Tomorrow!

Tom

Eurovision Song Contest is the correct name, Eurovision is the international system used to televise the Song Contest!

Anyway, it's the one contest where the winner is the loser, as the winning country has to host (and pay for) the next one!

Tom

Well aren't you a delight.

Do you take pleasure in using crude language to "crap" on someone's joy?

Can people no longer disagree or express an opinion without resorting to rudeness?

Well I definitely know which holiday chalet I will definitely not recommend to any potential visitors.

Yep I am definitely rooting for him. I like the song!

Although my favourite this year are Italy.

Yes that's true - however it does (normally) bring in a large number of tourists and trade to the country. However there are some countries who don't participate due to the potential cost of winning.

Considering that it has nothing to do with talent and the winner is based on politically correct favorites, who do we think has a fair chance of winning?

On the other hand, the Ukraine's video looks cool. Anyone know what the hell they are singing?

https://youtu.be/U7-dxzp6Jvs

https://youtu.be/U7-dxzp6Jvs

I hope not CH!

Tom

Italy and France are current favourites however Malta has also become a favourite due to the amazing performance from yesterday. She has such a great singing voice.

I do agree that there is still some politics involved however this has reduced dramatically since they introduced the "Expert" Voting panel.

And anyway - the political voting is a key element in any ESC Drinking game. Everytime a country gives 12 points to it's neighbours you need to take a shot.

Isn't that the same with Olympiad?

Anybody watch the alternative version last Saturday night? The "free european song contest" . On channel Pro7

We watched a bit to Amy MacDonald .. But man it was generally rubbish, we gave up half way through because of the 15 minute advert slots too.

Since it was in German I didn't really get the idea other than it being same format as Eurovision .. IE : Is it a rival show? A spin off? A piss take?

interesting had to google to find out :
As the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 could not take place due to the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Europe, German TV station ProSieben and German entertainer Stefan Raab decided to organise Free European Song Contest as an alternative.[1] After the success of the first edition, ProSieben has decided to plan the event also for 2021.

also a huge pic of conchita wurst came up

Alas, we don't watch German TV, just Swiss and Italian.

Tom

As usual, it sucks, and the Swiss guy was really bad! Much preferred Serbia, Finland, and Portugal.

Tom

it really is ridiculous but Switzerland are in the finals!

At least my three made it (Serbia, Portugal, Finland)

Tom

Was anyone able to vote? Sending SMS to 377 doesn't work for me.

🇷🇸!!!Serbia

Congrats to Italy 1st, France 2nd and wait for it....Switzerland who came 3rd!

also Switzerland came first in the jury vote! anyway it was one of the more interesting ESC i've seen. Also it helps that you watch it on BBC with Graham Norton commentating

Surely the Eurovision Song Contest has broken the world record with the number of over the top ( OTT )
eccentric performances last night ?

It only works for Italians.