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Eurovision 2019 discussion thread



Eurovision is calling! Welcome to the Official Eurovision thread :tongue: :party: :woo:

2019's Eurovision will be hosted in Tel Aviv in Israel following Israel's win in Portugal in 2018.

How to watch:

Watch: BBC One* | YouTube

* A TV Licence is required to watch BBC live broadcasts



What we know:

When is the big night? Saturday 18th May 2019 - BBC ONE, 8PM

Who is representing the UK?

Michael Rice will be performing the song 'Bigger than Us'

[video="youtube;Y5JPSWYs53A"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5JPSWYs53A[/video]

What about the other selected entries?

You can view the entries selected so far in this link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3rJt9nJc3c

So far more than half of the singers have been picked, there are more to be released however as the deadline for the songs/artists is fast approaching :yes:

The running order has been revealed. The order that the acts will go in tonight are:

1. Malta
2. Albania
3. Czech Republic
4. Germany
5. Russia
6. Denmark
7. San Marino
8. North Macedonia
9. Sweden
10. Slovenia
11. Cyprus
12. Netherlands
13. Greece
14. Israel
15. Norway
16. United Kingdom
17. Iceland
18. Estonia
19. Belarus
20. Azerbaijan
21. France
22. Italy
23. Serbia
24. Switzerland
25. Australia
26. Spain

You can preview the songs here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3rJt9nJc3c

Why is the UK still in Eurovision, what about Brexit?



Naturally the above was the BBC's answer helpful much?

The reason the UK doesn't have to leave Eurovision is because we are part of the EBU

quote from the Sun newspaper explaining why...

https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/3543074/uk-allowed-eurovision-song-contest-brexit-theresa-may/

“The EBU, which is totally independent of the EU, includes countries both inside and outside of the EU, and also includes countries such as Israel that are outside of Europe.

SOOO...

Who's excited? :woo:
What's your favourite entry so far?
Do you have a top 5? top 10? top 20? feel free to post it!
What's your favourite entry from previous years?
Thoughts on the UK entry?
Who will WIN?

Feel free to share Eurovision memes, gifs, or youtube videos (relating to Eurovision obvs)

:woo: Fun Eurovisiony links (all your eurovision links in one place) :

Eurovision official website: https://eurovision.tv/

BBC Party Packs for Grand Final: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/190g9GLLwpQCyf8vrRR8YfC/eurovision-2019-party-pack

Mission Eurovision - 2019 Eurovision Bingo Cards: https://www.missioneurovision.co.uk/games/eurovision-bingo/

Eurovision Song Contest (official YouTube channel): https://www.youtube.com/user/eurovision

Information about voting and How to vote:
https://eurovision.tv/vote


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Selected entries so far 20/02/2019
Excited? Too early for that
Favourite entry? Not seen any. I usually like Moldova and Norway
Top 5? See above
Favourites from previous years. Due to being a sadcase I’ll list all my favourites

2010. Azerbaijan, Moldova, Greece,
2011. Sweden
2012. Ukraine
2013. Denmark, Greece,
2014. Switzerland, Iceland
2015. Belgium, Sweden
2016. Belgium, Russia
2017. Moldova
2018. Moldova, Norway
[video="youtube;UY-zCFmsel0"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY-zCFmsel0[/video]
Eurovision's Selected entries so far 27/02/2019
So, I just had my first proper listen through the entries so far this year, here are my top 5:
1.Romania
2.Belgium
3.Portugal
4.Czech Republic
5.Latvia, France, Denmark and Italy can battle it out for 5th position :tongue:

Semi-Final 1 is shaping up to be.......tight!
I feel that Italy, Portugal and Hungary might work against each other due to similar-ish darker tones in the music but who can say!!!
[video="youtube;LXBIDYh_UE4"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXBIDYh_UE4[/video]

Ireland;s music video is up :yep:

UK's entry is now available to listen to on spotify - doesn't appear to have been revamped (idk a bit concerning but reckon its too early to tell atm) :colonhash:
The eurovision channels been putting up tonnes of the other countries music videos up so hopefully they'll put the uk's up soon :dance: please this weekend
Is it just me or are there a lot more solo male acts this year? In particular male pop acts?
Only three more songs to be released and then the game is on!!! AAAH!
My top 5 this year is:

1. Slovenia
2. Italy
3. The Netherlands
4. Albania
5. Hungary

Can't wait for the contest to start in May!
Original post by Flyingleopard5
Is it just me or are there a lot more solo male acts this year? In particular male pop acts?
Only three more songs to be released and then the game is on!!! AAAH!


