jlo17
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Yeah, I know what you're saying - OH GOD! But anyway, for those interested in pre-selections , such finals will start this weekend - with Albania!
I'll keep you updated with dates & stuff as usual. Let's hope this turns out to be one of the best shows ever all from George-land! 
The dates for the 2006 contest are: Thursday 18th May for the semi-final and Saturday 20th May for the final, with the UK being automatically qualified for the final - obviously.
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Some confirmed national Final dates are: | Quote: | Albania - December 18th
Poland - January 28th
Slovenia - January 29th
Malta - February 4th
Estonia - February 4th
Norway - February 4th
Belarus - February 10th (3 songs go to internal selection)
Denmark - February 11th
Iceland - February 18th
Belgium - February 19th
Cyprus - February 22nd
Romania - February 25th
Moldova - February 26th
Croatia - March 4th
Lithuania - March 4th
Macedonia - March 4th
United Kingdom - March 4th
Bosnia & Herzegovina - March 5th
Andorra - March 8th
Germany - March 9th
Finland - March 10th
Portugal - March 10th
Bulgaria - March 11th
Latvia - March 11th
Serbia & Montenegro - March 11th
Ukraine - March 11th
Netherlands - March 12th
France - March 14th
Greece - March 14th
Turkey - March 15th (song presentation)
Israel - March 15th
Armenia - March 15th (song presentation)
Sweden - March 18th
Spain - March 20th (internal)
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tba: Monaco (internal)
tba: Russia (internal?)
Draw of the Running order - March 21st |
The others are yet to confirm participation/means of selection etc.
Deadline for submitting entries for the UK's 'Making Your Mind Up' is December 31st - that's if anyone's interested! 
Selected participants:
Ireland - Brian Kennedy - TBA
Monaco - Song has been already been picked but details are unknown
Switzerland - Six4One - TBA - Switzerland will be represented by a whore of a pop group, with 6 people coming from different countries - Liel (from Israel); Andreas Lundstedt (from Sweden) - member of Alcazar; Tinka Milinovic (from Bosnia and Herzegovina); Keith Camilleri (from Malta); Marco Matias (from Portugal) and Claudia D’Addio (from Switzerland). Now if that isn't a clever (and messed-up) way of doing well, then nothing is! Shame Tinka won't perform as a soloist for her own country! 
Austria and now Hungary have withdrawn from next year's contest . Don't let go
Never give up, it's such a wonderful life
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jlo17
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| Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 6:48 am |
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Albania's song has been selected! It's Luiz Ejlli - Zjarr e ftohte ('Fire and Cold'). As usual it's in Albanian but I assume it will be translated in English.
Surprise, surprise, it's ethnic-sounding!
It seems messed-up and similar to some other songs! Anjeza Shahini took part in the NF but I don't know where she placed herself in the end! Her song was pretty much terrible anyway. Don't let go
Never give up, it's such a wonderful life
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Tiger
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| Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 7:02 pm |
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ANJEZA! I want Mp3s
Also woo for the topic These foolish games are tearing me apart
My CHART
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Grybop
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| Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 7:42 pm |
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I was supposed to start this thread 
Remind me to give a little smack on MSN later
I'd like that albanian mp3 in return mind you
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Grybop
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| Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 5:57 pm |
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space75
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| Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 7:59 pm |
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Is that what the future holds?
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jlo17
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| Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 11:04 pm |
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EUGH! Poland's always crap... Danzel (of the 'Pump It Up' fame) is in the pre-selections. There are also Ich Troje (2003) - I did like their song back then so here's hoping!
Woo for the pics George!  I read somewhere about the exact location - some sports complex I think!
EDIT: | Quote: | As confirmed by Greek broadcaster ERT, the 2006 edition of the song contest will take place in the Olympic Stadium’s Indoor Hall which is part of the Athens Olympic Sports Complex. The venue was chosen because of its functionality, its unique design and its history of hosting major sporting events.
