http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news Blogs by Ian Charlton | The Eurovision Family of Events en-uk copyright: 2010 EBU/EUR Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:17:52 +0100 f6f89d8353a0c239b2ce3bfc1e85dcc9 http://www.eurovisionfamily.tv/user/Ted+Bear/blog/?id=89362 I suppose that its time I made a commitment to choosing who I think will qualify from the Second Semi Final - and not taking into account 'neighborhood voting'. Again as for the First Semi Final - there are some terrific songs - and some at really good odds. Here we go - and in no order - Austria ... Sun, 08 May 2011 14:04:30 +0200 b61a40f3dda80101743868d9750f0e6f http://www.eurovisionfamily.tv/user/Ted+Bear/blog/?id=82442 In only a few weeks, we will know all that there is to know about this years competition. I think the quality of the songs are exceptional this year, and with a larger number of countries competing, it is going to be very hard to win. Some countries had amazing lead-up competitions, in fact some of ... Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:16:20 +0200 cdc755d19590817703dab65235eed216 http://www.eurovisionfamily.tv/user/Ted+Bear/blog/?id=43192 I got up at 0415 to get ready for the final, which started at 0430 our time. The final is the day that we all look forward to after months of listening to songs and learning about artists. We all pick the songs we like and dislike along the way - and we probably all have a go at picking the top 3 ... Sun, 30 May 2010 09:16:53 +0200 bbe57ef455449df1aed17222cdb3822e http://www.eurovisionfamily.tv/user/Ted+Bear/blog/?id=38762 Well - let's see how I go. I think there are some really good songs in this final, but I also think the second semi final has the better songs. That said - it is hard to pick who will go through to the final. My selections are - and not in order - Belgium (Tom Dice is a star!), Belarus ( I liked ... Tue, 25 May 2010 03:54:49 +0200 a6bb799617b76ac4f4737aa3bee6e1d4 http://www.eurovisionfamily.tv/user/Ted+Bear/blog/?id=19792 I have looked and listened to all the songs in the final lineup for the Melodifestivalen final. There are many good songs to choose from and unfortunately there is only going to be one song which will represent Sweden in this year's Eurovision. I particularly like four - Timoteij, Dani, Anna ... Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:31:56 +0100 71f611f935d13038facd6d5d467d2796 http://www.eurovisionfamily.tv/user/Ted+Bear/blog/?id=16262 It seems to have been a while - but the ESC for this year is beginning to take shape. I can't wait to see he final line up. So far I am very impressed with the Norwegian final - there are some very good songs and styles represented. There are probably four or five songs in it that I really like - ... Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:33:54 +0100 3c271ec9af26dca234579e6a728b606d http://www.eurovisionfamily.tv/user/Ted+Bear/blog/?id=7072 Oh bother! It's not??? How many more sleeps till the next Eurovision. Far too many - how will I pass the time then - hmmmmm - listening and watching this years one over and over again! It happened last year too - I've only just taken Eurovision 2008 CDs out of my car! I really enjoyed it again ... Sat, 23 May 2009 16:16:35 +0200 a2dd8d5b8dda6cc824badef1db8cd5ff http://www.eurovisionfamily.tv/user/Ted+Bear/blog/?id=3625 My faves this year? Estonia, Iceland, Poland, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Switzerland, Slovenia and Montenegro! But that doesn't mean that there aren't other good songs - I just happen to like these more! Besides - unfortunately I can't vote - but I will get up early to catch the live broadcast. Good ... Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:09:33 +0200