Profile of Tobias Larsson (m)


About me

Location

Helsinki, Finland

Date of Birth

19 April, 1976 (34)

Relationship status

No vacancy

A little story about me

Eurovision enthusiast since very tender age, working professionally with ESC since 2000. Official blogger and webmaster in Swedish:
http://svenska.yle.fi/eurovision

Finland has no less than five Eurovision commentators: I'm doing the job in Swedish for TV2 and Radio Vega, for the second year running.

Do you want to help me make a better introduction about YOUR country? Send me some useful facts on your entry, how it has been recieved on home ground, what the newspapers think, if there has been any discussions or controversies going on. Please send anything you believe I could have use for to:
tobias.yle@gmail.com

Tobias YLE!

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On the map ...

Commentary booth

By Giannis Mantes

posted on 29 July 2010 at 17:01
hej! Jag mår bra!:) och du?

By Steff Wuyts

posted on 23 July 2010 at 11:44
Hello, my summer is good! Here it is at this moment not too hot a few weeks ago but you know, different days over 30 degrees. That's great for Belgium! But, you are welcome to join ... You need to hear only one song from your country look, sign up on my site & send the song to my email address, you'll still hear the other voices & early August. (Yes, this is translated by a translator)

By Steff Wuyts

posted on 23 July 2010 at 11:27
Hello , want to join an online version of Eurovision? www.worldsongfestival.webs.com

By marcus thereson

posted on 6 July 2010 at 15:39
Lena will defend her title again!It's great!But what is opening act?Does she sing Satelite as opening act in semi-finals or in final?

By Logal Kako

posted on 22 June 2010 at 21:41
Hey Tobias , How Would you like to be pasrt of my new Song Contet . plz if you want to represent finalnd by sending finnish song , add me contest e-mail :
worldvision-song-contest@hotmail.com

By Maximilian Dietz

posted on 21 June 2010 at 16:36
Can`t wait for the first child ;D
Reply from Tobias:
Join in with the Swedish royalists, they are all holding their breath right now... :)

By Maximilian Dietz

posted on 19 June 2010 at 14:33
Today your princess will get "under the hood" taht`s how we call it in Germany :D

By marcus thereson

posted on 18 June 2010 at 15:52
I AM SO HAPPY ! SERBIA AFTER 37 YEARS DEFEATED GERMANY IN SOCCER ! THIS IS FANTASTIC ! By the way,i am a football fan,too!

By marcus thereson

posted on 14 June 2010 at 16:38
Serbia will participate in 2011!Do you watch the World Cup in South Africa?And do you know Lena will represent Germany again!I downloaded her song "Satelite"!

By Sasha Pr

posted on 13 June 2010 at 10:25
My favorite was Bosnia, Turkey and Germany. And what was you faves?

By Sasha Pr

posted on 13 June 2010 at 10:04
Hi Tobias
All is well of course.
I hope allis well in 3 years ago host city)

By Fabien reynaud

posted on 12 June 2010 at 21:18
hi! hope u r havin a great weekend!
r u on facebook? I spend more time there, easier to communicate :-)

By Maximilian Dietz

posted on 11 June 2010 at 14:54
I think u could be right ^^

Well for Asiavision you dont need much time just select a song for your country and then vote later ;)

best regards :))

By Nico Goller

posted on 10 June 2010 at 22:59
Thanks a lot ^^
I'll hopefully be able to be a part of ESC 2011 in Berlin, Hamburg, Hannover or wherever this contest will be hosted, too :)
Well, I didn't dislike any song this year, but I liked the French song most ^^
What about you?

By Maximilian Dietz

posted on 10 June 2010 at 16:25
haha..yes but im not very often online on facebook..maybe you`ve got msn?
and did you watch the linki`ve sent you?

By Nico Goller

posted on 10 June 2010 at 09:20
Thanks for the friend request :)
You're welcome ^^

By Maximilian Dietz

posted on 9 June 2010 at 21:28
Haha, hey tobias ;D

Well, it`s hard to realize even now..I think I will just do when I am in Berlin (or what city it should ever be), you`ll be there too won`t you?
Maybe we can have a meet&greet :)

What do you think about the plan, that lena should do it again?

You can have a look at this, this is the Asiavision Song Contest, you can send a song from your country if u want, Europe is welcome too :) Would be cool if u`d join us :))
just tell me if yes :)
http://www.asiavision-song-contest.webs.com/

By Fabien reynaud

posted on 9 June 2010 at 20:54
Hi Tobias!
How are you doing?
The sun is shinning in London so makes life so much better :-)

By marcus thereson

posted on 4 June 2010 at 10:40
And now,we will wait to Germany 2011,but now we will follow list of confirmed participants,15 countries already confirmed and Lena will maybe represent Germany in 2011.

By Fabian Kroening

posted on 31 May 2010 at 09:19
Thanks, it was an amazing contest and really enjoyed it ;)
Thx for all the points!!!

By Andrei ESCfan

posted on 30 May 2010 at 22:06
Thanks a lot Tobias!!!!!!! i'm so happy for my country!!!!! thx for all support!

By Maximilian Dietz

posted on 30 May 2010 at 01:17
Just can`t get it yet.

I`M SO PROUD OF BEING GERMAN

By Nik C

posted on 30 May 2010 at 01:16
Great result sooo pleased =D!!!

By R G

posted on 29 May 2010 at 16:49
Hey!
I hope Ukraine will be the winner! I have changed my mind about the winner after Alyosha's performance on thursday. I just love that song :) So my top 3 now is Ukraine, Iceland and Romania. And what about you?

By marcus thereson

posted on 29 May 2010 at 10:38
Who is your favourite tonight?My top 5 in the final:
1.Turkey
2.Germany
3.Belgium
4.Moldova
5.Romania

By Andrei ESCfan

posted on 29 May 2010 at 09:25
thanks a lot for your kind words!good luck tonight with your hosting!!!!

By Andrei ESCfan

posted on 28 May 2010 at 21:36
hey Tobias? How are you? I'm so happy that Romania qualified last night! what is you oppinion about Paula and Ovi's act? your oppinion is very important for me!!!!! Cheers from Romania!

By R G

posted on 27 May 2010 at 20:42
Hello Tobias!
Only now I found your message on my page :) My favorite so far is Iceland. I was very disappointed about SF1 Finland, Slovakia and Latvia should be in final...

By Andrei ESCfan

posted on 26 May 2010 at 21:50
Hello Tobias!!!!!! I'm sorry for Finland, I liked the performance!!!!!!
I feel sorry about Slovakia, she was wonderful!!!!!! But Russia and Belarus are crap!!!!!!!!!!have a great night!

By marcus thereson

posted on 26 May 2010 at 20:47
Let's see tommorrow.Turkey,Israel,The Netherlands...Belgium and Russia will be good on Saturday.But Finnish performance was better this year the last.Last year Serbia missed the final,and jury replaced us with Croatia.But i don't know how jury fired from the competition songs who contains so much quality.I think to change list of qualifiers.

Bosnia&Herzegovina=Slovakia
Belarus=Finland

What's are you think about my new list of winners in SF 1?

By marcus thereson

posted on 26 May 2010 at 16:17
I am disappointed with choice of finalist from 1st SF.Where is songs who contains qualiy,as Slovakia and Finland.But Belgium is in the final!They have best Belgian song ever!
Reply from Tobias:
I am surprised that we missed the final too. But we can't be in there every year, I suppose.
But Serbia did it! Milan was very charming on stage, he did very well. Bravo!

By fabio silva

posted on 26 May 2010 at 14:54
Well yesterday was party night for Portugal had a hope that'd spend but how the music was so criticized in Portugal and said that music is not going to qualify and so made up for it discourages petitions but nothing turned back to the music of Finland was not but my favorite goes-iff was welcome but as one in Portugal can not vote until it was good.
And now I have a motto with me Filipa Azevedo goes sailing europe and petitions
lol ...
It may be that for the year to go to Finland to take a good song.
This year I do not know who the winner is going to be hard to pick one because we have very good songs.
Denmark, Greece, Spain are my favorites but better than this on Saturday we'll know who wins.
If you like the voice of Filipa Azevedo has a few links of her singing in the Familia tender Super-Star:
Listen Beyonce Beautiful and chilling: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqALAYaw248
My immortal Evanescence This was thrilled when Filipa Portugal. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lFZW0EPgnk&feature=related

By Nik C

posted on 25 May 2010 at 17:52
Definetly!
2012 in Dublin sounds good to me!
Because obv. 2011 is reserved 4 berlin! =D
Reply from Tobias:
I would hope for Ireland to whip up something completely different for next year (not a ballad, not a folk song, not a plastic Turkey) and make a real impression. Something modern that would rock the world. Then I am all for Dublin again! :)

By Maximilian Dietz

posted on 25 May 2010 at 16:44
oh that would be a pleasure ;) or maybe i can visit you at work someday ;D
Reply from Tobias:
If you pass Helsinki, you absolutely should! But mind you, I don't do eurovision commentary every day... :D

By Nik C

posted on 25 May 2010 at 00:11
Haha lol yeah!
Omg ill tutor some Irish XD!
Céad mille fáilte romhat a chara! XD
Céad (kayyy-ed) mille (meeel -a) fáitle (foil - tya) romhat (rote) a chara (korra)
Thats means a hundred thousand greetings my friend! =D
Reply from Tobias:
That's great!
Irish is such a lovely language, and back in the day when Ireland was hosting Eurovision every year, we heard a fair share of it over the EBU network.
Wouldn't it be time for a new Irish victory sometime soon?

