CheriColette Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Anyone here watching Eurovision this weekend?Australia has first 'offical' entry in the 60th year of this competition. Hope people like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoeTick Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Even my children, whose grasp of geography is so slim that they are usully unsure whether to turn left or right out of our front door, have asked me: "But Australia isn't in Europe, is it?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taeem Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 No, I´m doing my best to avoid any Eurovision Song Contest material since my early childhood, but I was curious if someone mixed up Austria and Australia, hey cmon those few leters more or less cant realy make a differnce, so I actually listened to the song while reading the comments, and they do, kind of, explain Australia in the Eurovision. And I do like that reasoning. What was more interesting than the actual explanations though were the things like 'Australia is not in Europe but it still is a European country. They follow the queen like all european countries.' And, pertaining the song itself, someone wrote that they are proud of Guy, because he wrote the song in just three days... edit: Though since I like the idea of some commenters that we should all vote for Australia, so the next Eurovision Song Contest would be staged in Australia...I´m tempted to watch and vote. Unfortunately opinions of the commenters on if the Australian song is even eligible for voting vary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Rowlands Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 @Zoe Tick Do you know the difference between Eurovison and Europe? smiles, guess not....:smileylol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikka Luik Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Eurovision : Nul Points Although gets a bonus if it annoys the Soviets again this year =^^^= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syo Emerald Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Flash Rowlands wrote: @Zoe Tick Do you know the difference between Eurovison and Europe? smiles, guess not....:smileylol: Its supposed to be a european contest. Australia has no place in this. The contest in itself was ridicoulus in the last years, but thats the peak of stupidity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venus Petrov Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I thought this thread was to discuss the European (Unions?) Vision. I guess there isn't one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coby Foden Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Syo Emerald wrote: Its supposed to be a european contest. Australia has no place in this. http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=australia_to_take_part_in_eurovision "Every year, when the Eurovision Song Contest is broadcast on screens all over Europe, it is also watched enthusiastically in Australia. They have been doing this since ABBA won in 1974." "The Australians love the grandeur of the Eurovision Song Contest and what they themselves describe as the somewhat kitschy element to it, but people down there take it very seriously, and there are many people who watch it. It is a big deal for them." "Also, many of them have European blood flowing through their veins, so for them it is also a connection to their roots in Europe. I believe that many Australians in one way or another have Europe in them, and many people can related to the show. SBS is the Australian broadcaster that broadcasts the Eurovision Song Contest shows every year to Australian viewers." Well, I guess it was the time to finally let them participate as they are so enthusiastic about the contest. :matte-motes-big-grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon Levenque Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Could be worse. Could have invited the Americans. That would have really set people off! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoeTick Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Flash Rowlands wrote: @Zoe Tick Do you know the difference between Eurovison and Europe? smiles, guess not....:smileylol: Not only do I know the difference, and the provenance of the Eurovision Song Contest, but I can spell it correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoeTick Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Dillon Levenque wrote: Could be worse. Could have invited the Americans. That would have really set people off! ;-) I have heard rumours that the USA is setting up a WorldVision Song Contest, involving a couple of dozen - nominally - US acts (including lots of Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, and maybe the odd oriental band member) and one Canadian representative, which they claim will decide the best song in the World. Or am I confusing it with baseball? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelli May Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Next you'll be telling me they include North African countries like Morocco and Israel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoeTick Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Or even Middle Eastern countries . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelli May Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Yup, my geography isn't much better than theirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoeTick Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Bring back Sir Terry is what I say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelli May Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 ZoeTick wrote: Bring back Sir Terry is what I say! On the occasions I watched it, I used to enjoy his measured cynicism of the whole shebang(-a-bang-bang). He annoyed me the other weekend, though, when he referred to Dana International as 'he'. There's a small but non-zero chance you might mean the other Sir Terry, in which case I'd like him back too. And compliments on the non sequitur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bree Giffen Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I have seen this Eurovision mentioned in the news before but I honestly never bothered to figure out what it was. Luckily, a news article just popped up! Now I know! http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/music/everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-eurovision-but-were-afraid-to-ask/article24564852/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoeTick Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Kelli May wrote: ZoeTick wrote: Bring back Sir Terry is what I say! On the occasions I watched it, I used to enjoy his measured cynicism of the whole shebang(-a-bang-bang). He annoyed me the other weekend, though, when he referred to Dana International as 'he'. There's a small but non-zero chance you might mean the other Sir Terry, in which case I'd like him back too. And compliments on the non sequitur. I thought Dana International was an airline. I am sure I flew on it once or twice in my youth. PS Nice Lulu reference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheriColette Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 That was good article Bree, thanks. Speaking for myself, I like music and have watched a few Eurovision shows the last few years. Not got into the politics or the voting but just enjoyed the performances. The programme is broadcast into Australia by SBS and its that company that negotiated and financed Guy Sebastian's 'guest' entry this year. Like the other European countries, France, Britain, Spain and Italy, SBS has paid a hefty (undisclosed) fee, as well as the broadcasting fee, to enter the competition. SBS says they will not be making a profit but hope to win in the ratings game, expecting more than 1 million viewers to watch the Grand Final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheriColette Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 Kelli May wrote: On the occasions I watched it, I used to enjoy his measured cynicism of the whole shebang(-a-bang-bang). He annoyed me the other weekend, though, when he referred to Dana International as 'he'. I dont remember this incident but it only shows ignorance about Transgender identity. You would think any announcer reporting for television would be given advice on what to say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheriColette Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 ZoeTick wrote: Even my children, whose grasp of geography is so slim that they are usully unsure whether to turn left or right out of our front door, have asked me: "But Australia isn't in Europe, is it?" Good that it generated that conversation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheriColette Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 Taeem wrote: No, I´m doing my best to avoid any Eurovision Song Contest material since my early childhood, but I was curious if someone mixed up Austria and Australia, hey cmon those few leters more or less cant realy make a differnce, so I actually listened to the song while reading the comments, and they do, kind of, explain Australia in the Eurovision. And I do like that reasoning. What was more interesting than the actual explanations though were the things like 'Australia is not in Europe but it still is a European country. They follow the queen like all european countries.' And, pertaining the song itself, someone wrote that they are proud of Guy, because he wrote the song in just three days... edit: Though since I like the idea of some commenters that we should all vote for Australia, so the next Eurovision Song Contest would be staged in Australia...I´m tempted to watch and vote. Unfortunately opinions of the commenters on if the Australian song is even eligible for voting vary. It would be wonderful if Eurovision came downunder ....just once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taeem Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 I looked it up and apparently the regular voting regulations apply to Australia, too, I might watch and vote then, Eurovision going to Australia would be fun. 'Australia will be allowed to vote in both Semi-Finals, as well as the Grand Final. No country can vote for the performer representing them, which means viewers watching in Australia will not be able to vote for Guy Sebastian. Viewers in all other 39 participating countries can vote for Guy Sebastian.' http://www.sbs.com.au/programs/eurovision/rate-and-vote/official-eurovision-voting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coby Foden Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Taeem wrote: Eurovision going to Australia would be fun. http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=australia_to_participate_in_the_2015_eurovision_song_contest "What if Australia wins? Would the contest take place down under?" "No. In case Australia wins, SBS will co-host the Eurovision Song Contest in a European city, together with an EBU Member Broadcaster. Their participation is intended as a one-off, but in case of a victory, Australia will be allowed send a participant to the Eurovision Song Contest next year." And some more info about non-European countries participation: "Could Australia or other countries outside of Europe take part in the Eurovision Song Contest in the future?" "Australia’s Eurovision Song Contest participation is a one-off initiative. But throughout its 60 years of development, new elements have been introduced to keep the Eurovision Song Contest exciting, surprising and relevant to the spirit of time. Who knows what the future will bring, as excitement about this European tradition spreads to other countries around the world?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoeTick Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Just to say, there is absolutely no chance of Australia winning, so it is all moot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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