Eurovision Song Contest 2023 - 13th May - Liverpool

[SholasBoy]

based on the clip, I think she could but overall SloMo is the better entry

tbh "SloMo" AND "Fuego" were not really on peoples radar until later on when we got some rehearsal footage. That could happen with "Unicorn" too, but for now I still find it a bit of a mess.

[greek_boy]

tbh "SloMo" AND "Fuego" were not really on peoples radar until later on when we got some rehearsal footage. That could happen with "Unicorn" too, but for now I still find it a bit of a mess.

Yes, Slomo became viral after Chanel's performance in Benidorm SF, just like EAEA this year.

I think Unicorn will follow the steps of SloMo; there is a dance break and Noa's team has publicly revealed that they will spend loads of money for the entry/staging.

[greek_boy]

I was thinking more like rumoured acts this year who are more established (Rina, Mimi Webb) who might find the risk of not winning a NF not worth it

Oh yes, Rina and Mimi would never accept to participate in a NF but I think Sam and Mae would consider if BBC was planning to pull a Melodifestivalen-type of show.

[heppolo]

Oh yes, Rina and Mimi would never accept to participate in a NF but I think Sam and Mae would consider if BBC was planning to pull a Melodifestivalen-type of show.

My idea for a UK-based NF would either be a virtual final when the viewers vote for a music video in poll similar to "BBC Sound of"/"Brit Awards" with possibly separate categories for newcomers and established acts like in Una Voce Per San Marino or alternatively a Graham Norton Show Eurovision special where 4-5 entrants get to chat, introduce themselves and perform their song in a lighthearted/non-competitive manner.

[greek_boy]

Line-up for the Euroclub

https://euroclub2023.co.uk/line-up

[SholasBoy]

Piqued Jacks confirmed on Insta they will release a very different revamped version of "Like an Animal", but where is it huns? I'm one of the few who really liked this song, it reminded me a little of "Mall" by Eugent Bushpepa.

It did win against an enormous line up (of albeit substandard songs).

[Tansike]

The digital versions of the compilation for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 will be released on the 14th April, the CDs will be released on the 28th April, and the LPs on the 5th May

So artists still have a bit time left to change their songs...

[heppolo]

Piqued Jacks confirmed on Insta they will release a very different revamped version of "Like an Animal", but where is it huns? I'm one of the few who really liked this song, it reminded me a little of "Mall" by Eugent Bushpepa.

It did win against an enormous line up (of albeit substandard songs).

they're without any label currently so it probably takes a bit of time...the song actually reminded me a bit of Kings Of Leon/Razorlight/Jet era with those slightly sleazy lyrics

[SholasBoy]

they're without any label currently so it probably takes a bit of time...the song actually reminded me a bit of Kings Of Leon/Razorlight/Jet era with those slightly sleazy lyrics

So we can assume there hasn’t even been a studio version recorded already.

[heppolo]

So we can assume there hasn’t even been a studio version recorded already.

i think they had a demo and ran away with it in San Marino, blimey why did the apparent favourites Eiffel 65 have such a colossally floppy entry

[Tansike]

I was listening to Iru's Echo on the way to work (currently so obsessed with it - it's my favorite song to sing along while driving <3) but suddenly it stopped playing and completely disappeared from my library - they seem to have deleted it on the digital platforms. Maybe they're doing a new version?

[greek_boy]

The digital versions of the compilation for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 will be released on the 14th April, the CDs will be released on the 28th April, and the LPs on the 5th May

So artists still have a bit time left to change their songs...

The vinyl will be released on the 12th of May according to Amazon and uDiscoverMusic (i need to buy it!)

Guess worst case scenario, they will use the demo version in the CD/vinyl compilations and the revamp in the digital edition which is easier to change at any time.

[SholasBoy]

I was listening to Iru's Echo on the way to work (currently so obsessed with it - it's my favorite song to sing along while driving <3) but suddenly it stopped playing and completely disappeared from my library - they seem to have deleted it on the digital platforms. Maybe they're doing a new version?

The weird thing about that song was that there was lots of hype surrounding it, then the song dropped, for me it was every bit as good as the hype suggested, but it ended up with a pretty Luke warm reaction from people.

[heppolo]

The weird thing about that song was that there was lots of hype surrounding it, then the song dropped, for me it was every bit as good as the hype suggested, but it ended up with a pretty Luke warm reaction from people.

people got so bewildered by the incoherent lyrics

[flopho]

running order, RIP Malta and Azerbuyjan

[croatiaxtina]

Ma prediction for semi 1
Norway
Serbia
Portugal
Croatia
Israel
Moldova
Sweden
Czechia
The Nerherlands
Finland

[arab]

Hope Poland misses Grand Final

[Tansike]

So Norway will be the very first song people will hear from Eurovision - woah! This is going to be a massive start.