By Maximilian Dietz

posted on 24 May 2010 at 13:45
you are the finish eurovision-commentator? =D OMG that`s the job i always dreamed of^^
Reply from Tobias:
Well, we have five different commentators. Jaana and Asko in Finnish on TV2, Sanna and Jorma in Finnish on Radio Suomi, and then me in Swedish on TV2 + Radio Vega.
But it is a fantastic job, it is an old dream of mine to be a eurovision commentator!
Maybe one day you'll be as well? If you do, I will teach you everything I know! :)

By George Petkoff

posted on 24 May 2010 at 12:32
Hi, thanks for the support. Yes,he is a renowned singer in Bulgaria, in fact I think he is the most popular male singer, cause I can't think of anyone more famous than him. With only a few days left, I hope that we will see a great show!
Hyvää onnea Suomi :)
Reply from Tobias:
Thanks for the info. I like Miro, I hope he does well on Thursday. Good song!
As for Finland, I feel very confident. I'm pretty sure we will be in the final, they sang very well last night. Fingers crossed!

By Nik C

posted on 24 May 2010 at 01:46
Hey Tobias
How do you pronounce kuunkuisaajat?
Its a great word but i dunno if im saying it right...
Is it: kun - kweeese - kah - jat?
Reply from Tobias:
Let's see... Kuun should rhyme with "toon".
Kui should rhyme with Spanish "muy".
Add an "s".
Then "kah" and "iat" rather than "jat", with a very soft j-sound.
Finnish is just such an easy language, isn't it? Why call yourself Abba when there are names like Kuunkuiskaajat? :)

By Maximilian Dietz

posted on 22 May 2010 at 23:29
oh so kind of you =) i think your song is really original too..it has this special somethin just like our song..we`ll have a big party in Berlin 2011 in case we win..promised ;)

By George Petkoff

posted on 22 May 2010 at 22:31
Hi Tobias,
I'm doing great. I really hope our countries reach the final. The songs are good, and Im not just saying it cause iwe are from there. I hope this time there is less political voting and its more about the music. Have fum with your scripts and when you have time we can chat.Greetings!

By marcus thereson

posted on 22 May 2010 at 11:24
On the YouTube so many people putten their top 39,and here are potential top 10:
1.Slovakia
2.Germany
3.Romania
4.Azerbaijan
5.Turkey
6.Moldova
7.Croatia
8.Armenia
9.Albania
10.Iceland
Jury will songs as Israel and Norway maybe put in top 10,but let's see.ONLY 1 WEEK TO THE GRAND FINAL!!!:D

By Maximilian Dietz

posted on 21 May 2010 at 22:44
hey tobias GERMANY is callin..how r you doin?
Reply from Tobias:
Hello there, Finland is calling back! Everything is fine but pretty busy... But most things are under control. Or so I think!
I really keep my fingers crossed for you this year - Satellite is the best song by a mile and it would be most deserved if Germany won.

By marcus thereson

posted on 21 May 2010 at 12:32
Four more days to ESC 1ST SEMI!Finland and Serbia are together in the semi.My favourite in the 1st semi is SLOVAKIA!!!
Reply from Tobias:
And my favourite in the first semi is Portugal. I hope all four of them (Finland, Serbia, Slovakia and Portugal) will go to the final!

By marcus thereson

posted on 21 May 2010 at 12:29
Four more days and 1ST SEMIFINAL!
Thumbs up to Slovakia,Finland,Belgium and more great songs!

By Patrik Hübinette

posted on 21 May 2010 at 00:12
Ok Tobias. Jag tycker det har varit extremt svårt att bedöma årets tävling. Och jag gillar verkligen INTE det tyska bidraget.. Vilket gör det ännu svårare... Vad tror du om årets låtar?

By Siarhei Alexiaeusky

posted on 19 May 2010 at 13:03
Hello, Helsinki! Belarus calling! Well, I think, you would like to know my personal points. They are here:
1 pt - Armenia
2 pts - Azerbaijan
3 pts - the Nethterlands
4 pts - Lithuania
5 pts - Serbia
6 pts - Malta
7 pts - FYR of Macedonia
8 pts - Russia
10 pts - Finland
& finally 12 pts from Sergey Alexeevsky/Moldechno go to ... the Republic of Belarus!!!
Dear Finland! Good luck on the real voiting!!!

By Siarhei Alexiaeusky

posted on 18 May 2010 at 19:17
Hello, Tobias! Belarus calling! Well, as I see the phrase "douze points" is in French, isn't it? But I would like to be as the folk judge & tell to our watchers: one point go to... two points go to ... & etc.

By Jörg W.

posted on 16 May 2010 at 16:56
I will come to Oslo at the day from the first semifinal. And you?
Reply from Tobias:
I'm not coming to Oslo at all. My channel decided to save a few pennies by having me make the commentary off-tube from Helsinki instead.

By Siarhei Alexiaeusky

posted on 16 May 2010 at 12:42
& would you like to be as the Eurovision producer or as Eurovision host??? :)))
Reply from Tobias:
Presenter? Now you are talking! I would love to stand on stage and repeat all the "douze points" coming in. :)
But I think commentator is my ideal job - and I do get to talk more than the hosts. :)

By Siarhei Alexiaeusky

posted on 15 May 2010 at 15:00
Hello, Tobias! I have one question: have you ever been as the Eurovision produsser?
Reply from Tobias:
Sergey, not yet anyway. I have been there as journalist, webmaster and commentator, but I am yet to be a producer. Who knows about next year? :)

By David :)

posted on 10 May 2010 at 17:35
Well it is getting more and more special for me. Because here in Germany is a real Lena-Mania. In all cinemas of one brand they show the final of the song contest. Our national broadcast shows all shows live, which is the first time. Everyone listens the song of Lena and she is played in other radio broadcasts all over Europe. I hope the best for us, but i think Slovakia and Azerbaijan are also really amazing. By the way the Finish entry is totally charming ;)

By Jörg W.

posted on 7 May 2010 at 22:56
Sorry I forgot Ireland and Albania. You see the list of songs that I like is long. :)

By Jörg W.

posted on 7 May 2010 at 22:12
Hey!
This year so many good songs in the competition. So I have a lot of favourites. Most of all I like Bulgaria, Latvia and Moldova. But even Armenia, Slovakia, Norway, Romania and Serbia are great. I cannot decide me this year. Last year Norway was my favourite and the year before it was Russia. Both won. 2010 I would say Bulgaria or Latvia but I don´t know if it happen. So I let me surprise. And who is your favourite?

By Nikolay Kopchev

posted on 7 May 2010 at 22:11
Hi... OK. who are you and what happened?
I`m new here ;)

By Kevin Vargas

posted on 6 May 2010 at 09:12
Germany will win! ;)
Reply from Tobias:
I really really hope so too! It would be very well deserved!

By Martin Phillips

posted on 4 May 2010 at 22:22
Tobias - the Swedish/Finnish preview shows you talk about in your blog - can they be accessed on line? I would love to see them.
Reply from Tobias:
Try the link on Melodifestivalen's homepage svt.se/melodifestivalen. It says "Se del 1 här". There is a risk that the broadcast is not available from outside Sweden, but try it out.

By Stephane Scotto Di Perrotolo

posted on 4 May 2010 at 19:34
Hej Tobias! Maybe see you in Oslo! Read some of your blogs! Great! ;-)

By Dimitrios Phevos Skyftoulis

posted on 4 May 2010 at 17:43
Or write the lists in a blog. If you write them in a blog let me know.

By Dimitrios Phevos Skyftoulis

posted on 4 May 2010 at 17:36
You can also send me the lists in a message like this.

By Nathan Volkov

posted on 4 May 2010 at 16:54
Hey! Thanks for your add^^ Congratulations for Finland's amazing entry this year, I'm sure you will announce Finland in the Final too ^^

By Kevin Vargas

posted on 4 May 2010 at 13:33
It is! :) thanx! is it still cold over there? ;)

By Andrei ESCfan

posted on 4 May 2010 at 13:22
Hey, Tobias!!! How are you lately? Are you going to comment again for Finland? I suppose that is a big responsability and honor!!!!!!
BTW, do you think that Finland will be in Final? What about ROmania? Greets from ROmania!

By Siarhei Alexiaeusky

posted on 2 May 2010 at 18:01
Hello Helsinki! It's WELCOME from the city of Molodechno of Belarus! :) How are you? Who is your favourite in this year?

By Szymon Stellmaszyk

posted on 2 May 2010 at 09:16
and you may tell us who will win this year :-)
Reply from Tobias:
I look into my crystal ball and I see Germany. I really think + hope + would find it appropriate with a victory for Satellite. But I will give you a better prediction once I see some rehearsals. :)

By Mixhailles Dubois

posted on 2 May 2010 at 00:00
haahhaa for sure,but too bad its not gonna enter Final haahahha xDD
Greets'

By Brian .

posted on 29 April 2010 at 22:23
I just read your answers, thank you very much for taking your time to answer my quesitons.

By Leevi Leinonen

posted on 24 April 2010 at 13:30
What is your top 3 of esc 2010?
My top is
1Norway
2Denmark
3Armenia
What language you speek Finnish or Swedish,im speek Finnish. :-) ..
U
Reply from Tobias:
Hei,
minä puhun kyllä suomeakin, mutta ei niin hyvin. Olen asusnut kahdeksan vuotta Suomessa, ja suomen kieli on vaikeaa. :)
Mun suuri suosikki on Saksa, mä toivon että hän voittaa.
Yks juttu vielä - sun profiili ei näy, voisit korjata siitä?

