Yay! EuroVision 2024!

[Kalel]

The Eurovision song contest is here! Hosted in Sweden! Even with all the Controversy and security concerns, i'm always amazed at the creativity and diversity then the typical American billboard 100 Stuff.

Whos going to win this year? Croatia, Switzerland and Ukraine seem to top the list.. theres no obvious winner to me...

but damint Finland...

 

[Isabeau]

Confusion over fate of Dutch Eurovision star

The EBU says it is investigating an "incident" involving Joost Klein, who is temporarily suspended.

www.bbc.com

 

[Sid]

One big freak show, with maybe 2 or 3 nice songs.

 

[Sid]

Here is the song that will not be seen in the show.
The Dutch entrance has been disqualified. The reason why is still speculating. No official statements about that so far.
The Dutch broascaster AvroTros is still in discussion with the EBU, but I think it is not likely that they will switch opinion on such short notice lightly.


I can't remember that the audience ever was singing along like this in a Eurovision song contest before.
It had a good chance to win, so we save a lot of money as a community in the end by this disqualification.
I opt for never participating again in the future.

 

[Govi]

Here is the song that will not be seen in the show.
The Dutch entrance has been disqualified. The reason why is still speculating. No official statements about that so far.
The Dutch broascaster AvroTros is still in discussion with the EBU, but I think it is not likely that they will switch opinion on such short notice lightly.


I can't remember that the audience ever was singing along like this in a Eurovision song contest before with a song.

Video unavailable in the USA.

 

[Govi]

VPNed into Germany and it became available. <lips sealed>

 

[Sid]

The reason of disqualification is clear now: Not that anybody here cares, but still:

Statement of the Dutch broadcaster AvroTros (google translation from the Dutch newssite AD.nl)

"An incident occurred after last Thursday's performance. Against clear agreements, Joost was filmed when he had just gotten off stage and had to rush to the greenroom. At that moment, Joost repeatedly indicated that he did not want to be filmed. This was not heeded.

This led to a threatening movement from Joost towards the camera. Joost did not touch the camera woman. This incident was reported, followed by an investigation by the EBU and police.

Yesterday and today we consulted extensively with the EBU and proposed various solutions. Nevertheless, the EBU has decided to disqualify Joost Klein. AVROTROS finds the measure very heavy and disproportionate. We stand for good manners, let there be no misunderstanding about that, but in our view an exclusion measure is disproportionate to this incident. We are very disappointed and upset, also for all the millions of fans who were so excited for tonight. What Joost brought to the Netherlands and Europe should not have ended this way."

 

[Bartholomew Gallacher]

First they are ignoring his wish and then wonder why he gets angry about that. Common sense is sold out...