We are continuing in our series of questions with no right or wrong answers and it is obvious that we would focus on Greece after they selected their entry last night. Greece selected Demy and then had her record three songs which they presented to the public. Did you think the public picked the right song, and was it clever to record the video of the song in Ukraine where Greece won their only Eurovision in 2005?
Lithuania decided one act could get into the final via a WILD CARD and it LOLITA ZERO with “Get frighten”
Artist Announcement by Sydney Asiapacettefriend (Designed by Carolina Añazgo Leo):
“G’day everyfriend! I’m Sydney, but my Eurovision Land friends and family call me Syd and I love that nickname! My koala pet and I love to share Asian culture to each of the Eurofriends… Like singing k-pop and j-pop music, dancing to those Bollywood movie dances (those songs makes me move my feet) and watching anime with my friends (specially the long running ones including the one with the ninjas with lots of adventure, or that with the pirates who have powers that are looking for a treasure at the end of the Song Contest starring all veteran (and favourite) Japanese voice actors). And currently, I’m embracing the Eurovision culture, like dancing to the tune of a Nordic schlager, Balkan ballads and ethnic Greek music! My favourite part is when they say 12 points and i’m loving those words.
My country already found a place in everyfriend’s hearts across the Song Contest since my debut and that makes me happy. Last year, Dami Im gave best result yet… And I’m esc-cited to see my 3rd Eurostar. Maybe, the song will be a top hit that will make sure that will bring the 1st Aussie Esc victory! And I know that each of my friends that are in a Eurovision Event has to do something heroic for their country they represent! And that’s also true for me. Just like my favourite heroes(from my fave anime heroes, my eurostars Guy and Dami. And even my 2 big brothers London and Dublin Eurofriend)!”- By Sydney Asiapacettefriend
Australia Song announcement 07:30 CET / 17:30 AUS
Official Link: https://www.facebook.com/SBSAustralia/
Australia Page at ESCKAZ: http://www.esckaz.com/2017/aus.htm
This is it! This is Greece 2017! This is for Kyiv! THIS IS LOVE!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBom9VecMKw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2ebDKO-oeE
Salvador Sobral won the ticket last night to represent Portugal at the 2017 Eurovision song contest in Kyiv. The song is called “Amar pelos dois”
Romania selected YODEL IT by Ilinca featuring Alex Florea
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1ngnC3NrjE
Artist and Song Announcement by Lisbon Eurofriend (Designed by Carolina Añazgo Leo):
“I’m Lisbon eurofriend and it’s nice to help you and help others! I’m a friend who loves helping my friends to give a warm welcome to Eurofans around the Song Contest when they host Eurovision. And I’m esc-cited that i’m also returning to Eurovision this year. Isn’t that Esc-citing?
You know what? Along with my country returning to Esc, it’s also the return of Festival da Canção. It makes me happy in that sense that, I’m going to need extra hands… I mean extra help from everyfriend to find out the next Portuguese representative in Eurovision. With a lot of help, everything is possible!”- By Lisbon Eurofriend
Festival da Canção 2017 Final 22:00 CET
Official Link: https://www.rtp.pt/play/direto/rtp1
Portugal Page at ESCKAZ: http://www.esckaz.com/2017/por.htm
Artist and song Announcement by Bucharest Eurofriend (Designed by Carolina Añazgo Leo):
“What’s up, Everyfriend? I’m Bucharest and I’m the fun-shaped Eurofriend who loves to turn things funny and enjoyable for the Song Contest living it up my heartflag colours! That’s esc-xactly what I do for my friends and they’re fun to be with!
And what’s more fun right now? My country is returning to Eurovision after a year of absence. It was fun, even though my country didn’t participate. But, tonight, it’s time to have fun and find out who’ll be the Romanian Eurostar at the upcoming ESC in Kyiv. And I’m wondering how many funny entries we’ll be esc-seeing this year?”- By Bucharest Eurofriend
Selecţia Naţională 19:30 CET
Official Links: http://www.tvrplus.ro/live-tvr-1
http://eurovision.tvr.ro/2017/
Unofficial Links: http://oklivetv.com/tvr-1-live/
https://www.seenow.ro/live-tvr-1-9
Romania Page at ESCKAZ: http://www.esckaz.com/2017/rom.htm
Portugal did not take part in Eurovision 2016 (they had their reasons) but they are back with a bang in 2017 and their final selection for Eurovision 2017 takes place tonight. Lets hope for a great song – they deserve to do well for a change.