By Vicente Bonafe

posted on 20 April 2010 at 22:53
Hello Tobias. ¿Who is your winner this year of ESC?
Reply from Tobias:
Hey - my winner as well as the song I think will win is in fact Germany. Lovely song, great performer. Fingers crossed. But there are a few very strong contenders for second place: Bulgaria, Croatia, Portugal, Israel... We shall see! :)

By Andrei ESCfan

posted on 11 April 2010 at 20:54
hey, Tobias!!!!! how are you? what's your oppinion about romanian song this year?
Reply from Tobias:
Hey,
I think Romania has a really great chorus and I think Paula Seling is fantastic. I am not entirely charmed by the verses, but in the end the whole package is pretty convincing. :)

By Aliaksei Varavin

posted on 1 April 2010 at 01:54
Hello Tobias! Sorry for my tardy reply!
I like our "Butterflies". The video is really fantastic! I'm glad to hear that you like it.
And what is your favourite song this year?
I think "Tyolki ellaa" is a very interesting song! And the Finnish language is great!:)

By Danne Lindholm

posted on 20 March 2010 at 21:12
Tjena Tobias! Det var ett tag sedan sist...och nu är jag lixom mitt inne i ESC-febern ;) Den finska tävlingen är över precis som melodifestivalen i Sverige! Måste erkänna att jag följer med mer spänning med melodifestivalen än den finska tävlingen...vet inte riktigt vad jag ska säga om vårt bidrag detta år...har på känn att det är en låt man (jag i alla fall) måste lyssna på flere gånger innan den riktigt sitter. Men jag hoppas på en finalplats i alla fall för Kuunkuiskaajat ;) Och när jag nu lyssnat om och om igen på de 38 låtar som redan är klara så har nog Finland en chans till finalplats!

Samma gäller svenska bidraget. När Anna vann i Globen så tyckte jag att den var riktigt ok, men hade inte henne som stor favorit...men nu har jag börjat tycka mycket om hennes låt och hon är bland mina fem stora favoriter tillsammans med Irland, Norge, Danmark och Azerbaijan...den sistnämnda är min absoluta favorit tillsammans med Norge. Få se om Didrik gör en "irländare" och tar hem segern till värdlandet ;) Norge var så nära att ta segern två år i rad 1996 då Elisabeth Andreasen tog en fin andra plats till värdlandet ;) Och så många ballader det är med i år! Dom kommer lixom tillbaka igen så som det var på 90-talet då det fanns nästan mer ballader än svänglåtar.

Du har väl också fullt upp nu med din del av hela "cirkusen" kan jag tänka mej...hitta nya grejer att skriva och berätta om, hitta dina favoriter etc...;) Hoppas vi hörs snart igen. Ha det bra Tobias ;)

Danne

By Javier Izquierdo

posted on 20 March 2010 at 11:46
Hyvää huomenta Tobias ! :)
Mitä kuuluu ?
I think it's a different song with which we can reach the top 10 , what do you think of ''Työlki ellää'' ?

and a big iniquity the last year the position of waldo´s people...

Näkemiin :)

By Heli V.

posted on 17 March 2010 at 16:14
I agree it adds to the excitement. I just can't handle it very well. :) A seperate voting part could be a nice add to the Finnish final though because then you could see the other placings as well as the top three... I don't really know what to think about it. :)

By Andres -

posted on 16 March 2010 at 19:47
thanks for the add

By Bjoern G.

posted on 15 March 2010 at 12:07
hey helsinki!

By Dennis Barvsten

posted on 14 March 2010 at 21:05
Hej :D

By Kjell Hasthi

posted on 14 March 2010 at 20:12
Tjena Tobias,
Svensk or English?
Thanks for the add. Always nice to meet people that have the same passion for ESC as myself :))
/Kjell

By Dino Masovic

posted on 14 March 2010 at 14:47
Hello!!! :-)
I think Milan's song is still best in compared the Emina's and Oliver's songs....
Maybe,Serbia go in Final
I don't know :-)

By Dino Masovic

posted on 3 March 2010 at 21:10
Hey Tobias ... thanks ... :-)

Honestly this year we don't have a good choice...
Although I not listened to any song,and so that still can not talk about...
But the choice of singers is bad,I think this year in Eurovision we don't have a chances!!!
Reply from Tobias:
Hey,
I liked Emina when she took part in the 2002 Bosnian final, but I don't know much about her style since then.
I think 2010 is not a very convincing year song-wise, so I believe any country giving a decent performance in the final could stand a chance. So fingers crossed for all of us!

By francisco león pineda

posted on 22 February 2010 at 07:27
hi again greetings from mexico city.
Reply from Tobias:
Greetings right back - what are your feelings about this year's entries so far?

By Heli V.

posted on 21 February 2010 at 21:22
Great blog about the niceness of the songs. I totally agree with you. I guess the jury's 50% say in the contest is making all the countries play it safe. Hopefully some country would choose an entry with more of an edge!

By Nathalie Da Silva Naveda

posted on 21 February 2010 at 17:52
Hello again!
Just to say I couldn't agree more with your latest blog entry... this is all way too nice also for me...
Worst thing is that by looking at the candidates in some countries left to decide, everybody seems keen on going the nice way..
.
ESC2010 starts to look too safe to be unforgettable... I hope Norwegians can make up a great show anyway, even if songs seem not to be going to help...

I hope I can bring my mp3 player with some great Finnish music to the arena, for when I'll start to get bored by these bland tunes...

But most of all, I hope it will get better the next weeks. I hope those left to decide really surprise me. I pray for it...

Greetings from Switzerland!

By Colin Merlevede

posted on 19 February 2010 at 20:01
Hi Tobias,
Well, I don't know what to expect from Tom Dice...
His manager told us that he would advise him to sing a ballad.
A good choice for him, I think, but it can still go both ways...
I've just seen Kuunkuiskaajat's video clip and it's very, very Finnish isn't it? :-)
Snow, forests, singing by the fire and a horse...

It totally reminds me of a children's programme that was broadcast on Dutch TV in the '80s.
I don't remember much of it and I can't find anything about it on the internet either.
It was about a Sami guy called Mika (wearing the traditional clothing). I'm not sure whether it was a Finnish, Swedish or Norwegian series.
Do you know what series I'm talking about.
Anyway, this is how I thought Scandinavia was like when I was a child.
Snow all year round, people who live in wooden houses wearing woolen sweaters in red and blue and funny hats, chopping wood for the fireplace in the forests that are all around and driving in a Volvo 240 with headlights on during the day.
A simple trouble-free live in line with nature.
Nothing like Belgium, anyway...

But I'm digressing:
Työlki ellää really reminds me of Värttinä.
I like this kind of music.
Unfortunately I don't think the majority of people watching the Eurovision Song Contest will like this...
I do think Finland will make it to the final but I don't think they will end in top 10.
The song is very different from what other countries will bring so it will stand out from the rest but I don't think it's special enough to win.
The song is really growing on me though.
It gets better every time I hear it, but I can't help getting the impression that the song is over 3 minutes.
It doesn't hold my attention all the way until the end.
I hope you don't mind me saying...

It's nice that the song is in Finnish.
The language used to be Finland's handicap (or so it was considered) but this song prooves that you can turn it into an advantage, just like Estonia did last year.
Who knows? Maybe Finland could surprise us in May.
It's hard to tell.
So far, my favorite song is Switzerland.
What do you think about the songs that have already been selected?

By Tigran Dumanyan

posted on 13 February 2010 at 21:39
ooo ha haaa nooo no way we drop out.Yes i am so excited for the eurovision 2010,cant wait to see Armenia shining haha ,very proud!! You're from Finland? Goodluckkk to Finland.Always,Tigran

By Nathalie Da Silva Naveda

posted on 11 February 2010 at 13:24
Hi!
Yes, yes, I'm devoted to Finland to the point I'm learning Finnish and Swedish!. Weird enough I'm making more progress in Finnish, but maybe because I dedicate more time to it :-P.
Finland is somewhat a discrete country internationally-wise, yet in Eurovision I feel like you are ready to try everything, I LOVE that. And I'll never be amazed enough on how from a country with just 5 million people can emerge so many superb bands and musicians.
I think Finland has a touch of mistery, and God knows why, as I don't have any Finnish roots in my close family, each time I go to Helsinki, I feel home.
GOD BLESS YOUR COUNTRY! :-D

By Sharleen Wright

posted on 10 February 2010 at 13:31
Hi Tobias


How are you doing? Shall I be seeing you in Oslo?

I have everything sorted now (accreditation approved, tickets, flights, accommodation), so I'm sure the wait will feel like forever.

What are you thinking about the selections so far? I'm liking Albania, Denmark and Cyprus (in that order).

I'm now involved in the 'Asiavision/Our Sound' teams. The announcement should happen soon enough, but the dates confirmed are 26-28 November in Mumbai.
They don't want to connect it in anyway with Eurovision, but I was selected as part of the team on that very basis. I'll be contributing to the worldwide official website, and then also helping prepare the Australian selections promotion online.

All exciting, exciting stuff.

By Bachana Baach

posted on 9 February 2010 at 16:41
hi Tobias Nice To Meet You...
Reply from Tobias:
Hey there, nice to meet you too! :)

By marcus thereson

posted on 1 February 2010 at 18:50
Great Finnish choice!!!Best then Waldo's people.GOOOOOOOOOOOOOD LUCK FINLAND!!!BEST REGARDS FROM SERBIA
Reply from Tobias:
It is great that you like our song! I think it is OK, and I hope it will make it to the final... :)

By Colin Merlevede

posted on 27 January 2010 at 23:12
Hej hej Tobias,
Busy days for you, I guess?
Who is your favourite for saturday?
I hope one of the songs in Finnish wil win.
Is it true that Heli Kajo is considered to be the favorite?
Her song is special but I'm not sure yet whether I like it or not.

By marcus thereson

posted on 22 January 2010 at 14:50
Only 4 months and esc starts

By Heli V.

posted on 10 January 2010 at 11:17
Thanks a bunch! :)

By Andrei ESCfan

posted on 4 January 2010 at 17:20
Thanks a lot for your kind words!!!!!! Maybe someday I will have your chance! That's why I'm studying journalism!!!!!! :):):)Have a great evening!

