Citius Altius Fortius 560 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 No. I have no interest at all. I just googled the guy who won and he/she makes me a little uncomfortable. I understand it's being taken as a political statement and an FU to Putin, but I find the winner very strange. do you judge a book by its cover, too? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ofan 696 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 do you judge a book by its cover, too? Who cares what kind of person they are. The whole beard thing is creepy. I can't be the only one who's disturbed by it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Citius Altius Fortius 560 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) Who cares what kind of person they are. The whole beard thing is creepy. I can't be the only one who's disturbed by it? I think you didn't get it: he wants that the people feel disturbed, since we stick to stereotypes - with his long wig and his beard at the same time he break through these stereotypes... I was in the audience and I just can say his performance in the second semi final was breathtaking (much better than in the final or at the reprise) - his performance gives me goosebumps! By the way Conchita Wurst (Thomas Neuwirth) participated at the Austrian national selection for the ESC 2012 and became second - with this song: Edited May 13, 2014 by Citius Altius Fortius Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ofan 696 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 His performance is great. Can't argue with that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Citius Altius Fortius 560 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Here is a video of Thomas Neuwirth (Conchita Wurst) at an Austrian contest from 2006: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JMarkSnow2012 387 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Is anyone else as offput as I am by the guy who won it? Next you'll be saying you were disturbed by The Lumberjack Song. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scotguy 330 Posted May 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Erdogan just announced that Turkey wouldn't participate at the ESC anymore, due Conchita's victory So they will pull out because a man with a beard wears a dress and makeup, but they stayed in when a full blown sex change singer won. He seems to think the rest of Europe want Turkey in the contest anyway - its done fine without them. Maybe he should concentrate on killing his own people when they try to protest against their mistreatment instead of worrying about some facial hair. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Olympic Fan Darcy 322 Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 Can someone link me to where Turkey has withdrawn? Can't find a single source saying they won't join ever again. Also did some reading and because all of Georgia's jury members voted the same (which by Eurovision standards is impossible) they might be banned for 3 years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scotguy 330 Posted May 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 http://oikotimes.com/2014/05/14/turkey-not-returning-to-eurovision/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scotguy 330 Posted May 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 VIENNA, AUSTRIA – The news confirmed via Instagram and the first international success for Conchita Wurst (aka Tom Neuwirth) comes from Lady GaGa herself. She officially invited the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest winner to join her in the European version of her tour titled “artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball” as of September 16th kicking off from Turkey and why not in Athens on September 19th. Conchita Wurst accepted the news and confirmed them via Instagram saying: “OMG!!! Today officially signed a contract with Lady Gaga that I will act as the opening act on the tour ‘artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball’! I hope to be cool! I’m happy!” Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StefanMUC 690 Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Oikotimes - apart from horrid grammar - is not a serious source for anything. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scotguy 330 Posted May 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Conchita appeared on BBC One, The One Show in London. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jawnbc 61 Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 We have booked a hotel in Vienna--I hope the dates don't change. Once they're confirmed we'll try to get 2 tickets on our points. Never been to Vienna and it'll be the 60th anniversary for the Contest next year. Even my wife is coming! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markun 74 Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Vienna will host the 60th Eurovision Song Contest "Vienna is the city of music and arts in the heart of Europe. Together we will do everything to assure a successful 60th Eurovision Song Contest." says Director General of ORF, Alexander Wrabetz. "We are very pleased with ORF's decision to choose Vienna as the host city of the next Eurovision Song Contest," says Jon Ola Sand, Executive Supervision on behalf of the EBU. "We are confident the city has the experience, people and the facilities to host the world's foremost entertainment event. With the cooperation between Vienna, ORF and the EBU, I'm sure we'll see three amazing shows in May." The Semi-Finals of the 60th Eurovision Song Contest are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 19th and Thursday 21st of May, the Final is scheduled for Saturday, the 23rd of May. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StefanMUC 690 Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Obvious choice, hopefully the standard of show and entries will live up to the 60th anniversary! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daveypodmore 520 Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 I think Im going to combine it with my stag doo. My first Eurovision! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markun 74 Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 I think Im going to combine it with my stag doo. My first Eurovision! Going to Eurovision for the first time was the most incredible experience of my life and I am so glad I did it. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mr.bernham 384 Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 I didn't know Austria was a continent...hmmm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jawnbc 61 Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 I've got a hotel booked and hopefully will confirm the trip in a couple of months. Was in Istanbul and the energy in the arena was amazing--but I couldn't do the standing room thing (body isn't that fit). Hopefully we will get seats. Plan is to arrive the Saturday before and leave the day after. I'll probably be writing for ESCInsight.com so should have a press pass. So pleased it's Vienna rather than Graz or Salzburg! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Citius Altius Fortius 560 Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 I booked hotel rooms in Innsbruck, Graz and Wien - very pleased that I could cancel the hotels in Innsbruck and Graz! Flights booked today Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Tower Bridge Fox 48 Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 I’m going to stick my neck out before I have heard any of the songs for 2015And predict that SPAIN will win ,This is based on the consistent improvement and high standard of of there entry’s over the past 4 yearsOn this trajectory they will win. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jawnbc 61 Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 My flights are confirmed; as is my hotel. So very excited--first Eurovision since Istanbul 2004! Managed to score tickets in business class on points for the hateful journey to Europe (30 hours each way). 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daveypodmore 520 Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Easyjet flights are up if anyones interested. Im booked!!!!!! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TorchbearerSydney 250 Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 So jealous- would love to go to Eurovision one day! VIenna is an amazing city. Have to say the standard of production at Eurovision over the last few years has been amazing- the acts not so much! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daveypodmore 520 Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 As its the anniversary it should be a blast, never been to Austria so Im excited about seeing the city as well as experiencing the camp-ness of it all 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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