Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Mod warning in the OP

Yeah he did make some derogatory comments in the run up to the 2015 contest, I'm surprised that was just brushed under the carpet.

On another note, is anyone here part of OGAE Ireland or familiar with them? It would be nice to meet some other Eurovision fans as none of my friends or family have the slightest interest, but I'm not really sure what's involved or what you get for the membership.

I think Eurofans can be guilty of ignoring unpleasant comments or actions if they come from someone they generally like. Carola seems very popular with the fandom, ditto Måns (albeit not as popular as Carola), so fans tend to look the other way if they say or do something disagreeable. If someone the fandom dislikes, say Philipp Kirkorov, made comments similar to the ones Måns' made, fans would have been screaming for a lifetime ban from the contest.

Early days I know, but I’m still not feeling the love for Austria aka Shakin’ Nemo, which has moved up in the odds. Also surprised that Sweden’s ‘I’m a lumberjack, and I’m okay’ is up there.

And don’t get me started on Israel - fool me once, etc. 🤨

All the songs are now available on Apple Music, so I’ll be rinsing these till May. 🙂

https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/eurovision-song-contest-2025/pl.afe5fa2c60804d7e9cc9b9ec3c956dc3

Yeah it's very likely we'll open. It's a better position than second or third anyway, and if we qualify it means we won't open the final. I feel qualification is a big if though, sadly.

Laika is doing very well on Spotify, top 15/16 or so. It could well get the 'family' vote, in contrast to the likes of Finland and Malta in the same semi.

I hope you're all right, it would be horrible to go straight back to NQing immediately after Bambie.

One thing that worries me is that Emmy did an interview with Eirevision the other day and said she wants to keep the Eurosong staging, just bigger. That doesn't give me much confidence tbh. I think it needs to be elevated a lot.

I agree that the Ukraine entry is going to struggle, since it's a bit "prog", not as upfront catchy pop. The band talks about the inluence of bands like Pink Floyd, Yes, Genesis and King Crimson in an interview here.

New official video:

new version of Lithuania’s song with added choir.

It's the poorest Ukrainian entry since 2017. They don't have to worry of course, their entry could be a dog vomiting on stage for three minutes and they'd still qualify. And that was the case even before the war.

I didn't have any issue with Stefania winning three years ago. It wasn't my personal winner, but it was still a decent song and I didn't mind that Europe made a show of support to Ukraine in its time of need by handing it a huge televote score. But…in the event of a deterioration in Ukraine's situation in the coming months (which sadly might be likely), I really hope Europe doesn't come out and vote for Ukraine en masse again because it would be a shame if Bird of Prey won.

Remember Monday can definitely sing live, I still think the song is a bit of a mess though.

Because they felt that Radiohead’s music is ‘too’ upbeat.

We're third in the running order which is not great, in between Montenegro and Latvia.

Australia opening.

Anyone heard anything about Ireland’s staging? I see the song is in the 10th position on the Spotify Eurovision 2025 playlist which is good. The staging will need to stand out being so early on. Not sure it’s a good draw for us.

Emmy says the staging will be elevated with more dancers and props etc but will retain the 'space' theme and silver costumes and so on.

It's not that bad a draw IMO - there are a lot of complete outsiders and possible NQs in that first half of the semi.