Who do you want to qualify from Semifinal 1 2025?
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SpiritofKeiino
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There are only 4 or 5 entries I 'want' to get through to the final here. 4 I 'don't want' in the final. And the rest I'm indifferent to.
RainyWoods
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Musts: 
Nice to see: And don't care but ok, we need 10 so:
This semi has four of my top favourite songs of the year, a couple of other decent ones and then everything else here I don't care for or dislike strongly even. To put together ten qualifiers requires me selecting a song I gave 4/10 to
Semi 2 isn't quite as hype in terms of my favourites there but it's much more enjoyable overall.
Nice to see: And don't care but ok, we need 10 so: This semi has four of my top favourite songs of the year, a couple of other decent ones and then everything else here I don't care for or dislike strongly even. To put together ten qualifiers requires me selecting a song I gave 4/10 to
Semi 2 isn't quite as hype in terms of my favourites there but it's much more enjoyable overall.
Seregil Korit
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I'm actively rooting for:
Albania, Sweden, Ukraine, The Netherlands and Portugal.
It would be nice to have Azerbaijan and San Marino in the mix.
A Croatia and Estonia NQ would almost make me happy, unfortunately
Don't really care for the rest.
Albania, Sweden, Ukraine, The Netherlands and Portugal.
It would be nice to have Azerbaijan and San Marino in the mix.
A Croatia and Estonia NQ would almost make me happy, unfortunately
Don't really care for the rest.
njdevils94
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Honestly a struggle as I care a lot more about the other semifinal.
The only ones I'm actively rooting for are and . Fine with and
The rest I'm not that fussed but ended up voting for and
The only ones I'm actively rooting for are
and . Fine with and The rest I'm not that fussed but ended up voting for
and 
Betwixt Tales
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I voted for these
But I wouldn't mind if Estonia replaced Norway.
But I wouldn't mind if Estonia replaced Norway.
Synergise
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Like others, I feel like the second semi is WAY more competitive. I only really care about Sweden and the Netherlands, and to a lesser extent, Norway. I wouldn't be particularly bothered if any of the others didn't make it.
Navn Navnes
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In order of my personal preference
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Definetly Estonia will qualify, My country Norway, Iceland, and Portugal probably most in danger of my personal qualifiers.
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2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.Definetly Estonia will qualify, My country Norway, Iceland, and Portugal probably most in danger of my personal qualifiers.
Mainshow
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Actually, it was difficult for me to come up with an entire Top 10.
I immediately ticked off the boxes of the following countries:
1. Albania
2. Sweden
3. Azerbaijan
4. The Netherlands
5. Norway
--- and then I was lost. I'd argue that I only truly care about my Top 3 but I feel like Norway is a catchy attempt to come up with a pop hit
5. Portugal
6. Ukraine
--- Portugal and Ukraine are solid entries and would enrich Eurovision's GF. I would miss them in the GF.
I decided to fill in the spots with:
8. Poland (I don't listen to the song "voluntarily" but it's performed mostly in Polish and Justyna is basically the sole female artist in this semi)
9. Vaeb might be fun for younger viewers (not my cup of tea at all but at least it's fresh and in Icelandic)
10. (There's no way "Espresso Macchiato" won't be qualying anyway. So there's no point of being delululu)
#8-#10 aren't my "musical choices". Croatia has worn off very, very quickly. I heavily dislike Belgium (it's unbearable to me), Slovenia is pretty chanceless, imo; Cyprus could surprise with some great staging and better vocals but the studio version is very flat and dated.
San Marino? - I would like to see them qualify (we all like some underdog stories) but the song sounds a bit generic and old-fashioned to me and the performance is a huge NO.
I immediately ticked off the boxes of the following countries:
1. Albania
2. Sweden
3. Azerbaijan
4. The Netherlands
5. Norway
--- and then I was lost. I'd argue that I only truly care about my Top 3 but I feel like Norway is a catchy attempt to come up with a pop hit
5. Portugal
6. Ukraine
--- Portugal and Ukraine are solid entries and would enrich Eurovision's GF. I would miss them in the GF.
I decided to fill in the spots with:
8. Poland
(I don't listen to the song "voluntarily" but it's performed mostly in Polish and Justyna is basically the sole female artist in this semi)9.
Vaeb might be fun for younger viewers (not my cup of tea at all but at least it's fresh and in Icelandic)10.
(There's no way "Espresso Macchiato" won't be qualying anyway. So there's no point of being delululu)#8-#10 aren't my "musical choices". Croatia has worn off very, very quickly. I heavily dislike Belgium (it's unbearable to me), Slovenia is pretty chanceless, imo; Cyprus could surprise with some great staging and better vocals but the studio version is very flat and dated.
San Marino? - I would like to see them qualify (we all like some underdog stories) but the song sounds a bit generic and old-fashioned to me and the performance is a huge NO.
Sabrewulf238
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Based on my rankings my qualifiers for this semi are:
Qualifiers
01. Albania
02. Sweden
03. San Marino
04. Ukraine
05. Cyprus
06. Belgium
07. Portugal
08. Poland
09. Croatia
10. Azerbaijan
Non Qualifiers
11. The Netherlands
12. Iceland
13. Norway
14. Estonia
15. Slovenia
Qualifiers
01.
