Eurovision Song Contest 2024 (Mod warning, see OP updated 10/05 and post #3477 11/05)

I’d agree with this. I actually think the last 30 seconds of it in particular are fantastic but I loved metal when I was a kid.

The problem is that Bambi is probably more suited to a Mercury music prize that the Eurovision.

Even by reading this thread it’s evident that people almost have to explain why it’s good and others just think it’s plain rubbish.

I think it’s great we’ve finally sent something decent but I just can’t see it finishing ahead of the likes of Croatia.

Just saw the odds there on Paddy Power. Israel 2nd favourite? Am I that out of touch? Regardless of whether they should be in it or not, the song is so bland. Its wallpaper. There are so much more interesting songs in the competition.

Also, Bambie down to 19-1? I thought they were 17-2 after their semi. That's some drop.

If Bambi wasn't in the final, I'd be supporting Estonia. That song is a banger.

Is the running order been published yet?

They're not second in the odds based on the quality of the song.

The running order is out, we drew first half and are at #10, which is decent.

A lot of the other favourites are near the end. Switzerland #21, Croatia #23, France #25.

France went under my radar in the build up but it was stunning on Thursday night. It will eat up jury votes, and coming on late after so many crazy and upbeat entries will really make it stand out.

I think that is a pretty dated view of what constitutes and tends to do well as a Eurovision song.

Ireland have been sending mostly safe tripe and flopping for years, send something a bit more risky which is well staged and look how things might be going this year.

There was a theory on twitter that re Israel performed after Italy. Italy not eligible for voting but some people did vote so thinking song 14 was Italy not Israel. Wont know for sure til we get the full SF results if Italy was a freak result.

I think Israel are going to win. Not because of the song. Not because loads in Europe are pro Israel but because there's a huge amount of anti Muslim hatred in a number of European countries unfortunately. I think Bambi will finish 11th.

I agree with the comments on Israel.

They will will, with Ireland coming a possible 3rd after either the Netherlands or Croatia. Israel due to the enormous anti-muslim sentiment across Europe in countries such as Sweden and Denmark. The Netherlands 2nd because of the lead singer's comments to Israel during the press conference and subsequent "punishment" ( ridiculous move on the part of the EBU, only garnering even more support for his actions), Croatia possibly due to the song. It's a typical football stadium chanty anthem. The Eastern Europeans love that auld shtuff)

Ireland 3rd due to the incredible online support.

I think you are going to be disappointed I doubt the Netherlands will be competing in live final at this stage.

Top 10 for Ireland very realistic, top 5 possible. Whatever happens Bambie Thug has been excellent and helped rehab our image in Eurovision a bit.

My guess Croatia win, Israel second. Israel scoring a suspiciously high public vote (see Italy slip) but tempered by juries. I think Bambie Thug will do decent with both, so third maybe.

I know sms and phone votes are charged.

Anyone use the Eurovision app? Even with the app for voting are there charges?

I like the Ukraine song well the melodic part!

Similarly if you think people are not voting for them due to political reasons

For sure. Wouldn't be surprised if they closed the comments at "666" too

I just realised the main sponsor (Moroccan Oil) is an Israeli based company.

That is fairly **** for many reasons, EBU. How could they claim impartiality when this is the case?

Lads what happens if Israel win tonight. Is it held in Israel and even if it isn’t how many countries will boycott it next year ?

No, it's the fake jury vote from the rehearsal last night.

Latvia being top of the leaderboard should be the first clue that it's not real!

Looks like deepfake shenanigans?