Eurovision Song Contest 2022

Hippodrome Song Owl

I love Achille Lauro generally, but Stripper is not great. Such a shame he didn't get there with Domenica. I like Brividi, and would be delighted to see Mahmood rewarded after being robbed in 2019, but I think the vocals have been shaky in rehearsal! Probably still my favourite but possibly just because I've heard it more than the others.

I don't get the love for Spain's SloMo - a fantastic performance from her but I think the song is average. Sam Ryder is growing on me. I need to listen to them all again to see what else stands out.

I think Brooke is getting a lot of positive coverage over the past couple of days but it's not a great entry unfortunately.

saabsaab

Getting close now- excitement building.

gmisk

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119023470#Comment_119023470

Marty needs to quit sniffing glue...

I put a little flutter on us to qualify at 4/1...that would be an achievement.

I also got incredibly good odds a while back on top 10 for Norway (decent chance) and Czech republic (long shot but it's in my head)

CruelSummer

https://twitter.com/esc_charts/status/1523021743983849472?s=21&t=uGrxLxoNBnhT9Eju3KZerA

Good to see Brooke gaining streams on Spotify

My daughter was at the first Jury semi-final last night (9th May).

Interesting to get reactions and opinion when performed in front of a live audience.

Suggests not to qualify:

Lithuania: Good song, boring stage performance.

Slovenia: Drowned out by instruments on this occasion.

Croatia: Quite forgettable.

Austria: catchy, got crowd dancing, but average song. Vocals not the best.

Iceland: Good song, but a bit dull. nice stage.

Other interesting comments:

Ukraine: Really good, catchy and cool staging. Can see it winning.

Netherlands: Best of slow songs.

Moldova: Eurovision written all over it. Most crowd enthusiasm.

Portugal: Gave me chills. beautiful live vocals.

Denmark: Catchy when picked up after first verse. Bonus point for all female.

Greece: One of my favs. Best vocals of the night in my opinion.

Norway: Absolutely ridiculous, loved it.

Armenia: Really cool staging. Average song, staging makes it.

Have a blast guys!

pnott

Ukraine and UK odds are drifting while Italy's are shortening. Yesterday UK briefly moved up ahead of Italy. Are we looking at two in a row for Italy? Polls on various fan sites suggest a very tight race between Italy, Spain and Sweden. I think it’s going to be a very exciting contest with no clear front runner.

yerwanthere123

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119041644#Comment_119041644

Don't think Spain will be in the mix at all. The Spanish are a pretty rabid Eurovision fanbase so no doubt are having an affect on inflating her odds. I think she's looking good for top ten though.

Italy were very poor in rehearsals but will probably be on form by Saturday. Either way I don't think the song is good enough.

I still think Sweden have the best song and are the most likely winners, but can foresee a situation where they might not win either vote, perhaps finishing 2nd and 3rd with the juries and televoters respectively. I think this year year will have a huge divide between the televote and juries.

What are likes of Paddy Power doing about Ukraine, considering it will get an overwhelming sympathy vote?

breezy1985

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119023470#Comment_119023470

Yep we are chasing trends which gets you nowhere. Last year Go_A, Pravi and Maneskin all had great songs and an interesting style and not just in a Eurovision sense. We just don't send anything that brave or interesting.

El_Duderino 09

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119042415#Comment_119042415

Shortening their odds. I don't rate the song vrlery highly at all but I can see why it's in contention to win, as a political statement.

Hippodrome Song Owl

I think the Swedish song is very bland tbh! Sounds like a million other forgettable pop songs. I'm surprised at its popularity. Similarly the Spanish song, except her performance is captivating. I still think Italy is best at the moment but France is quirky and improves with re listening.

PsychoPete

I've only heard the Irish entry so far, I like going into the eurovision without hearing any of the songs

Galwayguy35

Some lad on the radio earlier was saying the Irish song was popular over there, Thursday will tell either way though.

Welsh Megaman

SHOWTIME!

Welsh Megaman

Fanfare!

odyssey06

Em... is this eurovision or is this fantasy?

Welsh Megaman

Drone special effects brought to you by Childrens BBC circa 1994.

Welsh Megaman

:)

yerwanthere123

Predicting the following to qualify tonight:

Greece

The Netherlands

Ukraine

Norway

Portugal

Armenia

Moldova

Albania

Croatia

Austria

Cody montana

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119036490#Comment_119036490

It’s a dreadful song imo.

Sorry, just being honest.

Deeper Blue

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119042717#Comment_119042717

They say that every year

Welsh Megaman

MIKA?!

As in ‘Grace Kelly’ Mika?

PsychoPete

Mika hosting eurovision is a bit random but I'm into it

Wouldn’t mind a trip to Turin.

Welsh Megaman

If Mika falls ill before Saturday, they should get Russell Kane to fill in.

Nobody will tell the difference!

Welsh Megaman

Which country is performing the song that sounds like Holly Valance’s ‘Kiss Kiss’ this year?

alchemist33

For the first time ever, I've been listening to entries before the competition. Maybe staging and performance will improve them, but there are few standouts based on song alone.

breezy1985

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119042825#Comment_119042825

It's usually somewhere Mediterranean. I'm gonna guess Greece.

Galwayguy35

I'd imagine Ukraine is a shoo in anyway.

RobertKK

I am looking forward to Moldova a little later and of course Ukraine.