- 2006 winners Finland

and as you lot know already the UK!

[MR.K!]

everyone remember Eurovision : Your Desicion is on tonight at 7pm BBC1

[Noel]

Wooooh! Go Ireland with our talking turkey! lol.

[Loukas]

lol good luck ireland! but im suporting greece!!!!!

[MR.K!]

mainly supporting uk... even though it dosent matter what song we put in we wont end up with over 10 points !

[Loukas]

LOL!

im mainly suporting Cyprus, Greece and the UK!

if not them ireland ;) :bouncy:

[xDramatick]

Originally posted by KRA!G
everyone remember Eurovision : Your Desicion is on tonight at 7pm BBC1

how could i forget.
johnbarrowman<3

we should get him to be the UK entry ¬__¬
he wouldn't have some crappy song, and he can actually sing x]
but then if he did crap everyone would tease meh =/

get someone like
sarah brightman<3

[Spike]

I would be supporting the UK but there is no point because we will probably finish last, I will be supporting Ireland.

[Xander]

Originally posted by DoubleTrouble
ask me on msn i have it ;) :tongue:


wonder where/who you got that song from:rolleyes::tongue:

[Loukas]

Originally posted by Xander
Originally posted by DoubleTrouble
ask me on msn i have it ;) :tongue:


wonder where/who you got that song from:rolleyes::tongue:

LMAO! oops much credit goes to Xander lol

[Conor]

Originally posted by missposh
helena paporizou performance 4 me has to be the best ever

i think that greece is goin to win this year Kalomoria has the best song hope she wins if only she coud add a greek dance in her performance then she will deffo have the winning combination lol

I loved that song, but I love Kalomoria's song much more!! :hugesmile:

[MR.K!]

who does everyone THINK will win this year ? i think ireland will finnish in the top 5

[Loukas]

i think ireland and greece will finish in the top 3!

[Spike]

I think Ireland will win

[xDramatick]

I hope Russia, Ukraine and Belarus do good this year!
I backed all three last year, though I did prefer Russia&Belarus, and I STILL have those songs on my ipod.

tbh, I'll probably back those three countries, along with UK just for it being my home country.

&nope, I'm not Russian, Ukrainian or Belarusian{?} at all.
I just love their music :D

[MR.K!]

F.Y.R Macedonia will probably end up near the top since all the Balkan countries vot for each other these days... :bored:

[Loukas]

true! but last year they where amazing tho!

[MR.K!]

Originally posted by DoubleTrouble
true! but last year they where amazing tho! yeah i know. they were my favourite last year

[Loukas]

its not all about the UK tonight!

Latvia have picked this as there entry!
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_dNB4g0AcH8

Finland have picked this as there entry!
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=CLI4pl8YU9Y

and georgia have pick this
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox7jprfI3fs

[Conzors]

I dont get Eurovision lol

[MR.K!]

if the revelations had won EYD then i think that they could have actually won the eurovision song contest ! because it's such a eurovision song !!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzw9rVAcxXk

[Sam!]

I wish Michelle had won shes great.

[MR.K!]

BTW! i just noticed... BBC have released a statement that the UK will only get to vote in the 2nd semi-final which means we cant vote for ireland to go to the final !!!

[missposh]

uk entry is rubbish michelle should have won

[KKBL]

Originally posted by KRA!G
BTW! i just noticed... BBC have released a statement that the UK will only get to vote in the 2nd semi-final which means we cant vote for ireland to go to the final !!!

dammit we have no chance now!

[Arneldo]

Ireland - 5/1
Romania - 12/1
Norway - 14/1
Andorra - 14/1
Greece - 16/1
Azerbaijan - 16/1
Belerus - 16/1
Finland - 18/1
UK - 18/1
Poland - 18/1
Israel - 25/1
Spain - 25/1
Germany - 25/1
Albania - 25/1
Slovenia - 33/1
Estonia - 33/1
Moldova - 50/1

Thats Pady Powers current odds on who will win.

[KKBL]

Originally posted by Arneldo
Ireland - 5/1
Romania - 12/1
Norway - 14/1
Andorra - 14/1
Greece - 16/1
Azerbaijan - 16/1
Belerus - 16/1
Finland - 18/1
UK - 18/1
Poland - 18/1
Israel - 25/1
Spain - 25/1
Germany - 25/1
Albania - 25/1
Slovenia - 33/1
Estonia - 33/1
Moldova - 50/1

Thats Pady Powers current odds on who will win.

no wayyyy:shocked:
.................................................. .:laugh2:

[Spike]

Go Ireland!

Why is the UK doing okay in the odds, the UK should be like 1000/1

[Loukas]

not suprised! go ireland! im happy with greece odds and uk's odds!

[KKBL]

if Ireland make it to the Eurovison then i think weil win but i dont think wiel mke it past the semi final

[Loukas]

personaly i think they will skim though the semi but by the skin of there teath

[Xander]

Odds mean nothing, well they do but there no way accurate. Who cares U.k will end up with little points.

[MR.K!]

i see ireland going through to the final and coming within the top 3 and the uk comming 17th - 20th

[Spike]

I think Ireland will get through to the final and win well hopefully

[Loukas]

betting for Ireland is not going so well in Poland and Cyprus :sad:

Poland have Ireland at 30/1 and the UK at 25/1

but coming from poland who are sending PIRATES to eurovision!!!!!!!!

Cyprus have Ireland at 25/1 and the UK at 45/1

[Spike]

I think its intersting to see what the betting odds are in different countrys.

[Arneldo]

I think if Dustin gets the votes to get into the finales, he coulod do well. Maybe within the Top 10, hopefully. But with the UK not wed to vote for 1st semi-final, I dont think Ireland have a chance.

[:)tom:)]

does anybody know the % the acts got on EUD?

