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[AdelAdel]

Well I think without Big 5, ESC would have a big problem.
Ok I admit songs from Big 5 have less quality (altough 2010-2011-2012 was good for me) , but I don't mind they take place in final every time

And why, in your opinion, would ESC have a big problem?

 

[daniels1000]

And I have to agree with them.

And I not

 

[AdelAdel]

And I not

Didn't you like Amaury?

 

[NikkiBoy]

We don't have artists like Patricia anymore. The current trend in France is for voiceless singers and cheesy songs

It's so sad for such a good and talented country like France! But i know that someday it will be the year of France and we will take to Paris again.
I don't think Denmark will win again..

 

[AdelAdel]

It's so sad for such a good and talented country like France! But i know that someday it will be the year of France and we will take to Paris again.
I don't think Denmark will win again..

And why not? You're a Scandinavian country, you have the chance

 

[NikkiBoy]

And why not? You're a Scandinavian country, you have the chance

Denmark is not good enough i think! ;(

 

[94ayd]

You never know what the future holds for you, guys. You only need one song and one good performance. Remember Bulgaria 2007. It might take 20 more years to qualify but I still believe we can win it.

 

[NikkiBoy]

I think Bulgaria will go to the final in 2013 - because they take it so serious!

 

[tuorem]

Well, the Big 5 was formed because those countries contribute most money to EBU. This remains controversial, because they usually end up in last places, and they still have the next final for 'free' taking slots from potential (better) songs.

Big 5 was also formed because they represents former "old" Europe, they were the first to take part in the contest.
Nowadays, other western countries have a hard time qualifying (Belgium, Andorra, Portugal, Netherlands, San Marino), so it wouldn't be the same if they weren't represented in the final.

 

[Sim]

And why, in your opinion, would ESC have a big problem?

without their money, it would be much harder to organize an ESC,
don't know if other 5 countries would give the money they give

 

[AdelAdel]

Big 5 was also formed because they represents former "old" Europe, they were the first to take part in the contest.
Nowadays, other western countries have a hard time qualifying (Belgium, Andorra, Portugal, Netherlands, San Marino), so it wouldn't be the same if they weren't represented in the final.

Not really - UK and Spain didn't take part in the very first contest. Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg did, however, they aren't part of the Big 5. So the money they contribute is the sole reason why they are in the Big 5.

 

[Sean]

Not really - UK and Spain didn't take part in the very first contest. Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg did, however, they aren't part of the Big 5. So the money they contribute is the sole reason why they are in the Big 5.

Nope, population and potential viewing audience is another factor. Imagine the huge dip in voting revenue and viewing figures if two or three of the five didn't make the final xD

 

[NikkiBoy]

Big Five is a unique moment - it wouldn't be the same!

 

[AdelAdel]

Big Five is a unique moment - it wouldn't be the same!

Well, Italy didn't take part for a long time, and the ESC didn't bankrupt

 

[NikkiBoy]

Well, Italy didn't take part for a long time, and the ESC didn't bankrupt

Italys participation is kinda - jocking..

 

[NikkiBoy]

Turkey has confirmed!

 

[Farahim]

So how many so far. I hope Sweden will get record this year.

 

[NikkiBoy]

So how many so far. I hope Sweden will get record this year.

There is 25.
In wikipedia Ukraine, Greece and Serbia isn't there, but they have confirmed

 

[A-lister]

There is 25.
In wikipedia Ukraine, Greece and Serbia isn't there, but they have confirmed

Where have Greece and Serbia confirmed?

Btw Turkey and Iceland have now been added to the list on the first page.

 

[FilipFromSweden]

Oohohhh please break a record please. 44! 44!.. 45?