Eurovision Song Contest

[Merlin of Flyote 8]

It's that time of year again, Azerbijan won last year so it's Baku and the Crystal Hall this year, which was built in less than a year. The song contest is the largest non-sporting TV event of the year. It is organised and run by the European Broadcasting union.

Azerbijan has a detached part which is seperated from the rest by Armenia. Armenia has not entered this year citing the non-safety of it's contestants and supporters as the reason. Both countries are engaged in a boarder dispute.

As of last night Italy was favorite according to the British bookmakers, although the Russian Grannies seem to be well liked. Jedwood is again the entrant for Ireland whilst the British entrant is Englebert Humperdink. Jamie Cullum is a co-writer of the German entry.

Half the votes are from the public the other half from a jury in each country. Countries cannot vote for their own entries. All countries (25) can vote in the final.

[TekindusT 3,809]

Here we go again, one more year. I remember having said the same in all Eurovision threads throughout these last years. This year I'll be a bit more direct.

Politics, politics, politics. And besides, some music.

[dazza262 133]

Best Eurovision song ever.

[Easy Bakes 253]

Loved Ardal O'Hanlon in that show and My Hero.

pretty funny guy.