The Olympic Stadium’s Indoor Arena was inaugurated in 1995. It consists of six levels and has a seating capacity of 18,500 people, including 2,000 fold-up seats and 300 seats for the media. It also has a 500 square metre Press Centre and a 100 square metre room for press conferences. But the main attraction is the impressive roof which adorns the stadium. |
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Grybop
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| Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 12:35 am |
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That means my info was dated 
I'll edit the pics accordingly. |
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jlo17
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| Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 11:42 pm |
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Lisa Andreas has submitted a song for Cyprus 2006! She's an angel!
I'll update the national final dates soon, along with the list of the participating countries.
Don't let go
Never give up, it's such a wonderful life
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Tiger
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| Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2005 12:00 pm |
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Hooray!
These foolish games are tearing me apart
My CHART
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space75
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| Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2005 12:45 pm |
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u r all welcome in greece Is that what the future holds?
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jlo17
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| Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 6:02 pm |
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Here are the participating countries:
SEMI-FINAL
Albania - Luiz Ejlli - Zjarr e Ftohte
Andorra - Jennifer - Sense tu
Armenia - Andre - Without Your Love
Belarus - Polina Smolova - Mama
Belgium - Kate Ryan - Je T'Adore
Bosnia & Herzegovina - Hari Varešanovic - Lejla
Bulgaria - Mariana Popova - Let Me Cry
Croatia - Severina - Moja štikla
Cyprus - Annette Artani - Why Angels Cry
Estonia - Sandra Oxenryd - Through My Window
Finland - Lordi - Hard Rock Hallelujah
Iceland - Silvía Nótt - Congratulations
Ireland - Brian Kennedy - Every Song Is A Cry For Love
Lithuania - LT United - We Are The Winners
Macedonia - Elena Risteska - Ninanajna
Monaco - Séverine Ferrer - La coco-dance
Netherlands - Treble - Amambanda
Poland - Ich Troje - Follow My Heart
Portugal - Nonstop - Coisas De Nada
Russia - Dima Bilan - Never Let You Go
Slovenia - Anzej Dezan - Mr.Nobody
Sweden - Carola - Invincible
Turkey - Sibel Tüzün - Superstar
Ukraine - Tina Karol - Show Me Your Love
FINAL
Denmark - Sidsel Ben Semmane - Twist Of Love
France - Virginie Pouchain - Il Etait Temps
Germany - Texas Lightning - No No Never
Greece - Anna Vissi - Everything
Israel - Eddie Butler - Ze Hazman
Latvia - Cosmos - I Hear Your Heart
Malta - Fabrizio Faniello - I Do
Moldova - Arsenium & Natalia Gordienko - Loca
Norway - Christine Guldbrandsen - Alvedansen
Romania - Mihai Traistariu - Tornero
Spain - Las Ketchup - Bloody Mary
Switzerland - Six4One - If We All Give A Little
United Kingdom - Daz Sampson - Teenage Life
Don't let go
Never give up, it's such a wonderful life
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chris975
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| Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 11:38 pm |
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And we'll proably again send to ESC a big crap |
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grooveboy
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| Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2006 12:20 am |
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The hype already started...oh well, I will inform you about Croatian pre-selection. Of course, the best one will end up second, like all of them in past 4 selections
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jlo17
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| Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2006 12:30 am |
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^Croatia were robbed a direct qualification last year with that beautiful song. | chris975 wrote: | | And we'll proably again send to ESC a big crap |
From this year's choices Mosqitoo sounds half-decent but maybe way too unconventional; Ich Troje's comeback is good though the mp3 I have is of an ultra-low quality. Danzel well let's skip that! I'll get back to you as regards the rest. Don't let go
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grooveboy
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| Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2006 1:26 pm |
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| jlo17 wrote: | | ^Croatia were robbed a direct qualification last year with that beautiful song. |
But the runner-up was so much better choice. I only pray they'll send some hot chick this year or even Luka Nižetic which was favorite among voters last year, but beacuse of judges ended up at #6 |
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Positive
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| Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2006 7:45 pm |
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Oh, God! In swedish pre-selections Jessica Folcker, BWO and Velvet will take part! Love them!!!!!!!!!
Out of the light like a star, like a hero love will survive!!!
