United Kingdom UNITED KINGDOM 2014 - Molly - Children of the Universe

[Jeansy]

We all know It's Adele anyway.

Are you implying that for once we're going to take Eurovision seriously?23

 

[Mickey]

I wonder if we could end up with Duran Duran? They fit the BBC's Eurovision age profile and are actually still making half-decent music.

 

[NemesisNick]

I wonder if we could end up with Duran Duran? They fit the BBC's Eurovision age profile and are actually still making half-decent music.

Are Duran Duran really still performing / making music? I haven't heard any mention of them on TV or radio for several years.

 

[Mickey]

Are Duran Duran really still performing / making music? I haven't heard any mention of them on TV or radio for several years.

That song I just posted is from their Mark Ronson-produced 2011 album that reached number 11 in the UK. A quick google search suggests that they're due to release another album next year, with Mark Ronson again producing it.

I'd obviously much rather have a more modern artist, but if we have to go for faded stars of the 70s and 80s, they have to be one of the best options.

 

[penguinperson]

They had an album that charted in the last few years, that would rule them out

 

[dragvision]

ye s Duran Duran an another 80 icon

 

[Leydan]

As long as they're still making half decent music and charted then they're out.

 

[Leydan]

Official confirmation for the UK finally. method of choosing is yet too be decided, but lets not hope for a lot. I predict another internal selection.
Eurovision 2014: United Kingdom confirms participation - esctoday.com

 

[MyHeartIsYours]

Hurrah!!!

 

[Jeansy]

They've moved the voice to January so maybe the finalist can represent us?

 

[Leydan]

I think it still finishes after the eurovision final? But as long as it finishes before the March 18th(ish) deadline then the winner could still be our representative.

 

[penguinperson]

It would be two weeks longer than the deadline going by the last series. I doubt they would want to drop shows but the battles could all be done in one weekend but that still leaves one show to drop. Don't think they would drop an audition show as they rate well. That would depend with it all starting on Jan 4th. Nor will there be an investment in a new show as it looks like they're spending money on creating a strictly for gymnastics.

 

[NeonProject]

I really wish they'd make an adaptation of "The Hit" even if it wasn't used as our National Final, it would make an amazing show in its own right.

 

[DanielLuis]

It would be two weeks longer than the deadline going by the last series. I doubt they would want to drop shows but the battles could all be done in one weekend but that still leaves one show to drop. Don't think they would drop an audition show as they rate well. That would depend with it all starting on Jan 4th. Nor will there be an investment in a new show as it looks like they're spending money on creating a strictly for gymnastics.

Really? Running out of ideas, are they?

 

[penguinperson]

Really? Running out of ideas, are they?

Most broadcasters are when it comes to light entertainment hence why shows like moderate hits such as Splash! were bought up worldwide.

 

[Leydan]

Anybody think that it could be Luminites, the band who were in the BGT final? their first single is due for release in November which i think is well within the date for the song release for ESC?

 

[penguinperson]

If based on albums now to Christmas those I could see being asked -

The ones the BBC would consider brilliant - David Essex, Chas and Dave, Russell Watson, Boy George, Bananarama, Lisa Stansfield and Andrea Bagley

Better case scenarios Keane, James Blunt or JLS

 

[FrachellyJelly]

If based on albums now to Christmas those I could see being asked -

The ones the BBC would consider brilliant - David Essex, Chas and Dave, Russell Watson, Boy George, Bananarama, Lisa Stansfield and Andrea Bagley

Better case scenarios Keane, James Blunt or JLS

Chas and Dave? Oh yes!! Sadly I am sure these are all acts the BBC would actually think are credible, I firmly believe the BBC need to either bow out from the contest and pass it onto Channel 4 or stop with the 100 year old fuddy duddy's running it internally.

Anybody think that it could be Luminites, the band who were in the BGT final? their first single is due for release in November which i think is well within the date for the song release for ESC?

Personally as much as they're not my kinda thing and I usually strongly disliked "manufactured" music - the Luminites could be a good shout (in an ideal world, but let's be honest - probably not happening )

 

[Leydan]

Personally as much as they're not my kinda thing and I usually strongly disliked "manufactured" music - the Luminites could be a good shout (in an ideal world, but let's be honest - probably not happening )

It was just a suggestion, throwing it into the mix One of many that will be spouted out from here till the deadline in March when its finally announced.

he ones the BBC would consider brilliant - David Essex, Chas and Dave, Russell Watson, Boy George, Bananarama, Lisa Stansfield and Andrea Bagley

All of them will give me nightmares. not much hope out there then.

 

[FrachellyJelly]

It was just a suggestion, throwing it into the mix One of many that will be spouted out from here till the deadline in March when its finally announced.

I know but like they're not very big so they don't have the threat of their career being "ruined" or not having the time etc. but at the same time they're young, modern etc.

So basically they're the type of act the BBC should look for if I am honest