Eurovision New Zealand

Lights, camera, too much off-screen action.

Nicole M — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 09:55:41 +0000

Flashy. It’s a term that can be used in many ways. It can mean being all dressed up and ready to enjoy a night on the town. It can refer to a car that has been pimped out. In this case, however, it refers to a performance that has far too many lights flashing in our faces. So, if I were to say to you that Belgium’s 2017 performance was flashy – no offence intended – there...

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Sorry, Eurovision. You’re not as inclusive as you think are.

Josh — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 08:13:15 +0000

Eurovision is one of those things that tries to be exactly what it says it is. Accepting. Diverse. Builder of bridges, breaker of walls. Just take a look at the slogans variously adopted over the years. Such inclusionary language seems to suggest that Eurovision is a place to which everyone is welcome. Whoever wants to take part in the Eurovision furore, can do so. This is how the story goes...

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Eurovision 101: An Introduction

Jennifer — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 08:56:58 +0000

The Eurovision Song Contest has been around for over 60 years, but Eurovision in New Zealand is still covered in a veil of mystery. Here’s a quick guide to the biggest music competition in the world — a guilty pleasure for some, a reason to get up at 7AM for others. Eurovision 101 The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual singing competition among members of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).

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Yodel-Lay-He-Who? Romania in Eurovision 2017

Jennifer — Tue, 30 May 2017 09:38:15 +0000

Following an unexpected disqualification in 2016 due to non-payments of debt, Romania’s chances in Eurovision 2017 were low to say the least. Since entering the competition in 1994, its highest placing was third, set in 2005 and 2010. Nevertheless, from the beginning of rehearsals in Kyiv, twitter and the media at large were aflutter over the country’s selection for the competition. What was it...

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In Defence Of That Australian Streaker (Not)

Josh — Sun, 14 May 2017 06:30:38 +0000

I’ll make this brief. Our close neighbours in Australia like to “streak”, which – for the sake of our friends in Europe who may be unfamiliar with the term, – means to run naked in a public place so as to shock or amuse others. Eurovision was tainted tonight when someone brandishing an Australian flag ambushed the stage while Jamala, last year’s winner, was performing her...

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We Heart Portugal!

Josh — Sun, 14 May 2017 06:21:45 +0000

Portugal’s Salvador Sobral has won the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest with the song ‘Amar Pelos Dois’. If you don’t know the backstory behind the song, it’s worth checking out. The final scores of the combined jury and televote from the 2017 final. See you in Lisbon, Salvador!

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Welcome to Eurovision New Zealand!

Josh — Sun, 14 May 2017 00:00:44 +0000

A wise someone once said “as one journey ends, another begins”. The 2017 Eurovision Song Contest may be over, but for us here at Eurovision New Zealand, we’re just getting started! Welcome to first ever community for Eurovision fans in New Zealand! We’re Building Bridges to legions of fans around the world to Come Together and Celebrate Diversity with a shared appreciation...

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