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space75
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| Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2006 6:38 pm |
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i ve read somewhere the rumour that Franz Ferdinand will play for United Kingdom
Is that what the future holds?
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Cash
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| Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2006 7:08 pm |
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FRANZ FERDINAND SNUB EUROVISION
Scottish rockers FRANZ FERDINAND have turned down the chance to represent Greece at this year's (05) EUROVISION SONG CONTEST - but the offer will be open again next year (06).
The head of Greece's national TV network contacted the TAKE ME OUT sensations because lead singer ALEX KAPRONAS is half Greek, and requested they write a song to mark the competition's 50th anniversary.
A spokesperson says, "We contacted the group and asked if they would perform for us, but they are too busy. Then we asked if they could write a song.
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Jasmine
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| Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2006 7:24 pm |
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| chris975 wrote: | | And we'll proably again send to ESC a big crap |
Probably we also...
About swedish pre-selections. As a singer Jessica Folcker is good, Velvet also has a great voice and BWO - I like them. I hope Sweden will show something better because last time I can't say I liked swedish performance.
Never gonna give it up,
I never wanna stop...
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jlo17
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| Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2006 9:06 pm |
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Lithuania is are one of the three countries I pity most in the whole show! They've been taking part for quite a while now - with decent songs at times - and they always fail!
And Sweden - bah, the jury just spoilt the fun in last year's Melodifestivalen Don't let go
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Grybop
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| Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 2:39 am |
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| Cash wrote: | FRANZ FERDINAND SNUB EUROVISION
Scottish rockers FRANZ FERDINAND have turned down the chance to represent Greece at this year's (05) EUROVISION SONG CONTEST - but the offer will be open again next year (06).
The head of Greece's national TV network contacted the TAKE ME OUT sensations because lead singer ALEX KAPRONAS is half Greek, and requested they write a song to mark the competition's 50th anniversary.
A spokesperson says, "We contacted the group and asked if they would perform for us, but they are too busy. Then we asked if they could write a song. |
That would have been awesome! Where did you get that info from? It's Alex KaprAnOs by the way.
T get on MSN SOON!
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jlo17
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| Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2006 7:45 pm |
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^Well the lastest rumours about the Greek representative say that Anna Vissi might be the Greek singer for 2006 (She represented Greece as well as Cyprus in the 80s). Err, yeah baby.
EBU Confirms - 38 Countries Participate In Athens
As expected, 38 countries will participate in the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest, which takes place in Athens, Greece. The European Broadcasting Union confirmed that moments ago. Armenia joins the big family, while Austria and Hungary ( ) will stay home.
The semifinal (24 countries) on 18th May;
• Albania (RTVSH)
• Andorra (RTVA)
• Armenia (PTV)
• Belarus (BT)
• Belgium (VRT)
• Bosnia & Herzegovina (PBSBiH)
• Bulgaria (BNT)
• Croatia (HRT)
• Cyprus (CyBC)
• Estonia (ETV)
• Finland (YLE)
• FYR Macedonia (MKRTV)
• Iceland (RUV)
• Ireland (RTÉ)
• Lithuania (LRT)
• Monaco (TMC)
• The Netherlands (NOS)
• Poland (TVP)
• Portugal (RTP)
• Russia (C1R)
• Slovenia (RTVSLO)
• Sweden (SVT)
• Turkey (TRT)
• Ukraine (NTU)
The following 14 countries already qualified for the final on 20th May;
• Denmark (DR)
• France (France 3)
• Germany (ARD)
• Greece (ERT)
• Israel (IBA)
• Latvia (LTV)
• Malta (PBSMT)
• Moldova (TRM)
• Norway (NRK)
• Romania (TVR)
• Serbia & Montenegro (UJRT)
• Spain (TVE)
• Switzerland (SRG SSR idée suisse)
• United Kingdom (BBC)
The best 10 songs of the semifinal will qualify for the final.
The running order of the songs will be determined by a draw to be held during the Heads of Delegation meeting in Athens, on 20th and 21st March. Don't let go
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potojr
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| Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2006 9:44 pm |
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Why aren't Hungary and Austria taking part?
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