Topic: Eurovision 2024 (May 11th, semis on the 7th/9th)

[BarryCrocker]

Holland have been throw out of Eurovision

Bring Australia back.

[Hazell]

I have a feeling that israel will win because you vote for your winner and Im sure there will be a big campaign from the right to get them to win and everyone, ones else's vote will be split.

Should be an interesting night I don't know if this is true but was reading the TV played canned cheers after israel performed in the semi to cover up the booing but that could be just a social media rumour.

Not sure how this will play out. In the grand scheme of things, it's Eurovision but I'm a little surprised they didn't nip this in the bud given Israel's actions, they should've known this was what was going to happen.

[Samie]

Did the Dutch fella spit in someones ear?

[Crosby Nick]

Did the Dutch fella spit in someones ear?

Is this a Frank Rijkaard reference?

[Trada]

Just watching skynews and they are talking about some of the bands like Bambie Thug  may withdraw from the show because they didn't take part in the flag ceremony.

And Norway: Alessandra Withdraws From Announcing Eurovision Votes

[Samie]

Is this a Frank Rijkaard reference?

What do you think Nicholas? 

[Crosby Nick]

What do you think Nicholas? 

Wasn’t aware you were a fan of his.

[Samie]

Wasn’t aware you were a fan of his.

Who? The act or Frank? 

[Bob Kurac]

Can I just point out that I am the UK & Ireland agent for 1/3 of the Estonian entry (Puuluup) and expect you all to vote for them, therefore, and ideally book them for your festivals next year.

Peace. Out.

[Libertine]

Just watching skynews and they are talking about some of the bands like Bambie Thug  may withdraw from the show because they didn't take part in the flag ceremony.

Upset by some comments made on Israeli television apparently.

The comments seemed fairly mild - has Bambie ever listened to Graham Norton taking the piss out of all the acts every year? Just focus on performing.

[killer-heels]

Its all kicking off. Probably will be a riot when the Isreali act performs. Also when someone gives them 10 points.

[oojason]

Fair play to Belgian TV earlier in the week...


'Belgian TV channel interrupts Eurovision to address Israel’s genocide:



“This is a union action. We condemn the human rights violations committed by Israel. Additionally, Israel is destroying press freedom. That is why we are pausing the broadcast for a moment.”'


I wonder if they and other countries will do similar tonight.

[QC]

Fair play to Belgian TV earlier in the week...


'Belgian TV channel interrupts Eurovision to address Israel’s genocide:



“This is a union action. We condemn the human rights violations committed by Israel. Additionally, Israel is destroying press freedom. That is why we are pausing the broadcast for a moment.”'

I wonder if they and other countries will do similar tonight.

This is awesome.

[Trada]

They are saying the French contestant stopped his performance halfway through today's dress rehearsal to make statements about the war

[Hazell]

Fair play to Belgian TV earlier in the week...


'Belgian TV channel interrupts Eurovision to address Israel’s genocide:



“This is a union action. We condemn the human rights violations committed by Israel. Additionally, Israel is destroying press freedom. That is why we are pausing the broadcast for a moment.”'


I wonder if they and other countries will do similar tonight.

Brilliant that.

[Trada]

It seems to be turning into a not to be missed live event not knowing what will happen next.

[oojason]

It seems to be turning into a not to be missed live event not knowing what will happen next.

You're spot on there, mate.


Israel loudly booed again this afternoon in the 'family practice' (final rehearsal?) show - https://twitter.com/kafankafan/status/1789295472424649076 (43 second clip)



I imagine anyone waving one of these inside the hall tonight will also be removed like they were in the semi-finals:-

https://twitter.com/PalastineEye/status/1788948824339206296 (short 18 second clip)


Yet outside - and away from the cameras (on Thursday):-



'Thousands of protesters waving Palestinian flags demonstrated in Malmo, Sweden calling for Israel's suspension from this year’s Eurovision song contest':-

https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/status/1788633954066526406 (50 second clip)



'Eurovision viewing parties in England cancelled over Israel’s participation':-

High-profile parties including London’s biggest viewing event called off amid ongoing offensive in Gaza

www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/article/2024/may/11/eurovision-viewing-parties-in-england-cancelled-over-israels-participation

[Bob Kurac]

You're spot on there, mate.

'Eurovision viewing parties in England cancelled over Israel’s participation':-

High-profile parties including London’s biggest viewing event called off amid ongoing offensive in Gaza

www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/article/2024/may/11/eurovision-viewing-parties-in-england-cancelled-over-israels-participation

Classic Grauniad: Parties Aren’t Happening is hardly headline of the year! And as for the quote in the article, “ And it’s a shame that it’s always the queer venues and the queer artists that take the brunt of these decisions” - is that really so?

[RedGuy]

Fair play to Belgian TV earlier in the week...


'Belgian TV channel interrupts Eurovision to address Israel’s genocide:



“This is a union action. We condemn the human rights violations committed by Israel. Additionally, Israel is destroying press freedom. That is why we are pausing the broadcast for a moment.”'


