Eurovision Song Contest 2018 in Lisbon - Winner is ISRAEL!

[Dutch 91,427]

Semi-final 1:

Qualifiers:
1. Estonia
2. Israel
3. Belgium
4. Czech Republic
5. Bulgaria
6. Austria
7. Armenia
8. Azerbaijan
9. Greece
10. Finland/Cyprus

Non-Qualifiers:
11. Finland/Cyprus
12. Macedonia
13. Lithuania
14. Croatia
15. Switzerland
16. Belarus
17. Albania
18. Ireland
19. Iceland

This list in random order but; The first 5, Estonia, Israel, Belgium, Czech Republic and Bulgaria will qualify for sure, no doubt about it. Armenia will probably will be the Hungary from last year, it's not a personal favorite, but I'm kinda sure that he will stand out in a sea of weak male songs. Same goes for Austria, the jury may get behind him. Azerbaijan is a pop song, but where Finland and Cyprus are fishing in the same sea, this is less fierce, more bubble gum and loving. I think Azerbaijan will do better than both Finland and Cyprus. Like I said, Finland and Cyprus will be in it for a fight. I don't see both song go to the final in a semi-final this strong. Cyprus has the 12 points from Greece, but Finland will probably get a lot of points from Iceland, Estonia, Ireland (X-Factor UK airs there too) and let's not forget, most importantly the UK will vote in this semi-final too. I think overall Finland is more likely to make it. I'm also not sure about Greece. People seem to love the song, but I can see this flop at the end of the road. I'm still praying for some of my favorites (talking for the biggest part about Croatia and Macedonia) will slay the staging so they will go to the final too.

[Dutch 91,427]

Semi-final 2:

Qualifiers:
1. Sweden
2. Norway
3. Ukraine
4. Australia
5. The Netherlands
6. Denmark
7. Russia
8. Poland
9. Moldova
10. Serbia

Non-Qualifiers:
11. Romania
12. Georgia
13. Latvia
14. Malta
15. Hungary
16. Slovenia
17. Montenegro
18. San Marino

This semi is easy to predict on one hand. Sweden, Norway, Australia, The Netherlands, Ukraine and Russia will be in the final. Denmark and Poland will be in the final most likely too. But the 2 other spots are really hard to predict. It almost feels like al the other 9 songs all can make it. Staging and vocals will probably decide the 2 songs that will make it. If we only had some songs from semi-final 1 in this semi, so the final would've been more slaying. Switzerland, Macedonia and Croatia deserve to be in the final, and some songs in this semi doesn't. Anyhow, Romania and Moldova are both in this semi, so one of them will probably make it. It will probably be Moldova because they have that trashy fun song. Same goes to Serbia, the balkans will probably eat this one up, so it will probably qualify. But I wouldn't be surprised if Latvia, Hungary or even Montenegro will make it.

[Bellatrix 34,811]

OGAE Poll 2018!

OGAE Czech Republic is calling:

12p - Israel
10p - Cyprus
08p - France
07p - Estonia
06p - Spain
05p - Denmark
04p - Australia
03p - Finland
02p - Belgium
01p - Greece

Current Top 5:
1. Israel, 48 points
2. France, 28 points
3. Finland, 21 points
4. Australia, 18 points
5. Cyprus, 18 points

It's still early and anything can still happen, but it doesn't when it comes to OGAE so I think it's pretty safe to say that Israel will win the fan favorite title  

[Dutch 91,427]

10 hours ago, Bellatrix said:

It's still early and anything can still happen, but it doesn't when it comes to OGAE so I think it's pretty safe to say that Israel will win the fan favorite title  

[mister max 18,480]

On 4-4-2018 at 8:14 AM, Bloody said:

Who I think that will get the TOOT and BOOT from the 1st semi final:

Azerbaijan ✔️

Iceland ❌ 

Albania ❌ 

Belgium ✔️

Czech Republic ✔️

Lithuania ❌ 

Israel ✔️

Belarus ✔️

Estonia ✔️

Bulgaria ✔️

F.Y.R. Macedonia ❌ 

Croatia ❌ 

Austria ❌ 

Greece ✔️

Finland ✔️

Armenia ❌ 

Switzerland ❌ 

Ireland ❌ 

Cyprus ✔️

I'd switch smth up with Macedonia but I dont know which one tho (probably greece then  )

the running order really fucked up a lot of entries

 no way Belarus, Israel, Estonia and Bulgaria are all gonna make it +I am even scared for  Belgium and Czech Republic tbh, 4/5th place isnt that great

