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Wiwibloggs: The Eurovision Podcast

Eurovision news with attitude! Conversations inspired by the song contest ? though not always limited to it. Catch up on all our Eurovision 2022 interviews, reviews and discussions. Coming to you from London, but riffing on the world of music and pop culture at large. From the team behind Wiwibloggs.com.

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Nemo - The Code REACTION | Switzerland Eurovision 2024

Switzerland has revealed its Eurovision 2024 act. The non-binary singer Nemo will perform ?The Code?. We react to the official music video.

00:00 Introduction

01:12 Reaction

04:42 Suzanne's lyrics analysis and being non-binary

08:03 William's analysis

11:47 Costumes and potential staging

12:15 Switzerland takes a risk

14:15 Suzanne on rabbit ears symbolism and identity

18:05 Will Switzerland qualify from Semi-Final 2 to the final?

2024-03-04
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Teya Dora reacts after winning Pesma za Evroviziju 2024 with Ramonda

We spoke to Teya Dora moments after she won Pesma za Evroviziju 2024 and got the right to represent her country Serbia at this year's Eurovision.

2024-03-03
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Konstrakta discusses Novo, bolje and Pesma za Evroviziju in Serbia

Our Cinan speaks with Serbia's Pesma za Evroviziju and Eurovision 2022 star Konstrakta in Belgrade ahead of the semi-finals. Learn all about "Novo, bolje" now!

2024-03-02
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Olly Alexander - Dizzy REACTION | United Kingdom Eurovision 2024

We react to Olly Alexander's Eurovision 2024 song "Dizzy." The BBC released the official music video on 1 March. The song was produced by Dua Lipa's producer Danny L Harle. Can Olly win Eurovision for the UK? We discuss.

00:00 Introduction

00:48 Reaction

03:42 Analysis and prediction

13:53 Reader comments

2024-03-02
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Silvester Belt: Luktelk singer reacts to winning Eurovizija.LT in Lithuania

Lithuania's Eurovision 2024 singer is Silvester Belt with the song "Luktelk". He shared his first reaction with our Rezo Mamsikashvili backstage at Eurovizija.LT in Vilnius moments after this win. 

Featuring: Rezo - http://instagram.com/rezomamsikashvili

2024-02-19
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Saba reacts to winning DMGP 2024 with Sand

It was close, but in the end it was bookmakers' and Wiwibloggs poll favourite Saba who got the victory in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2024 in Denmark. She reacts to her win in our on-stage interview. 

2024-02-17
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Marina Satti describes Zari ? Greece?s Eurovision 2024 song (Interview)

Greece?s Marina Satti has chosen her Eurovision 2024 song (reportedly called "Zari" or Dice in English). But what can we expect? In our interview she describes the song?s feelings and main theme. She wants to move beyond Greek stereotypes to present something contemporary and global.

Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams

 

2024-02-16
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Dons talks Hollow and Latvia at Eurovision 2024

We chat with Dons ? Latvia's Eurovision 2024 singer ? after his win in the Supernova 2024 national final with "Hollow". He talks about the meaning of the song, Eurovision 2024 staging and much more. Will he include Latvian lyrics? What's the meaning of his song? Will he change his staging? Listen to find out...

Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams

 

2024-02-14
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Silia Kapsis talks LIAR, Cyprus and Eurovision 2024 staging plans

So how will Silia Kapsis stage "Liar" at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024? The Australian-born singer tells our Deban Aderemi all about it in Nicosia. The teen star has just finished dance rehearsals in Los Angeles and has just finished shooting the music video. We get the tea. 

 

2024-02-08
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Zorra! We react to Nebulossa (Spain Eurovision 2024)

Nebulossa is the winner of Benidorm Fest 2024 with "Zorra"! We react to their live performance from the final. Can Spain win Eurovision 2024 in Malmö? We discuss their odds, their lyrics and more.

