Scotguy II Posted February 13, 2022 Report Share Posted February 13, 2022 This year's Eurovision Song contest will take place in Turin, Italy after Maneskins win in Rotterdam last year. The contest will take place between 10th and 14th May 2022 and be held at the Pala Olimpico Presenters are Alessandro Cattelan, singer Laura Pausini and British-Lebanese singer Mika. 41 countries will take part in the 66th edition So far 19 countries have selected their entries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotguy II Posted February 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 Kelly Clarkson and Snoop Dog will host the Great American Song Contest 2022, premiering 21st March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rols Posted February 24, 2022 Report Share Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) The EBU don’t know how to read to room Eurovision 2022: Russia can still compete despite Ukraine invasion I was gonna say that I wouldn’t be surprised to see Russia get null points - but I assume Belarus and Russia will trade each other their precious top votes. Edited February 24, 2022 by Sir Rols Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanMUC Posted February 24, 2022 Report Share Posted February 24, 2022 The last word on that one is not spoken yet. Apparently some countries are already pushing for a Russia ban. Remember though that Russia even hosted in 2009 shortly after the war with Georgia. Georgia wanted to send this song: https://youtu.be/5P6-7Rw4xug „We don‘t wanna put in“ was deemed political and thus DQed/withdrawn. And a few weeks after Crimea annexation, Russia competed with a saccharine horror which got heavily booed during voting (it came 7th, just one place behind Ukraine whose only remarkable feature was a giant hamster wheel). Ever since, the story of Russia vs Ukraine in ESC has made headlines basically every year, including already this year as mentioned in the article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatixxx Posted February 24, 2022 Report Share Posted February 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Sir Rols said: The EBU don’t know how to read to room Eurovision 2022: Russia can still compete despite Ukraine invasion I was gonna say that I wouldn’t be surprised to see Russia get null points - but I assume Belarus and Russia will trade each other their precious top votes. Belarus isnt competing/participating in 2022 nor did in 2021 and nor wil do the following year in 2023. > wikipedia says as follows On 28 May 2021, six days after the 2021 final, the EBU voted to suspend BTRC's membership. BTRC was given two weeks to respond before the suspension comes into effect on 11 June, but there was no public response. The broadcaster was expelled from the EBU on 1 July, therefore losing the rights to broadcast and participate in the contest. It was subsequently stated that the expulsion would last for three years, however Belarus would have to re-apply for membership after it expires. source: Belarus in the Eurovision Song Contest - Wikipedia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guilga Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 2 hours ago, fatixxx said: Belarus isnt competing/participating in 2022 nor did in 2021 and nor wil do the following year in 2023. So we have hopes for a full on 0 for Russia then! ...It would be hilarious if even with that, they still manage to place higher than Great Britain, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanMUC Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 Here‘s what ESC 2004 winner Ruslana, a Ukrainian icon, has to say… https://www.facebook.com/ruslana.official/videos/528068898584654/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Tickle Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 (edited) 13 hours ago, Guilga said: So we have hopes for a full on 0 for Russia then! ...It would be hilarious if even with that, they still manage to place higher than Great Britain, though. Yes that would be hilarious. I might struggle to raise a smile personally with all those dead bodies lining the streets of Ukraine but if you want to roll around on the floor pissing yourself laughing then go for it. Just for your info Great Britain do not take part in Eurovision. The United Kingdom do and they have done so since 1957 scoring victories in 4 different decades with 5 wins. Edited February 25, 2022 by daveypodmore 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOtherRob Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 "Mr Tickle" as I live and breathe! w/b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOtherRob Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 Estonia and Finland have both said Russia goes or we go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanMUC Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Rob. said: Estonia and Finland have both