ABBA, the group that won Eurovision 1974 for Sweden, managed to sell over 5 million copies of their album “Gold” in the United Kingdom. The album was released in October 1992 and has continued to sell ever since. Except for ABBA’s album, only Queen’s “Greatest Hits” and The...
MAY 20 HIGHLIGHTS
UN. KINGDO...
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Eurovision fans will not have to go far to enjoy some cheesy sing-songs when the Ram Jam Club hosts its own song contest night next week, writes Flavie Belanco. The Eurovision Song Contest takes all the memorable aspects of the competition, from its over hype to its constant cheering and...
EUROVISION 2012 MAY 19
DAY 07 IMPRESSIONS
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It has been the sixth day in Baku for the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 and the rehearsals concluded. It wall started with a wonderful Serbia and ended up with a shouting Bulgaria. Let’s see the summary: You can read about the rehearsals of the day and the highlights of the press conferences while you can still vote in Europrediction 2012. Check also exclusive video fooatge, interviews and impression in our YouTube channel. REHEARSALS AND BETTING ODDS There was only one interesting thing today: BIG 5 and Host country performances. The 12 countries performing on stage are for sure finalized their performances and already we can say that...
VIDEO INTERVIEW
CROATIA
posted by LILIAN (SWEDEN)
Nina Badric represents Croatia in Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku. This interview was done 19th May, after Nina’s second rehearsal. The song “Nebo” is written by Nina herself. Croatia is competing in the second semifinal 24nd of May. INTERVIEW WAS MADE BY LILIAN &...
REHEARSALS MAY 19
VIDEOS & PHOTOS
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EUROVISION 2012 DAY 6 Twelve more countries will rehearse today starting with Russia and ending with Bulgaria. This is the second set of rehearsals for the two semifinals where the backdrops and stage presentations will be finalized and host country with BIG 5 are entering the game. EUROPREDICTION 2012 JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP PRESS CONFERENCES & INTERVIEWS CHECK THE DAILY PROGRAM HERE SUMMARY OF THE DAY Unchanged rehearsal for Slovenia with the girly look. The vocal performance is not bad but I never understood why they wear these outfits. I am not sure it will qualify, after all she’s not Maja Keuc. Croatian rehearsal seemed much...
VIDEO INTERVIEW
SERBIA
posted by LILIAN (SWEDEN)
Željko Joksimović represents Serbia in Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku. This interview was done 18th May, after Željko’s second rehearsal. The song “Nije Ljubav Stvar” is written by Joksimović himself. Serbia is competing in the second semifinal 24nd of...
BEHIND THE SCENES
BAKU, BAKU
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Just like every year oikotimes.com has the privilege to share the Lilian Brunell funny videos made in each host country. Today it’s time to start with Baku, Baku: JP and Lilian are having a great time at the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku. Here are some views from the Crystal Hall,...
MAY 19 HIGHLIGHTS
TERRY VISI...
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Terry Vision meets this year’s Romanian entry, Mandinga, including their seventh member Tony, asks how Hotel FM is getting on, and wonders if the song will finish in last place? Terry Vision also met Austian and Belarusian participants. Find out what they said below and check more...
PRESS CONFERENCES
MAY 19
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EUROVISION 2012 DAY 7 One more day of press conference begin in Baku, 12 more countries will go to the Press Conference Hall after their rehearsals and give their updates to the press. VIDEOS FROM PRESS CONFERENCES VIDEOS INTERVIEWS OIKOTIMES NEWS FOR iPHONE SLOVENIA At the second press conference Eva opened by saying “This rehearsal was really good, I was enjoying it on stage, totally relaxed. I am really feeling prepared for the Second Semi-Final now.” CROATIA “The stage is amazing, and I’m grateful to God that I got this opportunity”, Nina stated. On the question of a journalist why the best ballads always...
MAY 14 HIGHLIGHTS
OIKOTIMES ...
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It’s the 11th year for oikotimes.com online and once again a live coverage from Baku and due to some difficulties the site is collaborating with various sites like poplight.se and escrus.com. The team is working hard to provide texting and multimedia with many delays so please be patient...
MAY 19 HIGHLIGHTS
EUROSTARS ...
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The Eurovision Song Contest 2012 participants are going through a set of activities before they enter the Crystal Hall arena for their rehearsals. Make up, rehearsals in the dressing room, outfit changes and more. They give interview to the official website and they also sign on iPad their...
MAY 19 HIGHLIGHTS
IRELAND: N...
posted by ALENKA (SWITZERLAND)
Comedian and TV star Graham Norton has tipped Jedward to deliver Eurovision Song Contest glory in Azerbaijan for Ireland. The BBC chat show host said he expected both Ireland’s entry and Britain’s Eurovision veteran, Engelbert Humperdinck (76), to defy the critics. But he admitted...