Eurovision Song Contest 2021

johnire · 21-05-2021 09:25PM

I read somewhere that if ever San Marino were to win the Eurovision would be held somewhere in Italy. It’s logistically impossible to hold it in San Marino itself.

-=al=- wrote: »

San Marino is a bit of a tax haven, they probably had some cash FLO-ating about

I was there a few a few years ago, I've no idea where they'd fit all the Eurovision folks if they were to win

forumdedum · 21-05-2021 09:32PM

gmisk wrote: »

I was kinda wondering about San Marino getting Flo Rida....it is just so random...how did they afford him?!?
Well according to popbitch...Panini the sticker people stumped up a serious amount of cash!

Who is Flo Rida?

delboy85 · 21-05-2021 09:46PM

I think the contest is genuinely wide open this year. Any one of Italy, France, Switzerland, Iceland, Ukraine & Malta could win (and possibly a couple of others). Should make for an exciting voting sequence.

For me, the two biggest surprises this week were Portugal & Russia. Didn't rate them at all previously but they really came alive on stage.

Am still hoping for an Iceland win though!

gmisk · 21-05-2021 09:57PM

forumdedum wrote: »

Who is Flo Rida?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flo_Rida

forumdedum · 21-05-2021 10:00PM

gmisk wrote: »

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flo_Rida

Right. I liked Blondie and Adam and the Ants rapping but past it's sell by date 40 years later imo.

I see at end he is allowed to join on stage with 2 days notice. Very odd rules imo

yerwanthere123 · 21-05-2021 10:00PM

ACitizenErased wrote: »

Been having a little think over the last 24 hours. I reckon Ukraine could surprise everyone and win it.

I'd honestly love this, but not sure the juries will go for it. In a situation where Ukraine came 1st or 2nd in the televote the juries would have to have it at least 3rd (or maybe 4th at a push) to get them the win. Not sure I can see it happening, but I'd be up for it!

tobefrank321 · 21-05-2021 10:15PM

delboy85 wrote: »

I think the contest is genuinely wide open this year. Any one of Italy, France, Switzerland, Iceland, Ukraine & Malta could win (and possibly a couple of others). Should make for an exciting voting sequence.

For me, the two biggest surprises this week were Portugal & Russia. Didn't rate them at all previously but they really came alive on stage.

Am still hoping for an Iceland win though!

Very likely Ukraine then with eastern bloc voting and ex pats. I could be wrong though!

RobertKK · 21-05-2021 11:39PM

Go_A doing that Ukrainian classic.
I really hope they win.

breezy1985 · 21-05-2021 11:47PM

RobertKK wrote: »

Go_A doing that Ukrainian classic.
I really hope they win.

Wow they have turned it into a real song. Sounds good and I like that they dont take themselves half as serious as they look like they would at first

Quazzie · 22-05-2021 06:55AM

RobertKK wrote: »

Go_A doing that Ukrainian classic.
I really hope they win.

Did she just fail really bad at flossing?

1992ChainGang · 22-05-2021 07:10AM

Put a 10er on Ukraine to win yesterday, think their computer in the bookies was acting up and they gave me 20/1. Pretty sure it was somewhat lower than that.

Feeling hopeful from what some people are saying!

breezy1985 · 22-05-2021 07:27AM

Quazzie wrote: »

Did she just fail really bad at flossing?

Yes. She doesnt seem to be much of a dancer but doesnt let it stop her which is nice

Recliner · 22-05-2021 08:11AM

I'm definitely in the minority but I don't like the Ukrainian entry at all.
Italy and Iceland for me.

ACitizenErased · 22-05-2021 10:27AM

Ukraine has passed Switzerland in the odds, up to 4th now.

Welsh Megaman · 22-05-2021 10:36AM

As ever, we will raise a glass to Terry Wogan at song nine.

I hope boardsies will also join me in raising a glass to Shay Healy.

Deeper Blue · 22-05-2021 10:45AM

Who do people reckon will finish last?

I'll go with the UK

gmisk · 22-05-2021 10:50AM

Deeper Blue wrote: »

Who do people reckon will finish last?

I'll go with the UK

I will go with Germany

RobertKK · 22-05-2021 11:06AM

https://twitter.com/_Go_A_/status/1395692882577723392?s=20

This is a 45 minutes documentary where Kateryna the lead singer for Ukraine talks about her life which is quite a story, how the Cranberries 'Zombie' helped her and her Eurovision journey.

It would be a Disney fairytale if she won.