[Loukas]

Originally posted by Arneldo
I think if Dustin gets the votes to get into the finales, he coulod do well. Maybe within the Top 10, hopefully. But with the UK not wed to vote for 1st semi-final, I dont think Ireland have a chance.

i think they do! my greek cousins love dustin!! so they will give you some points :)

[Loukas]

Originally posted by :)tom:)
does anybody know the % the acts got on EUD?

errm no but i would love to know!

[Loukas]

Paddy Power have there own bets about Dustin here they are ;)

Dustin The Turkey to reach Number 1 in the Irish charts with 'Irlande Douze Points'........ 1 - 8
Dustin to qualify for the Final of Eurovision.......... 1 - 5
Dustin not to be allowed perform at this year's Eurovision........... 10 - 1
Dustin to finish last in the Semi Final............. 20 - 1
Dustin The Turkey to get "douze points" from every voting country in the Final.............. 25 - 1
Dustin to finish last in the Final................ 33 - 1
Dustin The Turkey to get "nil points" from every voting country in the final......... 50 - 1
Donna and Joseph McCaul to appear as Dustin's backing singers at the Eurovision......... 100 - 1

[MR.K!]

what position do you think the uk will finish in ?

[Callum]

Last.

[Spike]

Last!

[Conor]

Originally posted by Spike
Last!

[bridge7too7far]

Englsnd wont have a cat in hells chance of wimning this year especially with dustman Andy's crap song. I thought it was rubbish

[Captain.Remy]

Message original : Arneldo
Ireland - 5/1
Thats Pady Powers current odds on who will win.

No way ! I think Eurovision will reach his lowest point if Ireland wins (nothing against Ireland but their song this year is just...ouch !)

[KKBL]

Originally posted by DoubleTrouble
Paddy Power have there own bets about Dustin here they are ;)

Dustin The Turkey to reach Number 1 in the Irish charts with 'Irlande Douze Points'........ 1 - 8
Dustin to qualify for the Final of Eurovision.......... 1 - 5
Dustin not to be allowed perform at this year's Eurovision........... 10 - 1
Dustin to finish last in the Semi Final............. 20 - 1
Dustin The Turkey to get "douze points" from every voting country in the Final.............. 25 - 1
Dustin to finish last in the Final................ 33 - 1
Dustin The Turkey to get "nil points" from every voting country in the final......... 50 - 1
Donna and Joseph McCaul to appear as Dustin's backing singers at the Eurovision......... 100 - 1

LMFAO:laugh2:

[MR.K!]

Originally posted by bridge7too7far
Englsnd wont have a cat in hells chance of wimning this year especially with dustman Andy's c**p song. I thought it was rubbish thats *United Kingdom* as in all 4 uk countries :mad: Yeah anyway i think we will end up around 15th ish lol

The Eurovision Hosts have been announced !

Jovana Jankovic + Zeljko Joksimovic


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzBXXtDMS6U

[MR.K!]

This is the winner of the Czech Republic national selection. I think it is a really good song !


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgKUF6t7S-I

[Loukas]

the beat is FANTASTIC! not too keep on the words tho...

[Spike]

I like the Czech Republic song, don't think it will win though

[MR.K!]

how would everyone vote in a scale from 1-8 10 +12 ?
1 = least 12 = most

this is how i'd vote

12 Switzerland
10 Malta
8 Ireland
7 Czech Republic
6 Greece
5 United Kingdom
4 Andorra
3 Germany
2 Norway
1 Denmark

[Captain.Remy]

So here is the french entry for the Eurovision Contest 2008. Please welcome Sébastien Tellier.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qsk8QQj5Nrc

Sebastien Tellier, 32, is an electro/dance music artist and got absolutely great critics from the music industry about both his last album and his song for the contest.

[MR.K!]

france nul points

[Captain.Remy]

Message original : KRA!G
france nul points

It's a nice song, very impressive. It can't be worse than last year and this year, the public didn't chose the entry....and it's better this way.
Good luck to Sebastien even if we already know an eastern country will win because of politic reasons. That's why I really don't like this show.

[MR.K!]

Originally posted by Captain.Remy
Message original : KRA!G
france nul points

It's a nice song, very impressive. It can't be worse than last year and this year, the public didn't chose the entry....and it's better this way.
Good luck to Sebastien even if we already know an eastern country will win because of politic reasons. That's why I really don't like this show. yeah i know. every1 votes for thier neighbours

[Captain.Remy]

Message original : KRA!G
Originally posted by Captain.Remy
Message original : KRA!G
france nul points

It's a nice song, very impressive. It can't be worse than last year and this year, the public didn't chose the entry....and it's better this way.
Good luck to Sebastien even if we already know an eastern country will win because of politic reasons. That's why I really don't like this show. yeah i know. every1 votes for thier neighbours

It's not a fair competition, this contest want to show off new european countries in order to make them involved in Europe. It's like "Yay I won I'm truely a european country". So countries like France, Germany, Spain, Italy etc can't win at least not for the next 5 years.

[Sam!]

Originally posted by DoubleTrouble
Originally posted by missposh
helena paporizou performance 4 me has to be the best ever

i think that greece is goin to win this year Kalomoria has the best song hope she wins if only she coud add a greek dance in her performance then she will deffo have the winning combination lol

they do! AND HERES KALOMORIAS perfomance!!!

her vocals wornt perfect but still amazing

[b]Greece | Eurovision 08 | Kalomoria - Secret Combiation!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=nJRPN5tC7aU

oh and at 02:28 it is tradtional greek dancing they do at weddings!!! where as the men hit the floor she has to dance faster! :cheer2:

GO KALOMORIA!

This is the first time I have heard the song, nice song but her vocals are quite weak in places.

[Conor]

Greece - 12
Iceland - 10
Ireland - 8

Only 3 I like so far :)

[Loukas]

Originally posted by Scampi
Originally posted by DoubleTrouble
Originally posted by missposh
helena paporizou performance 4 me has to be the best ever

i think that greece is goin to win this year Kalomoria has the best song hope she wins if only she could add a greek dance in her performance then she will deffo have the winning combination lol

they do! AND HERES KALOMORIAS perfomance!!!

her vocals wornt perfect but still amazing

[b]Greece | Eurovision 08 | Kalomoria - Secret Combiation!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=nJRPN5tC7aU

oh and at 02:28 it is tradtional greek dancing they do at weddings!!! where as the men hit the floor she has to dance faster! :cheer2:

GO KALOMORIA!