Thankfully going first in the Semi isn't as "bad" as doing so in the Final.

Switzerland will be lost between Croatia / Israel (or stand out for that reason).

First half of SF1 may be rather boring.

Albania could qualify in SF2...

[greek_boy]

Poor Switzerland, before Israel and after Croatia. Juries would've helped it qualify but...

Norway is a great entry to open the show but Denmark in SF2? I don't know. I would have chosen Armenia, Belgium or Iceland to open the SF2.

I thought Austria would close SF2, Australia performing last would help their chances.

Finland closing the SF1 was sooo predictable lol.

running order, RIP Malta and Azerbuyjan

well Malta did not have many chances to begin with but you never know lol I just want Portugal to qualify!

[SholasBoy]

Norway dropped a video, its cool, shame they couldn’t get it out before the ESC official channel released their video of all entries.

[croatiaxtina]

I don’t like the video… the live performance was far better than video, maybe that actually works in her favor.

[flopho]

Tuned in to the Barcelona party (just when it's almost over lmfao)..Mae didn't sound very good unfortunately, although people were saying she was sick but idk.
There were some minor audio issues too I think, but Destiny singing 'All of my Love' sounded really good, shame we didn't get to see it on the Eurovision stage, prefer it to Je Me Casse.

[jordi_89]

Tuned in to the Barcelona party (just when it's almost over lmfao)..Mae didn't sound very good unfortunately, although people were saying she was sick but idk.
There were some minor audio issues too I think, but Destiny singing 'All of my Love' sounded really good, shame we didn't get to see it on the Eurovision stage, prefer it to Je Me Casse.

Are all the live performances uploaded on Youtube? I'd like to know who performed there. Efendi? Natalia Gordienko? Ronela? Go A? Subwoolfer?

[flopho]

Are all the live performances uploaded on Youtube? I'd like to know who performed there. Efendi? Natalia Gordienko? Ronela? Go A? Subwoolfer?

they're here: https://www.youtube.com/@betevecat/videos

this was the lineup

2023 Artists:

• Blanca Paloma (Spain 2023)
• Gustaph (Belgium 2023)
• Joker Out (Slovenia 2023)
• Wild Youth (Ireland 2023)
• Teya & Salena (Austria 2023) - weren't present, as one of them got Covid.
• Diljá (Iceland 2023)
• Mimicat (Portugal 2023)
• Monika Lynkité (Lithuania 2023)
• Sudden Lights (Latvia 2023)
• Piqued Jacks (San Marino 2023)
• Pasha Parfeni (Moldova 2023)
• Iru Khechanovi (Georgia 2023)
• Mae Muller (United Kingdom 2023)
• TVORCHI (Ukraine 2023)

Non-2023 artists:

• Beth (Spain 2003)
• Ruslana (Ukraine 2004)
• Destiny (Malta 2021)
• Rosa López (Spain 2002)
• Poli Genova (Bulgaria 2011/2016)
• Suzy (Portugal 2014)
• Eva Santamaria (Spain 1993)
• Susanne Georgi (Andorra 2009)

[jordi_89]

they're here: https://www.youtube.com/@betevecat/videos

this was the lineup

2023 Artists:

• Blanca Paloma (Spain 2023)
• Gustaph (Belgium 2023)
• Joker Out (Slovenia 2023)
• Wild Youth (Ireland 2023)
• Teya & Salena (Austria 2023) - weren't present, as one of them got Covid.
• Diljá (Iceland 2023)
• Mimicat (Portugal 2023)
• Monika Lynkité (Lithuania 2023)
• Sudden Lights (Latvia 2023)
• Piqued Jacks (San Marino 2023)
• Pasha Parfeni (Moldova 2023)
• Iru Khechanovi (Georgia 2023)
• Mae Muller (United Kingdom 2023)
• TVORCHI (Ukraine 2023)

Non-2023 artists:

• Beth (Spain 2003)
• Ruslana (Ukraine 2004)
• Destiny (Malta 2021)
• Rosa López (Spain 2002)
• Poli Genova (Bulgaria 2011/2016)
• Suzy (Portugal 2014)
• Eva Santamaria (Spain 1993)
  
• Susanne Georgi (Andorra 2009)

Nice. But wasn't Genova cancelled for being pro-Russian? Or I'm mistaking her for someone else?