Featuring:

Freddy - http://instagram.com/freddyt234

William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams

 

2024-02-04
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Luke Black on Serbian tragedy and PZE backlash (What Really Happened at Eurovision, Episode 5)

It?s been one year since Luke Black announced himself to Serbia and won Pesma za Evroviziju. His iconic ?Hello? could rival Adele or Lionel Richie but it wasn?t always plain sailing for the Eurovision 2023 artist. After winning Serbia?s national selection Luke faced a huge backlash from Serbian celebrities who branded him everything from the devil incarnate to not being "Serbian enough."

?I think there was like a lot of misconception about the visual, actually. That was the first thing. And I think, you know, like a male artist having a pop choreo and being kind of dramatic? Luke told us.

Most difficult of all, however, was confronting national tragedy while in the public eye. In the latest episode of "What Really Happened at Eurovision?" we?ll delve into the behind-the-scenes drama for the Serbian delegation in 2023. From the applause that abruptly turned to criticism to navigating the complexities of national identity, Luke Black's Eurovision experience was a rollercoaster of emotions.

Featuring: Freddy - http://instagram.com/freddyt234

William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams

 

2024-02-02
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Nutsa Buzaladze teases Eurovision 2024 song plans in first ESC interview

One hour before Georgia publicly revealed her as its Eurovision 2024 artist, Nutsa Buzaladze sat down with our William Lee Adams to spill the beans on her potential song, stage plans and more. The American Idol and The Voice of Turkey alum had only gotten the news 24 hours earlier, so was still processing the news.

Featuring: http://instagram.com/williamleeadams

 

2024-01-25
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Veronika reaction: Raiven (Slovenia Eurovision 2024)

Raiven is headed to Eurovision 2024 with her song "Veronika". But can Slovenia's singer qualify for the final ? and climb higher? We share our reaction and analysis.

2024-01-22
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How did Käärijä win the public vote? (What Really Happened at Eurovision, Episode 4)

Producers behind Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu always knew that ?Cha Cha Cha? singer Käärijä would be different. 

 

"He had no filter in a very charming sort of way," says Matti Myllyaho, the show?s producer, when asked about their first meeting. "He walked in basically shirtless underneath his jacket. It was a chilly September day, and it was like 9 a.m., and, you know, a corporate broadcaster office in Helsinki, and we're like, oh, this guy is interesting."

In this episode of "What Really Happened at Eurovision?" We delve into the story of how Finland, a nation that thinks of itself as an underdog in the contest, almost snatched the prize from under Sweden?s nose at Eurovision 2024. Kiro, co-writer of ?Cha Cha Cha?, tells us about its origins as ?Mr Cha Cha?. And Matti describes the immense pressure that fell on Käärijä.  He also shares some of the plans for UMK 2024.

2024-01-07
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Baby Lasagna: Rim Tim Tagi Dim singer on Dora 2024 and Eurovision (INTERVIEW)

Baby Lasagna ? real name Marko Puri?i? ? tells us about his Dora 2024 song "Rim Tim Tagi Dim." Among other things, he explains what it was like getting a last-minute call to replace Zsa Zsa, how the song relates to emigration from Croatia, his love of cats, staging plans and much, much more.

 

With:

Baby Lasagna: https://www.instagram.com/the_baby_lasagna_/

William: http://instagram.com/williamleeadams

2024-01-06
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Besa Kokëdhima - Zemrën n?dorë INTERVIEW | Eurovision Albania 2024

Hours before the final of Festivali i Këngës 62 -- Albania's national selection for Eurovision 2024 -- we spoke with eventual winner Besa Kokëdhima. She told our Erdi Tejeci about her song "Zemrën n?dorë".

2023-12-29
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AIKO - Pedestal REACTION | Czechia Eurovision 2024

Our Pedestal reaction. We watch Aiko's live performance of her Eurovision 2024 song for Czechia from ESCZ. Then we discuss how a revamp might improve her chances at the song contest. 