This is the first time I have heard the song, nice song but her vocals are quite weak in places.

I LOVE HER! but i totally agree!Her winning performance was much much better vocally!!

here it is..

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=yV7_G3KUojw

[xDramatick]

I like the french one.

I usually do.
The french+russian+belarusian+ukrainian are usually my faves.

[Sam!]

Its great how quite a lot of the contestants from foriegn countries sing their songs in english. Means we can understand them. Ireland is the best I've heard so far :P haha.

[Loukas]

spains entry

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=s28qgVd0tEc

ok so this year ireland are sending a turkey, Poland sending Pirates now Spain sending a Borat look-a-like.

[Sam!]

He looks nothing like borat, more like elvis (I think thats what its sposed to look like lol) but that song is positively terrible.

[MR.K!]

Germany's entry for Eurovision


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WL35WAtVOrU

[Loukas]

wow singing in spanish??

germany nice move!

[MR.K!]

yeah at least they are trying something new (unlike us)

[Sam!]

Eww no thanks, Singing in English is good enough. :thumbs:

[Ross]

I'm working when Eurovision is on :(

What time is it starting? I might catch some.

[KKBL]

i hate the wayy loads of non-english speaking countries are entering with english songs.

[MR.K!]

Ross : i think it started around 7pm last year

Cathal : its so the majority of viewers understand.. coz french + english are the most widely used language in europe


Serbia chose this song to perform at home :


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWfEoFfSbLM

HAHA Belgium has decided to send a song which is in a made-up language
lol i guess it a good thing because if she forgets any of her lines she can make any ole rubbish up and nobody would no the differance ! lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg-9X8udn6s

[Shaun]

Originally posted by *Cathal*
i hate the wayy loads of non-english speaking countries are entering with english songs.

I think there's restrictions on which languages the songs have to be in.

Even so, I don't think it matters. English is the language most commonly regarded as the most-used (though not demographically) in the world, and a lot of its music, and American music, filters into European music charts anyway.

[Loukas]

Serbia's Entry-

It won't win, its basicly the same as what won last year.

Belgium's Entry-

WTF! lol thats all i have to say..

[MR.K!]

here is the official stage design :

http://i30.tinypic.com/10ib8fd.jpg

[Loukas]

OMG! This entry for Armenia is just perfect example of eurovision! LOVE IT!

its got 1 of my votes!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=e4n7n__vUIA

and i like the beat of this years Ukraine entry but if you listen to the english its like "WTF THAT MAKES NO SENCE!!"

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=vlQ03amvLuo

good song overall tho!

[xDramatick]

<3 Ukraine.

[MR.K!]

i LOVE Armenia !!

I like this song its called 'Vodka' by Morena from Malta


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kclA73eagCQ

[XxThinkinBlinkinxX]

Wasn't blown away with the uk entry from Dustboyman

[MR.K!]

Here are some new music videos from 2 of my favourites!

Switzerland

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P9JXyn78AA

Armenia

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ189QawLgU

[Ross]

If I had to vote now, I'd give them this score:

12 points to - Ireland
10 points to - Cyprus
8 points to - Spain
7 points to - Georgia
6 points to - Armenia
5 points to - Russia
4 points to - France
3 points to - Turkey
2 points to - Greece
1 point to - Croatia

[Loukas]

Originally posted by Ross
If I had to vote now, I'd give them this score:
10 points to - Cyprus


WOW! finally someone who likes it lol!

[MR.K!]

If i voted now, after hearing all songs this is how id vote

12 points to - Armenia
10 points to - Switzerland
8 points to - Malta
7 points to - Germany
6 points to - Czech Republic
5 points to - Belgium
4 points to - Ireland
3 points to - Greece
2 points to - Andorra
1 point to - Serbia

[Ross]

Originally posted by DoubleTrouble
Originally posted by Ross
If I had to vote now, I'd give them this score:
10 points to - Cyprus


WOW! finally someone who likes it lol!
I love it! Haha :tongue:

[Loukas]

Mine Stands Like This At The Mo

12 Points - Greece :whistle:
10 Points - Armenia
8 Points - Ireland
7 Points - Cyprus


Thats all i really like lol

[Loukas]

Oh and russia lol :thumbs:

[Loukas]

Andy Interview!

Earlier in March, Andy Abraham won the show Eurovision - Your Decision, with the song Even If and will go on to represent the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest Final in Belgrade. Eurovision.tv's Glen Webb caught up with Andy to discuss his thoughts and plans in the build up to Belgrade.
Eurovision.tv : Can you begin please Andy, by sharing a little about your background, how big a part music has played in your life and what projects you were involved with prior to appearing on the X Factor talent show in 2005 in the United Kingdom?

Andy :"Well,music has been a major part of my life for as long as I can remember. There are so many great genres i've experienced like Ska, Big Band, Soul, RnB, Reggae, Lovers Rock, Jazz Funk, Fusion, Pop, House Music, Garage, Rap, Rock, Heavy Rock , that's enough for now, so you can see i've been busy. I think my first interest in music came at school, when me and some friends would get together and make up songs for fun, but that faded when school finished. Some years later my sister joined a band and got me involved, but my interests were on having fun and not music. Then, sometime down the line whilst working as a printer, I started taking part in singing competitions, and even though i never won any i always got to the final, so i figured maybe i did have a voice. Then, while still working as a printer i did a tribute act base on the Lighthouse Family called Houselight Family,catchy yes, but due to tragedy i decided to leave my job as a printerand go to music school. I was only there for 9 months, where i met two guys and we formed a group called Tru-Mix, we wrote about 30 songs, nearly got ourselves a big independent record deal, but due to unforseen events, it fell through, and that's my musical journey up until the X Factor."

