Eurovision 2018

An tUasal C · 16-10-2017 10:19pm #1

Eurovision 2018 will be held in Lisbon, Portugal after Salvador Sobral's 'Amor Pelos Dois'.

The contest will be held in the MEO Arena on the 8,10 and 12 of May 2018.

So far the only entrant announced is Laura Groeseneken of Belgium, from Flanders.

Beersmith · 19-11-2017 1:32pm

Tickets on sale November 30th for the final

An tUasal C · 19-11-2017 1:38pm

43 countries competing, including the return of Russia.

‘All Aboard’ is the logo.
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Go Harvey Go · 11-12-2017 8:23pm

Australia taking part for the fourth consecutive year. I think it's great.

They're sending another indigenous singer:

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-42310081

NollagShona · 01-01-2018 8:01pm

Booked flights and accommodation! Now all I need is tickets! lol

yerwanthere123 · 02-01-2018 3:11pm

Can't believe we're into Eurovision season again! First song from the class of 2018 is from, as usual, Albania. Picked two days before Christmas, expect a significant revamp by the time it gets to Lisbon, they need to cut about 90 seconds from the song. Either way I can't see it doing much at Eurovision, on first impressions it sounds as if Albania will be staying in the semi's again.

yerwanthere123 · 02-01-2018 6:20pm

NollagShona wrote: »

Booked flights and accommodation! Now all I need is tickets! lol

Lucky you! Eurovision is definitely on my bucket list, would love to go some day.

Go Harvey Go wrote: »

Australia taking part for the fourth consecutive year. I think it's great.

They're sending another indigenous singer:

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-42310081

I like what Australia bring to the competition, but I'll be honest and day I'll hate it when they inevitably win. The pan-European backlash won't be pretty either. I also really dislike the way fans were pretty much lied to first day ever, being told the Australia were a "guest" entry, when it was patently obvious that they were always here to stay.

Go Harvey Go · 03-01-2018 12:05am

yerwanthere123 wrote: »

I like what Australia bring to the competition, but I'll be honest and day I'll hate it when they inevitably win. The pan-European backlash won't be pretty either. I also really dislike the way fans were pretty much lied to first day ever, being told the Australia were a "guest" entry, when it was patently obvious that they were always here to stay.

All fair points. And I don't think anyone can disagree that at least some of the novelty has already worn off, with the rest to follow eventually.

yerwanthere123 · 22-01-2018 4:45pm

Heathers are reportedly being lined up by RTE to represent us. Wouldn't be a terrible choice, I guess?

It had escaped my attention that Jessica Mauboy was representing Australia, that's a good choice. Also, Waylon (one half of the Common Linnets) is back to represent The Netherlands.

Still only the one song revealed, which feels a bit odd at this stage, although France will be revealing on Saturday while both the Czech Republic and Spain next Monday.

Go Harvey Go · 24-01-2018 1:36pm

Here are the UK hopefuls and their songs:

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-42800985

yerwanthere123 · 25-01-2018 2:49pm

To me Astronaut sounds like the one with the most potential to do well by far. A lot of early hype about Legends but I think it's a total mess, plus there's no real chorus?

28-01-2018 12:05am

France has chosen their song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8J4hj-cLQ8

It's 2/3 of a very solid entry; I want to like it more but sadly it loses momentum towards the end and becomes very repetitive.
Hopefully they'll revamp the ending between now and the contest (and by "revamp" I don't mean "add some dodgy English lyrics"!!)

29-01-2018 9:16pm

The allocation for the semi-finals was made today. Ireland will be performing in the first semi-final this year, on Tuesday 8th May. We won't know exact running order until much closer to the time but we do know Ireland will be performing in the second half of the show:

Here's who we're up against:

First Half
Albania
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Belgium
Bulgaria
Czech Republic
Estonia
Iceland
Israel
Lithuania

Second Half
Armenia
Austria
Croatia
Cyprus
Finland
FYR Macedonia
Greece
Ireland
Switzerland

And we know two of the songs we'll be up against:

Albania:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t44YNHMdBB0

Hard to judge this one, will probably be revamped a lot before the contest (it needs a good minute and a half shaved off it, for starters!)
It's not a bad song but it takes a while to get going. May be forgotten about by the end of the night, though his vocal should earn him some jury points.

Czech Republic:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6_oxE2MxZE

Very American-sounding. Almost Bieber-esque.* Definitely not my cup of tea but it is quite contemporary; I could imagine hearing it on a night out (albeit at a not-very-good club!

) Could do very well if the staging and live vocal are strong, will flop otherwise.

*yeah yeah, I know he's Canadian but the point still stands! :pac:

Go Harvey Go · 29-01-2018 10:03pm

Also the UK will be voting in the first semi-final, along with the host country and Spain.

