Eurovision Song Contest 2013

Moore ThanMoore Than EnglandPosts: 3,173MI6 Agent
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Bonnie Tyler has been confirmed as the UK's representative at this years contest in Malmo (Sweden) on the 18th May. "I promise to give this everything I've got for the UK! I am truly honoured and delighted to be able to represent my country at Eurovision, and especially with such a fabulous song." 'Believe in Me' was written by American songwriter Desmond Child with British songwriters Lauren Christy and Christopher Braide.

The FULL article.
Bonnie Tyler chosen as Eurovision UK entry
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-21697205

Official Video - United Kingdom: Bonnie Tyler 'Believe in Me' - Eurovision Song Contest 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqXk_FRw62Q
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  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,619MI6 Agent
    Bonnie Tyler - adorable

    However the song does not bring out the best out of her imo.
    Btw I liked "Blue" a lot 2 yrs ago!

    The german entry is an almost 100% copy of "euphoria" which I find pretty pathetic.
    They ordered an expertise some weeks ago, which confirmed, that it's not a rippoff, however, listen yourself:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8LPaowU9js
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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Sadly the UK hasn't a chance of EVER winning the contest again.
    The voting is Crazy. :))
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  • Napoleon PluralNapoleon Plural LondonPosts: 10,427MI6 Agent
    Surely it's better than Never Say Never Again, eh Bond buffs?
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  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,619MI6 Agent
    Thunderpussy wrote:
    Sadly the UK hasn't a chance of EVER winning the contest again.
    The voting is Crazy. :))

    Yes, we used to say this as well.

    But remember our lovely Lena or Loreen did not come from the Baltic or the Balkan ;)
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  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,828MI6 Agent
    I do so hate Bonnie Tyler and her "music". :#
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  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,443Chief of Staff
    Silhouette Man wrote:
    I do so hate Bonnie Tyler and her "music". :#

    Which is the reason why we have picked her...let the rest of Europe suffer as well :))
    YNWA 97
  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,828MI6 Agent
    edited March 2013
    Sir Miles wrote:
    Silhouette Man wrote:
    I do so hate Bonnie Tyler and her "music". :#

    Which is the reason why we have picked her...let the rest of Europe suffer as well :))

    Indeed. Her hoarse Welsh voice will be musak to their earholes. Verbal GBH of the the earholes, that is. :))
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  • Moore ThanMoore Than EnglandPosts: 3,173MI6 Agent
    Thunderpussy wrote:
    Sadly the UK hasn't a chance of EVER winning the contest again.
    The voting is Crazy. :))

    Ye of little faith. :D

    No Jedward representing Ireland at this year's contest. Ryan Dolan is the chosen one. The song is in a similar style to last year's winning song from Sweden (Loreen).

    Ireland's Official Eurovision Entry : Ryan Dolan "Only Love Survives"
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNQNdHV279w
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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Sure it's Great to see Bonnie Tyler still rocking it and Ireland too has a
    great song.
    But I still think I'll be doing the "Told you so " Dance. :v
    Anyway the Contest died for Me when Terry Wogan stopped
    doing the commentary. :#
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • Moore ThanMoore Than EnglandPosts: 3,173MI6 Agent
    Engelbert Humperdinck has said that Eurovision was a great step in his career (in an open letter of support to Bonnie Tyler), even though he came second from last a year ago. The article includes Humperdinck's open letter in full.

    Eurovision: Humperdinck hopeful of Tyler triumph
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-21714880
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  • Moore ThanMoore Than EnglandPosts: 3,173MI6 Agent
    Robin Stjernberg will represent Sweden on home ground in Malmo after winning Melodifestivalen 2013 with the song 'You', which got the highest number of points after the eleven international juries and the viewers cast their votes.

    Robin Stjernberg - You (Melodifestivalen 2013) FINALEN
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsGDgoMG4Uo
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  • Moore ThanMoore Than EnglandPosts: 3,173MI6 Agent
    Anouk will represent the Netherlands with a song entitled 'Birds' that was first performed in 2011 but never included on a record. Anouk said last year that she wanted to represent the Netherlands with a self-penned song, bypassing the traditional domestic talent contest. Tros television, which stages the event, eventually agreed.

    Anouk presents Birds, the Netherlands' new Eurovision song
    http://www.dutchnews.nl/news/archives/2013/03/anouk_presents_birds_the_nethe.php

    Anouk - Birds
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=evv2SXOOWWk
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  • Moore ThanMoore Than EnglandPosts: 3,173MI6 Agent
    Emmelie De Forest will represent Denmark in Malmo with a song entitled 'Only Teardrops'. It is the current favourite with bookmaker William Hill (11/4) to win the contest outright.

    Emmelie De Forest - Only Teardrops (Denmark) 2013 Eurovision Song Contest
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=k59E7T0H-Us
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  • Moore ThanMoore Than EnglandPosts: 3,173MI6 Agent
    Farid Mammadov will represent last year's host nation Azerbaijan with a song entitled 'Hold Me'. Mammadov beat nine other participants in the final.

    Farid Mammadov - Hold Me (Azerbaijan) 2013 Eurovision Song Contest
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=r5egVzkZGTg
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  • Moore ThanMoore Than EnglandPosts: 3,173MI6 Agent
    No grannies representing Russia this year. Dina Garipova (a student from the Republic of Tatarstan) has the honour with a song entitled 'What If'. Garipova was selected from 48 contestants in a public vote initiated by Russia's Channel One broadcaster.

    Dina Garipova - What If (Russia) 2013 Eurovision Song Contest
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=1VwzdeRNjtA
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  • Moore ThanMoore Than EnglandPosts: 3,173MI6 Agent
    Amandine Bourgeois has been chose to represent France with the song L'Enfer Et Moi. She feels that her participation in the Eurovision Song Contest will be the perfect opportunity to promote her new work. Amandine's music mixes a lot of influences, from English pop to soul and rock with a Motown sound.

    Amandine Bourgeois - L'Enfer Et Moi (France) 2013 Eurovision Song Contest
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=YQJaab8j4fU
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  • Lady RoseLady Rose London,UKPosts: 2,667MI6 Agent
    Moore Than wrote:
    No grannies representing Russia this year.

    That's a shame. I quite enjoyed them last year. :)

    I'm a fan of the more offbeat entrants. ;%
  • Moore ThanMoore Than EnglandPosts: 3,173MI6 Agent
    Lady Rose wrote:
    Moore Than wrote:
    No grannies representing Russia this year.

    That's a shame. I quite enjoyed them last year. :)

    I'm a fan of the more offbeat entrants. ;%

    I also enjoyed the Russian grannies, watching them perform just brought a smile to my face.

    Judging by what I have seen to date, the more offbeat entrants appear to be in very short supply this year.
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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    +1 for the Russian Grannies. I thought they were wonderful. -{
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • Lady RoseLady Rose London,UKPosts: 2,667MI6 Agent
    Moore Than wrote:
    Judging by what I have seen to date, the more offbeat entrants appear to be in very short supply this year.

    Shame. It's all very serious these days.
  • StrangewaysStrangeways London, UKPosts: 1,469MI6 Agent
    Napoleon Plural wrote:
    Surely it's better than Never Say Never Again, eh Bond buffs?

    Can't disagree with you there Nap!
    Anyone else think Bonnie T has put, erm, just a little bit of weight on??

    Looking forward to Eurovision as always, great camp nonesense, but as others have said UK winning again is highly unlikely. Hmmmmm, imagine if we pulled out...the whole thing would die as BBC pays for most of it!!!
  • Moore ThanMoore Than EnglandPosts: 3,173MI6 Agent
    Abba's Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus are set to write an anthem for this year's Eurovision Song Contest, organisers have announced. The pair will team up with Swedish DJ and producer Avicil to compose a theme track for the event in Malmo. 'We Write the Story' will be performed for the first time at the opening of the grand final on 18th May.

    The FULL article.
    Abba pair Benny and Bjorn pen Eurovision anthem
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-22152995
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  • Moore ThanMoore Than EnglandPosts: 3,173MI6 Agent
    BBC Radio 2 (UK) is marking Ken Bruce's 25th year of broadcasting from Eurovision by asking listeners to decide which was the UK's greatest ever entry. A list has been compiled (at the link below) of every entry since 1957, you have until midday on Friday 26th April to vote, if you wish to do so. The Top 20 chosen will be broadcast on Ken Bruce's Radio 2 show in the week leading up to this year's Eurovision.

    What's the Best Ever UK Eurovision Entry?
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/vote/eurovision/
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  • Moore ThanMoore Than EnglandPosts: 3,173MI6 Agent
    16 countries took part in last night's first semi-final in Malmo. The ten qualifiers for this Saturday's final are as follows, in the order they were announced.

    Moldova
    Lithuania
    Ireland
    Estonia
    Belarus
    Denmark
    Russia
    Belgium
    Ukraine
    The Netherlands

    Eliminated
    Austria
    Slovenia
    Croatia
    Montenegro
    Cyprus
    Serbia

    We have our first ten finalists!
    http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=we_have_our_first_ten_finalists
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  • Lady RoseLady Rose London,UKPosts: 2,667MI6 Agent
    Moore Than wrote:
    16 countries took part in last night's first semi-final in Malmo. The ten qualifiers for this Saturday's final are as follows, in the order they were announced.

    Moldova
    Lithuania
    Ireland
    Estonia
    Belarus
    Denmark
    Russia
    Belgium
    Ukraine
    The Netherlands

    Eliminated
    Austria
    Slovenia
    Croatia
    Montenegro
    Cyprus
    Serbia

    We have our first ten finalists!
    http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=we_have_our_first_ten_finalists

    Some interesting choices there.

    Quite liked Denmark and Belarus but my favourite was the different entry from The Netherlands.

    Surprised Lithuania got through though. Bit dreary.

    Can't wait for Thursday and the next round.
  • Jedi MasterJedi Master UKPosts: 1,093MI6 Agent
    I can't wait! My girlfriend and I are hosting a "big gay Eurovision party" with cocktails and cakes!

    Everybody says the UK will never win again, but actually it was only a few years ago when we came second! I think we've just been unfortunate with a combination of bad acts (Gemini) and bad luck (poor old Englebert having to go first last year with a song that really didn't suit being first). Keep the faith people!

    I am sad that Jedward won't be doing it though, they are incredibly annoying, but Eurovision is just about the only occasion when they really fit the bill!

    Oh well, bring on the fun! -{
    Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice and everyone dies.
  • Lady RoseLady Rose London,UKPosts: 2,667MI6 Agent
    Any song with the title 'Alcohol is Free' is alright In my book!!! Greece onto a winner there :))
  • Moore ThanMoore Than EnglandPosts: 3,173MI6 Agent
    17 countries took part in last night's second semi-final in Malmo. The ten qualifiers for tomorrow's final are as follows, in the order they were announced.

    Hungary
    Azerbaijan
    Georgia
    Romania
    Norway
    Iceland
    Armenia
    Finland
    Malta
    Greece

    Eliminated
    Latvia
    San Marino
    FYR Macedonia
    Bulgaria
    Israel
    Albania
    Switzerland

    We have ten more finalists!
    http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=we_have_ten_more_finalists
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  • Moore ThanMoore Than EnglandPosts: 3,173MI6 Agent
    The running order for tomorrow's (Saturday) final has been revealed. France (Amandine Bourgeois) is first up, the UK (Bonnie Tyler) fifteenth, host country Sweden (Robin Stjenberg) sixteenth, and last up is Ireland (Ryan Dolan).

    The FULL running order.
    http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=running_order_for_the_grand_final_revealed
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  • Lady RoseLady Rose London,UKPosts: 2,667MI6 Agent
    We all off to Denmark next year ??? :p
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