2015 Reviews – Germany – Ann Sophie – Black Smoke

Ann Sophie is one lucky artist. After the dramas in the national final, Ann Sophie was the one who ended up with a ticket to Vienna. She is definitely an energetic singer, and she has a Lena feel about her. Her voice is quite unique, like Lena as well. When this was first released, I…

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2015 Reviews – France – Lisa Angell – N’oubliez Pas

Out of all the countries, I think I’ve changed my opinion the most dramatically about France. I remember when it was first picked, and I felt nothing for it. I really thought France was heading for a result worse than Twin Twin, which would be a difficult thing to do. However, the times have certainly…

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2015 Reviews – Austria – The Makemakes – I am Yours

Give me a bunch of hipster guys singing a sensitive song and I really am yours. As many of you would know, we have A LOT of slower songs this year, and for many of the countries, it has been hard to stand out amongst the crowd. I think the charming nature of this song…

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2015 Reviews – Australia – Guy Sebastian – Tonight Again

If you are reading this thinking I’m going to be objective about my own country, think again. I’m sorry, I can’t help being biased about this song, especially because it’s the first time Australia will be competing! Before our artist announcement, I was incredibly nervous. I really wanted a song and an artist which really…

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Eurovision Semi-Final 1 Complete! Finalists Revealed!

After months of waiting, we finally have our first semi-final qualifiers. Warning, this article contains spoilers! Here are the qualifiers: Armenia Belgium Greece Estonia Serbia Hungary Russia Albania Romania Georgia There were some shock exits, and some surprise qualifiers. Despite some of our sadness from seeing our faves leave, it was still an amazing show!…

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2015 Reviews – Poland – Monika Kuszynska – In the Name of Love

Poland made an impact last year with Cleo and Donatan, and it was one of those acts which everyone remembers, even though it has been over a year since the 2014 contest. This year, Poland took more of a vanilla approach to Eurovision, with Monika Kuszynska. The story behind the song, that being, Monika is…

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2015 Reviews – Switzerland – Melanie Rene – Time to Shine

Oh boy, this is the classic tale of Switzerland. Their national final is more often than not, full of amateur, clumsy and outdated performances, and is in desperate need of an update. Sometimes Switzerland has a good enough character on stage to charm audiences – prime example being Sebalter from 2014, but without the charming…

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2015 Reviews – Sweden – Mans Zelmerlow – Heroes

I have to admit something to you. I hated this song when I first heard it. Like, I didn’t even want to listen to the end of the song, I was just that disappointed upon first listen. Now, I also have to admit to you, but don’t tell Mans, he’s left a mess and he…

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2015 Reviews – Slovenia – Maraaya – Here For You

I can guarantee I’ll have some disapproving faces staring at the screen after this review…. This year, Maraaya was chosen to represent Slovenia. The duo is fronted by a very unique singer. Her voice is quite interesting, and it’s the point of differentiation for the song, but I have to say, I don’t think I…

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Information for Aussies + Announcement!

Attention one, attention all. It’s Eurovision week. This is not a drill. With the first semi-final only hours away, I thought I’d compile all the information in one handy place. So if you’re unsure how to vote, when the show is on, and how to watch it, keep reading! How to watch Eurovision 2015 Watch…

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