Think back to Moscow 2009 and the brighty coloured fun that was Portugal’s entry from Flor de Lis. It took a while for their debut album to come out, and then a bit longer for me to get a hold of it, but now it’s here, and I’m a happy reviewer. Here’s why.
The clock has started, 267 days to go, songs can be published and still be eligible, and the Grand Final is set for Saturday May 26th. All that, more news, and music from Georgea Blakey, in the latest Insight Podcast.
But, and this is a big but, there is a tiny, non-zero chance that we might not be heading to Azerbaijan. So let’s have a bit of fun and ask “what if it’s not Baku?”
Frisky and Mannish (Laura Corcoran and Matthew Jones) step in for a clinical Hit, Miss or Maybe as the rest of the jury has been recused. The line up? Sweden 1974, Luxembourg 1983, Yugoslavia 1989 and the United Kingdom 1968.
Immediately following the 2011 victory there was speculation concerning the hosting of Eurovision in Baku in 2012. With the official announcement of the host city still forthcoming, Paul Jordan asks the tough questions and examines the challenges Azerbaijan faces in hosting next years Eurovision Song Sontest.
We’re still here, just tied up with Summer Holidays, Fringe shows, and a rare burst of sunshine in Edinburgh. On with the show, as the podcast turns to Baku 2012, the Swiss National Final, JESC entries, and music from Britney Spears & Eric Saade.