By Cláudio Jorge da Silva

posted on 2 January 2010 at 18:06
Greetings from Fafe (Portugal).
Happy new year...
Reply from Tobias:
A very happy new year to you too! And all the best on the way to Oslo. :)

By Andrei ESCfan

posted on 2 January 2010 at 12:13
Hi! Tell me how is it to be commentator for ESC?I think is somethong extraordinary!Maybe some day I will have your opportunity!!!!!! Best regards from Romania!
Reply from Tobias:
Well, being a commentator was my childhood dream and in many ways it feels a bit unreal to sit there and talk to all the viewers. I wasn't sent to Moscow, however, and sitting in a tiny room in Helsinki wasn't quite the same. But still - a great experience. I really cross my fingers that you get to live it too!

By Linda W

posted on 1 January 2010 at 23:46
Hii Tobias,
thank you for accepting my invitation and the nice comment.
Wish you a Happy New Year, too :)

Greetings from Germany

By Andrei ESCfan

posted on 1 January 2010 at 13:23
Happy New Year!
Reply from Tobias:
And a very happy new year right back at you!

By Imran Zackeemzy

posted on 31 December 2009 at 17:03
Hi , Tobias ! It's 12 midnight at Malaysia . Happy New Year 2010 !!! Tobias!!!

By Imran Zackeemzy

posted on 31 December 2009 at 17:03
Hi , Tobias ! It's 12 midnight at Malaysia . Happy New Year 2010 !!! Tobias!!!

By marcus thereson

posted on 29 December 2009 at 18:48
What do you think about Ukrainian choice?I hoped better from Ukraine,they not choosen nothing special,but rest of choosen participants looks great.
Reply from Tobias:
I don't know what to think about the Ukraine, I am sure they will find something strong and convincing song-wise, hopefully something that will suit their performer. I hope for the best. :)

By marcus thereson

posted on 29 December 2009 at 12:54
Do you seen story "End of decade"?

By marcus thereson

posted on 29 December 2009 at 12:54
Do you seen ESC 2010 season calendar?Number of countries decided,38 countries will take part.
1st semi-final=16 countries
2nd semi-final=17 countries
Grand final=10 placed from 1st semi,10 placed from 2nd semi and 5 directly placed to the grand final (Norway,Germany,Spain,United kingdom and France).

By marcus thereson

posted on 29 December 2009 at 12:50
My favourites on Festivali i Kenges 48 has been Kejsi Tola and Anjeza Shahini,because they already been on eurovision and they can in second try take better place,as Dima Bilan.But every year we on ESC see new talent,and i hope Juliana Pasha will take good place,in ESC 2009 jury placed Albania in the bottom,on 23rd place,but televoting placed them on 11th place and save them on 17th place.

By marcus thereson

posted on 27 December 2009 at 10:19
We will know Turkish,Israeli,Belgian,Bulgarian and Swiss performer (We will tonight see Albanian)and Holland and Swiss song (We will know tonight Albanian song:)
ESC will start for only 5 months!(This looks so long time but ESC come so fast.
Reply from Tobias:
What do you think about Albania's entry, then?

By Imran Zackeemzy

posted on 26 December 2009 at 11:06
oh its the same , so it means that in Malaysia , ESC 2010 is 7 hours earlier . which means it start at 2.00 pm or 1400 hours . Am I genius ?
Reply from Tobias:
Of course you are a genius! :)

By Imran Zackeemzy

posted on 26 December 2009 at 11:03
Hi , is Helsinki time is same as Oslo time ?
Reply from Tobias:
No, Helsinki is one hour ahead of Oslo. Norway has CET (Central European Time) and Finland has CET +1.

By marcus thereson

posted on 25 December 2009 at 12:19
Do you seen Israeli participant?

By marcus thereson

posted on 21 December 2009 at 16:02
We know some songs and some artists,theme and logo.SEASON HAS STARTED! :) :) GREAT!!!

By marcus thereson

posted on 15 December 2009 at 20:10
ESC 2010 prepares in full power.I CANNOT WAIT!
Reply from Tobias:
I know! I feel the same! And let's hope some fun country wins, preferrably one that hasn't won for many years (or ever).

By Jonathan H

posted on 15 December 2009 at 19:50
My favourites were Iceland, United Kingdom, France and Estonia. I also liked Norway and Bosnia indeed a lot.
It would be truly amazing if we could keep in touch for discussing next years entries. If you want to, of course :)
Reply from Tobias:
But of course. I would really hope for Belgium to come up with something strong for next year. I usually think especially the Flemish entries have been greatly underrated through the years.

By Jonathan H

posted on 15 December 2009 at 18:24
Hi Tobias, thanks so much for adding me ! So cool you actually are a commentator at ESC! Who were your favourites of ESC 2009?
Reply from Tobias:
Hey, you're welcome. And yes, I provided commentary, but I wasn't sent to Moscow. I had to do it from a studio here in Helsinki, which was a bit of a let-down... But still! I have done it! :)
I liked many of the entries in their own right, but my top favourite is probably Bosnia-Herzegovina. Great song and great performance. And you?

By maltese guy

posted on 15 December 2009 at 17:09
cool :) cya
Reply from Tobias:
Great. Just accept my request and off we go. :)

By maltese guy

posted on 14 December 2009 at 20:47
hey handsome guy thanks for being my friend :) add me on msn if you have pls :) chat soon cya :)
Reply from Tobias:
Hey there, Mr Malta! Consider yourself added. And thanks. :)

By Imran Zackeemzy

posted on 14 December 2009 at 17:49
Do you like Dima Bilan opening song during the opening night of The ESC Final 2009 ?
Reply from Tobias:
Well, it is OK. I liked Dima so much when he came 2nd in 2006, and then his winning song was a big disappointment for me. He has better song, I think. But it is OK. :)

By marcus thereson

posted on 10 December 2009 at 17:08
What is your ESC & JESC favourite entry?On ESC,my is Norway 2009,on JESC,my favourite is Ralf's Click clack.On eurovision.tv there are so many news about Euroviisut,Melodifestivalen and Melodi grand prix.Do on euroviisut only 16 entries?Beovizija includes 20 entries.
Reply from Tobias:
I am not sure, but my ESC favourite could be Luxembourg 1973 ("Tu te reconnaîtras" by Anne-Marie David) but there were so many good ones. As for JESC, I really liked Dino from Croatia, but there have been many good ones there as well.
In Finland, we never had so many songs in competition, we try harder to find fewer but better songs. I am not sure if we were successful this year, though... :)

By marcus thereson

posted on 30 November 2009 at 19:55
I seen Finnish songs on selection are avilaible to hear,but i don't listened yet.I to heared Sweden prepares to Melodifestivalen.On RTS it will not be broadcasted,but i heared something about live internet broadcasting.Do you watched JESC?Who are you top 5?My top 5 are:1.The Netherlands 2.Belgium 3.Armenia 4.Russia 5.Serbia,but all songs are really amazing,but my worst is Belarus,but this song is good,too.
Reply from Tobias:
I am too caught up in MGP Nordic right now to be able to judge the JESC entries, but I did like Sweden and the Dutch. And Cyprus, just to show what odd taste I have. :)

By marcus thereson

posted on 30 November 2009 at 09:47
How many semifinals Finland have?Here in Serbia Beovizija maybe this year will be removed.
Reply from Tobias:
Finland has three semis: three songs are chosen (from five) each week and in the end a jury will award a wild card to one of the left-outs to make a final lineup of ten songs.

By marcus thereson

posted on 28 November 2009 at 11:11
Do Albanian selection will be live on-demand?
Reply from Tobias:
Who knows but the Albanians? :)
I have seen a few Albanian selections online, there is a chance. :)

By marcus thereson

posted on 25 November 2009 at 19:06
Belgium has choosen them artist!

By marcus thereson

posted on 24 November 2009 at 17:55
Number of countries slowly grows up,Spain and France has confirmed,only Lithuania,Latvia,Andorra and Armenia.

By MrViP MrViP

posted on 23 November 2009 at 12:57
vse nromalno.Kak dela?
Reply from Tobias:
I am fine, thanks. (But my Russian is a bit rusty.)

By MrViP MrViP

posted on 23 November 2009 at 12:09
privet
Reply from Tobias:
Privet! Moikka! How are you? :)

By marcus thereson

posted on 21 November 2009 at 22:59
Right,Junior Eurovision 2009 now is past.I'd like Netherlands but i voted for Belgium (now is my favourite Netherlands) next Eurovision will be ESC 2010.Good luck,everybody!!!
Reply from Tobias:
Good thing for the Netherlands to finally win something. I hope that inspires them to send something better to the ESC next year... :)

By marcus thereson

posted on 19 November 2009 at 22:57
Let's see...when 7 or countries confirm,ESC 2010 will be successfull.
Reply from Tobias:
I always hope for the best. Maybe even San Marino will be back? :)

By José Almeida

posted on 16 November 2009 at 21:18
Hi Tobias. Many thanks for your post. I hope a better luck in Oslo. Kind regards
Reply from Tobias:
Now Portugal made it two the final two years in a row. Well done. Keep it up for 2010.

By marcus thereson

posted on 15 November 2009 at 22:15
Tomorrow we will know how many countries will partipanting.I can't wait!But i hope in ESC 2010 will partipanting 41 country.It can 39 or 40 but more countries make ESC more exciting.(and ofcourse,7 countries are on line of partipanting).
Reply from Tobias:
I am very anxious about that press release, but usually news don't travel too fast from the EBU. I hope for around 40 countries, and I will be happy enough. :)

By marcus thereson

posted on 14 November 2009 at 14:32
Andorra after big problems will compete,but i care for Armenia,i mean in Oslo will be at least 40 coutnries.Andorra and Estonia suprised Europe.
Reply from Tobias:
Yes, but countries can still drop out. After today no more country can sign up, but they can still withdraw. I am dubious about Andorra as they don't have the funds for it. Hopefully they will find a sponsor. I really like them and want to keep them in the contest.

