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Since 1998 I live and work in the Netherlands and follow the Eurovision Song Contest since 1980. In November 1998 we launched our radio programme called "Radio International" on RTV Katwijk which is a...
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Posted 25/Jun 2012 at 14:04 by Juergen Boernig. Topics: 2012, Aphrodisiac, Austria, Eleftheria Eleftheriou, Eurovision News, Eurovision Song Contest, Greece, Joan Franka, Music Requests, Netherlands, Quiz, Trackshittaz, You and me
The Team of Radio International is back this week and would like to invite to join the weekly Ultimate Eurovision Experience to overcome to Post Eurovision Depression. The Show is broadcast on 106.8FM and Digital Cabel 41 in the Netherlands and also via the internet via www.radiointernational.tv and will also be web-televised via the show's own Live Video Channel via the website. The simulcast will be from 2000 – 2300 hours CET this Wednesday.
Interview with Trackshittaz (Austria 2012):
After Austria's splendid return to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2011 with Nadine Beiler and the amazing "The Secret is love" in 2012 Austria sent in the Trackshittaz to represent the country to the sounds of "Woki mit deim Popo" which unfortunately did not reach the expected Grand Final. In fact, Austria only received 8 points in Semi Final 1 ranking them at last place. However, JP & Lilian of Radio International had the big pleasure to meet the guys for an interview after their first rehearsal and Press Conference.
Interview with Eleftheria Eleftheriou (Greece 2012):
Native Cypriot but representing Greece is Eleftheria Eleftheriou which translates to Ms. Freedom. Radio International already had the pleasure to interview her a couple of times on Radio International, in fact, by phone in April and then in person at Eurovision in Concert 2012 in Amsterdam. Lilian, Roger and JP were delighted to meet the artist also in Baku for a very special interview you can hear on this week's edition of the show. Greece ranked at Number 17 in the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 with the song "Aphrodisiac".
Interview with Joan Franka (Netherlands 2012):
The Dutch Hopeful to bring the country of the Netherlands back into the Grand Final was this year Joan Franka alias Indiana Joan with the song "You and me". The song had many fans and followers, however, that was not enough to qualify the Netherlands for the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 as the song only received a total of 25 points ranking the Netherlands at Number 15 in Semi Final 2 whereas only the Top Ten countries advance to the Grand Final. However, on the evening of Semi Final 1 the Dutch Delegation came to the Press Centre for photo shoots and interviews. Eric & JP met the singer for an interview about her impressions on the Eurovision, Baku and her performance. Also JP spoke to some of the Indiana Joan fans before the Semi Final 2.
More interviews with the 2012 Eurostars will be on the next editions of Radio International. Watch out for them every Wednesday.
Eurovision Song Contest Spotlight - Eurovision 2012 - The Aftershow Party:
The 57th Eurovision Song Contest was staged Saturday 26 May 2012 in Baku and each of our Eurovision Correspondants will each week be giving us their assessment of how they watched the shows and what they think of it. Of course, it goes without saying, it is spiced with their choice of songs from this year's Eurovision Song Contest. finishing off this new mini-series is Chris Poppe.
Euro Friends Song Contest 2012 with Andy Simon:
The Euro Friends Song Contest in search for the ultimate Eurovision song as voted for by the many fans around the world. Andy Simon joins us again this week to reveal the qualifiers for the next round. The website of the Euro Friends Song Contest you will find here where you can easily vote for your favourite Eurovision song per country and also see The Euro-Friends TV Show as hosted by Andy Simon. You can also join the Facebook Group here. Andy is back this week and he reveals the final qualifiers in Heat 50 (Germany). Then the next round starts. Andy will tell us all about it during Radio International.
Eurovision Song Contest News with Luke Fisher from escXtra.com:
Check out the latest developments connected to the Eurovision Song Contest. Whether it is music releases of Eurovision performers, appearances, special concerts, gossip, news, etc. Luke will have the latest updates during this week's edition of the show.
Eurovision Music Requests/Eurovision Quiz:
A big part of the show is playing listeners' requests. Submit your requests and / or greetings to your Eurovision friends through Radio International via the CONTACT Link on www.radiointernational.tv. But also don’t miss out on the weekly Eurovision Quiz where you can win a dip into the freshly filled up Goodies Bag or pick a Eurovision Song Contest from the past on DVD.
