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Tender Branson
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« on: March 06, 2015, 01:58:09 PM »


The Eurovision Song Contest 2015 will be the 60th edition of the annual Eurovision Song Contest.

The contest will take place in Vienna, Austria, following Conchita Wurst's victory in the 2014 edition with the song "Rise Like a Phoenix".

This will be the second time that Austria will host the contest after holding its 1967 edition also in Vienna.

The contest will consist of two semi-finals which will take place on 19 and 21 May, and a final on 23 May 2015.

The shows will be presented by Mirjam Weichselbraun, Alice Tumler and Arabella Kiesbauer.

Forty countries will participate in the contest, with Australia debuting as a guest entrant, and Cyprus, the Czech Republic, and Serbia returning.

Ukraine, however, announced their withdrawal due to financial and political reasons.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurovision_Song_Contest_2015
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Tender Branson
Mark Warner 08
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Posts: 58,156
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Political Matrix
E: -6.06, S: -4.84
« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2015, 01:59:35 PM »
Funny (or weird) thing happened yesterday when the German entry was about to be selected:

Singer wins national finals to represent Germany at Eurovision Song Contest, declines to go

BERLIN — Andreas Kuemmert got handed what many musicians would consider a dream ticket, winning the popular vote to represent Germany at this year's Eurovision Song Contest.

But to the shock of his fans, the 28-year-old rock and blues singer passed up the chance to sing for his country at the Vienna finals in May.

The annual competition regularly draws more than 100 million viewers with its mix of glitz and kitsch.

Kuemmert, whose voice had wowed national audiences, told German television viewers that "I'm overwhelmed by your affection" before adding: "I'm not really in the right state to accept this."

Instead, he handed the title to 24-year-old runner-up Ann Sophie, who tearfully accepted.

Kuemmert was suffering from high fever during Thursday's national final. The singer hasn't commented further on his decision.

http://www.startribune.com/world/295340211.html

Tongue
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Tender Branson
Mark Warner 08
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E: -6.06, S: -4.84
« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2015, 02:13:46 PM »
Hopefully we can win that thing once again and join the handful of countries that managed to win 2 contests in a row ... Wink

I'm rooting for "The Makemakes", which is a pretty cool band:



Even though "Million €uro Smile" won't be their Contest song, it's an example of their style:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EeG-LwAdoM

There are currently 6 acts in the pre-selection for Austria, with the finalist picked next Friday.
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Tender Branson
Mark Warner 08
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E: -6.06, S: -4.84
« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2015, 09:04:23 AM »
Quote from: Tender Branson on March 06, 2015, 02:13:46 PM
There are currently 6 acts in the pre-selection for Austria, with the finalist picked next Friday.

The songs have been presented yesterday and my favourites for the Austrian choice are:

1) The Makemakes: „I Am Yours“

http://songcontest.orf.at/videos/stories/2697835

2) DAWA: „Feel Alive“

http://songcontest.orf.at/videos/stories/2697825

3) Zoe: „Quel Filou“ (a song in French)

http://songcontest.orf.at/videos/stories/2697837

4) Folkshilfe: „Who You Are“

http://songcontest.orf.at/videos/stories/2697830
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Tender Branson
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E: -6.06, S: -4.84
« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2015, 10:57:09 AM »
"The Makemakes" were chosen yesterday to represent Austria with their song "I'm yours":



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-93NUU9MUY

But the Indy-band DAWA made it surprisingly close with their song "Feel alive":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoZ0XnyBL0I

There was a run-off held between the 2 bands and DAWA lost only because of the Austrian TV audience vote while being strong with the International jury from 10 countries.
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Tender Branson
Mark Warner 08
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E: -6.06, S: -4.84
« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2015, 09:22:26 AM »
The Final is today.

Anyone watching ?

Estonia or Norway should win, IMO.
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Tender Branson
Mark Warner 08
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Posts: 58,156
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Political Matrix
E: -6.06, S: -4.84
« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2015, 09:25:28 AM »
It's also ridiculous that Ireland with Molly Sterling was eliminated in the semis.
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Tender Branson
Mark Warner 08
Atlas Institution
*****
Posts: 58,156
Austria


Political Matrix
E: -6.06, S: -4.84
« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2015, 09:45:56 AM »
The video postcard for Malta was shot here in Zell am See btw.

The candidate for Malta went skydiving here at the airport ... Smiley

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0l_lV2_5f0M
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Tender Branson
Mark Warner 08
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Posts: 58,156
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Political Matrix
E: -6.06, S: -4.84
« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2015, 01:51:58 PM »
Quote from: Clyde1998 on May 23, 2015, 01:46:22 PM
Quote from: Tender Branson on May 23, 2015, 09:25:28 AM
It's also ridiculous that Ireland with Molly Sterling was eliminated in the semis.
Agreed - it was one of the few songs that wasn't out of key.

I think Sweden will win it tonight.

Nah... Sweden is overrated by the bookies I think.

I think an outsider like one of the 3 Baltic countries will win it.

Anyway, it starts in ca. 5 minutes.
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Tender Branson
Mark Warner 08
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Posts: 58,156
Austria


Political Matrix
E: -6.06, S: -4.84
« Reply #9 on: May 23, 2015, 01:54:51 PM »
If anyone wants to watch live (via BBC one & English commentary):

http://en.firstonetv.com/stream/uk/8
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Tender Branson
Mark Warner 08
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Posts: 58,156
Austria


Political Matrix
E: -6.06, S: -4.84
« Reply #10 on: May 24, 2015, 09:40:17 AM »
Austria and Germany both getting 0 points is laughable and funny at the same time ... Tongue
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Tender Branson
Mark Warner 08
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Posts: 58,156
Austria


Political Matrix
E: -6.06, S: -4.84
« Reply #11 on: May 24, 2015, 11:02:44 AM »
2 countries ranked us 11th (which still means no points, because only #1-10 get them):

Latvia and Switzerland
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Tender Branson
Mark Warner 08
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Posts: 58,156
Austria


Political Matrix
E: -6.06, S: -4.84
« Reply #12 on: May 24, 2015, 11:16:46 AM »
Maybe we received 0 votes because of Conchita-overkill ... Tongue

Otherwise I don't have an explanation for it.
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