Posts Tagged ‘ Eurovision ’

Semi-Final Draw [Eurovision 2010]

February 7, 2010
By Stephen
Semi-Final Draw [Eurovision 2010]

Image via Wikipedia The draw took place today for the semi-finals of the Eurovision Song Contest 2010. Ireland has been drawn to be in the second half of the second semi. That semi will take place on the 27th of May. Here are the results of the Draw. Semi-Final One, May 25th Serbia (first half) Finland (first half) Russia (first half) Greece (second half) Slovakia (first half) Bosnia & Herzegovina (first half) Iceland (second half) Moldova (first half) Malta...

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Irish Euovision Entry 2009

February 27, 2009
By Stephen
Irish Euovision Entry 2009

So I finally get around to listening to the Irish entry for Eurovision Song Contest, yes I know it was selected LAST Friday, and I like it! in fact I like it alot actually. It is called “Et cetera” and is performed by Sinead Mulvey and Black Daisy. The song was composed by Niall Mooney, Jonas Gladnikoff, Daniele Moretti and Christina Schilling. Brilliant song that will do us proud in Moscow! You go Girls!!! Related articles by Zemanta Israel’s...

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43 countries to take part in Eurovision

January 13, 2009
By Stephen
43 countries to take part in Eurovision

Image via WikipediaThe 54th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest will feature acts from 43 countries. 38 of these will be contesting for places in the final in the semi-finals. The semi-finals will take place on the 12th and 14th of May 2009, with the final taking place on the 16th of May. The only change in the participating countries is that San Marino, debuted last year, will not be returning, while Slovkia, who last took part eleven years...

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Eurovision Dance Contest – Glasgow ’08

July 9, 2008
By Stephen
Eurovision Dance Contest – Glasgow ’08

I posted before about the Eurovision Dance Contest and more information has come out recently about it. The show will take place in the 2,000 seat SECC Arena Hall, in Glasgow on September 6th. The show will again be presented by Graham Norton and Claudia Winkleman. A total of 15th countries will be taking part. A number of them have already selected their entries. Ireland shall be sending Gavin Ó Fearraigh and Dearbhla Lennon who were selected on a...

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Eurovision, Semi Final Two: Preview and Predictions

April 12, 2008
By Stephen

I finally get around to previewing the Second Semi, after I previewed the first one last month. Well it is 40 days to the Second Semi which will take place on Thursday, 22nd of May. Just like the first Semi there are 19 participants. I will again make my Kiss of Death Predictions at the end. Lets start the show! 1. Iceland (RÚV) represented by Euroband singing “This Is My Life” Youtube, LyricsThis song will get the Semi off...

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Eurovision Semi-Final One: Preview and Prediction

March 31, 2008
By Stephen

Its 49 days to the start of the first part of the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 in Belgrade, Serbia. It will take place on the 20th of May. Here is a short preview of the 19 contestents in the running order of the Songs in Semi-Final 1. I’ll make my usual terrible predictions but they may be updated when I get the CD, which is released the end of April. Entries 1. Montenegro (RTCG) represented by Stefan Filipović, singing...

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12 to go… Grand Prix Vorentscheid 2008 (German Preview)

March 4, 2008
By Stephen

There is only 12 countries left to decide for Eurovision. They are:*Montenegro*The Netherlands*San Marino*Belgium*Armenia*Russia*Portugal*Sweden*Spain*Serbia*France*Germany Germany is holding its national final, Grand Prix Vorentscheid 2008, on Thursday 6th of March in Hamburg. It will be shown on ARD at 20:15. Here are the 5 finalists. Most of the songs are in English, with one in German and one in Spanish (!?!?!) No Angels – Disappear Fabulous song. I like No Angels anyway. Think I will be voting for this song...

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Eurovision: Entries confirmed so far, 24th Feb

February 24, 2008
By Stephen

I have an list previously, but as yesterday was Super Saturday heres and updated list in order of Semi Final and Finalists. (Reminder: running order draw is on the March 17th). I will try to link to the youtube video for each song. Participants have until March 16th to submit entries. Semi Final 1: (86 days away) Montenegro (RTCG): Stefan Filipović. Song still to be decided. Finland (YLE): Not decided. Greece (EIRT): Not decided. Ireland (RTÉ): Dustin The Turkey...

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Dustin wins Eurosong

February 24, 2008
By Stephen

It has happened, Ireland will send another ‘Turkey’ to Eurovision. I only heard the entry today from Dustin and I am disappointed with it. Though its very fast and upbeat I cant see many Europeans voting for it. The UK will not be voting in the first Semi-Final though they will be broadcasting it, so I get to hear Terry Wogans commentary, but Ireland will not have have any gaurenteed votes. I was tempted to vote for Ireland from...

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Eurovision: Dustin suffers backlash

February 11, 2008
By Stephen

Some people dont seam to be very happy over Dustin’s selection as one of the 6 finalists in Eurosong this year! From last Tuesday’s Indo: DUSTIN the Turkey seriously considered pulling out of the Eurosong contest yesterday as controversy erupted over his selection as one of the six Irish finalists . After hearing nearly 45 minutes of angry radio debate about the fact that the celebrity puppet had made the grade, Dustin thought about throwing in the towel for...

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