Eurovision.tv : At what stage did you decide to apply for the X Factor show?, What were the reasons for the timing? Did anyone encourage you to apply, or was it your own conscious decision?

Andy : "I have to admit, I had no intention of doing the X Factor personally, my wife watched the previous year where G4 and Steve Brookstein took part, and after asking me if I would consider doing next years X Factor,and with my answer of no she still decided to forge my signature on the application form and entered me in to it!. Thank god she never listens to me!."

Eurovision.tv : You only narrowly lost the X Factor final by a small percentage of votes to Shayne Ward back in 2005. What did the appearance on the X Factor help you to achieve musically? What have you been doing in the past years since your X Factor appearance?

Andy : "Yes you're right, I only missed out by 1.2% of the votes, and to this day i still think the 2005 X Factor was by far the most naturally entertaining show there has been. After the releases of My Impossible Dream & Soulman albums, a nationwide tour followed all in the space of a year. I felt then that it was time to start writing songs again,to prove to myself i could be involved in the creative side of music. For the last year i've been creating an album that i would be proud of, an album of songs that have so many musical influences."

Eurovision.tv : How did the decision arrive to enter a song to try and represent the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest?

Andy : "I got a call from the BBC, asking if I would be interested in doing the Eurovision Song Contest,and once I had heard of their interest,I somehow knew Even if was the right song to enter."

Eurovision.tv : During the first round, so called experts decided that Michelle Gayle's song should qualify to the final round ahead of yours. How did you feel at that point? Did you still have faith that Terry Wogan would select you as the wildcard finalist?

Andy : "You know, I think music is just a matter of taste, and i'm so glad that Terry Wogan has good taste hahahaha!, to answer your question I didn't feel sad at all because the audience seemed to love the song anyway,and i felt i had made a good impression on the judges."

Eurovision.tv : The United Kingdom has suffered poor results in Eurovision of late, only one top ten appearance in the last nine years in fact. What do you think the reasons are for this? What do you propose to do in order to reverse this trend in Belgrade?

Andy : "Who knows for what reasons we havn't done as well as we'd like,but one things for surei'm gonna make it very difficult for the judges based on my performance and song i hope!."

Eurovision.tv :Finally, do you have any plans for the next months prior to Belgrade to promote the song? When is the single to be released? What does the rest of 2008 hold for you Andy after Belgrade?

Andy : "My plans are to finish recording the new album by the middle of April,and to promote the single Even Ifin the United Kingdom and as many countries in Europe as possible. I'm looking to have the single released around 2 weeks before the Eurovision Song Contest show. The rest of 2008 will consist of a tour ,the release of my third album, maybe a further single and more touring but whatever i'm up to you'll be the first to know!."

Eurovision.tv would like to thank Andy for the time spent on the interview, and also thanks go to Paul Piggot at LaDigit for his help with the organisation of the interview.

[Sam!]

Originally posted by DoubleTrouble
Originally posted by missposh
helena paporizou performance 4 me has to be the best ever

i think that greece is goin to win this year Kalomoria has the best song hope she wins if only she coud add a greek dance in her performance then she will deffo have the winning combination lol

they do! AND HERES KALOMORIAS perfomance!!!

her vocals wornt perfect but still amazing

[b]Greece | Eurovision 08 | Kalomoria - Secret Combiation!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=nJRPN5tC7aU

oh and at 02:28 it is tradtional greek dancing they do at weddings!!! where as the men hit the floor she has to dance faster! :cheer2:

GO KALOMORIA!

Aint mentioned it before but its so funny when she goes What goes on. And the stress she puts on the on loool its so funny.. to me anyway.

[MR.K!]

Here is the Belrussian selectoin (belarus) :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQgXv4P3amU

[Loukas]

i like it! but once again its not a winner! this song was number 1 in greece a couple of weeks back! so i will expect some points from them

[KKBL]

does anyone know when the semi finals are on?what do you think Irelands chaces are of gettin trough that?

[xDramatick]

Belarus always have fiit guys :]

[Loukas]

Originally posted by *Cathal*
does anyone know when the semi finals are on?what do you think Irelands chaces are of gettin trough that?

The First semi is on the 20th of May!

sorry my hopes for ireland is going down the drain people on youtube hate it! but im still hoping for the best!

[MR.K!]

hey you guys have you seen the Uk's music video.. it has really restored my faith in the Uk's performance this year .. its not on utube yet so u can watch it here http://www.eurovision.tv/medialounge/video/629

i also love the Malteese entry even more after this video
it is BRILLIANT !!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t53PxhSIFYc

[Loukas]

as you know not all of them can go though to the final!

there will be 2 semi finals! 19 countrys will take part in the first and 19 in the second semi.

10 countries from each semi will join the mighty 5 which go though automaticly becuase the pay money to help the contest. They are the UK,Germany,France,Spain and last years winner Serbia.

But which 10 acts would you like to go though and how much points will you award them

lets start off with Semi 1

The First Semi Contenders!
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=CrPrMDEMQwk


So Get Voting!

Which 10 Would You Like To See In The Final & Which 9 Would You Like To Get Rid Of!

Get Voting!!! :tongue:

[Loukas]

This is for the first semi final!


12 Points - Greece
10 Points - Armenia
8 Points - Ireland
7 Points - Russia
6 Points - Norway
5 Points - Belgium
4 Points - Estonia
3 Points - Moldova
2 Points - Slovenia
1 Point - Andorra

:banana: Thats My Votes!

[Dan_]

I like the Russian entry best so far.

[Sam!]

12 Points - IRELAND
10 Points - Greece
8 Points - Armenia
7 Points - Norway
6 Points - Estonia
5 Points - Belgium
4 Points - Andorra
3 Points - Slovenia
2 Points - Russia
1 Point - Netherlands

Where the **** are Azerbaijan and San Morinio

[Loukas]

Originally posted by Dan_
I like the Russian entry best so far.

