SLOVAKIA 2012 - Max Jason Mai - Don't Close Your Eyes
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r3gg13
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We'll see. They did pull through last year. Let's see if this year is an exception.
We'll see. They did pull through last year. Let's see if this year is an exception.
Nikoreindeer1973
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Horehronie deserved a final top 3.
Then we might see Slovakia again in 2020.
Horehronie deserved a final top 3.
Then we might see Slovakia again in 2020.
Kryptonite
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What a pity.. I enjoyed "I'm still alive" in 2011 and I would really like to see them in 2012.
Well, there's one positive thing too. People will not be able to mix Slovenia and Slovakia.
What a pity.. I enjoyed "I'm still alive" in 2011 and I would really like to see them in 2012.
Well, there's one positive thing too. People will not be able to mix Slovenia and Slovakia.
doctormalisimo
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Americans dont watch ESC
People will not be able to mix Slovenia and Slovakia.
Americans dont watch ESC
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Unfortunately not only Americans do stupid mixes like that.
I bet you most of Western/Northern Europe do the same thing regarding these countries. Ignorance will always be alive unfortunately.
Americans dont watch ESC
Unfortunately not only Americans do stupid mixes like that.
I bet you most of Western/Northern Europe do the same thing regarding these countries. Ignorance will always be alive unfortunately.
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Still hope for Slovakia?
http://www.oikotimes.com/eurovision/2011/10/08/confusion-from-stv-for-2012-eurovision/
Still hope for Slovakia?
http://www.oikotimes.com/eurovision/2011/10/08/confusion-from-stv-for-2012-eurovision/
r3gg13
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Nikoreindeer1973
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And Germany tried with a slice of America in 2006 but failed.
And Germany tried with a slice of America in 2006 but failed.
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The program director of the Slovak broadcaster RTVS, Andrej Miklánek, has confirmed that the central European country will not participate in the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest. According to Mr Miklánek, the state television will focus on producing other entertainment shows.
Slovak broadcaster RTVS will not be in Baku next year. According to Slovak news website medialne.sk, they want to use the money for other purposes: "We promise that we will prepare more interesting shows than the Eurovision Song Contest. We will broadcast Legends of pop soon, and after that, other big show in spring", program director of RTVS Andrej Miklánek declared.
Nearly one year ago, it was unclear whether Slovakia would participate in Eurovision 2011. RTVS decided to withdraw from Eurovision by the end of 2010, but still they submitted application to the EBU and in fact were included in the official list of participating countries for 2011. The intention of pulling out of the contest was confirmed on January 7th, in the frame of the merger between the television and radio services and financial problems. In the end, Slovakia decided to remain in the Eurovision family rather than withdrawing and subsequently paying a fine.
The program director of the Slovak broadcaster RTVS, Andrej Miklánek, has confirmed that the central European country will not participate in the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest. According to Mr Miklánek, the state television will focus on producing other entertainment shows.
Slovak broadcaster RTVS will not be in Baku next year. According to Slovak news website medialne.sk, they want to use the money for other purposes: "We promise that we will prepare more interesting shows than the Eurovision Song Contest. We will broadcast Legends of pop soon, and after that, other big show in spring", program director of RTVS Andrej Miklánek declared.
Nearly one year ago, it was unclear whether Slovakia would participate in Eurovision 2011. RTVS decided to withdraw from Eurovision by the end of 2010, but still they submitted application to the EBU and in fact were included in the official list of participating countries for 2011. The intention of pulling out of the contest was confirmed on January 7th, in the frame of the merger between the television and radio services and financial problems. In the end, Slovakia decided to remain in the Eurovision family rather than withdrawing and subsequently paying a fine.
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Andrej Miklánek's comment are borderline arrogant. He obviously doesn't speak for the whole country but with that attitude I personally don't really want them back TBH.
Andrej Miklánek's comment are borderline arrogant. He obviously doesn't speak for the whole country but with that attitude I personally don't really want them back TBH.
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I see nothing arrogant in his comments. Esp considering their financial state... or should they stay without entertainment shows at all? Should they refuse from cheaper substitude? Now that would be arrogant and selfish from the fan's point of view.
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I was referring to the statement insinuatingthat Eurovision is 'worse' than the shows they already have. Didn't care for that. According to that statement they actually have the funds to enter but chose not to.
I was referring to the statement insinuatingthat Eurovision is 'worse' than the shows they already have. Didn't care for that. According to that statement they actually have the funds to enter but chose not to.
PeterLPZ
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I think, the biggest problem is, that Slovakia missed a success during the last years. So, the enthousiasm lost now and they are concentrating on other formats.
I hope, they will return in 2013.
I think, the biggest problem is, that Slovakia missed a success during the last years. So, the enthousiasm lost now and they are concentrating on other formats.
I hope, they will return in 2013.
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). The TV ratings aren't low as well.
Also not true because people from the broadcaster said that enthusiasm is huge (risky participation in 2011 proves that
). The TV ratings aren't low as well.Re: SLOVAKIA 2012 - not taking part
The original article says that they refused to fund ESC from their budget.
ESC participants are on self-funding. If last year they were contacted by TWIINS, this year nobody wanted to go.
We also use the same system, yes, our broadcaster has money on ESC (in theory) but the national company (NTU as well as RTVS) has no right to fund someone's commercial project so if nobody wants to participate we can withdraw as well. I wouldn't wanted people jumping at us for that.
Of course he won't say that they plan to use 2 cheaper shows instead of ESC :? Duh!
The original article says that they refused to fund ESC from their budget.
ESC participants are on self-funding. If last year they were contacted by TWIINS, this year nobody wanted to go.
We also use the same system, yes, our broadcaster has money on ESC (in theory) but the national company (NTU as well as RTVS) has no right to fund someone's commercial project so if nobody wants to participate we can withdraw as well. I wouldn't wanted people jumping at us for that.
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http://esctoday.com/news/read/17702
According to esctoday, there´s still hope for Slovakia in 2012 :-)
http://esctoday.com/news/read/17702
According to esctoday, there´s still hope for Slovakia in 2012 :-)
Kryptonite
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Well, not surprising at all. This switching from "we're going to participate" to "we're not going to participate" will continue until 31st December.
Well, not surprising at all. This switching from "we're going to participate" to "we're not going to participate" will continue until 31st December.