I wonder if they and other countries will do similar tonight.

That's certainly rich coming from the Belgians lol

Anyway, I'm sure peace will come as a result of the protests at *checks notes* the Eurovision 

[oojason]

That's certainly rich coming from the Belgians lol

Anyway, I'm sure peace will come as a result of the protests at *checks notes* the Eurovision 

How is life in Israel these days, RedGuy? I take it you're still living there - so you won't be able to vote for Eden Golan tonight?.

And no, nobody was expecting peace to come at Eurovision.

[filopastry]

I have a feeling that israel will win because you vote for your winner and Im sure there will be a big campaign from the right to get them to win and everyone, ones else's vote will be split.

Should be an interesting night I don't know if this is true but was reading the TV played canned cheers after israel performed in the semi to cover up the booing but that could be just a social media rumour.

I could see Israel potentially doing well on the public vote but that is only half of the votes, they won't do much on the judge panels.

Covering up booing isn't a new thing apparently, they did it with Russia in the past.

[Trada]

It being said that the person who was banned was banned after making an aggressive movement towards a cameraman after he keep filming him after asking the person to stop filming him.

[thejbs]

That's certainly rich coming from the Belgians lol

Anyway, I'm sure peace will come as a result of the protests at *checks notes* the Eurovision 

And where and when, would you say, is protesting worthwhile if not at an event watched by 150m+ people around the globe?

[Baby Huey]

That's certainly rich coming from the Belgians lol

Anyway, I'm sure peace will come as a result of the protests at *checks notes* the Eurovision 

So the actions of Belgians in the Congo Free State precludes them from taking any political stands?

[Lisan Al Gaib]

It being said that the person who was banned was banned after making an aggressive movement towards a cameraman after he keep filming him after asking the person to stop filming him.

Yep. He made a threatening gesture towards an EBU camera woman because he didn't want to be filmed, yet still everyone is blaming Israel for it despite it having absolutely nothing to do with them. The guy seems like a proper c*nt anyway, he released a song about how much he loved Russia shortly after they invaded Ukraine.

[LuverlyRita]

I could see Israel potentially doing well on the public vote but that is only half of the votes, they won't do much on the judge panels.

Looks like they are guaranteed votes from the likes of Laurence Fox, Andrew Neil and most of the far right 

I am so thankful that this didn't happen last year. I didn't go to Eurovision but everyone who did had a great time and it's such a shame that the harmonious atmosphere that was generated in Liverpool won't be replicated in Malmo. The Swedes must be rueing the day that they won it.

[whtwht]

I'll be half watching but hopefully acts just walk off.

[Bob Kurac]

Can I just point out that I am the UK & Ireland agent for 1/3 of the Estonian entry (Puuluup) and expect you all to vote for them, therefore, and ideally book them for your festivals next year.

Peace. Out.

I’m serious, by the way!

[Terry de Niro]

Can I just point out that I am the UK & Ireland agent for 1/3 of the Estonian entry (Puuluup) and expect you all to vote for them, therefore, and ideally book them for your festivals next year.

Peace. Out.

I’m serious, by the way!

Won't be watching the shit show, but I'll vote for them, mate.

[Riquende]

Looks like they are guaranteed votes from the likes of Laurence Fox

It's got to be a tough one for the anti-Woke grifters of the world, will they get more kudos & cash from their followers for performatively boycotting the whole competition, or publicly filming themselves voting for Israel?

Can't do both.

[Crosby Nick]

I’m serious, by the way!

Nah, you’re Tallin stories I reckon.

[Bob Kurac]

Nah, you’re Tallin stories I reckon.

Aaarf!

[WhereAngelsPlay]

I’m serious, by the way!

I am open to bribes 

[mikey_LFC]

Tune!

[duvva 💅]

Finland have my vote just on looks alone

Sorry Bob

[RedSince86]

Go Austria.

[TepidT2O]

The girl with the babylons needed support

[John C]

I’m serious, by the way!

We need some maths from Tepid the teacher of how we can impact the vote.

48,000 RAWK members, deduct the absentees, factor in the additions from RAWK family members, deduct those in the pub, add those with a VPN who have multiple votes, deduct Al coz he'll vote for himself, add anyone from Andy's pub quiz poll, deduct Nick's neighbours, add Jim's neighbours in Tallin.

Extrapolate that Tepid.

[whtwht]

Tune!

Probably the best of the night in truth.

[TepidT2O]

We need some maths from Tepid the teacher of how we can impact the vote.

48,000 RAWK members, deduct the absentees, factor in the additions from RAWK family members, deduct those in the pub, add those with a VPN who have multiple votes, deduct Al coz he'll vote for himself, add anyone from Andy's pub quiz poll, deduct Nick's neighbours, add Jim's neighbours in Tallin.

Extrapolate that Tepid.

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