By marcus thereson

posted on 14 November 2009 at 13:04
When only in Oslo compete 33 counties,then will return only one semi-final,but Russia,France,Spain,Armenia,Latvia,Lithuania aand maybe Montenegro will confirm (i hope...).
Reply from Tobias:
There will surely be more than 33 countries in Oslo. The list I refer to is on Wikipedia, and it lacks Russia, France, Spain... And they will come. But how many countries in total? We would need at least 39, I say.

By marcus thereson

posted on 14 November 2009 at 10:40
Armenia not decides about ESC 2010.
Reply from Tobias:
Tomorrow is the last day to apply to take part in ESC 2010, which means we should know by Monday who is in and who is out. Right now only 33 countries have confirmed that they participate, which is way too few...

By marcus thereson

posted on 13 November 2009 at 17:48
Who is your favourite performance in JESC?My favourites are Romania and Serbia.
Reply from Tobias:
This year, I haven't heard any of the entries yet. I will listen them through and write a review for the YLE website. Even if we don't broadcast the JESC, people may want to watch it online.

By Andrei ESCfan

posted on 13 November 2009 at 16:22
First of all thank you so much for your support!!!!!!
And maybe you're right, MAYBE this will be our year, not to win but at least top 10!!!!! Cheers from Romania!!!!!
Reply from Tobias:
Romania is such a good ESC-nation, sooner or later it must be your turn to win. 2005-2006 were such good years for you, find an entry as sharp as those and you will be bang up in the top again, I'm sure.

By marcus thereson

posted on 13 November 2009 at 15:33
In ESC 2010 after all songs voting,do public have more 15 minutes to decide?
Reply from Tobias:
It seems it doesn't change the final result much whether the lines are open all through the show or only for 15 minutes. But in Oslo, the lines will open when the show starts. If you keep the lines open longer, you get more calls plus more money, and that is what counts these days, it seems.

By marcus thereson

posted on 13 November 2009 at 15:32
EBU changed so many rules on ESC 2010.What are your favourite song in ESC 2009.My favourite in Norway,but Azerbaijan and Estonia had great songs too.What's do you think to voting during all songs?
Reply from Tobias:
My favourite in 2009 must be Bosnia-Herzegovina, I think it is a wonderful entry. But there were many good songs, and I think all 25 in the final were quite good.

By marcus thereson

posted on 12 November 2009 at 22:38
Do you know this;Serbia in semi-final 2 has been 10th with 60 points but jury into the final entered Croatia and they has been 13th with 33 points.In semi-final 1,FYR Macedonia has been 10th with 45 points,and Finland entered into the final by jury with 42 points.By the way,Montenegro has been 11th with 44 points.In semi-final 1,Czech Republic has 0 points.They will withdraw in Eurovision Song Contest 2010 in Oslo,Norway because bad places.
Reply from Tobias:
Next year, they are changing the rules again. 2008 + 2009 televote selected nine finalists and the juries selected the 10th, but from next year on, we will have 50/50 jurt/televote already in the semi. Will be interesting to see how that changes things.
I feel a bit sorry about the Czech Republic, but I feel they are giving up too soon.

By marcus thereson

posted on 12 November 2009 at 22:09
Finland this year entered in final with jury.
Reply from Tobias:
Yes, and I was really surprised. I did not think it was the kind of song that the juries would favour.

By marcus thereson

posted on 12 November 2009 at 22:09
But Azerbaijan first have selection.Do in November Azerbaijan only choose artist?
Reply from Tobias:
I think so, yes. Last year, they changed their own rules three times during the process, so I have no idea how they will do things this time around.

By marcus thereson

posted on 12 November 2009 at 19:27
Finland sure not has bad song this year to be last.I'm so sorry because Waldo's people (i hope to Finland have best place in Oslo).
Reply from Tobias:
I also felt it was deeply unfair that Finland was last in the final, but at least we got to the final. Finland had a good song but gave a weak performance, unfortunately. I hope we will do well in Oslo, that would feel good.

By marcus thereson

posted on 12 November 2009 at 19:24
I meaned BULGARIAN selection is real start of season.They has choosen Miro,but not yet song who will Miro sing in Norway.
Reply from Tobias:
Miro looks like a good representative, but for me the season starts when I hear the first song chosen. :)

By marcus thereson

posted on 12 November 2009 at 19:22
Finland this year to Norway gave only 8 points.Do you know do jury or public make Norway 3rd in Finnish voting?
Reply from Tobias:
The favourite of the televote was Estonia, and the jury favourite was Iceland, but Norway scored well with both. "Fairytale" has also been a major hit over here.

By Milos Lazovic

posted on 12 November 2009 at 13:09
I think albania already choosen its top 5 representers I heard 2 songs on YouTube but there are nothing special!!!Also I`ve never really liked Albanian songs...Did u noticed that they always send female artist??XD
Reply from Tobias:
Apart from Luiz Ejlli and Frederik Ndoci... :)
I tend to like all kinds of weird things, and I must admit I have a soft spot for most countries formerly belonging to Yugoslavia + their neighbours... :)

By Andrei ESCfan

posted on 11 November 2009 at 22:51
hey!!!! how are you?
Reply from Tobias:
Everything is really fine, thanks! Eurovision season started already... :)

By marcus thereson

posted on 11 November 2009 at 22:33
I heared Albania chooses 20th December.I can't wait.In December too chooses switzerland and Turkey and in November Azerbaijan.
Reply from Tobias:
For me, the Albanian entry is the real start of the season. And I usually quite like the albanian songs also.

By marcus thereson

posted on 10 November 2009 at 18:12
You're right.

By marcus thereson

posted on 10 November 2009 at 18:10
This will be amazing when all EBU countries compete in ESC 2010.
Reply from Tobias:
I wish they would. But EBU says the upper limit is 45 countries. We shall see...

By marcus thereson

posted on 10 November 2009 at 18:01
I will like to San Marino,Austria,Luxebourg and Italy return.I think to Norway will make best show ever.
Reply from Tobias:
Norway made a very stylish and good Eurovision back in 1986, but 1996 was a disappointment. Now I hope they really put on a great show in 2010. NRK are very professional and they can offer us something really good.

By marcus thereson

posted on 10 November 2009 at 17:59
I will like to 43 or more countries partipanting in esc 2010.It will be great,sure.
Reply from Tobias:
I would want that too. I miss Austria, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco and San Marino and would not want Hungary or CZ to drop out. The more the merrier.

By marcus thereson

posted on 10 November 2009 at 17:39
Do you see this on wikipedia?i too look partipants for esc 2010 on wiki.33 countries confimed,and Cz.republic and Hungary withdrawing.
Reply from Tobias:
Yes, 33 countries are confirmed, but there will be more. Russia, Spain and France are yet to confirm. I hope we will have at least 39 countries, so we have at least 17 songs per semi final...

By marcus thereson

posted on 10 November 2009 at 13:19
Do you maybe know when date is Azerbaijani selection?I so happy because they has comfirmed to partipanting.They has been so great this year.
Reply from Tobias:
I only saw that Azerbaijan said something about a national selection in november, but I have not seen any confirmed date nor whether it is a selection for singers, songs or both.

By marcus thereson

posted on 9 November 2009 at 23:06
You are right broadcast is more interesing.

By marcus thereson

posted on 9 November 2009 at 15:56
Hi,do you maybe know do Finnish national selection will be online to watch?I will be very happy to see Finnish songs and winner who will represent Finland in Norway.
Reply from Tobias:
If I get my way, then we will stream the national final. You will be able to hear it live on radio, but a tv broadcast would be more interesting, I think.

By marcus thereson

posted on 8 November 2009 at 21:48
I has readed your blog about Estonia,i am to happy because they has sended this year amazing song,but my favourite this year song is Norway,and worst Czech Republic.
Reply from Tobias:
I am also very happy about Estonia - I like them in Eurovision and as a nation. All the best to them. My overall favourite in 2009 was Bosnia-Herzegovina, but Norway was also very, very good. Czech Republic was hopeless and so were the Netherlands...

By Vicente Bonafe

posted on 8 November 2009 at 18:05
Hello Tobias, ¿Can you tell me the participants of national selection?
Reply from Tobias:
Claro! The participants in the 2010 Finnish selections are: Amadeus Lundberg, Boys of the Band, Eläkeläiset, Pentti Hietanen, Osmo Ikonen, Heli Kajo, Veeti Kallio, Antti Kleemola, Kuunkuiskajat, Nina Lassander, Maria Lund and Monday. They will all be presented on my page a bit later in November... :)

By marcus thereson

posted on 7 November 2009 at 13:47
Your country has great hosting 2007!
Reply from Tobias:
Thank you so much. For being a small country with a small tv-company I think we did pretty well. :) But Serbia did well too!

By Frédéric Thierry Waltier

posted on 5 November 2009 at 17:14
Hello! Why not Finland?!? And Finland is a beautiful country! Neither Sweden is a country not neglected!
Honestly to tell you, I'm at work in Los Angeles as a doctor. I was in France for about 2 months.
I'm glad that you were beautiful in France! :)))
Thank you very much for your message! I greet with respect!

By Frédéric Thierry Waltier

posted on 5 November 2009 at 16:48
Hei! Miksi ei Suomessa?!? Ja Suomi on kaunis maa! Myöskään Ruotsin valtio ei ole laiminlyöty!
Rehellisesti kertoa olet työssä Los Angeles, lääkäreitä, lääkäri. Olin Ranskassa noin 2 kuukautta.
Olen iloinen, että olet kaunis Ranskassa! :)))
Kiitos paljon viestistäsi! Toivotan suhteen!