said Russia goes or we go. Several others too, basically all Nordics + NL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanMUC Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 …and Russia‘s kicked out… https://twitter.com/eurovision/status/1497243799889711104?s=21 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guilga Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 45 minutes ago, StefanMUC said: …and Russia‘s kicked out… https://twitter.com/eurovision/status/1497243799889711104?s=21 Well deserved. It could be a condrum as well if they actually won, given how hosting works in EuroVision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SportLightning Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 4 hours ago, fatixxx said: That would mean the Russia could be suspended by the European Broadcasting Union until further noticed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotguy II Posted February 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2022 2004 Eurovision Winner Ruslana speaks 1 day ago.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotguy II Posted March 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2022 Michael Bolton, Macy Gray, Jewel and Sisqo are among the full lineup of acts competing for the title of 'Best Hit Song' when the American Song Contest launches on Monday 21 March. The 56 artists span a wide range of performers, from undiscovered talent, up-and-coming new artists, and rising stars to established and legendary icons. An incredible solo artist, duo, group or band will represent each location and perform a new original song, celebrating the depth and variety of different styles and genres across America. American Song Contest 2022 – Meet The Artists: To learn more about each act, visit the interactive map! Alabama: Ni/Co Alaska: Jewel American Samoa: Tenelle Arizona: Las Marias Arkansas: Kelsey Lamb California: Sweet Taboo Colorado: Riker Lynch Connecticut: Michael Bolton Delaware: Nitro Nitra Florida: Ale Zabala Georgia: Stela Cole Guam: Jason J. Hawaii: Bronson Varde Idaho: Andrew Sheppard Illinois: Justin Jesso Indiana: UG skywalkin Iowa: Alisabeth Von Presley Kansas: Broderick Jones Kentucky: Jordan Smith Louisiana: Brittany Pfantz Maine: King Kyote Maryland: Sisqó Massachusetts: Jared Lee Michigan: Ada LeAnn Minnesota: Yam Haus Mississippi: Keyone Starr Missouri: Brett Seper Montana: Jonah Prill Nebraska: Jocelyn Nevada: The Crystal Method New Hampshire: MARi New Jersey: Brooke Alexx New Mexico: Khalisol New York: ENISA North Carolina: John Morgan North Dakota: Chloe Fredericks Northern Mariana Islands: Sabyu Ohio: Macy Gray Oklahoma: AleXa Oregon: courtship. Pennsylvania: Bri Steves Puerto Rico: Christian Pagán Rhode Island: Hueston South Carolina: Jesse LeProtti South Dakota: Judd Hoos Tennessee: Tyler Braden Texas: Grant Knoche U.S. Virgin Islands: Cruz Rock Utah: Savannah Keyes Vermont: Josh Panda Virginia: Almira Zaky Washington: Allen Stone Washington, D.C.: NËITHER West Virginia: Alexis Cunningham Wisconsin: Jake’O Wyoming: Ryan Charles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanMUC Posted April 7, 2022 Report Share Posted April 7, 2022 So I will check out another Olympic host city and venue in May - ticket secured Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tower Bridge Fox Posted April 8, 2022 Report Share Posted April 8, 2022 Well in a banal year, the Uk has the best entry this year. though Moldova scores high points for being the only entry to use acoustic instruments . I also like Estonia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanMUC Posted May 12, 2022 Report Share Posted May 12, 2022 Grand final on Saturday (me heading there tomorrow morning). Just qualified from tonight’s semi, inter alia: Czechia, whose lead singer is none other than the daughter of ice hockey legend Dominik Hašek, called Dominika appropriately. So she‘ll perform in the very venue where her dad was part of the bronze medal winning team in 2006. She won‘t do as well though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotguy II Posted May 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 Hope that Chanel wins it for Spain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SportLightning Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 10 hours ago, Scotguy II said: Hope that Chanel wins it for Spain Spain are in the running to host the 2023 edition. if Spain wins Barcelona could host. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanMUC Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 25 countries are still in the running. And Spanish people tell me Valencia would be a likely host because it would not be politically loaded. But given the Spanish song, I hope we won’t need to have that discussion after circa 1 AM CEST tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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