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Eurovision Song Contest 2023

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    #212
    gmisk
    Registered Users Posts: 31,968 ✭✭✭✭gmisk


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120319597#Comment_120319597

    Nope :( Birdy still the favourite with the bookies



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    #213
    yerwanthere123
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    Tickets on sale at 12, best of luck to anyone trying!



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    #214
    thebronze14
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    Keeps kicking me out



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    #215
    thebronze14
    Registered Users Posts: 500 ✭✭✭thebronze14


    Got nothing in the end...Will watch in Manchester or a fanzone in Liverpool



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    #216
    MisterAnarchy
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120325249#Comment_120325249

    How many tickets do you think went on sale ?

    The venue only holds 11k for a normal event so with the large stage area and floor area reserved for the contestants the capacity is probably reduced to 7 or 8k.

    Take hospitality, Vip and the tickets given to Ukranians out of that and you are probably looking at 4k tickets max.

    They would have been gone in seconds.



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    #217
    yerwanthere123
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    I tried and failed to get tickets too but no joy. Did actually get the opportunity to get hospitality tickets for an afternoon show but decided it wasn't worth it for 370 pounds. Oh well!

    Whilst I can live with not getting tickets, it's a bit disappointing that a better effort wasn't made to stop touting. Loads of tickets went on sale immediately afterwards for up to 11,000 pounds 🙄



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    #218
    gmisk
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    https://youtu.be/5xvRopbTEXw
    https://youtu.be/tClJ98w3Y5A


    Seeing a lot of rumours about Mimi Webb online as possible UK entry seemingly she is on Scott Mills tomorrow as well....

    https://twitter.com/scott_mills/status/1633135424544870406?t=bfsMjcWQQCIRSJ5cmkjvnA&s=19




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    #219
    gmisk
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    Looks like UK Eurovision will be announced tomorrow..

    https://twitter.com/superTV247/status/1633385573984489473?t=gSiFrT1SI9MTCBQk55_tDA&s=19




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    #220
    yerwanthere123
    Registered Users, Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,314 Mod ✭✭✭✭yerwanthere123


    Mae Muller seems to be the big rumour for the UK now. Never heard of her tbh.



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    #221
    gmisk
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120331356#Comment_120331356

    The S#n seem to have named her.....this clip if true....is not promising imo.

    https://twitter.com/superTV247/status/1633516228781264897?t=qaN7dPnmBTtQCHYsVyLtVA&s=19

    Should be finally announced Thursday on the Zoe Ball show.

    https://wiwibloggs.com/2023/03/08/uk-eurovision-2023-entry-revealed-mae-muller-i-wrote-a-song/276231/




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    #222
    yerwanthere123
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    Switzerland

    https://youtu.be/_8-Sbc_GZMc

    Pleasant enough, but think this will struggle to qualify with the televote only SF's.

    Austria

    https://youtu.be/ZMmLeV47Au4

    Don't know what to make of this. Will be very interested to see what it sounds like live.

    Israel

    https://youtu.be/r4wbdKmM3bQ

    It's grand on first listen, but I think Noa Kirel is quite a big star in Israel so many were expecting more.

    Wild Youth also brought out the video for We Are One today

    https://youtu.be/ak5Fevs424Y




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    #223
    captbarnacles
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    Was wondering wth happened because UK went out 50 points in betting!

    I took a listen to her on youtube....it makes sense now :/



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    #224
    LordBasil
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    Holy Mother of God WTAF is that Wild Youth video? Why are they wearing masks? Is it even them in the video? Make it make sense. Why go through the effort of entering a national final and produce a music video like that?

    This year is turning into an Annus Horribilus for Ireland at Eurovision;

    Semi Final draw of death

    All the early controversy over Public Image Limited

    Worst, most embarrassing National Final ever

    Peanut Butter!

    Awful generic song winning

    A winning act that look like they don't want to be there.

    The most anaemic revamp in history.

    A music video with a budget of 50p

    Likely to lose our crown as Queen of Eurovision when Loreen wins Sweden's 7th Victory. Also Johnny Logan losing his status as the only singer to win Eurovision more than once.

    Likely to finish last in SF1.

    With Eurovision being hosted in Liverpool I hoped RTE would have ensured we had an appealing package.



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    #225
    yerwanthere123
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120332967#Comment_120332967

    And you just know that Marty will do his usual *pretends to be shocked* act when we don't get through whilst simultaneously making snide comments about Finland.



