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This thread is for any general Eurovision 2023 discussion not limited to or specifically about any country's national selections or song choices.
EUROVISION 2023 - General Discussion thread
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MopManMoss
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They're not putting them out because the rehearsals are closed off to press so there is no point beyond BBC/EBU/Delegations knowing
There is a schedule
Israel's rehearsal is on Day 2 due to Noa Kirel's concerts, which means Sweden is pulled to rehearse on Day 1.
Israel's rehearsal is on Day 2 due to Noa Kirel's concerts, which means Sweden is pulled to rehearse on Day 1.
The stage looks big enough, yet people on Twitter/Reddit still complain about the size even after seeing people walking on it.
Interesting that "probably half of the lineup" will be using the oval stage, might be the biggest number of countries using the B stage ever.
I can watch that shiny clean HD floor all day
Interesting that "probably half of the lineup" will be using the oval stage, might be the biggest number of countries using the B stage ever.
I can watch that shiny clean HD floor all day
Usually, multiply bank accounts are tied to one mobile number.
If you want to verify yourself with a credit card/Bank ID in Ukraine, you can enter any card of yours and the system will still recognize you. Thus, if you vote in the state app Diia or on some site, no matter how many cards you use only 1 vote will be counted.
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is celebrating 50 years at the ESC their first representative Ilanit (1973) will announce their this year.
A fantastic debut if you ask me.
is celebrating 50 years at the ESC their first representative Ilanit (1973) will announce their this year.A fantastic debut if you ask me.
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Anyway, putting this out here for those who wants to know how much does it cost to vote in your country.
Interesting that Israel has moved to online voting too. Think it's their first time?
Source: https://eurovision.tv/about/voting
Interesting that Israel has moved to online voting too. Think it's their first time?
Source: https://eurovision.tv/about/voting
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A fantastic debut if you ask me.
Oh yes. I love the song. Israel is probably my favourite ESC country in the 70s and 80s! Always such great songs!
Anyway, putting this out here for those who wants to know how much does it cost to vote in your country.
Interesting that Israel has moved to online voting too. Think it's their first time?
Source: https://eurovision.tv/about/voting
The error these always show is that the UK doesn't have SMS voting, one is for landlines and the other is for mobiles - both calling.
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but some Belarusian cards still work. there's even a new trend in Russia: credit car travel. people open accounts in Belarusian banks and use them for foreign transactions.
not all banks, not all receiving platforms, but the sanctions are like a cheesecloth...
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We are playing soft spot strategy with Belarus so that they stop lend-leasing program of their territory to attack Ukraine from the North. I'm OK with that. Whether Russians are OK with the fact that we hold Potato Dictator with higher regard than their dictator, that's up to them to judge. As the oligarchs admitted in the phone calls we had taped: It's over, Russia doesn't exist as of February 2022. Good riddance btw.
As for EBU, it's hypocritical to claim that expulsion of Russia from the ESC was some expression of their values. Especially as they allowed Polina Gagarina, Putin's propagandist, to sing "for peace" amids Donbas war.
The truth is that the EU Council adopted regulation banning broadcasting of Russian state media and even "private" ones in the EU such as Russia Today.
Had EBU continued to cooperate with Russian broadcaster and allowed it to participate, EBU would have been sanctioned for violating EU sanctions.
Therefore those who ask whether and how could Russia return to the contest - let's say never until the war ends and whole Putin's regime finds its spot on a graveyard.
Train strikes have just been announced on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th May - FYI those looking to travel. We’re having to think of a plan B now
vavera4ka
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great...
I'm not gonna get into the strike reason and vent at that...
but that just solved my question. I'm staying in Southport and with the Saturday show ending at least half an hour after the last train leaves (and then Sunday morning first train is at 8 or smth) I was considering finding a watch party in Southport for the grand finale...
that makes that decision easier...
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Southport to Liverpool is run by merseryrail you’re fine just don’t put your feet on the seats they take people to court over that
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We're having to change our travel day to Wednesday, stay overnight and attend SF2 afternoon show and leave straight after for London. So frustrating, we wanted to see Jamala in the village too. Also we have to pray that the hotel will store our luggage til at least 4-4:30pm
First and second? And even not from the press center?
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The schedule has been released today and no I don’t believe press can see either rehearsal
vavera4ka
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oh wowSouthport to Liverpool is run by merseryrail you’re fine just don’t put your feet on the seats they take people to court over that
Strike Action
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thanks for the info. and warning lol
Got a premier inn for under £100 for Wednesday night on Eurovision week omfg
watch it be a cupboard with just a bit of newspaper on the floor in the corner.