2023 Eurovision - What’s the Scouse for douze points chuck?

[allezfred]

Irish final rubbish so far. Not qualifying again this year.

 

[miffy]

Irish final rubbish so far. Not qualifying again this year.

So who won?!

 

[SHARPIE]

It wasn’t John Lydon, there was something on BBC Breakfast this morning but didn’t give it my full attention as was getting ready for work.

 

[3T3T]

This is our winning song, ‘We are one’ by Wild Youth.

Wild Youth - We Are One | The Late Late Show | RTÉ One

Wild Youth sing 'We Are One' for a chance to represent Ireland at the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest.Watch The Late Late Show live and on-demand from anywhere ...

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I think it has a chance to qualify. I hope RTE get behind it and work on the staging. I was surprised by his vocals, better than I expected. Connolly was the supposed favourite but I found her vocal weak but the song built to a strong finish, she was second. I was quite impressed by the Longford rappers, much better than I expected.

Jedward were on the panel and gave plenty of expert advice. I enjoyed the opening montage over the LLS intro of great Eurovision moments. The interval was a medley of Eurovision classics rounded of by Niamh Kavanagh singing ‘In your eyes’ 30 years after her victory in Millstreet. I remember that win, it was a great night, I feel old

 

[allezfred]

I was quite impressed by the Longford rappers, much better than I expected.

The backing dancers with €5 umbrellas was a bit literal and cringe though.

RTE really do not have a clue about Eurovision. It needs to be outsourced to someone who does.

 

[miffy]

Blanco had an on stage tantrum during the Italian qualifier when his audio wasn’t working properly

Metro article

 

[allezfred]

 

[miffy]

Updates on the hosting team:

BBC article

Daily Mail article

 

[allezfred]

Looks like a good lineup of hosts!

 

[Finnice]

Finland will be represented by Käärijä, the song is called Cha-Cha-Cha.
No comments.

 

[allezfred]

Finland will be represented by Käärijä, the song is called Cha-Cha-Cha.
No comments.

Here a link:

Käärijä - Cha Cha Cha | Finland 🇫🇮 | National Final Performance | Eurovision 2023

Subscribe and 🔔 to Eurovision 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/eurovision?sub_confirmation=1Finland has decided and will be sending Käärijä to represent the ...

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I haven't listened to it yet, but lots of Eurovision fans are tipping this to do really well in the televoting at least.

 

[airgelaal]

Finland will be represented by Käärijä, the song is called Cha-Cha-Cha.
No comments.

They are late! Latin dance season is almost over!

 

[allezfred]

Some other chosen songs from the past month:

Norway - https://youtu.be/zt7U0-N1mlk
Spain - https://youtu.be/yxuO0qZITko
Slovenia - https://youtu.be/vfTiuZaESKs
Czechia - https://youtu.be/-y78qgDlzAM
Latvia - https://youtu.be/PQkKJNLuO_Y
Romania - https://youtu.be/NRxv-AUCinQ
Croatia - https://youtu.be/isZ_4AnCTnA
Denmark - https://youtu.be/kY5QNC2LkG8
Malta - https://youtu.be/h5wfKv4p8uA
Estonia - https://youtu.be/lbEj29AjB-c
Lithuania - https://youtu.be/68lbEUDuWUQ
France - https://youtu.be/GWfbEFH9NvQ
Italy - https://youtu.be/Etn8d1x5Byk
Australia - https://youtu.be/aqtu2GspT80

 

[marbri]

Well we have finals next weekend and all I can say after watching the last two semi's is there was not one song I could be arsed to vote for, nothing worth spending $2 a vote on. This year is a dud.

 

[shah]

Well, my country has just picked this :

Blanka - Solo [Official Music Video]

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What can I say? Good luck, I suppose...

 

[allezfred]

Tickets going on sale tomorrow.

Tickets for Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool

All you need to know about tickets for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool in the United Kingdom. Fans can purchase tickets for a total of 9 shows at the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest which is being staged at the Liverpool Arena from Monday 8 May until the televised Grand Final on...