2023-12-28
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Ukraine at Eurovision: From Hasta la Vista to Wild Dances (What Really Happened at Eurovision, Episode 3)

It?s been twenty years since Ukraine joined the Eurovision Song Contest. Today they're known as one of the most successful countries in the contest with three wins and a 100% qualification record. 

But two decades ago it was a different story. In this episode we chart their course into the contest (with Oleksandr Ponomariov's "Hasta la Vista") and onto their first win (with Ruslana's "Wild Dances") just a year later. 

Ahead of Eurovision 2003, a group of young and inexperienced Ukrainians convinced the broadcaster to join the contest. We hear from Vasyl Myroshnychenko, one of those early team members who is now Ukraine's ambassador to Australia. He recounts the broadcaster's many hurdles, which included major debts to the EBU. He also describes the strategic vision that helped Ruslana win Eurovision 2004.

We also hear from Philip Vella, the Maltese composer who wrote Ira Losco's "Seventh Wonder". He was drafted in to write Oleksandr Ponomariov's Eurovision 2003 song....only to have it replaced at the last minute. Philip gives us an exclusive listen of the song Ukraine had originally planned to send. He travelled with Ukraine's team to their debut contest anyway and recounts his experiences. 

Featuring:

Freddy: https://instagram.com/freddyt234

William: https://instagram.com/williamleeadams

 

2023-12-19
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Can Olly Alexander win Eurovision 2024 for the UK? (REACTION)

Our 30-minute reaction video to the news Olly Alexander, previously of Years and Years, will represent the United Kingdom at Eurovision 2024. We discuss the announcement on Strictly Come Dancing, his discography, his collab with Dua Lipa producer Danny L Harle, his mysterious reveal video and much much more.

Featuring (in order of appearance):

William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams

Lucy - http://instagram.com/lucyeasurtee

Deban - http://instagram.com/deban_deban

Cinan - http://instagram.com/cinansdl

Jonathan - http://instagram.com/jonathanlvautrey

Katie - http://instagram.com/katie.lou.wilson

2023-12-17
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That?s so Raiven! Slovenia?s Eurovision 2024 singer tells us about ?Veronika?

Raiven will sing for Slovenia at Eurovision 2024. She gives her first English-language interview to us to discuss her song "Veronika", her staging, EMA and more.

Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams

 

2023-12-13
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Joost Klein interview | The Netherlands? Eurovision 2024 act reacts to his selection

Joost Klein will sing for the Netherlands at Eurovision 2024. He gave us his first English-language interview about his selection just hours after the announcement. 

Twan van de Nieuwenhuijzen, chair of the Dutch selection committee, said: ?Following a careful and multi-phase process, the selection committee ultimately opted for Joost Klein. There were a lot of entries from a wide range of genres, but in our view his had the most hit potential. In the song, you hear his familiar mix of party and nostalgia. With his enormous creativity, we think Joost can put on a great show in a totally original way, and that the Netherlands and Europe are in for a positive surprise. We?re really looking forward to working with him.?

Joost Klein said: ?Taking part in the Eurovision Song Contest is a dream come true. I used to watch it together with my parents, glued to the screen, year after year. It?s an honor to represent the Netherlands, and I?m committed to giving my all for the best possible outcome.?

 

Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams

2023-12-11
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Junior Eurovision 2023: Full Results Reaction as France wins (LIVESTREAM)

We react to the Junior Eurovision 2023 winner, jury results and online vote live after the show. We review the full show and share our readers comments.

 

2023-11-30
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Junior Eurovision 2023: Our Top 3 before online voting opens

Junior Eurovision 2023 online voting opens Friday November 24. Before rehearsals, we compiled our individual JESC 2023 Top 16 and can now share the Top 3 of several of our jury members.