Yeah I've noticed that too - I don't think there's as many group acts as there used to be anyway :frown: :smile:

Original post by Francesco8801
My top 5 this year is:

1. Slovenia
2. Italy
3. The Netherlands
4. Albania
5. Hungary

Can't wait for the contest to start in May!


Nice! Won't have to wait long as its soon now :excited: approx. 3 weeks if that
[video="youtube;-3nIUKVp75U"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3nIUKVp75U[/video]

UK's Official Music Video :smile::woo: about time
Bet 20 quid on Australia. Come on petal, win me some mun.

Also, the BBC needs to stop sending X Factor-esque songs. Boring. :colonhash:
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I imagine we will be bottom 5 this year. With brexit and our song being terrible :huff:
Italy 🇮🇹 And Iceland 🇮🇸 are my go tos this year. Tho I like Switzerland 🇨🇭, Hungary 🇭🇺 and a few others too. Rip Ukraine 🇺🇦 tho 😭. Maruv's song is quality.

Looking forward to doing the votes again this year
Original post by Snufkin
Bet 20 quid on Australia. Come on petal, win me some mun.

Also, the BBC needs to stop sending X Factor-esque songs. Boring. :colonhash:


First place betting too risky? Last place no problem :lol:
Ikr. Some other tv station should have a go. If ITV hosted it instead of BBC they could use X Factor in a similar way they use Melodifestivalen which is Sweden's almost equivalent (I think?). Then the winner of X Factor could have the opportunity of going to Eurovision if they so wish. :smile:

Original post by 8472
I imagine we will be bottom 5 this year. With brexit and our song being terrible :huff:


Maybe Europe will feel sorry for us :tongue:

Original post by Dr_Roxx1574
Italy 🇮🇹 And Iceland 🇮🇸 are my go tos this year. Tho I like Switzerland 🇨🇭, Hungary 🇭🇺 and a few others too. Rip Ukraine 🇺🇦 tho 😭. Maruv's song is quality.

Looking forward to doing the votes again this year



Nice! :smile: Switzerland was quite high up on my list also San Marino
Do you have an opinion of Italy's song?
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Original post by Chronoscope
Nice! :smile: Switzerland was quite high up on my list also San Marino
Do you have an opinion of Italy's song?


San Marino is a bop! My Boi Serhat coming through haha 😂

I've stanned Italy religiously since 2017 (and 2015 too). When I saw Mahmoods performance during Sanremo I knew it was special. I just hope the Juries don't screw over Italy like they have done for the last 2 years. The lyrics are great too.
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Oh it is actually soon, damn
Original post by Dr_Roxx1574
San Marino is a bop! My Boi Serhat coming through haha 😂

I've stanned Italy religiously since 2017 (and 2015 too). When I saw Mahmoods performance during Sanremo I knew it was special. I just hope the Juries don't screw over Italy like they have done for the last 2 years. The lyrics are great too.

Yeah i hope so too. Loved the one with the gorilla from a couple of years ago as well.
Original post by Sinnoh
Oh it is actually soon, damn

Ikr came round quickly:woo: im so :excited:
Original post by Chronoscope
First place betting too risky? Last place no problem :lol:
Ikr. Some other tv station should have a go. If ITV hosted it instead of BBC they could use X Factor in a similar way they use Melodifestivalen which is Sweden's almost equivalent (I think?). Then the winner of X Factor could have the opportunity of going to Eurovision if they so wish. :smile:


Yeah, but I did an EW bet so it's a bit less risky. I fully expect to lose my money though. :lol:

I'm loving Norway's song more and more! That joik. :coma:
Original post by Chronoscope
Yeah I hope so too. Loved the one with the gorilla from a couple years ago as well.



M88 I'm still salty about Francesco not winning in 2017 😭😭 honestly my 2nd fave song from the ESC. Gabbani is one artist I have grown to love post-ESC too. Defo check out Magellano. That album is a masterpiece and introduced me to the sound of Italian pop ❤️🇮🇹
My top 10 this year is:

1. Cyprus
2. Italy
3. Iceland
4. Azerbaijan
5. Switzerland
6. Sweden
7. Armenia
8. North Macedonia
9. Russia
10. France

I’m still quite shocked that The Netherlands is the favourite to win with the bookies. It’s a great song (my #11) but I don’t really think it would be a good winner.

I also don’t think we’ll do too bad this year. I think we’ll get a decent jury result but a poor televote result (like we did in 2017).

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