It Is There Strongest song EVER! They have a very good chance of winning this year!

[Loukas]

With Scampi's Votes

22 Points - Greece
20 Points - Ireland
18 Points - Armenia
13 Points - Norway
10 Points - Belgium
10 Points - Estonia
7 Points - Russia
5 Points - Slovenia
5 Point - Andorra
3 Points - Moldova
1 Point - Netherlands

Keep Voting!!! :hugesmile:

[MR.K!]

12 points- Armenia
10 points- Ireland
8 points- Greece
7 points- Belgium
6 points- Andorra
5 points- Norway
4 points- Russia
3 points- Poland
2 points- Romania
1 point- The Netherlands

to slovenia from KRA!G : 'What did we ever do to you !!!!!!!!'

p.s Scampi : San Marino is a tiny dot in the middle of Italy + Azerbaijan is in the far east next to Iran

[Loukas]

Will The Votes Change When I Add KRA!G's votes?

30 Points - Greece
30 Points - Ireland
30 Points - Armenia
18 Points - Norway
17 Points - Belgium
11 Points - Russia
11 Point - Andorra
10 Points - Estonia
5 Points - Slovenia
3 Points - Moldova
3 Points - Poland
2 Points Romaina
2 Points - Netherlands

WE HAVE A 3 WAY DRAW AT THE TOP!:shocked:

keep the votes coming!!

[MR.K!]

i hope Aremenia + Greece get through Ireland too

[Loukas]

Originally posted by KRA!G
i hope Aremenia + Greece get through Ireland too

Same! But there are really bad comments about irelands! I saw there video and it was rated 2 stars on youtube!! :S With like 300 people rating it :S:S:S

fingers crossed tho!

[MR.K!]

^^ WOW that dosent sound too healthy !!

[Loukas]

No it doesent! :shrug:

but i wish them the best of luck!

KEEP VOTING!

[MR.K!]

ROFL at the :shrug:

[Conor]

12 Points - Greece!!
10 Points - Ireland
8 Points - Russia
7 Points - Andorra
6 Points - Norway
5 Points - Belgium
4 Points - Poland
3 Points - Netherlands
2 Points - Slovinia
1 point - San Morino

[Loukas]

Conor your points seam to be wrong

can you please change them before i add them to the overall score.

[Conor]

Done DT! :wink:

[Loukas]

Thanks Mate!

3 Countries at the top at the moment will conor's votes change that!?

42 Points - Greece
40 Points - Ireland
30 Points - Armenia
24 Points - Norway
22 Points - Belgium
19 Points - Russia
18 Point - Andorra
10 Points - Estonia
7 Points - Slovenia
3 Points - Moldova
7 Points - Poland
2 Points Romaina
5 Points - Netherlands
1 point - San Morino

Still No Clear Leader KEEP VOTING!

[Maccamaximum]

12 Points Belgium
10 Points San Marino
8 Points Armenia
7 Points Ireland
6 Points Poland
5 Points Russia
4 Points Estonia
3 Points Finland
2 Points Greece
1 Point Netherlands

[Loukas]

Originally posted by maccamax13
12 Points Belgium
10 Points United Kingdom
8 Points Cyprus
7 Points Ireland
6 Points Spain
5 Points Sweden
4 Points Estonia
3 Points France
2 Points Greece
1 Point Netherlands

maccamax thanks for the votes but the voting is for the first semi final mate.

all the contenders in this video

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=CrPrMDEMQwk

[Maccamaximum]

I ve changed it

[Maccamaximum]

12 Points Belgium
10 Points San Marino
8 Points Armenia
7 Points Ireland
6 Points Poland
5 Points Russia
4 Points Estonia
3 Points Finland
2 Points Greece
1 Point Netherlands

[Loukas]

what will maccamax's vote do to the leader Board?

47 Points - Ireland
44 Points - Greece
38 Points - Armenia
34 Points - Belgium
24 Points - Norway
24 Points - Russia
18 Point - Andorra
14 Points - Estonia
13 Points - Poland
11 points - San Morino
7 Points - Slovenia
3 Points - Moldova
3 Points - Finland
2 Points - Romaina
6 Points - Netherlands

[Ross]

12 points to - Ireland
10 points to - Norway
8 points to - Armenia
7 points to - Israel
6 points to - Russia
5 points to - Slovenia
4 points to - Moldova
3 points to - Netherlands
2 points to - Greece
1 point to - Finland

[Loukas]

Well Ross how have you changed the leader board?

59 Points - Ireland
46 Points - Greece
46 Points - Armenia
34 Points - Belgium
34 Points - Norway
30 Points - Russia
18 Point - Andorra
14 Points - Estonia
13 Points - Poland
12 Points - Slovenia
11 points - San Morino
9 Points - Netherlands
7 Points - Israel
7 Points - Moldova
4 Points - Finland
2 Points - Romaina


The Top Six So Far!!

59 Points - Ireland
46 Points - Greece
46 Points - Armenia
34 Points - Belgium
34 Points - Norway
30 Points - Russia


KEEP VOTING! :thumbs2:

[MR.K!]

how long left for people to vote in 1st semi-final ? i really want to see the results of the 2nd semi-final !!

[Loukas]

I Will close this tonight ;) :cheer2:

[Loukas]

This will close at 8:30pm tonight! so get the votes in! :wink:

[KKBL]

12 points - Ireland
10 points - Russia
8 points - Norway
7 points - Israel
6 points - Armenia
5 points - Greece
4 points - Belgium
3 points - Andorra
2 points - Slovenia
1 point - San Marino

[MR.K!]

with Cathals points ...

71 Points - Ireland
52 Points - Armenia
51 Points - Greece
43 Points - Norway
40 Points - Russia
38 Points - Belgium
21 Point - Andorra
14 Points - Estonia
14 Points - Slovenia
14 Points - Israel
13 Points - Poland
12 points - San Morino
9 Points - Netherlands
7 Points - Moldova
4 Points - Finland
2 Points - Romaina

[Loukas]

So Far theres a clear winner but your votes can change that!

get voting!!!

