Oh NO! Is it 'The Eurovision Song Contest' time again?

As a child, my family and I used to look forward to the contest - we invited friends round and made it a fun evening ...all of us keeping our own scores.


Over the past 10 years or so, since the eastern blocks have started entering, it seems to have transformed from a music contest into a political rabble.


As judges appear to base points on their political relationships, it seems pointless to recognise the the event as a fair contest.


Even if the scores ARE based on the artists talent, they still show no validation because more than often, some countries share similar tastes in music or have similar languages. Also, some artists who are popular in some countries are unknown to others.





Isn't it time the organisers started to rethink and make some changes by somehow grouping the contesting countries?

Oh NO! Is it 'The Eurovision Song Contest' time again?
I dunno... part of me, a very small and niggly part (oo-er!) thinks they should just pack the whole thing in... as you say, it is all about political hugging and posturing for a day out next year rather than a musical competition... but then I don't think it has ever actually been a musical competition.





That said though, I think it is an opportunity for some of the other european nations to give exposure to their music industry (which we don't really need), though if the "stuff" we see and hear is indicative, then maybe they shouldn't bother?!





Just seen a quick run through of some of the past particiants on the TV, and frankly it is a competition for people that don't like music. I will happily support anyone that wants to be creative in a musical sense but if they think the rubbish that is presented is actually any good, then they should think again.
Reply:i know, i'm going to be missing Doctor Who because of this tripe!!! to be honest the whole thing has always been political, which is why the UK always do badly, bacause we are not a fully fledged EU state and hav'nt joined the Euro. put it this way as a musician there is no way that the point system is based on talent, because there is none!!!, i think to be honest the whol joke should be axed. but maybe im a tad too cynical...
Reply:Even Terry Wogan makes jokes about it, but how can you argue against a contest that will be watched by 600 million people worldwide?





Watching it is not COMPULSORY.





The last time I watched it was in 1964, when Matt Monro came second, it was more fun to watch in those days.





http://www.esc-history.com/details.asp?k...





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjdk755JY...
Reply:I think that maybe a bit political and all that but it shows us musical talent which we would not normally see. I think this years entry is pretty good. I will be watching probably the most exciting contest ever. I will be willing Britain on knowing we will not win.
Reply:As long as people keep watching it they'll keep showing it......................Vote with your remote!!
Reply:That's true. These days its just a laugh and not what it used to be. Still watch it though.
Reply:How Boring, I'll be turning it off! ...lol