[Nicky91]

Netherlands are in


but no Joost Klein


thankfully


no more dutch language entries i hope, only english language from now on pls

[Nicky91]

hope 90% of the line up are english language entries honestly


english music is the best music, and english is the no.1 language of the entire world

[Nicky91]

Albania (Likely an english revamp, and likely Elvana Gjata winning FiK, like who else LOL)

Armenia (likely an english song, another Rosa Linn type of tiktok hype potential entry i guess)

Australia (generic pop in english, and avoiding aboriginal culture like the plague from now on i think)

Azerbaijan (melfest reject pop entry most likely)

Belgium (english)

Croatia (english)

Cyprus (english)

Czechia (english)

Denmark (english)

Estonia (english)

Finland (english)

France (hopefully a entry similar to Tom Leeb's 2020 entry, in english hopefully)

Georgia (english)

Germany (english)

Greece (english)

United Kingdom (english)

Ireland (english)

Iceland (english)

Israel (english)

Latvia (english)

Lithuania (english)

Malta (english)

Moldova (english)

Montenegro (english revamp for esc)

Netherlands (english)

Norway (english)

Poland (english)

Portugal (english)

San Marino (english)

Slovenia (english)

Serbia (english)

Sweden (english)

Ukraine (english)



is my prediction for those who will compete with english language

[Nicky91]

Gibraltar debut i myself would love


the beautiful microstate, home to producing the best singer-songwriter worldwide, Albert Hammond, aka the GOD



i volunteer to represent them



Nicky G Ft Paul Oakenfold - Trainride (The Party)

composed by Paul Oakenfold, Albert Hammond, Anderz Wrethov

[Nicky91]

not gonna bother listening to the Montesong entries lol


embarrassing that you have amateurs like Montenegro taking part in this contest

[Black Dagger]

Boring.

Although nothing was stand out. Maybe something will pop with a live performance.

[Nicky91]

UK needs Tony Hadley for a decent jury result (same what Germany went for this year)

with a solid radio friendly pop song and smooth vocals

[Black Dagger]

Can you stop suggesting ****ing past it dullards for us please. We don’t want him.

[Nicky91]

i've given the montesong entries another listen


all in all, a solid national selection, not necessarily good for ESC but their main goal was to give their music scene a boost, and i think they are succeeding at that, quite a diverse line up, lots of different genres represented


as for ESC i think Nina or Durda would be the best choices, Nina would need a revamp with her entry dobrodosli, but Durda i wouldn't change a thing, feels quite genuine and you can hear Kristina Kovac worked on this

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by Black Dagger

Can you stop suggesting ****ing past it dullards for us please. We don’t want him.

alright


how about a grand comeback from ABC - Martin Fry then?


would also be lovely for the eurovillage tbh, to see Martin slaying Poison Arrow there

[Nicky91]

Belgium eurosong line up snatched my wig all the way to brussels honestly


so much quality there, and so many possible french language entries, in dutch language flanders


biggest name is Mentissa, but also Jelle van Dael is quite well known (from eurodance group Lasgo)


Lenn is the grandson of Louis Neefs who represented Belgium in the 60s

[Nicky91]

first national final of the 2025 season tonight

Youtube video

the link, live from 20:00 CET (19:00 UK Time)



Montenegro kicks us off

[Nicky91]

the running order

1. Anastasija Koprolčec - Kraj
2. Tina Dzankic - Nova
3. Nemanja Petrovic - Među zvijezdama
4. Bend 9 - Stop War
5. Tamara Zivkovic - Poguban Let
6. Luka Radovic - Kada Dode Maj
7. Đurđa - To ljubav je
8. Kejt - Obala Raja
9. Nina Zizic - Dobrodosli
10. Neonoen - Clickbait
11. Isak Sabanovic - Ljeto, Ljeto, Ljeto
12. Glumci Bend - San
13. Dolce Hera - Repeat
14. Baryak - Dva Srca
15. Verica Culjkovic - Cujes Li
16. Milena Vucic - Skorpija


main rule regarding songs: each song needs to include 60% of montenegrin language, but are allowed to include other languages


first edition of Montesong, main goal of this festival is to improve their music scene

[Nicky91]

my favourite country kicking us off UAUAUAU

[Nicky91]

this was originally in the line up, but withdrew, and was replaced by Tamara Zivkovic - Poguban Let

Youtube video

if he didn't withdraw, he was the most famous name in the line up


it is a cool song nevertheless, Boban is montenegrin with danish roots

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

this was originally in the line up, but withdrew, and was replaced by Tamara Zivkovic - Poguban Let

Youtube video

if he didn't withdraw, he was the most famous name in the line up


it is a cool song nevertheless, Boban is montenegrin with danish roots

It’s ok but not for Eurovision.

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

It’s ok but not for Eurovision.

he realized that too maybe and withdrew, before ending up as the winner due to being most well known name


good thing he still released it anyway (also raising awareness against the current conflicts/wars)

[Nicky91]

my top 2

1. Montenegro (Clickbait) 9.5/10
2. Albania (Zjerm) 9.0/10


great start to the season

[Nicky91]

Georgia is a interesting one this year


given the current new Georgian Dream government


i can not see them getting banned a la Belarus, with a too obvious pro dictator entry



but i can see a patriotic georgian language entry from a unknown band or something from them

[Nicky91]

maybe even Bera? since his billionaire father founded that party

[Nicky91]

Years & Years for the UK please i'd vote for you guys then

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

Years & Years for the UK please i'd vote for you guys then

No thank you. Awful group.

[Crimson Dynamo]

we stunk the place out last year with that pathetic soy boy and his sordid sex video so can we have a proper artist this year please and a decent song?

[Nicky91]

my preferred NF winners (so far)

Croatia: Marko Skugor - Sta Da Boga Molim Ja: SORRY NOT SORRY but i am a enormous sucker for traditional balkan ballads, that man has so much warmth, charisma in his wonderful vocals, this song reminds me of something from the likes of Massimo Savic (Rest his Soul) or Tomislav Bralic
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Malta: Dario Bezzina & Zeppi I-Muni - Ghazliet: maltese ethnic patriotic ballad of wonderfulness and pure magic, also respect for Zeppi, at his age still giving MESC a go, and doing that with a much much younger artist like Dario, great combo of old and young generations music, and that intro by Zeppi those chants are divine

two songs which already have me reduced to tears

[Nicky91]

Youtube video

28th January, the semi finals draw


where you'll also find out which semi the UK will vote in