[mister max 18,480]

21 hours ago, Dutch said:

Semi-final 1:

Qualifiers:
1. Estonia
2. Israel
3. Belgium
4. Czech Republic
5. Bulgaria
6. Austria
7. Armenia
8. Azerbaijan
9. Greece
10. Finland/Cyprus

Non-Qualifiers:
11. Finland/Cyprus
12. Macedonia
13. Lithuania
14. Croatia
15. Switzerland
16. Belarus
17. Albania
18. Ireland
19. Iceland

This list in random order but; The first 5, Estonia, Israel, Belgium, Czech Republic and Bulgaria will qualify for sure, no doubt about it. Armenia will probably will be the Hungary from last year, it's not a personal favorite, but I'm kinda sure that he will stand out in a sea of weak male songs. Same goes for Austria, the jury may get behind him. Azerbaijan is a pop song, but where Finland and Cyprus are fishing in the same sea, this is less fierce, more bubble gum and loving. I think Azerbaijan will do better than both Finland and Cyprus. Like I said, Finland and Cyprus will be in it for a fight. I don't see both song go to the final in a semi-final this strong. Cyprus has the 12 points from Greece, but Finland will probably get a lot of points from Iceland, Estonia, Ireland (X-Factor UK airs there too) and let's not forget, most importantly the UK will vote in this semi-final too. I think overall Finland is more likely to make it. I'm also not sure about Greece. People seem to love the song, but I can see this flop at the end of the road. I'm still praying for some of my favorites (talking for the biggest part about Croatia and Macedonia) will slay the staging so they will go to the final too.

How come UK can vote in this semi

[Dutch 91,427]

46 minutes ago, mister max said:

How come UK can vote in this semi

3 countries of the big 6 will vote in each semi. Portugal, Spain and The UK will vote in semi-final 1. Germany, France and Italy will vote in semi-final 2. This happens every year tho.

[mister max 18,480]

22 minutes ago, Dutch said:

3 countries of the big 6 will vote in each semi. Portugal, Spain and The UK will vote in semi-final 1. Germany, France and Italy will vote in semi-final 2. This happens every year tho.

Sksksks I never knew that

[PerfectCure 4,758]

Semi 1 (in no particular order):

Azerbaijan  (they always qualify)

Belgium (probably borderline qualifier, either this or Azerbaijan)

Czech Republic (the vocals might be a problem though)

Israel 

Estonia

Bulgaria 

Austria

Greece

Cyprus (only if Eleni has good vocals)

Armenia (even though I really dislike this song, no offence! )

Semi 2 (once again, no particular order):

Norway

Romania (yes, I know most of the people say this won’t qualify, but if Cristina serves good vocals and the staging will be better than we’ve seen it in the National Selection, the song will probably be a borderline qualifier. Will flop hard in the finals though)

Denmark

Russia (not sure though)

Moldova (borderline qualifier alongside Romania)

The Netherlands

Australia

Poland (near last place in the finals)

Sweden 

Ukraine

[Monsterish 5,520]

The crowd singing the chorus at the end 

[Bazaar 5,752]

I was at a gay club last night and they vere playing TOY and Netta was there doing the Chicken moves, that was dope 

[Bellatrix 34,811]

OGAE Poll 2018!

OGAE Albania is here:

12p - Israel
10p - Italy
08p - Bulgaria
07p - Greece
06p - Norway
05p - Denmark
04p - Australia
03p - Belgium
02p - Sweden
01p - Germany

Current Top 5:

1. Israel, 60 points
2. France, 28 points
3. Australia, 22 points
4. Finland, 21 points
5. Sweden, 19 points

[August Blue 8,566]

Why is Belgium’s  entry SO overrated  

[Monsterish 5,520]

3 hours ago, August Blue said:

Why is Belgium’s  entry SO overrated  

She's the indie queen of this edition 

It's like Lana Del Rey singing a James Bond song 

[Dutch 91,427]

Oke, but Macedonia has the best bop this year.