[MR.K!]

the funny thing is that in real life all the crap performance usually get through.. it happened last year and i bet it will happen this year

[MR.K!]

hey ive got a good idea.. once weve got the top ten from each semi final (on tibb) we should then add the big 4 and serbia then take another vote so we can see who wins... so when the real contest rolls round wele be able to see if we were right !

[Loukas]

Originally posted by KRA!G
hey ive got a good idea.. once weve got the top ten from each semi final (on tibb) we should then add the big 4 and serbia then take another vote so we can see who wins... so when the real contest rolls round wele be able to see if we were right !


Good Idea! Votes finishes

NOW!

[Loukas]

The Top 10 From Semi Final 1


71 Points - Ireland
52 Points - Armenia
51 Points - Greece
43 Points - Norway
40 Points - Russia
38 Points - Belgium
21 Point - Andorra
14 Points - Estonia
14 Points - Slovenia
14 Points - Israel


Votes for the semi final will begin earlier than first though and will begin at 9PM TONIGHT

[Loukas]

We lets start the voting only vote for the contenders in the video bellow!

Well voting Starts NOW!

The Contenders For Semi Final 2!
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=NwWLT4dpgW8&feature=related

[Maccamaximum]

Here are the results of the Maccamax vote:

12 Points Cyprus
10 Points Iceland
8 Points Ukraine
7 Points Sweden
6 Points Belarus
5 Points Latvia
4 Points Malta
3 Points Denmark
2 Points Croatia
1 Points Georgia

Goodnight Europe!:xyxwave:

[MR.K!]

My Votes

12 points- Malta
10 points- Switzerland
8 points- Belarus
7 points- Iceland
6 points- Latvia
5 points- Denmark
4 points- Czech Republic
3 points- Portugal
2 points- Sweden
1 point- Ukraine

and that completes the KRA!G televote lol

!!! VOTE MALTA !!!

[Ross]

12 points to - Bulgaria
10 points to - Cyprus
8 points to - Sweden
7 points to - Latvia
6 points to - Georgia
5 points to - Czech Republic
4 points to - Iceland
3 points to - Denmark
2 points to - FYRO Macedonia
1 point to - Ukraine

[MR.K!]

Our Combined Votes !!

22 Points Cyprus
21 Points Iceland
18 Points Latvia
17 Points Sweden
16 Points Malta
14 Points Belarus
12 points Switzerland
12 points Bulgaria
11 Points Denmark
10 Points Ukraine
9 points Czech Republic
7 Points Georgia
3 points Portugal
2 Points Croatia
2 points FYR Macedonia

Why the hell is Cyprus leading ??

[Princess]

Did you all mean to put Iceland? Cos it says Ireland in the original post :puzzled:

[Maccamaximum]

Cyprus is leading because it is popular and people like it.

[Loukas]

Originally posted by Princess
Did you all mean to put Iceland? Cos it says Ireland in the original post :puzzled:

No lol. Ireland have Won there semi final this is semifinal 2!

[Loukas]

My Votes!

Cyprus - 12 Points
Bulgaria - 10 Points
Iceland - 8 Points
Ukraine - 7 Points
Latvia - 6 Points
Malta - 5 Points
Denmark - 4 Points
Belarus - 3 Points
Sweden - 2 Points
Georgia - 1 Point

[Loukas]

What have my scores done to the leaderboard!

34 Points Cyprus
29 Points Iceland
24 Points Latvia
22 points Bulgaria
21 Points Malta
19 Points Sweden
17 Points Ukraine
17 Points Belarus
15 Points Denmark
12 points Switzerland
9 points Czech Republic
8 Points Georgia
3 points Portugal
2 Points Croatia
2 points FYR Macedonia

[Maccamaximum]

Come On Cyprus!

[Sam!]

12 points- Iceland
10 points- Sweden
8 points- Ukraine
7 points- Bulgaria
6 points- Cyprus
5 points- Latvia
4 points- Malta
3 points- Denmark
2 points- Belarus
1 point- Georgia

[Ross]

With Scampi's votes:

41 Points Iceland
40 Points Cyprus
29 points Bulgaria
29 Points Latvia
29 Points Sweden
25 Points Malta
25 Points Ukraine
19 Points Belarus
18 Points Denmark
12 points Switzerland
9 points Czech Republic
9 Points Georgia
3 points Portugal
2 Points Croatia
2 points FYR Macedonia

[Maccamaximum]

Does anyone else want to vote?:shrug:

[Loukas]

This Will Close Tomorow Evening!

[Maccamaximum]

And then i take it we will have the ten from Semi Final 1, the ten from Semi Final two, and the other five in a final, and then vote for the winner?!?

[Loukas]

Originally posted by maccamax13
And then i take it we will have the ten from Semi Final 1, the ten from Semi Final two, and the other five in a final, and then vote for the winner?!?

Probably lol

[Maccamaximum]

Coooool lol!

[Nikki]

(:

12 points to - Bulgaria
10 points to - Sweden
8 points to - Cyprus
7 points to - Georgia
6 points to - Latvia
5 points to - Ukraine
4 points to - Malta
3 points to - Iceland
2 points to - Belarus
1 point to - Czech Republic

<3

[Loukas]

After Nikki's points lets see what has happened to the leader board!

48 Points Cyprus
44 Points Iceland
41 points Bulgaria
35 Points Latvia
39 Points Sweden
30 Points Ukraine
29 Points Malta
22 Points Belarus
18 Points Denmark
16 Points Georgia
12 points Switzerland
10 points Czech Republic
3 points Portugal
2 Points Croatia
2 points FYR Macedonia

[MR.K!]

