[Nicky91]

it's a lovely national final season so far

serving us quite a few big name artists too (Johnny Rotten in Ireland's Late Late Show Eurosong, oscar winner Marketa Irglova in Czech Republic's NF)


we've had some nice internal selection rumours from down under (Australia) with high profile acts like Dami Im, Sheppard and rockband Voyager and indie pop Jaguar Jonze apparently having submitted something again





San Marino having received 1.000 entries from over 300 countries worldwide, notable names who submitted something, are albanian popstars Ronela Hajati (ESC2022 ''Sekret'') Mirud (FiK veteran) and also lamborghini heiress and reality star, singer Elettra Lamborghini, and belarus national selection veteran Brian Left





also some fun news already for the 2024 contest, possible comebacks from Luxembourg, Monaco? Luxembourg are seriously thinking of a return to more entertainment content for their channel, and Monaco having a new broadcaster, new funds and some artists already interested of representing them

[Nicky91]

and not to forget the possible grand comeback of Loreen if she wins Melfest, swedish's female johnny logan

[Nicky91]

it is a great national final season so far


many songs snatching my wig ladies


Pasha Parfeni's Soarele Si Luna

Aliona Moon's Du-Ma


Mikhail's Lehen Fic-Cpar is a absolute maltese masterpiece



Vesna's My Sister's Crown wow in Czech, Bulgarian, Ukrainian and English




Germany got a strong selection too again, very diverse unlike some other recent years, I'd soooo love Ikke Huftgold to go to liverpool, he's a party firecracker with a great personality and ''Lied mit gutem text'' is a iconic song title

[Nicky91]

pots for allocation draw, tonight the draw of the semi finals on BBC2

[Nicky91]

voted Vesna's ethnic bop my sister's crown, Go Czechia!!!

[Nicky91]

Semi Final 1 (Germany, France, Italy voting here)

first half
Croatia
Ireland
Latvia
Malta
Norway
Portugal
Serbia

second half
Azerbaijan
Czech Republic
Finland
Israel
Moldova
Netherlands
Sweden
Switzerland


Semi Final 2 (UK, Spain, Ukraine voting here)

first half
Armenia
Belgium
Cyprus
Denmark
Estonia
Greece
Iceland
Romania

second half
Albania
Australia
Austria
Georgia
Lithuania
Poland
San Marino
Slovenia

[Nicky91]

tonight Ireland's late late show national final

[Nicky91]

really doubt if i will watch it this year, such a weak line up, way too many irrelevant english songs

#BringOwnLanguageRuleBack

[Nicky91]

Croatia and Romania their entries are such serves


bring on this FILTH!!!!!!!!

[UserSince2005]

Denmark is my favourite so far.

[UserSince2005]

Loreen is coming for her second crown.
Heard the chorus of her song. Very good. Not europhia, but good enough to win I think.

[Nicky91]

Croatia and Romania are my current top 2

but Moldova can top those for me if they make the right choice (Pasha pls pls and not Sunstroke)

overall Moldova's selection has been soooo good this year, i'm every year amazed at such a poor country can come up with so much quality in their national final

[UserSince2005]

Sweden is ahead of ukraine in the odds after the brief snippets. But premature to shorten the odds so soon given she hasn’t even won the National final

[neneu10]

I saw Loreen's performance full, she will win the whole thing

[UserSince2005]

Originally Posted by neneu10

I saw Loreen's performance full, she will win the whole thing

Omg where?
I she really came back with fire

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by neneu10

I saw Loreen's performance full, she will win the whole thing

i know, 100% better than Euphoria for me


also the little similar instrumentals bit of Mel C i turn to you in the bridge


and her vocals in the chorus especially, gorgeous



Finland is also good, the entire UMK top 3 were all worthy of the win, Kaarija has a great bop

but Portion Boys also a cheesy banger with Kimi Raikkonen reference and newcomer Keira with her debut single, not bad a 3rd place for her

[Vanessa]

I love Marco Mengoni. He's amazing and I can't wait to see him on stage. It's always a pleasure.

[UserSince2005]

Loreens performance is increable. Artists wish for their music videos to be that cinematic

[Nicky91]

Netherlands song title = Burning Daylight

fully in english

tomorrow is the premiere 7:15 PM

[Nicky91]

Birdy is rumoured as host entry apparently for the UK

[Nicky91]

if it is really Birdy, and i'm thinking it very well might be, announcement of UK entry similar to her new album release date more or less


i have been stanning her for so long her great-uncle was legendary actor Sir Dirk Bogarde in case some on here didn't know that



could be the year then i finally end up voting for the UK

[Denver]

It's pretty much Rina at this point

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by Denver

It's pretty much Rina at this point

very much doubt that

[Nicky91]

[Nicky91]

Albania - Albina & Familja Kelmendi - Duje (gheg albanian)
Armenia - Brunette - TBA
Austria - Teya & Salena - TBA
Australia - Voyager - Promise (english)
Azerbaijan - TBA - TBA
Belgium - Gustaph - Because of You (english)
Croatia - Let 3 - Mama SC (croatian)
Cyprus - Andrew Lambrou - Break a Broken Heart (english)
Czech Republic - Vesna - My Sister's Crown (english, czech, ukrainian, bulgarian)
Denmark - Reiley - Breaking My Heart (english)
Estonia - Alika Milova - Bridges (english)
Finland - Kaarija - Cha Cha Cha (finnish)
France - La Zarra - Evidemment (french)
Georgia - Iru Khechanovi - TBA
Germany - TBA - TBA
Greece - Victor Vernicos - What You Say (english)
Iceland - TBA - TBA
Ireland - Wild Youth - We Are One (english)
Israel - Noa Kirel - UNICORN
Italy - Marco Mengoni - Due Vite (italian)
Latvia - Sudden Lights - Aija (english, latvian)
Lithuania - Monika Linkyte - Stay (english, lithuanian)
Malta - The Busker - Dance (Your Own Party) (english)
Moldova - TBA - TBA
Netherlands - Mia Nicolai & Dion Cooper - Burning Daylight (english)
Norway - Alessandra Mele - Queen of Kings (english, italian, latin)
Poland - Blanka - Solo (english)
Portugal - TBA - TBA
Romania - Theodor Andrei - D.G.T. (Off and On) (romanian, english)
San Marino - Piqued Jacks - Like an Animal (english)
Serbia - TBA - TBA
Slovenia - Joker Out - Carpe Diem (slovene)
Spain - Blanca Paloma - Eaea (spanish)
Sweden - TBA - TBA
Switzerland - Remo Forrer - TBA
Ukraine - TVORCHI - Heart of Steel (english)
United Kingdom - TBA - TBA