For more details follow this link:
http://www.radiointernational.tv/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2616&Itemid=50
or
http://www.eurovisionfamily.tv/user/JP/blog/?id=172612
Join Radio International on Wednesday, 27 June 2012 from 2000 - 2300 hours CET, via the website or on FM. Radio International is available live via www.radiointernational.tv and on FM 106.8 and Digital Cabel Channel 41 in parts of the Netherlands. Should you not be able to listen live, the show will appear in the Programme’s Show Archive a few hours after it’s airing on the radio.
Happy Eurovisioning
JP and the Team in the Tower of Eurovision Power.
www.radiointernational.tv
Interview with Trackshittaz (Austria 2012):
After Austria's splendid return to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2011 with Nadine Beiler and the amazing "The Secret is love" in 2012 Austria sent in the Trackshittaz to represent the country to the sounds of "Woki mit deim Popo" which unfortunately did not reach the expected Grand Final. In fact, Austria only received 8 points in Semi Final 1 ranking them at last place. However, JP & Lilian of Radio International had the big pleasure to meet the guys for an interview after their first rehearsal and Press Conference.
Interview with Eleftheria Eleftheriou (Greece 2012):
Native Cypriot but representing Greece is Eleftheria Eleftheriou which translates to Ms. Freedom. Radio International already had the pleasure to interview her a couple of times on Radio International, in fact, by phone in April and then in person at Eurovision in Concert 2012 in Amsterdam. Lilian, Roger and JP were delighted to meet the artist also in Baku for a very special interview you can hear on this week's edition of the show. Greece ranked at Number 17 in the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 with the song "Aphrodisiac".
Interview with Joan Franka (Netherlands 2012):
The Dutch Hopeful to bring the country of the Netherlands back into the Grand Final was this year Joan Franka alias Indiana Joan with the song "You and me". The song had many fans and followers, however, that was not enough to qualify the Netherlands for the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 as the song only received a total of 25 points ranking the Netherlands at Number 15 in Semi Final 2 whereas only the Top Ten countries advance to the Grand Final. However, on the evening of Semi Final 1 the Dutch Delegation came to the Press Centre for photo shoots and interviews. Eric & JP met the singer for an interview about her impressions on the Eurovision, Baku and her performance. Also JP spoke to some of the Indiana Joan fans before the Semi Final 2.
More interviews with the 2012 Eurostars will be on the next editions of Radio International. Watch out for them every Wednesday.
Eurovision Song Contest Spotlight - Eurovision 2012 - The Aftershow Party:
The 57th Eurovision Song Contest was staged Saturday 26 May 2012 in Baku and each of our Eurovision Correspondants will each week be giving us their assessment of how they watched the shows and what they think of it. Of course, it goes without saying, it is spiced with their choice of songs from this year's Eurovision Song Contest. finishing off this new mini-series is Chris Poppe.
Euro Friends Song Contest 2012 with Andy Simon:
The Euro Friends Song Contest in search for the ultimate Eurovision song as voted for by the many fans around the world. Andy Simon joins us again this week to reveal the qualifiers for the next round. The website of the Euro Friends Song Contest you will find here where you can easily vote for your favourite Eurovision song per country and also see The Euro-Friends TV Show as hosted by Andy Simon. You can also join the Facebook Group here. Andy is back this week and he reveals the final qualifiers in Heat 50 (Germany). Then the next round starts. Andy will tell us all about it during Radio International.
Eurovision Song Contest News with Luke Fisher from escXtra.com:
Check out the latest developments connected to the Eurovision Song Contest. Whether it is music releases of Eurovision performers, appearances, special concerts, gossip, news, etc. Luke will have the latest updates during this week's edition of the show.
Eurovision Music Requests/Eurovision Quiz:
A big part of the show is playing listeners' requests. Submit your requests and / or greetings to your Eurovision friends through Radio International via the CONTACT Link on www.radiointernational.tv. But also don’t miss out on the weekly Eurovision Quiz where you can win a dip into the freshly filled up Goodies Bag or pick a Eurovision Song Contest from the past on DVD.
For more details follow this link:
http://www.radiointernational.tv/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2616&Itemid=50
or
http://www.eurovisionfamily.tv/user/JP/blog/?id=172612
Join Radio International on Wednesday, 27 June 2012 from 2000 - 2300 hours CET, via the website or on FM. Radio International is available live via www.radiointernational.tv and on FM 106.8 and Digital Cabel Channel 41 in parts of the Netherlands. Should you not be able to listen live, the show will appear in the Programme’s Show Archive a few hours after it’s airing on the radio.
Happy Eurovisioning
JP and the Team in the Tower of Eurovision Power.
www.radiointernational.tv
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