Cyprus
Iceland
Bulgaria
Latvia
Sweden
Ukraine
Malta
Belarus
Denmark
Georgia

Semi-Final [2] Tibb qualifiers so far

[KKBL]

12 points - Latvia
10 points - Bulgaria
8 points - Sweeden
7 points - Ukraine
6 points - Iceland
5 points - Malta
4 points - Belarus
3 points - Cyprus
2 points - Georgia
1 poit - Swizerland

[MR.K!]

With Cathals points

*51 Points Cyprus
*51 points Bulgaria
50 Points Iceland
*47 Points Latvia
*47 Points Sweden
37 Points Ukraine
34 Points Malta
26 Points Belarus
*18 Points Denmark
*18 Points Georgia
13 points Switzerland
10 points Czech Republic
3 points Portugal
*2 Points Croatia
*2 points FYR Macedonia

[*= drawing countries]

[Loukas]

Sorry i forgot :conf2: lol

This is Closed now!

thanks for voting!!

[MR.K!]

The Tibb Finalists:

United Kingdom
France
Germany
Spain
Serbia
Ireland
Armenia
Greece
Norway
Russia
Belgium
Andorra
Estonia
Cyprus
Bulgaria
Iceland
Latvia
Sweden
Ukraine
Malta
Belarus
Denmark
Georgia
Switzerland

EDIT : Removed the two bottom countries from each semi final with the least amount of votes to make the numers right because of so many draws in semi final 2.. removed countries = Isreal + Slovenia (semi final 1) and Czech Republic and Portugal (semi final 2)

[Ross]

So when can we vote on the finalists?

[MR.K!]

Start voting for the final now :
you can watch all of the countrys performances
HERE (http://www.eurovision.tv/page/medialounge)

!!! START VOTING NOW !!!

[Ross]

12 points to Ireland
10 points to Bulgaria
8 points to Cyprus
7 points to Sweden
6 points to United Kingdom
5 points to Armenia
4 points to Spain
3 points to Ukraine
2 points to Norway
1 point to Greece

[MR.K!]

Here are my votes :

12 - Armenia
10 - Switzerland
8 - Malta
7 - Belarus
6 - Germany
5 - Andorra
4 - Iceland
3 - Greece
2 - Denmark
1 - Belgium

[MR.K!]

The combined Points :

17 - Armenia
12- Ireland
10 - Switzerland
10 - Bulgaria
8 - Malta
8 - Cyprus
7 - Belarus
7 - Sweden
6 - Germany
6 - United Kingdom
5 - Andorra
4 - Iceland
4 - Spain
4 - Greece
3 - Ukraine
2 - Denmark
2 - Norway
1 - Belgium

[MR.K!]

Tibb Votes Close on Friday Night !! so get your votes in !!!

[Maccamaximum]

Ok, These are the votes of the Maccamax13 jury:

12 Points Sweden
10 Points Estonia
8 Points Bulgaria
7 Points Andorra
6 Points Cyprus
5 Points Greece
4 Points United Kingdom
3 Points Belgium
2 Points Latvia
1 Point Iceland

Thankyou Europe and Goodnight!

[Maccamaximum]

Combined Total:

19 – Sweden
18 – Bulgaria
17 – Armenia
14 – Cyprus
12 – Ireland
12 – Andorra
10 – Switzerland
10 – United Kingdom
10 – Estonia
9 – Greece
8 – Malta
7 – Belarus
6 – Germany
5 – Iceland
4 – Spain
4 – Belgium
3 – Ukraine
2 – Denmark
2 – Norway
2 - Latvia

[Maccamaximum]

Come on people, not long left now - voting ends tonight at 7:30!!!

[Maccamaximum]

Looks like Sweden is gonna be the winner!

[Loukas]

Grecce - 12 Points
Cyprus - 10 Points
Russia - 8 Points
Ukraine - 7 Points
Norway - 6 Points
Armenia - 5 Points
Malta - 4 Points
Ireland - 3 Points
U.K. - 2 Points
Belgium - 1 Point

[Sam!]

12 points to Ireland
10 points to Greece
8 points to Iceland
7 points to Armenia
6 points to Sweden
5 points to Norway
4 points to UK
3 points to Estonia
2 points to Ukraine
1 point to Belgium

[Maccamaximum]

Voting is over......................NOW!

[KKBL]

awww no i was just about to vote could yee please extend the deadline?

[andybigbro]

Originally posted by maccamax13
Voting is over......................NOW!

i thought it was KRA!G that was doing it

[Maccamaximum]

It was supposed to end tonight and since he hasnt ended it, I have.

[Maccamaximum]

Carry on voting then, and Kraig will stop it when he is ready!

[Loukas]

I think we should keep it open till tomorow evening and then wait for Craig to close it!

[MR.K!]

SORRY i was busy last night.. il close the votes tonight !

the points so far:

31 – Greece
29 – Armenia
27 – Ireland
25 – Sweden
24 – Cyprus
18 – Bulgaria
16 – United Kingdom
13 – Estonia
13 – Norway
13 – Iceland
12 – Andorra
12 – Malta
12 – Ukraine
10 – Switzerland
8 - Russia
7 – Belarus
6 – Germany
6 – Belgium
4 – Spain
2 – Denmark
2 - Latvia
0 - France
0 - Georgia
0- Serbia


alot of drawing going on !!

p.s : Cathal.. there is still time to vote !!

[MR.K!]

voting closing soon !!!

[KKBL]

EDITED

12 - Ireland
10 - Ukraine
8 - Malta
7 - Bulgaria
6 - Estonia
5 - Cyprus
4 - Iceland
3 - Andorra
2 - Armania
1 - Greece

[MR.K!]

VOTES CLOSED !! IRELAND IS THE WINNER !!!