By AsSaF DaHaN

posted on 3 November 2009 at 23:04
Hello Finland :)!

By Levon Matinyan

posted on 25 October 2009 at 02:37
Oh I'm sorry , I meant twitter:))
Reply from Tobias:
Thanks for following. It is so much nicer to tweet when you know somebody is reading... :)

By Levon Matinyan

posted on 25 October 2009 at 02:36
I'm fine thanks, you? I'm follow you on Twitte;))

By Levon Matinyan

posted on 24 October 2009 at 17:17
Hiii... Thanks for the add:)

By Garik Avakian

posted on 22 October 2009 at 13:08
So, good luck Sweden, Finland aand Armenia on Eurovision ! Did you watch ever Junior Eurovision SC ?

By Garik Avakian

posted on 21 October 2009 at 10:47
You're from Finland ?

By Garik Avakian

posted on 21 October 2009 at 10:47
Oh, on next year we maybe send a singer Emmy and dancer Mihran ! Emmy sing super, and Mihran - young guy ! He teach to dance Bretney Spears, Madonna and other Stars

By Garik Avakian

posted on 21 October 2009 at 07:45
Thanks a lot, Tobias ! But i Think, what our show was not very nice, russian designers did it ......... But song is very GOOD ! JAN JAN !

By UKRAINE+GEORGIA+MOLDOVA FRIENDS

posted on 21 October 2009 at 01:09
hi
yes
3 best countries

By Riku From Finland

posted on 14 October 2009 at 14:55
Okay, thats fine =D.
But I also think that 30 songs is too much, maybe about 15 would be better. But there is couple quite good songs. =)

By Riku From Finland

posted on 13 October 2009 at 17:36
Hej Tobias!
Thanks for adding me as a friend! =)
How are you?
I am just voting finnish songs in online voting =), which songs are your favorites?

By Danne Lindholm

posted on 5 October 2009 at 14:55
Hej Tobias! vad kul att du ville bli min "ECS-kompis" :-) Det har väl redan blivit en hel del jobb inför nästa år :-) Jag har inte varit så aktiv här de senaste månaderna men snart börjar det igen för min del också...följer mera med vad som händer här i blog-världen samt nyheter om den stora musikfesten nästa år i Oslo :-) Om jag bara hade möjlighet att sitta i publiken i maj i Oslo :-/ Hoppas vi hörs här igen och blir goda "ECS-kompisar" och varför inte annars också :)

God fortsättning på hösten :)

Danne

By David Golrokhian

posted on 13 August 2009 at 21:55
http://hejdavid17.webs.com/home.htm

Check It Out
;- )

(ONLY 4 ESC FANS)

By Vicente Bonafe

posted on 24 July 2009 at 15:26
Hello Tobias, I have a cuestion for you. ¿Did you listen that Sapin is a bad player of ESC in 16 of May?

By Colin Merlevede

posted on 21 July 2009 at 17:59
Hi there Tobias,

Moscow was just as you told me it would be...
I really had such a great time.
Finland had a good song this year.
I was really surprised to hear that they needed the jury's wildcard to pass to the final.
My all time favourite finnish entries are:
Hanna Pakarinen - Leave me alone and Kaija Kärkinen - Hullu yö
and Lordi of course.
Despite what is often said, I am convinced that they would also have won it without the monster costumes...
So it's Oslo next year...
Are you going this time?

By Vicente Bonafe

posted on 13 July 2009 at 15:13
Hello Tobia, ¿How are you?, I´m good, ¿where do you go on holidays?

By Mateusz Biedka

posted on 23 June 2009 at 18:47
Hello Tobias ^^
Well, it depends where in Poland do you live - because bigger cities (like Wrocław, Warszawa or Kraków) life is better than little village's.
My town is not big, not small - and for me, I live good and my town is pretty and unusual ;)
In Poland big problem is that lot of Polish people don't protect the enviroment, so... on the grass you can see a lot of rubbish...
Of course we have got people, who tidies rubbish from streets, but it's not enaught.
But life in Poland is good ^^ Maybe not like in he biggest metropolies like UK or France, but for me - it's good.
How do you live in Finland?
I must say, I would love to go to Finland, Norway or Sweden - I think I'm going to Norway for holiday 2010.
Have you got plans for this holiday, for 2009? I think I'm going to France.
What about you?

By Alexander Mesheriakov

posted on 13 June 2009 at 10:24
Hi Tobias. :)
Very sorry for the late reply. I had to pass my last exam and did it excellent. :)
I received the DVDs, many many thanks for ESC, I am so pleased finally to have them. Excellent quality. :D
How are you? What's going on in Finland? What are you doing at the moment? :)

By Vicente Bonafe

posted on 3 June 2009 at 20:07
Hello Tobias. I ask you one cuestion that I have, ¿How did Finland live the victory of 2006?

By Vicente Bonafe

posted on 31 May 2009 at 23:00
Hello Tobias, thank you for add me as a friend. ¿how are you?.I´m good and I´m right for the exams. Good luck in the work

By Alexander Mesheriakov

posted on 27 May 2009 at 15:51
Hi Tobias. :)
Many thanks for what you have done for me. :D

By Alexander Mesheriakov

posted on 25 May 2009 at 16:00
Hi Tobias.
What's new? How are you? I hope that everything is OK. :)
I am fine I have passed my first exam and I am gonna have free week till June.
And what are you doing at the moment? :)
Oh, and did you receive my e-mail?

By Daniel Oliver

posted on 22 May 2009 at 18:18
Ok.. I just sent you an email.

There, you have it now :)

Hope to hear from you!!

xxxx
Danny

By Alexander Mesheriakov

posted on 21 May 2009 at 11:45
Hi Tobias. :)
A whole DVD's! Thanks a lot. :D
I will send it on your email.

By Alexander Mesheriakov

posted on 20 May 2009 at 19:33
Hi Tobias. :)
No problem, here it is:
heraion88@gmail.com
How are you? What's new? :)

By Daniel Oliver

posted on 20 May 2009 at 12:35
I'm thinking POP! but more like national pop.. Not industry pop :) what do you think is the golden key ?

-Danny

By Daniel Oliver

posted on 19 May 2009 at 12:20
Hi, Tobias

YES of course!! What else can I do here in Iceland! ;) We're in the middle of a huge financial crisis.. I think I'll just use my time making the perfect Eurovision song! :o) haha

By Alexander Mesheriakov

posted on 18 May 2009 at 20:23
Hi Tobias. :)
Thanks for the video. I am waiting for it? :)
And how about other performances? Did you like them? :)

By Theofilos Toronidis

posted on 16 May 2009 at 13:07
Hey Tobias! How are you? You saw the link that i gave u about ur interview? Good luck for tonight! PLEASE VOTE GREECE!!! :D
Reply from Tobias:
Thanks for the link - the interview looks great! :)

By Alexander Mesheriakov

posted on 14 May 2009 at 20:10
Hi Tobias.
Get well soon. :) Good luck in everything.
Do you have a copy of a 1st Semi-Final which was broadcasted by YLE?

By Gábor Tóth

posted on 14 May 2009 at 10:11
Hy Tobias! Thanks your comment, I hope too that Hungary will come into the final. I congratulate the Finnish qualification. :)

By Alexander Mesheriakov

posted on 13 May 2009 at 19:12
Hi Tobias.
MY CONGRATULATIONS for Sweden and Finland to qualify into the final. :D
How are you? :)

By Mergim Tahiri

posted on 10 May 2009 at 02:12
Hello there, Mergim Tahiri is calling!
I would like to write in swedish but you know im new here and I know english little better so I decited to write in English.
I wanted to ask you somthing and I want to know what do you think about Kosovo in ESC.
I know it is a problem maybe, but I hope you will give me a "complete answer" that you show me your opinion. I rode the in your web-side what you answered to a ESC fan whith this same question, but I want know more.
"When will Kosovo become a ESC part and is it hard to become a member of EBU this year?"
Can you tell me what do yuo think cause I think that you are a big big big expert about these things.
I dont want to open big debates here I just want to know your opinion.
I maybe wrote now much but please send me the answer...
greetings and hugs from SWEDEN...
Hejdååå!

By haRRun (^_^)

posted on 9 May 2009 at 09:29
very good is life :)) thanks!

By Grettel Z

posted on 8 May 2009 at 16:34
Hi Tobias :)
Thank you so much for adding me :D
It is very nice to meet you.
How are you???

By Stefan Galea

posted on 6 May 2009 at 21:58
because malta is from my country but my second and third favourite is turkey and uk

By Stefan Galea

posted on 6 May 2009 at 21:55
malta is my favourite

By Pierric Ouvrard

posted on 5 May 2009 at 09:07
Bonjour Tobias !
Alors comme ça tu connais Rennes ? Une ville trés étudiante et qui aime la musique. Je suis en train de préparer comme nous tous mon top 10, à trés bientôt

By Alexander Mesheriakov

posted on 4 May 2009 at 15:30
Hi.
I am fine, getting ready for ESC. By the way, I saw the rehearsals recently. Both Sweden and Finland were amazing. Malena has a very strong and rare voice and Waldo's People have created an excellent number. :) Can't wait to see it in action.
Have a good luck with your work. :)
And of course have very nice sunny and warm spring days in your soul and you will achieve everything you want. :)

By Theofilos Toronidis

posted on 3 May 2009 at 17:14
Hey Tobias :)


Sorry for the late reply :( Can you please re-sent me your mail? I lost it :(
And yes!We can do an interview this week if you would like! ;)

t.t.
Reply from Tobias:
I never mind giving interviews... ;) I resent the email back to you, and no worries about late replies. I am the king of late replies myself... :D

By Alexander Mesheriakov

posted on 3 May 2009 at 17:09
Hi Tobias. :)
How are you? What's new in Finland. :)

By Kátia Dias

posted on 2 May 2009 at 18:41
Woow i'm seeing that you know much about our eurovision songs!
Since when do you watch eurovision?

