Eurovision Song Contest 2021

Iceland and Switzerland were both excellent and fully deserve to be among the favourites. San Marino was a very good energetic opener and deserved to qualify.

Bulgaria and Portugal were revelations, neither among my favourites this year but really came to life live. Both also fully deserve their places in the final.

Was really disappointed with Moldova, the studio version and music video is great (in a "guilty pleasure" way) but it felt really underwhelming live. She couldn't hit the lower notes and the stage looked too empty even with four dancers around her.

Wasn't surprised Finland got through, even though I thought it was a bit cringey.

Didn't care for Greece, Serbia or Albania; they were competently performed but would've swapped any of them out for Denmark.

From the NQ's: I thought Estonia was ok but coming after San Marino meant he never had a chance. Czech Republic wasn't very good live, even though the song was fun. Didn't care for Austria's song but he was excellent on stage, so felt bad for him. And even though I knew it had no hope of qualifying, I feel bad for Georgia; I'm one of the very few who actually liked that song.

This will be one of the hardest to predict Eurovisions in recent years, so looking forward to Saturday night. Have to say though Ukraine has been my favourite performance from the two semis, would love to see that win!

yerwanthere123 wrote: »

I don't think France will contend and I think Iceland will be hurt by the lack of an audience, even if the tv broadcast disguises it reasonably well.

I had thought the same, but having watched Barbara's full live performance on Youtube I'm now thinking she could easily win the jury vote and possibly even have a Salvador moment and win over televoters as well. She is very captivating live; I actually think Voilà comes to life on stage more than Zitti e buoni does, even though I prefer the latter as a studio cut.

Even though Italy was my early favourite I think they are slightly disadvantaged by the lack of live instruments; also I can't help but wish they'd incorporated the strings like they did at Sanremo because it sounded even more awesome with the orchestra.

Portugal seem to be having a bit of a "Common Linnets" moment, which is really nice to see. Nobody thought this song was going anywhere when it was chosen, now it seems everyone is raving about it!

If any of Italy, France, Ukraine, Iceland, Switzerland or Lithuania win I'll be happy. Would also be happy for Portugal, Russia or Belgium as more "outside" bets. And I wouldn't begrudge Malta or Bulgaria a win either, even though neither song is my favourite.

Just as long as Cyprus or Sweden doesn't win! :pac: (I do want Cyprus to win some time, just not with that rip-off of a song).

Just saw this on Reddit; whatever result they get on Saturday, Go_A are fúcking awesome!