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Post by ncbears on May 22, 2021 1:40:13 GMT
I still like Cyprus. And it's nice to have some (sort of) hard rock from Finland and Italy. And I have a soft spot for the craziness of Lithuania.
Would not be unhappy with a Malta win. I thought the French entry was better in its official video.
I didn't realize Germany was in such financial straits that it decided to not field a legitimate entry.
And, well, the UK entry doesn't suck. It won't win - but has a shot at the left side.
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Post by n1david on May 22, 2021 8:36:12 GMT
I think the UK staging is really naff. I like the song but the clips I've seen of the rehearsals don't fill me with optimism. I think we could end up very low again, which would be a great shame as James Newman has worked really hard on Eurovision for two years and he's a good bloke.
France and Ukraine are my favourites, wish I'd put some money on Ukraine months ago when everyone was just calling it weird, it's now the 4th favourite.
Wouldn't mind if Malta won, would be lovely to go to Valletta next May; don't really understand the love for Italy but that's simply a matter of musical taste.
The big question is whether Dadi Freyr could possibly be the first person to win Eurovision whilst never having appeared on a live Eurovision show...
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Post by alece10 on May 22, 2021 11:04:37 GMT
I would love Iceland to win. Firstly its a quirky fun song but these poor guys have really been through it. Last year almost dead cert to win and the contest cancelled and then this year someone being Covid positive at the last minute.
Hope they get some sympathy votes as well as votes for the songs.
As for the UK we will probably do badly as always and its nothing to do with the song as its not bad at all. But, no one likes us and as the contest is purely political they won't vote for us. Would be lovely to be on the left hand side of the board but I don't think that will happen.
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Post by theatreian on May 22, 2021 14:13:32 GMT
Would be lovely to be on the left hand side of the board Lets think positive and see if that will send us to the left!! |
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Post by anthony40 on May 22, 2021 17:49:05 GMT
My devotion ion is split three ways; between Australia (why are they even in it?), the UK and Malta.
Although I am Australian, I'm on Maltese heritage.
I've already told my sister that should Malta win and if they have to host it next year, were gonna get tickets and go.
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Post by n1david on May 22, 2021 17:56:38 GMT
Well anthony40 your life is a fraction easier tonight as Australia didn't make it through from the semis so you only have two countries to pick from tonight. Malta are a favorite, great song, charismatic singer and fantastic performance. Or there's the UK. |
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on May 22, 2021 18:50:28 GMT
ICELAND, ICELAND, ICELAND. I have been manifesting them from the very beginning. It's such a shame they won't perform live but at least they are still eligible.
Other favourites : Portugal, France, Israel ... and Serbia's stage presence is CRAZYYYYYY.
I think our UK entry is cool, very soulful and appreciate the sentiment behind the show too.
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on May 22, 2021 18:51:10 GMT
I would love Iceland to win. Firstly its a quirky fun song but these poor guys have really been through it. Last year almost dead cert to win and the contest cancelled and then this year someone being Covid positive at the last minute. Hope they get some sympathy votes as well as votes for the songs. As for the UK we will probably do badly as always and its nothing to do with the song as its not bad at all. But, no one likes us and as the contest is purely political they won't vote for us. Would be lovely to be on the left hand side of the board but I don't think that will happen. YES alece10  THEY DESERVE TO. COME ON ICELAND. |
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on May 22, 2021 19:07:16 GMT
OH, this stage is just stunning!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 22, 2021 19:10:09 GMT
Yes, looks amazing
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Post by anthony40 on May 22, 2021 19:20:08 GMT
First song- Serbia- she looks like Roxie Hart in Chicago
Albania- some great lighting however it does have a bit of a Tina Turner 'We Don't Need Another Hero' look about it
Israel- interesting head dress
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Post by dontdreamit on May 22, 2021 20:07:59 GMT
ICELAND, ICELAND, ICELAND. I have been manifesting them from the very beginning. It's such a shame they won't perform live but at least they are still eligible. Other favourites : Portugal, France, Israel ... and Serbia's stage presence is CRAZYYYYYY. I think our UK entry is cool, very soulful and appreciate the sentiment behind the show too. Iceland should have wine last year, so they have my vote! |
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Post by ncbears on May 22, 2021 20:09:51 GMT
Cyprus and Moldova had same costumer? Or is it same woman?
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Post by ncbears on May 22, 2021 20:10:53 GMT
Take a drink every time a singer belts a high scream!
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Post by alece10 on May 22, 2021 20:18:15 GMT
Take a drink every time a singer belts a high scream! You will be drunk before half time. |
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Post by alece10 on May 22, 2021 21:09:38 GMT
Well some of those songs gave me a headache and my ears almost bled.
I bet there will be some sore throats in the morning.
No idea who will win but for sure it will one of the songs I don't like.
The worst, apart from the heavy metal ones was Ukraine where she seemed to be saying "stereo" over and over again.
Looking forward to see Mans in the interval.
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Post by alece10 on May 22, 2021 21:16:38 GMT
But... what about the staging. It was magnificent.
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on May 22, 2021 21:21:46 GMT
I just feel like all the outfits are the same - showgirl outfits trying to emulate Kylie / Beyonce.
NO. IT'S BORING.
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Post by ncbears on May 22, 2021 21:30:17 GMT
Belgium had no money for costumes, choreography or fire. Was she going to kill herself at the end by jumping off that cliff?
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Post by ncbears on May 22, 2021 21:37:18 GMT
Does Germany forfeit automatic qualifier status if it does not even try?
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Post by n1david on May 22, 2021 21:38:25 GMT
I've already told my sister that should Malta win and if they have to host it next year, were gonna get tickets and go. Oh, and there is a little problem that Malta doesn't have a venue big enough to hold Eurovision - they might want to do an open-air event at the The Granaries in Floriana but the EBU don't like open-air venues. So the question is would they build something or would it be a much smaller event, and would the EBU be happy with that... but I've only been to Malta once and loved it, so I'd love an excuse to go back next May... |
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Post by ruby on May 22, 2021 21:42:20 GMT
Mans. I love him.
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Post by ncbears on May 22, 2021 22:15:32 GMT
22 juries so far. Nil for UK
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Post by ruby on May 22, 2021 22:36:20 GMT
Good on James Newman to still be smiling.
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Post by ncbears on May 22, 2021 22:54:53 GMT
Verdi, Puccini and Maneskin
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