By Erdin J

posted on 2 May 2009 at 17:59
Greetings from Republic of Kosovo.I would like to mention that one of my favourites this year is Finland as I have written in my last blog.It's a song which makes me dance everytime I listen to it.I wish,I really do, that the next year my lovely country KOSOVO is also going to participate.Bye and have a great time.

By Einar Pétur Karlsson

posted on 2 May 2009 at 16:53
haha is that so? i don't like this years entry, wanted a song like your country sent ! :)
Reply from Tobias:
Well, Iceland had so many top class entries, so one weaker year in the middle can't harm you, right? :) I like your song this year, but it is not among my total favourites...

By Einar Pétur Karlsson

posted on 2 May 2009 at 14:45
Hi thanks for the invite =)
Reply from Tobias:
Welcome right back! It is great to talk to people from Iceland... It has been one of my fave ESC countries ever since 1986... :)

By Kátia Dias

posted on 2 May 2009 at 14:05
Thank you!
So you like the portuguese song huh? =)
Well i think it's very hard for Portugal win.. i think our best year was last year and wasn't enough! =(
Well the song of this year isn't so good like the one of last year but i believe we can get into the final!
To be honnest, i didn't like the finnish song of 2006..i was sad because i wanted Dima would won.. but that's okay, he won last year! =)
I really like your song of this year and i think might be a potential winner! =)

By Kátia Dias

posted on 2 May 2009 at 13:45
Hi!
thanks for the invite.

By Pierric Ouvrard

posted on 1 May 2009 at 21:27
Bonjour Tobias
Thanks for adding me to your friends list. It's nice to meet you. I will be pleased to help you about ESC informations or useful facts.
A bientôt
Greetings from France

By Qendrim Gashi

posted on 1 May 2009 at 19:52
Hei der Helsinki!
Jeg har det bra. Ja! Det begynner å bli kjempe spennende, og jeg har store forventninger til Norge, Hellas og Tyrkia. Jeg er ganske sikkert på at et av disse landa vil vinne ESC 2009!

By Theofilos Toronidis

posted on 29 April 2009 at 23:51
:D Im so glad that you like our song this year! By the way! I wish you all the best coz it's your first time and enjoy it ;) I hope for the top10 for Finland yes (!) and Sweden also will get easily in the top10! They have jury vote for sure! I won't go in moscow,but some editors of my site will go :D So, I will ask them if you want to take you an interview or meet you or something to enchourage you for your first time being a commentator!
Contact me in my personal mail please,that's theofilos@esctime.com so we will talk by there ;)
By the way,do you know if any promotional stuff is available for the media from both countries Finland & Sweden?

Cuuuuu!

By Theofilos Toronidis

posted on 29 April 2009 at 17:31
Helloooooo! How are you? Im fine thanks! Thanks for the add and thnx for the good words for my website :) x
Yes! Im getting excited even if I wont go :( but i'll cover everything from home :D I think that Greece will take a good place in the top10 but of course not the 1st! The finnish entry is one of my favorites this year!! Do you work for the YLE maybe?

cuuu! greets from Greece :)

By Mergim Tahiri

posted on 28 April 2009 at 23:37
Jag ser din tur, och jag hoppas att jag ska vara medlem en dag på eurovision programer!
Jag ser att du kan prata svenska och du har svensk namn. Var har du bott i Sverige innan du gick till Helsingfors?
Jag har inte bot längre här bara 6 eller 7 månader, men jag hoppas du komma att förstå mig ;)
Jag tror att Sverige den året ska bara ha två positioner, eller vinna eller sist.
Jag tror att Malena ska passa till Finalet men få vi se vad som händer sen!
Hjedå och kram från Svergie!

By Vitaliy Nudga

posted on 28 April 2009 at 09:22
Ukraine wants to win but we realise that it is impossible!!))

By Vitaliy Nudga

posted on 28 April 2009 at 09:11
I hope Svetlana will make a great show on the stage !!! I like her song very much !!!! Svetlana is really sexy bomba !!!))
And do you have any favourites? I like Turkey Azerbaijan Finland Armenia

By Artiom Zmh

posted on 28 April 2009 at 00:12
Hi Finland!) the Eurovision unpredictable competition, here to guess difficultly. But I very much like a song of Norway and Finland.

By Abdullah Gürbüz

posted on 27 April 2009 at 17:24
Hi Tobias :D
life in İstanbul is so good because you never don't know what happend ? this city is so exciting and it has lots of interesting and beautiful historical place..in fact i couldn't go some of place xD my favorite is Hadise, Arash and Aysell (Azerbaijan) and Norway :) thank you for sent a message to me :)

By Alexander Mesheriakov

posted on 26 April 2009 at 19:03
Hi Tobias. :)
How are you? How is going on in Helsinki? :)
Wanted to ask something: do you use GTalk? :)
And are you going to interview other ESC entries? :)

By Vitaliy Nudga

posted on 26 April 2009 at 18:28
Oh Thank you!!! I like your country too !! Your performers are brilliant!!! I like the performance of Lordi and Hanna Pakarinen very much!!

By Mergim Tahiri

posted on 25 April 2009 at 21:12
Hej Tobias!
Gislaved är ju en vacker, trevlig men liten stad också!
Jag gillar at leva i stora stader men här känner jag bra.
Du då? Hur går det med Helsinki? Jag skulle säga också att det är fantastisk att vara med på Eurovision delegationer som du! Jag hoppas också att en dag ska jag vara med!
Hejdå och trevligt att träffa dig!

By Colin Merlevede

posted on 24 April 2009 at 11:41
Hi there Tobias,
Well, it is getting closer isn't it... :-D
I still have quite a lot of work to do in the preparation (edit videos to include in my reports) but I can imagine the same things goes for you...
It's my first time at the ESC so I don't really know what to expect but I suppose it will be a lot of work (but a lot of fun too...).
I think I will need about 40 hours per day to do all the things I would like to do.
Perhaps we'll meet in Moscow.
All the best from Belgium!

By Alexander Mesheriakov

posted on 23 April 2009 at 21:10
Hi Tobias.
Not necessarily because it is interesting to watch Finland and Sweden via YLE and SVT in 1st semi-final because they participate there. :)
But nevertheless, many thanks, kiitos & tack så mycket. :D
It's going to be the best ESC. :D
Reply from Tobias:
I will copy it so you get my commentary in Swedish... Unless I scream too much, then I send you the Finns instead... :D

By Alexander Mesheriakov

posted on 23 April 2009 at 19:04
Hi Tobias. :)
What's new and how are you? :)
I wanted to ask you to record me from YLE or SVT the shows of ESC 2009 1st Semi-Final and final, and that's all. :)
Can you do that for me if possible. I would be very grateful. :)
Reply from Tobias:
No problem. What about the second semi?

By Onil Rodriguez Cruz

posted on 23 April 2009 at 16:57
Hello Tobias!!! Thank you for adding me, nice to meet you!!!, my msn is conjuntovacio23@hotmail.com, add me if you want, my favorite song this year is "Bistra Voda" from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
DO you have facebook?
Greetings from Honduras...

By Alexander Mesheriakov

posted on 22 April 2009 at 20:54
Hi Tobias. :)
Nothing special: the same day at the Academy where I study and a disappoint: I lost my chance to become a volunteer at the ESC cuz the campaign is over and the matter is that there was no information about it in Russian mass media. :(
But never mind, tell me please is Jade nice? :) I mean is it nice to talk with her.
I met in person Aysel, Arash and Sakis Rouvas. Must say, they're really nice and so intelligent, that I decided never ever to read tabloids cuz there is quite a lot of lying about the stars. :)
And I want to ask you to do something for me if possible? :)

By fabiana badiu

posted on 22 April 2009 at 18:22
well, thanks for adding me to your list and the best of luck with your research!
Reply from Tobias:
You're welcome! Romania is a good and interesting eurovision country, so feel free to tell me anything you feel relevant.... :)

By David :)

posted on 22 April 2009 at 14:21
haha okay i'm gonna to wrtie you soon but i'm so sorry that i'm not so gited as you are and i really can'T wrtie it in swedish
(but english,spanish,french and german might be possible haha)
Reply from Tobias:
That is clearly gifted enough from my point of view... ;)

By Tomas Imrisek

posted on 21 April 2009 at 21:47
Hi.. My favourite Slovak entry until now?
hmm.. I don´t know..
Maybe this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-IsbecvxF0
There isn´t something better.. :/
What is your favourite Finnish entry until now?
Reply from Tobias:
Tublatanka was not bad, but Modlitba is my favourite. Lovely song. My favourite Finnish - that is very hard. But if I have to select one, maybe it is Eläköön elämä from 1985... There were many good ones, though...

By Alexander Mesheriakov

posted on 21 April 2009 at 21:07
Hi Tobias.
how are, what's going on in Helsinki? :)
Reply from Tobias:
Everything is fine in Helsinki... I interviewed Jade today (true!) and made a radio report out of that. And tomorrow I will stay home to mend my poor throat... And you, what is new in your life? :)

By Phill Stybar

posted on 21 April 2009 at 20:10
Thanks for your really kind comments re. my blog - i really enjoyed writing it and will definately try to do a few more now!
Reply from Tobias:
You should. Great analysis there, something that is often quite rare... :)

By David :)

posted on 21 April 2009 at 18:10
i think you we will see you on the 16th may also at the finals!!! :D
so there was no course spend with lordi haha
my favourites are norway, romania and island but poland, finnland and of course germany :DD are also quiet good!
i read you need help with you report in swedish but i'm so sorry i can't speak or understand any word in swedish

without folkets röster or like this xD

By Phill Stybar

posted on 21 April 2009 at 16:44
Yes there is definately a 'buzz' around Eurovision this year on the TV that there has not been for a few years - there is a general feeling that we have an entry which should stand a big chance of being a challenger this year. There is, though, also a general feeling that if a brilliant singer performing a song by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Diane Warren cannot get us a better placing than the past few years then we should not enter any more. So I have my fingers crossed that we'll be right up there challenging this year, after a few years of very poor entries!