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[allezfred]

After 30 minutes of tickets being on sale, the Grand Final is now sold out.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1633084308977065984

 

[miffy]

I’ve just watched the UK entry. It sounds like a suitable Eurovision song, and it’s still in my head so it must be kind of catchy, I guess, I can’t say I love it though. I can see people thinking it’s ok, but probably not one they must vote for…
I think anything would be a letdown after Spaceman though, and it could be worse.

YouTube video link

 

[marbri]

After 30 minutes of tickets being on sale, the Grand Final is now sold out.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1633084308977065984

Did you get one? I saw a tweet by Rylan yesterday flipping off people who were already re-selling them for $$$$$

 

[marbri]

I’ve just watched the UK entry. It sounds like a suitable Eurovision song, and it’s still in my head so it must be kind of catchy, I guess, I can’t say I love it though. I can see people thinking it’s ok, but probably not one they must vote for…
I think anything would be a letdown after Spaceman though, and it could be worse.

YouTube video link

It's catchy. Seems like a song Taylor Swift would write

 

[allezfred]

Did you get one? I saw a tweet by Rylan yesterday flipping off people who were already re-selling them for $$$$$

I wasn’t actually looking for one as I am too middle aged for it now. Much nicer to be in the comfort of my own home and watch it.

 

[MsZem]

I managed to watch about 20 seconds of Noa Kirel's Eurovision song, Unicorn

Clearly I am not the target audience.

 

[Peepsquick]

Well, I think that many countries chose this year to ride the "sexy" wave that rewarded Spain last year. After a while, they all look and sound alike! Sorry, I'm getting Eurovision blues!

 

[tony]

I managed to watch about 20 seconds of Noa Kirel's Eurovision song, Unicorn

Clearly I am not the target audience.

I had huge hopes because I really like some of her music, but I listened this morning and the song is all over the place and not the least bit catchy. Sigh.

 

[marbri]

This is Iceland's pick. I chose the live version to share:

Diljá - Power - Söngvakeppnin 2023 - GRAND FINAL LIVE - WINNER

Flytjandi: Diljá PétursdóttirLag og texti: Pálmi Ragnar Ásgeirsson og Diljá PétursdóttirBakraddir: Katla Njáls- og Þórudóttir, Kolbrún María Másdóttir, Ásgei...

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I think it will get lost in the semi's, rather generic. I think it was the best choice in what was a very lacklustre selection this year. A lot of the pre-final favourites weren't as impressive with their live singing and show.

 

[Peepsquick]

Well, I think that many countries chose this year to ride the "sexy" wave that rewarded Spain last year. After a while, they all look and sound alike! Sorry, I'm getting Eurovision blues!

 

[Ananas Astra]

Germany is sending some Glam Rock/Metal band called Lord of the Lost.

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Not sure where it will end up, but at least it's not some generic boring pop shit by some "artist" no one in Doucheland has ever heard about before.
I think it's also the first time Germany is sending a rock band of some sorts.

 

[SHARPIE]

I’ve just watched the UK entry. It sounds like a suitable Eurovision song, and it’s still in my head so it must be kind of catchy, I guess, I can’t say I love it though. I can see people thinking it’s ok, but probably not one they must vote for…
I think anything would be a letdown after Spaceman though, and it could be worse.

YouTube video link

I love it, sounds like proper ”Euro Holiday” music. Give me some Fanta lemon and some Lays Paprika crisps and I’m imagining the Med.

 

[miffy]

Germany is sending some Glam Rock/Metal band called Lord of the Lost.

- YouTube

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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Not sure where it will end up, but at least it's not some generic boring pop shit by some "artist" no one in Doucheland has ever heard about before.
I think it's also the first time Germany is sending a rock band of some sorts.

Oh wow!

First listen, I’m not crazy about the vocals but I really love the music! I think I’ll be listening to this a lot and I’ll definitely vote for it in the final.

 

[allezfred]

Loreen (Eurovision 2012 winner) is back for Sweden.

Loreen - Tattoo | Sweden ð¸ðª | Official Music Video | Eurovision 2023

Subscribe and 🔔 to Eurovision 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/eurovision?sub_confirmation=1Loreen will represent Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 ...

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