Oymyakon · 22-05-2021 11:15AM

gmisk wrote: »

I will go with Germany

"Germany, I'm sorry. No points."

ACitizenErased · 22-05-2021 12:07PM

Deeper Blue wrote: »

Who do people reckon will finish last?

I'll go with the UK

Moldova, spain or germany

ACitizenErased · 22-05-2021 12:08PM

Oymyakon wrote: »

"Germany, I'm sorry. No points."

Still cringe at that clip

Sawduck · 22-05-2021 12:18PM

Deeper Blue wrote: »

Who do people reckon will finish last?

I'll go with the UK

Yeah UK seems like an obvious last place song

ACitizenErased · 22-05-2021 12:20PM

UKs song isnt bad tbh

22-05-2021 12:21PM

Deeper Blue wrote: »

Who do people reckon will finish last?

I'll go with the UK

It should be Moldova but they will get points from Romania.

Germany, Spain or UK for me. The UK song isn't too bad, but as usual they have staged it terribly. It just looks cheap compared to the songs around it.

wandererz · 22-05-2021 12:24PM

Just watched the Ireland entry as it showed up on my YouTube suggestion page.

I think it's simply a joke with Ireland these days.

Everything from Dustin to Jedward to this.

How can anyone expect to win a Europe wide competition with such a pathetically weak submission.

I watched it and was unawed yet shocked at the same time.

yerwanthere123 · 22-05-2021 01:02PM

wandererz wrote: »

Just watched the Ireland entry as it showed up on my YouTube suggestion page.

I think it's simply a joke with Ireland these days.

Everything from Dustin to Jedward to this.

How can anyone expect to win a Europe wide competition with such a pathetically weak submission.

I watched it and was unawed yet shocked at the same time.

The song itself wasn't actually bad but Lesley's singing was far too weak. I doubt RTE expect or even hope to do well, they're more than happy to just make up the numbers. Although admittedly they probably do want to make the final, but that's about it.

It'd be good to have a proper National Final, but even when we do the selected finalists are almost always connected to RTE in some way. Looking at who was selected for the last few NF's we've had, I refuse to believe that these were the best six songs submitted.

breezy1985 · 22-05-2021 01:17PM

RobertKK wrote: »

https://twitter.com/_Go_A_/status/1395692882577723392?s=20

This is a 45 minutes documentary where Kateryna the lead singer for Ukraine talks about her life which is quite a story, how the Cranberries 'Zombie' helped her and her Eurovision journey.

It would be a Disney fairytale if she won.

Looking at her I'm not surprised she's a bit of a cranberries fan. Well have to sort her out with a gig in Limerick post lockdown

breezy1985 · 22-05-2021 01:20PM

wandererz wrote: »

Just watched the Ireland entry as it showed up on my YouTube suggestion page.

I think it's simply a joke with Ireland these days.

Everything from Dustin to Jedward to this.

How can anyone expect to win a Europe wide competition with such a pathetically weak submission.

I watched it and was unawed yet shocked at the same time.

Jedward were a very good shout for Eurovision. Didn't win but done alright and Lipstick was a hell of a lot better than half the finalists this year

Strazdas · 22-05-2021 01:31PM

Deeper Blue wrote: »

Who do people reckon will finish last?

I'll go with the UK

I could see it being the UK alright - James sounds a bit ropey on that clip on the official Youtube channel

CruelSummer · 22-05-2021 01:39PM

yerwanthere123 wrote: »

The song itself wasn't actually bad but Lesley's singing was far too weak. I doubt RTE expect or even hope to do well, they're more than happy to just make up the numbers. Although admittedly they probably do want to make the final, but that's about it.

It'd be good to have a proper National Final, but even when we do the selected finalists are almost always connected to RTE in some way. Looking at who was selected for the last few NF's we've had, I refuse to believe that these were the best six songs submitted.

I remember the year the Louis Walsh protégée went, Brendan Murray - singing a very bland song. He was a good singer but the song / staging, etc., just weren’t up to scratch.
Ryan Tubridy played another contender on his morning show that had been submitted after the song was picked. It was like something from Broadway or the West End - seriously catchy and far better than what we sent. Beginning to wonder is the selection process the problem.
There could be a National Final allowing for both jury votes (50%) from all 4 provinces / regions - plus public vote (50%). To make sure we don’t send a Donna & Joe or a Turkey again...
Also get it away from the Late Late. Wrong audience & show to be associated with the Eurovision.

Eurovision Song Contest 2021

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