By Phill Stybar

posted on 21 April 2009 at 14:36
Hi Tobias!
I'm sure you have the Uk's entry with Jade pretty much covered - but feel free to ask anything you may need of me - i'm more than happy to help!
Reply from Tobias:
I will actually interview Jade tomorrow for Finnish radio... But there are many other things I am wondering about. Like UK press coverage, is it so that people talk about the ESC this year?

By Anthony Robinson

posted on 20 April 2009 at 23:20
Hey!
Well what can I say....it's a small world! You gotta love that key change! What were you doing over in Oslo? Was it for the final? Well, I'd love to help you out with som info about Norway but it looks like one of the hot favourites so the media have got it all pretty well covered!
Reply from Tobias:
I actually went to Kyiv 2005 as part of the Norweigan delegation, so it was pretty normal for me to go to the national final as well. And it was a good one!
I was at this year's final in Spektrum as well and, yes, we may all be heading towards Oslo next year... Maybe you should give it a shot to represent Norway on home ground? :)

By Stefan Bürgermayer

posted on 20 April 2009 at 23:12
Hi Larsson!
Thank you for the inviting!
If you need help from and about Hungary, about the hungarian entry and singer, you can contact me!
I would like to help you!
With my best wishes to Suomi:
Stefan
Reply from Tobias:
Thank you, thank you. I have Zoli Ádok pretty much covered - I am a big fan of his entry (as well as most Hungarian ESC-entries, to be honest), but any piece of input or info would be welcome. Like, what does the hungarian public make of this entry?
Thanks a lot for all the help and best of luck to Hungary!

By Gašper Žnidaršič

posted on 20 April 2009 at 22:28
Hei Suomi, hei Helsinki ;)
how are you? so, you've been in slovenia? twice? cool... finland is somewhere at the top of my list of the countries i want to travel to some day... when i'll have money ;) i study geography and i find finland very interesting...
you also have a good song this year. it's maybe a bit oldfashioned but still very good and maybe one of the favourites.
Se še pišema in lepe pozdrave iz sončne Slovenije v prelepo Finsko ;)
Reply from Tobias:
...and both times in Slovenia I went by train to or from Zagreb, so I have seen quite a lot of Slovenia... It is wonderful. And you had quite a few really fantastic eurosongs through the years.
But Finland isn't that bad either, you should absolutely try to come here and see for yourself.
I agree that Lose Control maybe lacks in the progressive department, but it is very catchy, and I think and hope we will do well.
Bästa hälsningar tillbaka till det vackra Slovenien!

By Tomas Imrisek

posted on 20 April 2009 at 21:54
Hi.. Thanks. I´m glad that Slovakia is back after so long time and I hope it will be good come back although I don´t think so. What do you think about Slovak entry?
Reply from Tobias:
I like the Slovak song, and I like the drama in it. But I think the female singer should calm down a bit... :)
In short: I like it, but I am not convinced it will make it to the final... But I am very pleased to see you back.

By David :)

posted on 20 April 2009 at 20:42
hey how are you in finnland ;)
i learned nearly an half year a lot of your industry and your country because of attending a special course at school ;)

the most important question in the beginning is OF COURSE who is your favourite this year :)
by the way i really like the finnish entry but i think it doesn't score that high as it was happening a lot of times =(
Reply from Tobias:
Well, given the history of Finland... We are happy if we make it to the final. Anything more than that is just a bonus... :)

By Rodrigo Romero

posted on 20 April 2009 at 20:04
Hey there, which entries do you disagree with me more strongly??
I too am trying to get a broader picture on what the whole of Europe is thinking right now, so that I can make my predictions, without regard to my personal tastes!!!
Well, I hope to read soon from you!!
Reply from Tobias:
For instance, I like Finland, Romania, Bosnia and Armenia. And I am not too wild about Montenegro or Macedonia. But I like the fact that our opinions differ - for me ESC is all about diversity. :)

By Vladimir Ristivojevic

posted on 20 April 2009 at 14:44
I was in Belgrade Arena, and I can tell you that it was unforgetable!!!!
My favorites for this year are UK, ROMANIA GREECE, DENMARK. What about yours? If you have facebook profile feel free to add me
Reply from Tobias:
I have many, but Armenia and Bosnia-Herzegovina are definitely among them. And France!
I was really sore last year when I couldn't go to Belgrade, and this year I miss Moscow as well. I just hope I will be sent off next year...

By Koba Papunashvili

posted on 20 April 2009 at 14:42
Hello Helsinki! Thanks for best wishes, I hope Georgia will take part in ESC 2010. Gud luck to Waldo's People, I wish you a good performance and high points!
Reply from Tobias:
Thank you right back. I have a feeling Finland will get quite far this year... *Fingers crossed*

By VitaliK MorozoV

posted on 20 April 2009 at 12:58
I will go to Moscow ;)))
Reply from Tobias:
That is excellent! I wish you a wonderful time - ESC is such a big party! I wish I would be going as well... Hopefully next year!

By Andrei ESCfan

posted on 20 April 2009 at 08:26
hey!!! thx a lot fpr you good thoghts!!!! yes, dida dragan is still around, but rerely comes in front of the people!!!!
This year I like Sweden, Finland, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Modavia,Ukraine(but not so much like last year), Greece, Turkey, Andorra, and of course Romania's song this year!do you like our song? Regards from Romania!!!!
Reply from Tobias:
I think the Romanian song is very, very catchy. It is one of my personal favourites, actually. I have liked many Romanian entries through the years, you are a great ESC nation!

By Moses Sanchez

posted on 19 April 2009 at 19:56
what abou you???
Reply from Tobias:
Well, I love Finland too. I am originally a Swede who moved here seven years ago. And I have no intention of going away... :)
Tampere is a nice city, which often hosts our national eurovision finals, so I have been there quite a few times... :)
My favourites are France, Armenia, Bosnia... and Norway is going to win it... :)

By Moses Sanchez

posted on 19 April 2009 at 19:55
Hii!!! Well! i LOVE FINLAND!! actually, i was goiing to go there and having my erasmus year (tampere) but finally I chose brusels. By now these are my favourites: France, denmark, andorra, poland and ukraine.

By Alexander Mesheriakov

posted on 19 April 2009 at 14:02
Hi Tobias.
Honestly to say, I am totally disappointed. That's the only song I don't like. And if it wins, I will be disappointed in ESC forever. :(
Reply from Tobias:
I think 2Mamo" has a certain something (it is easy to remember, if anything) but I can't see it winning. And I am not too impressed by the performance either. Russia had many better entries in the past...

By Alexander Mesheriakov

posted on 18 April 2009 at 16:52
Hi Tobias. :)
No, Finland is also in my favourites. Truly to say, Quite a lot of countries have good entries this year. :)
And Finland is this year 2000 times better than last one.
Armenia I also like, after that song start thinking about Harni monastery and Sevan lake. :)
Reply from Tobias:
I totally agree about last year's finnish entry... It got a bit tedious in the end with all that rock, so I am happy about us sending something radically different this time around.
What is your view on this year's russian entry, then?

By Chris Glover

posted on 17 April 2009 at 22:49
Hi Tobias,

We are a new site and I am a person fan of Eurovision so we will be giving our members (800+ and growing) news and links to Eurovision. Thanks for the add. Chris
Reply from Tobias:
You're welcome. I will provide commentary in Swedish for Finnish tv/radio and am looking for input of various kinds that could be useful to me. (Any old thought I didn't come up witth myself, to be honest.)
:)

By Alexander Mesheriakov

posted on 17 April 2009 at 19:46
Hi Tobias.
My favourite are Norway, Turkey, Sweden, Greece, Azerbaijan, Spain, Germany, Lithuania, Estonia, Poland, Iceland and Bosnia & Herzegovina. :)
So to say, my TOP 12. :)
Reply from Tobias:
WHAT??? No FINLAND??? :D (Only joking...) :)
We agree on some and disagree on some. I really like Armenia and France and think Norway will win hands down... :)

By David Graham

posted on 17 April 2009 at 18:44
Hey Tobias,

Yeah some do tend to take things to seriously. At leat the masses can see it for the fun that it really is as it brings so many people together
Reply from Tobias:
I say the same. We (Western Europe) spent 45 years wishing the East was with us, so we should be happy if they managed to get well enough to win... :P
Too many complaints and too little party in my book.... :)

By Alexander Mesheriakov

posted on 16 April 2009 at 20:04
Hi Tobias.
You are right, everything is gonna be amazing, I hope only that it won't be spoilt by cool and bad weather. :)
How is the weather in Helsinki?
Reply from Tobias:
The weather here looks like God forgot about us... Sunny but very cold.
I know what you mean about the cold - when the contest was held in Helsinki in 2007 it was still far too cold for many foreigners' liking. But the sketches I saw of the stage promising a GREAT show.

By Alexander Mesheriakov

posted on 16 April 2009 at 12:08
Hyvää päivää Tobias. :)
Kiiitos for adding me as your friend. :)
Welcome to Moscow, Russia. :)
Wish Finland and Sweden all the best at the ESC. :)
How are you?
Reply from Tobias:
Hey there! You're welcome! Unfortunately, I am not coming to Moscow, but will do my commentary from Helsinki. But I hope (and think) everyone on location will have a great time!

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