Anybody going to watch the Eurovision Song Contest?

[wafter]

Maybe I'm missing the self-affacing campy irony, but to me it just seems like more low-brow, mass-culture dross; to which we're sadly already exposed to more than enough..

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

... but to me it just seems like more low-brow, mass-culture dross; to which we're sadly already exposed to more than enough...

... On this forum...


There, fixed it for you.
To be fair, it's just a bit of fun and has been going since 1952 or whatever it is, so it's hardly anything new.

 

[C R]

Definitely! It's a wonderful celebration of all things camp and knowingly absurd - plus there's actually some awesome music this year!

Germany:


View: https://youtu.be/5I9CYu668jA


Australia:


View: https://youtu.be/aqtu2GspT80


Goth & prog metal bands in Eurovision? Should've happened years ago.

I think calling the australian entry prog metal may be pushing the definition a bit.

 

[AndyRM]

I heard the UK entry earlier today.

Oh dear. It reminded me of the Father Ted episode where they are entered to stop winning as it was costing way too much to keep hosting Song for Europe every year.

 

[Julia9054]

I won't be watching.
I'm playing at a brass band contest in Blackpool that day which is almost as camp and ridiculous! (just with better tunes)

 

[Saluki]

I watch every year, nowadays I zoom watch with the ex-hubster as he loves it too. It’s just glorious fun and I don’t think that that remarks from Graham Norton do it any harm, a very different sort of wit from Terry but I love it just the same. It’s my annual guilty pleasure.

 

[Cathryn]

Um…I’m going! I have tickets for the final! And I have a dress to wear! I shall officially be mutton dressed as Eurovision lamb and I don’t care!!

 

[wafter]

... On this forum...


There, fixed it for you.
To be fair, it's just a bit of fun and has been going since 1952 or whatever it is, so it's hardly anything new.

Actually, I think by and large the forum's a welcome escape from all that cack

 

[cougie uk]

Went to the Welcome concert last night. That was good and the light show and drones were amazing.
Really great atmosphere in the city - let's hope the weather is kind for Eurovision week.

 

[wiggydiggy]

In Liverpool now they have a big stage set up for the event by the docks, ticketed event only it seems. Lovely weather for them and seen a few people dressed up in various national colors.

 

[cougie uk]

I be

In Liverpool now they have a big stage set up for the event by the docks, ticketed event only it seems. Lovely weather for them and seen a few people dressed up in various national colors.

I believe the Eurovision village is free entry all week until the night of the show?

 

[wiggydiggy]

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I believe the Eurovision village is free entry all week until the night of the show?

You're probably right, I just noticed it was a gated entry and there was a big queue. Probably just security as there were armed police hanging around.

 

[BoldonLad]

Judging from the amount of coverage on BBC TV already, including National News, it will be very difficult to avoid, but, I shall try my very best.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

You're probably right, I just noticed it was a gated entry and there was a big queue. Probably just security as there were armed police hanging around.

They are there to make sure everyone votes for Ukraine.

 

[Venod]

Although I have had some of the best weekends of my life in Liverpool, I won't be watching, I find it it complete drivel.

PS. I have also had the worst night of my life in Liverpool.