No doubt Marty Whelan will be even more hopeful that Ireland will make it to the final for the first time in five years...

yerwanthere123 · 29-01-2018 10:45pm

I think that Czech entry is quite alright actually! Will definitely get them their best result so far, although that wouldn't be hard.

I think the French one is ok, but a big step down on the last couple of years. I think having no English will hurt it as well, despite the fact that a completely non-English track won last year.

Amik · 29-01-2018 10:55pm

yerwanthere123 wrote: »

I think the French one is ok, but a big step down on the last couple of years. I think having no English will hurt it as well, despite the fact that a completely non-English track won last year.

+1 not the same caliber as Alma or Amir but I think they'll polish the song a good bit before May rolls around. Gets better the more I listen to it.

Saw Amir was one of the judges. Like his newer song États d'amour.

Amik · 29-01-2018 11:00pm

yerwanthere123 wrote: »

Heathers are reportedly being lined up by RTE to represent us. Wouldn't be a terrible choice, I guess?

Very good news! Something in the style of "Forget Me Knots" would get the crowd moving.

Amik · 29-01-2018 11:05pm

Yulia Samoylova doesn't have any "visa issues" with Portugal, so she's confirmed to represent Russia.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thfeOkw8xqE

yerwanthere123 · 29-01-2018 11:09pm

That's genuinely a surprise about Yulia. In spite of what they promised I didn't think she had a hope of going to Lisbon.

yerwanthere123 · 30-01-2018 3:08am

Spain

Not too bad, but probably mid table at best.

Amik · 30-01-2018 10:25am

yerwanthere123 wrote: »

Not too bad, but probably mid table at best.

Very romantic and oozing with chemistry. I'm a sucker for couple duets like that. Nothing beats last year's Romanian couple though. :P

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLHk2Ule7cA

Much better entry than last year's surfer boy, but Barei is still best.

Not a winner but high end of the mid-table for me.

Amik · 30-01-2018 2:41pm

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Czech Republic:

Very American-sounding. Almost Bieber-esque.* Definitely not my cup of tea but it is quite contemporary; I could imagine hearing it on a night out (albeit at a not-very-good club! ) Could do very well if the staging and live vocal are strong, will flop otherwise.

I didn't like this on first listen but it's growing on me. Live vocals was my concern too but check him out in this acoustic version - not bad!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVEBNjtGSGM

NollagShona · 30-01-2018 4:11pm

Got my tickets for Ireland’s semis!

yerwanthere123 · 30-01-2018 4:23pm

Wow, fair play

How much?

Amik · 30-01-2018 4:29pm

NollagShona wrote: »

Got my tickets for Ireland’s semis!

CONGRATS! I got mine this morning for the Semi Final 2 Family Rehearsal. My first in-person Eurovision experience!

30 Euros each for Premium Balcony Level 1. Looks like good seats.

NollagShona · 30-01-2018 6:55pm

yerwanthere123 wrote: »

Wow, fair play How much?

50 live show standing

Amik · 30-01-2018 9:35pm

Already some San Remo buzz in the air. I'm very glad to see Annalisa leading a Wiwibloggs poll.

Super talented lady with a strong voice that's all over my Spotify playlist. She's long overdue for a shot at Eurovision. Only problem is she has two tour dates for her new album during Eurovision week. I wonder if she'd cancel and accept Eurovision instead if she wins?

Oh those eyes!

dogcat · 31-01-2018 4:09am

The Sun has reported that The Heathers were initially planned on going for Ireland, however, RTÉ changed their mind at the last minute when The Heathers refused to change their song to a song wanted by RTÉ. They now allege that the participant will be a male.

yerwanthere123 · 31-01-2018 5:19am

Rumoured that Ryan O'Shaughnessy will be Ireland's act. Wouldn't be terrible if true, although obviously depends heavily on the song.

freshpopcorn · 31-01-2018 5:49am

yerwanthere123 wrote: »

Rumoured that Ryan O'Shaughnessy will be Ireland's act. Wouldn't be terrible if true, although obviously depends heavily on the song.

Twitter seems to be pointing that way!
He has a big announcement!

Amik · 31-01-2018 10:27am

dogcat wrote: »

...RTÉ changed their mind at the last minute when The Heathers refused to change their song to a song wanted by RTÉ.

I already had lots of respect for Heathers and now it has grown. Can imagine the poor girls locked in a room as Louis Walsh tries to force the RTÉ song on them. *shivers*

Had my first listen to Ryan O'Shaughnessy on Spotify -- emotional lyrics from real-life experiences. Seems like a very confident performer, would be a great pick! An uptempo song like The News, Before the Sun Sets, and Sofa Bed is what he should take to Eurovision.

https://twitter.com/Ryan_Acoustic/status/958410892575756288

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