39 – Ireland ----- Winner
32 – Greece ------ 2nd
31 – Armenia ----- 3rd
29 – Cyprus
25 – Sweden
22 – Ukraine
20 – Malta
19 – Estonia
17 – Iceland
16 – United Kingdom
15 – Andorra
15 – Bulgaria
13 – Norway
10 – Switzerland
8 - Russia
7 – Belarus
6 – Germany
6 – Belgium
4 – Spain
2 – Denmark
2 - Latvia
0 - France
0 - Georgia
0- Serbia

http://i25.tinypic.com/solr9c.jpg
http://i32.tinypic.com/2czah3k.jpg
http://i29.tinypic.com/15xqvj5.jpg

[Loukas]

Wooo! My Fave 4 finished n the top 4!

[MR.K!]

as if ireland will win the real thing though ! nothing against them but we and ireland are far too west to win the contest now

[Loukas]

MY INTERVIEW with THE BULLGARIAN ENTRY!

I took some pictures but only one came out good because of the sun.

Yesterday i met the bullgarian entry Deep Zone & Balthazar, saw them perform and had then chance to ask them a couple of questions in covent garden! The lead singer Joanna was really really good live! She Very Pretty too!

Joanna: Hello, very nice to meet you im joanna!
Me: Hello... Can i ask you a couple questions please?
Joanna: Yes, but sorry i only have a 5 mintues..
Me: Do you get nervous on stage?
Joanna: yes, very much people, very nervous!
Me: Well good luck in May!
Balthazar: Hello!!
Me and Mate: Hi
Balthazar: Vote for the music!! *SCREAMED* VOTE FOR BULGARIA!!!
My mate: Can I Take A Picture Please?
Balthazar: Yes!

Here is that picture.

http://i25.tinypic.com/15oymo4.jpg

They gave use a CD each and card with an altograph on it!

Overall they were fantastic people and i will vote for them!

[Conor]

How'd you recognise them? Thats really cool DT!! :laugh:

[Loukas]

Originally posted by Conor
How'd you recognise them? Thats really cool DT!! :laugh:

Well me and my mate went to a comic book show to find my friend a Doctor Who present and we heard the song playing! then the woman made the anoucement saying they were going to perform live! I said we HAVE to stay! lol

[Conor]

Ah, I see :)

[MR.K!]

cool :thumbs:

[Loukas]

Originally posted by KRA!G
cool :thumbs:

It was very cool! I wanna see them perform now! So i can say i know a band who has performed infront of 18 million people

[Loukas]

22 Days Till Semi Final 1! When WeWill See Performances From

Ireland
Greece
Russia
And Many Many More!

24 Days Till Semi Final 2! When We Will See Performances From

Bulgaria
Sweden
Belarus
And Many More

THEN IN 26 DAYS WILL BE THE FINAL!!

[Loukas]

24 Days Till The Final!

And This Is How The Stage Productions Going

http://www.eurovision.tv/save-files/img/upload/galleries/2008-5-1%2016:31/DSC_1674-1-RESIZE-257-172.jpg

[MR.K!]

Originally posted by DoubleTrouble
Originally posted by KRA!G
cool :thumbs:

It was very cool! I want to see them perform now! So i can say i know a band who has performed infront of 18 million people the stage is going to look awsome ! btw, didnt last years show pull in over 100 million viewers ?

[Loukas]

Originally posted by KRA!G
Originally posted by DoubleTrouble
Originally posted by KRA!G
cool :thumbs:

It was very cool! I want to see them perform now! So i can say i know a band who has performed infront of 18 million people the stage is going to look awsome ! btw, didnt last years show pull in over 100 million viewers ?

Yes, but the Semi only pulled in 18 Million.

[MR.K!]

the stage is almost finnished...

http://i28.tinypic.com/2ezr97t.jpg

[Spike]

The stage really good,in previous years it has been better but its not finished yet.

[Loukas]

Originally posted by KRA!G
the stage is almost finnished...

http://i28.tinypic.com/2ezr97t.jpg

It's Lush!!!

[MR.K!]

The BBC eurovision page has been updated

http://www.bbc.co.uk/eurovision/

[BigSister]

the eurovison album is out today plus another album with hits from eurovision on it

[xe]

are the semi-finals this weekend?

[MR.K!]

1st semi-final 20th May
2nd semi-final 22nd May
Final 25th May

[xe]

Thanks :thumbs:

[Ross]

When is the actual Eurovision Song Contest on?

[Dan_]

Originally posted by Ross
When is the actual Eurovision Song Contest on?

May 24th, so that's one week this Saturday.

[Loukas]

Stage Is Done!!!

Rehearsals Have Started!!!

See pictures of your fave country rehearsing At www.eurovision.tv

And post them here and discuss what you like about each performance!!

I will start off with GREECE!!! :bigsmile:

http://www.eurovision.tv/save-files/img/upload/galleries/2008-5-12%2019%3A26/IMG_4889-RESIZE-s925-s450-fit.jpg

http://www.eurovision.tv/save-files/img/upload/galleries/2008-5-12%2019%3A26/IMG_4919-RESIZE-s925-s450-fit.jpg

http://www.eurovision.tv/save-files/img/upload/galleries/2008-5-12%2019%3A26/IMG_4965-RESIZE-s925-s450-fit.jpg

http://www.eurovision.tv/save-files/img/upload/galleries/2008-5-12%2019%3A26/IMG_4973-RESIZE-s925-s450-fit.jpg

So what do people think of the look of Greece's Performance!!?

Btw there are more pictures on the site above

[MR.K!]

Meh.. greece isnt the best performance this year.. i think the song lacks an explosive ending that it deserves. Ive recently started to like Charlotte Perelli's 'Hero' from Sweden.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXD_oJlspiA

[Loukas]

Originally posted by KRA!G
Meh.. greece isnt the best performance this year.. i think the song lacks an explosive ending that it deserves. Ive recently started to like Charlotte Perelli's 'Hero' from Sweden.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXD_oJlspiA

I agree and Dissagree!

I agree that the perfomance that kalomira done to get into eurovision lacked something explosive! The comments from people are saying Greece is the underdog atm but there performance might give them the crown!

I agree... Not bias or nothing :tongue: