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Eurovision 2015

ForeverAddickted
ForeverAddickted Posts: 95,016
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Surprised this hadnt been mentioned anywhere over the last few weeks but... Australia have been given a wildcard into this years Eurovision!!

http://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/feb/10/eurovision-song-contest-invites-australia-to-join-worlds-biggest-party

Know it means we might get a few more points but... c'mon
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  • Cordoban Addick
    Cordoban Addick Posts: 5,448
    Even more reason to avoid watching it!
  • soapy_jones
    soapy_jones Posts: 21,408
    Cordoban Addick said:

    Even more reason to avoid watching it!

    A load of Gullah's and Sheila's warbling some inane ditty about endless expansive horizons and golden sun kissed beaches.

    I'll take it off of my reminder list, hold on! it wasn't on there in the first place...
  • Uboat
    Uboat Posts: 12,211
    Israel have been in it for years, so it's already lost it's geographical integrity.
    I watch it most years. It's hilarious as long as you go in with the right mindset, i.e. don't expect it to be good/fair.
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,694
    been mentioned in another thread. If Israel can be in it why not Australia?
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 39,930
    We will be again hosting the Eurovision party with all nationalities and persuasions catered for.

    Anyone who thinks this isn't one of THE social events of the year has no sense of occasion ;-)
  • Algarveaddick
    Algarveaddick Posts: 21,201
    How confusing must it be for Aussie kids? Geographically they are part of Australasia, but then when it comes to football, part of Asia, and now as far as pointless warbling goes, they are European...
  • paulie8290
    paulie8290 Posts: 23,345
    LargeAddick said:

    been mentioned in another thread. If Israel can be in it why not Australia?

    Israel makes more sense, they are already in the European sections when it comes to football
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,694
    I'm at mates in Cyprus that weekend, now expecting a pool party. I love Eurovision.
  • Bedsaddick
    Bedsaddick Posts: 24,808
    The whole thing has turned into one big camp party. I absolutely hate Eurovision.

  • cabbles
    cabbles Posts: 15,266
    Sounds like it's becoming the Europa League. I wouldn't be surprised if we saw A-League teams in the Europa in a few years

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  • carly burn
    carly burn Posts: 19,503
    Bedsaddick said:

    The whole thing has turned into one big camp party. I absolutely hate Eurovision.


    I agree. Used to be such a respectable event.



    -)
  • Fiiish
    Fiiish Posts: 7,998
    edited February 2015
    Australia will be warmly received by the Eurovision community and it's only a one off. Australia has one of the biggest followings of Eurovision outside of Europe so that's why they're getting a one-off nod.

    I can't complain about Oz's involvement if Russia is allowed to compete. Granted the Russian act will not be complicit in the war crimes that Russia is supporting in Ukraine or their annexation of Crimean territory but the act will be being put forward by the state broadcaster, which is the media wing of the Russian government's whose actions have not only led to many deaths in Ukraine but also the prolonging of the ongoing war in Ukraine that has forced Ukraine itself to withdraw this year. And then there's the Israel act as well. Not only is it not in Europe but the Israeli government is now pursuing a policy based on statements made by state officials that Europe is no longer a safe place for Jews. Yet safe enough for them to send an act to Austria? OK then.
  • brogib
    brogib Posts: 2,128
    At least it don't get members of the gullible public to phone vote and earn dough out of em and still fix the result
  • Bedsaddick
    Bedsaddick Posts: 24,808
    The people who pick the UK entry have really excelled themselves this year .

    What were they thinking?

    Still In Love With You - Electro Velvet (UK entry for Eurovision 2015)

    http://youtu.be/eniaB0xchTY
  • Cordoban Addick
    Cordoban Addick Posts: 5,448
    Uboat said:

    Israel have been in it for years, so it's already lost it's geographical integrity.
    I watch it most years. It's hilarious as long as you go in with the right mindset, i.e. don't expect it to be good/fair.

    You can just imagine Israel with its open attitude to homosexuality and transexuality (if that is a real word) competing in the middle eastern song contest.
  • IA
    IA Posts: 6,103
    Bedsaddick said:

    The people who pick the UK entry have really excelled themselves this year .

    What were they thinking?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Je3UGI1jMP8
  • A-R-T-H-U-R
    A-R-T-H-U-R Posts: 7,678
    I like the Finnish attitude - a punk rock group all with learning difficulties. Hope they do well.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 70,016
    I quite like our entry, at least it's distinctive and catchy
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,871
    It's very Eurovision. Might do well, god knows why.
  • Greenie
    Greenie Posts: 9,172
    Its just a rather Gay night in....

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  • Algarveaddick
    Algarveaddick Posts: 21,201
    I like it - looks like Conor Gough on drums...
  • flyingkiwiDK
    flyingkiwiDK Posts: 5,728
    What happens if Australia wins? Are they allowed to host it next year? The Scandies are mental for Eurovision (especially the Swedes).
  • thai malaysia addick
    thai malaysia addick Posts: 18,407
    Next year Antarctica has been picked as a guest competitor. Fifteen penguins are already honing their Pick-up-a-penguin routine.
  • Mendonca In Asdas
    Mendonca In Asdas Posts: 22,674
    Tonights The night, wonder if we'll still go in for it , if we exit Europe via a referendum, might do us a favour!
  • AppyAddick
    AppyAddick Posts: 1,475
    Money on Poland for a top 5....
  • flyingkiwiDK
    flyingkiwiDK Posts: 5,728
    I actually think we will finish top half. From what I've heard none of the songs are particularly good this year.
  • shirty5
    shirty5 Posts: 19,278
    AppyAddick said:

    Money on Poland for a top 5....

    If the milk maids are back from last year, then they stand a good chance.
  • IA
    IA Posts: 6,103
    Italy to win.
  • killer kish
    killer kish Posts: 2,019
    Russia or Italy
  • TelMc32
    TelMc32 Posts: 9,067
    Ireland finally achieved their aim and got out of it (they nearly went bankrupt - before the banks did that job for them - from carrying on hosting after winning) by throwing the semi during the week.

    Ironic not to be there on the day that the country votes for same sex marriage!! :smiley:

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