Albania02.
Sweden03.
San Marino04.
Ukraine05.
Cyprus06.
Belgium07.
Portugal08.
Poland09.
Croatia10.
AzerbaijanNon Qualifiers
11.
The Netherlands12.
Iceland13.
Norway14.
Estonia15.
Slovenia
Ziko
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Well, only 3 song from my Top10, so it appears as pretty weak semi for my taste.
(sure Q for me and irl, probably winner of semi)
(as I count only songs for now it's a Q, and I think it's a strong banger to Q irl too even if not performed well)
(I really hope it goes to final, but irl it could be on a verge of qualification)
(must do some changes comparing to NF, cause it's too chaotic)
(as a song easily Q for me, but knowing how it looks live - it SHOULD be out)
(probably Q irl too)
(they would be in final even if they'd send Bognibov, just because it's UA)
(this I think will be a NQ irl but I hate other songs more, so for me it's "in")
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(I really hope she flops soooooo hard)
(as a song I put it on lower place but I would rather see this than PL in final, irl it'll be a Q unless he's a crappy singer)
(if sang well + ok staging = can be on 10/11, I'd never bet on Q or NQ; guts are telling me it will be poor and chaotic)
(probably Q irl taking one of my 8-10 spots, I hate almost everything in it)
(sure Q irl, I won't be surprised if it'd be Top3 in this semi, for me not funny joke entry is a waste of spot in contest)
(sure Q for me and irl, probably winner of semi) (as I count only songs for now it's a Q, and I think it's a strong banger to Q irl too even if not performed well) (I really hope it goes to final, but irl it could be on a verge of qualification) (must do some changes comparing to NF, cause it's too chaotic) (as a song easily Q for me, but knowing how it looks live - it SHOULD be out) (probably Q irl too) (they would be in final even if they'd send Bognibov, just because it's UA) (this I think will be a NQ irl but I hate other songs more, so for me it's "in") (as above^) (as above^^)-----------------------------------------
(I really hope she flops soooooo hard) (as a song I put it on lower place but I would rather see this than PL in final, irl it'll be a Q unless he's a crappy singer) (if sang well + ok staging = can be on 10/11, I'd never bet on Q or NQ; guts are telling me it will be poor and chaotic) (probably Q irl taking one of my 8-10 spots, I hate almost everything in it) (sure Q irl, I won't be surprised if it'd be Top3 in this semi, for me not funny joke entry is a waste of spot in contest)
highKing_Peter
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Alright, my qualifiers are a mix of songs I love and songs I just know will qualify whether I like it or not. I try not add songs to the qualifiers just cause I like them so that is how I will interpret this list. For example, I really enjoy Deslocado from Portugal but I honestly don't see it making it as much as I would like it to.
Also, the order is not what I think they will finish, just going for Q, NQ. The order of them is irrelevant.
Qualifiers
Albania (Solid ethno-bop, easy Q)
Sweden (Easiest call)
The Netherlands (Solid polished pop, will appeal to many)
San Marino (fun banger, should Q)
Ukraine (I love this song, unique enough to stand out and polished enough to appeal)
Belgium (Honestly, this one is up in the air, but I think it will speak to enough people. Not everyone loves high notes like this but a good many do)
Poland (this will be a spectacle, and she will kill the performance, should appeal to plenty of people)
Iceland (SO MUCH FUN!!! These guys are just fun and put on a great performance, could be a NQ but I see it making it in)
Norway (This is pure pop and really good pop. This is underrated at the moment but climbing)
Estonia (I hate this but Tommy will get votes)
Non Qualifiers
Cyprus (This song is a little too all over the place, I could see it Q, but I doubt it)
Portugal (Not enough oomph to make it stand out in this semi, I see it getting swallowed up here)
Croatia (Like Cyprus, just too all over the place)
Azerbaijan (Not a bad song, but not a great one either which AZ would need to pull a lot of votes)
Slovenia (Kinda like portugal, I think it will just get swallowed up)
Also, the order is not what I think they will finish, just going for Q, NQ. The order of them is irrelevant.
Qualifiers
Albania (Solid ethno-bop, easy Q) Sweden (Easiest call) The Netherlands (Solid polished pop, will appeal to many) San Marino (fun banger, should Q) Ukraine (I love this song, unique enough to stand out and polished enough to appeal) Belgium (Honestly, this one is up in the air, but I think it will speak to enough people. Not everyone loves high notes like this but a good many do) Poland (this will be a spectacle, and she will kill the performance, should appeal to plenty of people) Iceland (SO MUCH FUN!!! These guys are just fun and put on a great performance, could be a NQ but I see it making it in) Norway (This is pure pop and really good pop. This is underrated at the moment but climbing) Estonia (I hate this but Tommy will get votes)Non Qualifiers
Cyprus (This song is a little too all over the place, I could see it Q, but I doubt it) Portugal (Not enough oomph to make it stand out in this semi, I see it getting swallowed up here) Croatia (Like Cyprus, just too all over the place) Azerbaijan (Not a bad song, but not a great one either which AZ would need to pull a lot of votes) Slovenia (Kinda like portugal, I think it will just get swallowed up)