The first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 has now taken place, with the first 10 qualifiers decided. It was an exciting show, particularly as it was two years in the making. Eurovision Song Contest 2021, First Semi-Final Qualifiers: Norway – Tix – Fallen Angel Israel – Eden Alene – Set Me Free Russia…
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Rehearsals are in full swing at the moment in Rotterdam. In fact, all the participating countries in the first semi final have been on stage for the first time already so we can see the first contours on what that first semi will be like. In this chat conversation I had with Dennis van Eersel…
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Azerbaijan is certainly turning up prepared, with a good staging concept and strong vocals. Efendi is looking mini on stage thanks to her outfit and a bunch of tall backing dancers! She is certainly a pocket rocket however, nailing the vocals in each run through and keeping up with the choreography. The staging is interesting,…
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Azerbaijan first appeared on the Eurovision stage back in 2008, where the nation debuted with a Top 10 result. The nation has since proven to be a tough competitor, having won the contest 3 years after their debut. Top 10 results have been a common occurrence for Azerbaijan, and the nation has failed to qualify…
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Another Eurovision national final season has concluded, and we have (almost) all 40 competing entries for this year’s contest. That means it’s poll time! Who do you think should win this year’s Eurovision Song Contest? Vote in our poll below! You can vote for one act, or multiple, and once you’ve voted, make sure to…
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Azerbaijan are one of the final few nations to release their Eurovision entry for this year, with their song Mata Hari now available. Samira Efendi, known simply as Efendi is returning to represent the nation after being selected to represent Azerbaijan in 202 with the song Cleopatra. The lyrics of the song tell a story…
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We’ve officially hit March, and for Eurovision fans, this is indisputably the busiest month of the National Final season. At this point, we are looking at a calendar filled with an event each day for the first half of March, with the EBU cut off date for songs looming. With that said, let’s look at…
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With the unprecedented cancellation of Eurovision 2020, it has left the participating broadcasters with the question – will they re-select their 2020 entrant, or will they begin the selection process again to start afresh? We now know that the same 41 countries will be participating at Eurovision 2021, with a number of those broadcasters having…
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We may not get to see our 2020 favourites take to the stage, but that doesn’t mean we can’t reminisce on our Eurovision favourites. This series is aimed to discover the team’s favourite entries from the 21st century, from 2001 to 2019. In collaboration with ESCDaily, we will be reviewing some of their 21st Century…
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Azerbaijan was one of the strongest Eurovision nations after their debut at the contest back in 2008, however in more recent years, they have struggled getting the results they once consistently achieved. A top 10 finish last year was redemption for the non-qualification the year previous, but where would we have seen Efendi finish at…
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