Featuring:

William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams

Suzanne - http://instagram.com/SuzAdams1

Ruxandra - http://instagram.com/RuxyArt

Jonathan - http://instagram.com/jonathanlvautrey

 

2023-11-24
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Slimane - Mon Amour Reaction | France Eurovision 2024 live performance

Our reaction to Slimane's live performance of "Mon Amour" ? France's song for Eurovision 2024. Slimane is one of France's biggest pop stars, so expectations are high. Can he win? We watch and react.

Featuring:

William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams

Deban - http://instagram.com/deban_deban

 

2023-11-12
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Slimane on Mon Amour: France?s Eurovision 2024 act reacts to his selection

We chat with Eurovision 2024 France star Slimane just moments after the announcement that he'll sing "Mon Amour" in Malmö. He reveals that his song is a "love letter to Europe" and explains how love is the driving force behind his music.

Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams

2023-11-08
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Marina Satti is Greece?s Eurovision 2024 singer (REACTION)

Who is Marina Satti? Well, Greece's Eurovision 2024 is a huge star on the alternative scene and she blends traditional Greek, Balkan, and Anatolian sounds with modern production. Our William reacts to Greek broadcaster ERT's choice. Her record label Minos EMI is staging an open call for songs.

Read more on our web site: https://wiwibloggs.com/2023/10/24/greece-chooses-marina-satti-for-eurovision-2024/278106/

2023-10-28
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Rest of the World Voting Results at Eurovision 2023 (Reaction)

Israel?s Noa Kirel won the Rest of World vote in the Eurovision 2023 final, followed by Finland?s Käärija and Armenia's Brunette. We also react to the RoW semi-final results, which you can see below. Israel won semi-final 1, while Albania's Albina and Familja Kelmendi won semi-final 2.

Grand final vote ? Rest of World

12 Israel

10 Finland

8 Armenia

7 Sweden

6 Albania

5 Ukraine

4 Norway

3 Croatia

2 Spain

1 France

Semi-Final 1 vote ? Rest of World

12 Israel

10 Finland

8 Latvia

7 Sweden

6 Portugal

5 Czechia

4 Moldova

3 Croatia

2 Serbia

1 Malta

Semi-Final 2 vote ? Rest of World

12 Albania

10 Armenia

8 Austria

7 Australia

6 Slovenia

5 Belgium

4 Lithuania

3 Iceland

2 Estonia

1 Georgia

2023-10-15
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Mae Muller on debut album ?Sorry I?m Late? (INTERVIEW)

Mae Muller ? the UK?s Eurovision 2023 singer ? told us about her debut album Sorry I?m Late during an Instagram live on September 26. She teased some of the music and lyrics and discussed the writing process ahead of its release on September 29.

2023-09-29
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North Macedonia will return to Eurovision 2024? (Plus our favourite acts)

Is North Macedonia returning to Eurovision in 2024? Well in its newly published budget for 2024, state broadcaster MRT indicates it plans to return to Eurovision in Malmö. We discuss the news ? and review some of our favourite acts from the country's past.

2023-09-28
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Will Romania with withdraw from Eurovision 2024 + our favourite Romanian entries

Is Romania withdrawing from Eurovision in 2024? The deadline for countries to confirm their intent to participate at Eurovision 2024 was September 15. But if reporting from Romanian newspaper Libertatea has it right, Romania?s state broadcaster may not participate due to financial problems. We discuss the news and review our favourite acts from Romania.

Read more: https://wiwibloggs.com/2023/09/09/romania-eurovision-2024-participation-isnt-guaranteed-because-of-financial-trouble/277919/

You can check out William's audiobook here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wild-Dances-Curious-Journey-Eurovision/dp/1662601573

 

2023-09-25
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Is Eurovision too long ? and should Sweden shorten the 2024 grand final? (REACTION)

Is Eurovision too long and should it be shorter? We react to the news that Sweden's Christer Björkman will try to cut the length of the Eurovision 2024 television broadcast from Malmö.