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    #226
    Welsh Megaman
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    Here we go!


    https://youtu.be/rRaVGKk4k6k




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    #227
    gmisk
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    https://twitter.com/bbceurovision/status/1633748470669377538?t=G68v5UQZJIEv_OOCOQ7S3Q&s=19

    It ain't great....wrong side of the board I would think... generic



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    #228
    gmisk
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120332967#Comment_120332967

    I saw someone wrote online the wild youth revamp isn't even like putting pig on a lipstick...it is more like putting on lipgloss...lol.

    Don't blame me I voted for and backed CONNOLLY an actual song with some potential.

    That doesn't even pass for a music video imo.



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    #229
    odyssey06
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    Underwhelming choice from the UK... I thought with it being in Liverpool they'd have a stronger \ more high profile entry. Maybe they are thinking there's no point competing with Ukraine this year again?

    "To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)



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    #230
    kneemos
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120333426#Comment_120333426

    Did the same person write both the Irish and UK song?



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    #231
    Welsh Megaman
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    The UK song has grown on me after a few listens, obviously not as ‘immediate’ as Sam Ryder.


    Also put me mind of ‘Flowers’ by Miley Cyrus.



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    #232
    Welsh Megaman
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    Mind blown with Eurovision link!

    Mae was the girl in Mika’s ‘Grace Kelly’ video!!


    https://twitter.com/bbceurovision/status/1633820321538269185?s=46&t=211rKg11d_tQVewFz2UNVA


    interview with Mae tonight on BBC One at 8.55pm.



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    #233
    delboy85
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    Have listened to the UK song a few times now. I quite like it. It's better than I was expecting after hearing the snippets that were floating around earlier this week. I could see it finishing mid-table on the night (depending on her live vocal). I think that wouldn't be a bad result for the UK.

    I'm very disappointed with the Icelandic entry. Have really liked their entries over the past 4/5 years. But this is just piss poor (the live version from the National Final). The studio version is much better though.

    It doesn't seem to be getting much love from fans but I really like The Netherlands. It has crazy long odds too.

    With just a handful of songs still to be revealed I'm still of the opinion that it's going to be a battle between Sweden (assuming it's Loreen) and Finland.

    I'd be happy with either of those winning.

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    #234
    yerwanthere123
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    Finally listened to the UK song. Honestly I think it's quite decent? The kind of thing I'd actually listen to outside of the contest, and it wouldn't sound out of place on the charts today. I think if the staging is nailed then top 10 is achievable.

    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120338592#Comment_120338592

    Do you not think it'll be similar to last year with Ukraine dominating the televote again? I don't see how this year will be any different.

    Ukraine aside, it's looking like a battle between Sweden, Finland and possibly Norway too. I honestly think Finland have the best song this year and would love it to win, but this will surely be heavily downvoted by the juries.



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    #235
    delboy85
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    Yeah, you're most likely right re: Ukraine but I'm just hoping it's not going to happen again. At least last year their song was pretty good but their entry this year is poor.

    I also really like the entry from Austria. It's just the right side of wacky. It's a lot of fun (and I love the video). If they can translate it into a good live performance it could do very well.



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    #236
    yerwanthere123
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    Sweden

    https://youtu.be/h6x-TKgYM9k

    Loreen wins as expected, and is now the favourite to win the whole thing.

    I'm just not convinced that this is strong enough to win overall. The initial fan reaction was quite mixed, and I don't think it's immediate enough on a first listen, which is essential for Eurovision where most viewers are seeing the songs for the first time. It'll likely win the jury vote easily, but think the viewers will be slightly more ambivalent.



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    #237
    fitz
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120347279#Comment_120347279

    Agree with this. If it wasn't Loreen, I'd question whether the song would have even gotten into the Melfest final. It's all build and no musical payoff.



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    #238
    gmisk
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    I love the Austria song ha.


    Have to agree on Loreen...if it wasn't Loreen/Sweden it wouldn't be the favourite.



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    #239
    Welsh Megaman
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    ^^^

    Agreed - Loreen’s song is very so-so, not even in the same league as ‘Euphoria’.

    Still waiting for Meshuggah or Opeth to represent Sweden.

    :)



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    #240
    Say Your Number
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 10,936 Mod ✭✭✭✭Say Your Number



    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120347574#Comment_120347574

    Hammerfall or Arch Enemy could do a job either

    That fairly unremarkable song they sent last year was hyped to bejesus as well, if they sent that Wild Youth song would it be favourite too.

    The Loreen song is alright, don't think it's a winner though.



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    #241
    yerwanthere123
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    Portugal

    https://youtu.be/wa3suiOzAAk

    Well this will stand out anyway, but I'm not necessarily sure for the right reasons

    Greece

    https://youtu.be/9U_xCaeaNr4

    Nondescript is the word I'd use here.


    We're almost at a full house now, just the three Caucasus countries left to hear.



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