You can buy William's memoir "Wild Dances: My Queer and Curious Journey to Eurovision" on Amazon ( US link / UK link ). The audiobook will be out on September 26.

Visit our web site and YouTube channel for more Eurovision news and reactions.

2023-09-17
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MUSTII is Belgium?s Eurovision 2024 singer (REACTION)

MUSTII ? Belgium's Eurovision 2024 singer ? will release his ESC song in February. The Drag Race Belgique judge already has two albums under his belt and hits like Blind, 21st Century Boy, Shame and Alien. We react to his selection and review his chances of success.

Read more: https://wiwibloggs.com/2023/08/30/belgium-chooses-mustii-drag-race-belgique-judge-for-eurovision-2024/277831/

2023-09-06
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Eurovision 2024: Rules changes and other wishes for Malmö

Bigger juries, no pre-recorded vocals, a country winning for the first time ? these are some of our readers' wishes for Eurovision 2024 in Malmö. We discuss the changes and dreams we want to see become real.

01:03 More bobs

02:56 Rest of the World vote breakdown

04:44 Sara Jo or Jelena Karleusa to sing for Serbia

07:20 Let the juries save a semi-final wildcard

09:04 Get rid of pre-recorded vocals

11:34 Bring back the RANDOM order draw

14:17 A spectacular return from Luxembourg

14:52 Another awesome result for Finland

17:19 A first-time winner

20:00 Albania winning

21:30 EBU to end TikTok corporate partnership

22:03 Expand six-person rule to eight-person rule

23:23 Sweden sending a song in Swedish

24:45 Return of Erika Vikman Dotter and Elvana Gjata

25:50 Semi-Finals on Monday and Wednesday

26:37 Non-winning countries stepping up their games

29:17 A less rigged contest with more transparency and fairness

30:30 An expanded jury

31:35 Make the Eurovision grand final bigger...and shorter intervals

 

You can buy William's memoir "Wild Dances" below:

 

UK:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wild-Dances-Curious-Journey-Eurovision/dp/1662601573

USA: https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Dances-Curious-Journey-Eurovision/dp/1662601573

 

2023-09-03
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MÉLOVIN - Don?t Need Your Love interview...including a Eurovision 2024 tease

MÉLOVIN has had an eventful few months. But with his new single "Don't Need Your Love," he's fighting back and standing up to the haters. Ukraine's Eurovision 2018 singer also discusses his artistic music video, his message about believing in yourself and the ongoing war in Ukraine. He also teases a potential run at Vidbir 2024 ? Ukraine's national selection for Malmö. Thank you to Vasyl for the translation voiceovers!

2023-08-20
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Eurovision 2023: Review of the top crimes and jury-televote wrongs

Eurovision 2023 was filled with jury and televote surprises...and other shocking moments. We review our Top Eurovision Crimes

DO NOT SCROLL DOWN unless you want to see spoilers and timestamps. . . . . . .

You can order William's Eurovision memoir "WILD DANCES: My Queer and Curious Journey to Eurovision" here:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wild-Dances-Curious-Journey-Eurovision/dp/1662601573

1:30 Georgia not qualifying from Semi-Final 2.

5:43 Austria's low televote score at The Grand Final.

8:27 Malta finishing dead last in Semi-Final 1.

13:12 No Press Centre before the dress rehearsals.

16:52 Norway's low jury score at The Grand Final.

18:58 Latvia not qualifying from Semi-Final 1.

22:09 Spain finishing last in the televote with just 5 points.

27:17 Bad sound mixing.

32:29 Each national jury consists of just 5 people.

37:14 Questioning the integrity of Sweden's victory.

Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams

Deban - http://instagram.com/deban_deban

Video Editor: Ron - https://www.youtube.com/ronkesc

 

2023-07-19
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Malmö is Eurovision 2024 host city (REACTION)

So why is Malmö hosting Eurovision 2024 instead of Stockholm or Gothenburg? We react to the host city news from Sweden's state broadcaster.

 

Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams

2023-07-16
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Dana International: Eurovision 1998 Winner from Israel discusses new reality show, trans rights and overcoming

Eurovision 1998 winner Dana International has a lot to celebrate. 2023 marks the 25th anniversary of her Eurovision win in Birmingham. It also saw the debut of her reality series "Dana Kama," which ended its run on Yes TV on May 7. She tells our William Lee Adams about the difficulties of filming a reality series, recounts the difficult road to Eurovision (including backlash from Orthodox religious figures), shares her thoughts on her Eurovision 2011 song "Ding Dong" and more.

2023-05-29
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What Really Happened at Eurovision? Dana International (Episode 2)

Before even landing at Eurovision in Birmingham, Israel?s Dana International had to stare down her critics: The Orthodox community at home wanted the transgender singer banned from the contest. Conservative politicians called her an abomination, but European viewers embraced her ? naming her their winner in the first contest that mandated televoting.

To mark the 25th anniversary of her win, this episode looks at queerness on the Eurovision stage and how the contest reflects a radical shift in public attitudes toward LGBTQ+ people across Europe. Long before gay marriage was legalized and transgender rights were encoded in law anywhere on the continent, the contest was already celebrating marginalized voices.

?My victory proves God is on my side,? she said after her surprise win. ?Try to accept me ? I am what I am.?

2023-05-13
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Eurovision 2023: Reviewing Semi-Final 2 Qualifiers

Our reaction to the Eurovision 2023 Semi-Final 2 results and qualifiers.

QUALIFIERS ?? Albania: Albina & Familja Kelmendi ?? Cyprus: Andrew Lambrou ? ?Break a Broken Heart? ?? Estonia: Alika ? ?Bridges? ?? Belgium: Gustaph ? ?Because of You? ?? Austria: Teya & Salena ? ?Who the Hell is Edgar?? ?? Lithuania: Monika Linkyte ? ?Stay? ?? Poland: Blanka ? ?Solo? ?? Australia: Voyager ? ?Promise? ?? Armenia: Brunette ? ?Future Lover? ?? Slovenia: Joker Out ? ?Carpe Diem?

Non-Qualifiers ?? Denmark: Reiley ? ?Breaking My Heart? ?? Georgia: Iru ? ?Echo? ?? Greece: Victor Vernicos ? ?What They Say? ?? Iceland: Diljá ? ?Power? ?? Romania: Theodor Andrei ? ?D. G. T. (Off and on)? ?? San Marino: Piqued Jacks ? ?Like An Animal?

2023-05-12
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Eurovision 2023: Reviewing Semi-Final 1 Qualifiers

We filmed our reaction to the Eurovision 2023 Semi Final 1 qualifiers. 

2023-05-12
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Käärijä - Cha Cha Cha INTERVIEW after Eurovision 2023 second rehearsal

Käärijä ? Finland's Eurovision 2023 act ? speaks with our William after his second rehearsal inside our LUSH Liverpool Lounge. He talks about his staging, "Cha Cha Cha" and more.

2023-05-05
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Blanka - Solo INTERVIEW after Eurovision 2023 first rehearsal

Blanka ? Poland's Eurovision 2023 act ? speaks with our William after her first rehearsal inside our LUSH Liverpool Lounge. She talks about her staging, that dance break, "Solo" and more.

 

Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams

2023-05-04
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Malta?s The Busker: Eurovision 2023 interview after first rehearsal

The Busker ? Malta's Eurovision 2023 band ? speak with our William after their first rehearsal inside our LUSH Liverpool Lounge. The group talk about their staging, that car, "Do You Wanna Dance (Our Own Party)" and more.

Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams

2023-05-03
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Eurovision 2023: Semi-Final 2 qualifiers prediction (before rehearsals)

Who will qualify from Semi-Final 2 of Eurovision 2023? We predict the Top 10 who will advance out the sixteen acts that will compete at the second Semi-Final on May 11th. The Semi-Final 2 countries are: Denmark, Armenia, Romania, Estonia, Belgium, Cyprus, Iceland, Greece, Poland, Slovenia, Georgia, San Marino, Austria, Albania, Lithuania and Australia.

2023-05-03
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What Really Happened at Eurovision? Fazla and All the Pain in the World (Episode1)

Politics, war and the Eurovision Song Contest. Long before Russia invaded Ukraine, conflict already coloured the competition. 

Stars like Loreen, Käärijä and Måneskin were lucky enough to compete in peace. But Fazla - Bosnia & Herzogovina's 1993 singer - risked his life just to get to the contest. 

Fazla recounts his harrowing journey out of the siege of Sarajevo to reach Ireland.

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Wiwibloggs is proud to announce a new podcast - that goes into the political history of the contest ? from the fall of the Iron Curtain to the present ? as an arena for cultural diplomacy and the branding of a nation. Beneath the glitz and glamour, what proxy wars are playing out? And what do they tell us about where Europe is today?

In this series, William and Freddy will explore those themes with some very exciting guests telling us their stories first-hand. From running through sniper fire to religious backlash - ?What Really Happened at Eurovision? will offer a tell all experience.

Get it wherever you get your podcasts.

 

Featuring,

Freddy: http://instagram.com/freddyt234 

William: http://instagram.com/williamleeadams

2023-04-29
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Eurovision 2023: Best Automatic Qualifiers | Our Top 3

We asked our readers to name the best Automatic Qualifier at Eurovision 2023. The results of that poll are below in the link. But in this video Deban and William choose their personal picks.

https://wiwibloggs.com/2023/03/30/poll-which-best-big-5-country-at-eurovision-2023/276652/

2023-04-29
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Who will qualify from Semi-Final 1 of Eurovision 2023?

Who will qualify from Semi-Final 1 of Eurovision 2023? We predict the Top 10 who will advance out the fifteen acts that will compete at the first Semi-Final on May 9th. The Semi-Final 1 countries are: Norway, Malta, Serbia, Latvia, Portugal, Ireland, Croatia, Switzerland, Israel, Moldova, Sweden, Azerbaijan, Czechia, Netherlands and Finland.

Featuring:

William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams

Deban - http://instagram.com/deban_deban

Video Editor:

Ron - https://www.youtube.com/ronkesc

You can pre-order William's Eurovision memoir "WILD DANCES: My Queer and Curious Journey to Eurovision" here: UK: Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/wild-dances/william-lee-adams/9781662601576

USA: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wild-dances-william-lee-adams/1142079191?ean=9781662601576

https://bookshop.org/p/books/wild-dances-my-queer-and-curious-journey-to-eurovision-william-lee-adams/18753125?ean=9781662601576

 

2023-04-25
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Lord Of The Lost - Blood & Glitter | Eurovision In Concert 2023 INTERVIEW

We chat with the Eurovision 2023 stars Lord Of The Lost from Germany ahead of Eurovision In Concert in Amsterdam. She speaks about adventuring through the song contest pre-parties and more!

2023-04-23
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La Zarra - Évidemment | Eurovision In Concert 2023 INTERVIEW

We chat with the Eurovision 2023 star La Zarra from France ahead of Eurovision In Concert in Amsterdam. She speaks about adventuring through the song contest pre-parties and more!

2023-04-23
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Brunette - Future Lover (Armenia 2023) | Eurovision In Concert 2023 INTERVIEW

We chat with the Eurovision 2023 star Brunette from Armenia ahead of Eurovision In Concert in Amsterdam. She speaks about the meaning of her song, raps for us and more!

Featuring: William - https://www.instagram.com/williamleeadams

2023-04-22
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