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Ukraine UKRAINE 2022 - Kalush Orchestra - Stefania
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A concert for solidarity with the people in Ukraine who took place in Riga on saturday, february 26th https://www.arte.tv/de/videos/108104-000-A/solidaritaetskonzert-fuer-die-menschen-in-der-ukraine/
I spotted Aminata, Samanta Tina & Markus Riva in the lineup. Probably missed some of the other eurovision alumni.
I spotted Aminata, Samanta Tina & Markus Riva in the lineup. Probably missed some of the other eurovision alumni.
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Should the Ukrainian broadcaster be forced to shut down or taken over by Russia, technically the EBU would have to ban Ukraine from participating, but I have a hard time believing that they would actually go through with that considering the circumstances. That would lead to a public outcry and protests. I think they would make an exception and let them participate anyway. They could just use an existing recording since the rules allow for that again this year, if they couldn't organize a performance in May. I don't see other European broadcasters supporting the EBU in banning Ukraine because their broadcaster was taken over or destroyed by Putin.
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You are on fire, but this is only the Italians wining for not being #1 in the odds for the 10th year in the row.
Is it inconsiderate? Yes. Should you even honour these comments with a reaction? No.
(Please don't mention the possibility of Ukraine not existing in May, I'll cry, I am).
Don't know if someone wrote it, but Jamala also escaped from Ukraine with her children.
www.t-online.de
ESC-Siegerin (2016) Jamala flüchtet mit Kindern aus der Ukraine
Sängerin Jamala, die 2016 den Eurovision Song Contest gewann, ist mit ihren K...
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Kate Pavlenko from Go_A is still in Ukraine though, every night under air raid in the dark. It's really hard to watch her stories.
Kalush, on the other side, is crazy as usual.
Recruiting for army, collecting humanitarian aid, reporting saboteurs and tanks, he's all in.
Kalush, on the other side, is crazy as usual.
Recruiting for army, collecting humanitarian aid, reporting saboteurs and tanks, he's all in. 
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There is a good time to ponder the impact of 
's participation - which is 100% happening, you fools who apparently still didn't understand how big balls and hearts Ukrainian people have - on this year's ESC.
That time is absolutely not right now. And whatever the impact is, I am absolutely fine with it.
's participation - which is 100% happening, you fools who apparently still didn't understand how big balls and hearts Ukrainian people have - on this year's ESC.That time is absolutely not right now. And whatever the impact is, I am absolutely fine with it.
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It's an okay song which I would regard as a borderline qualifier, under normal circumstances. But - as the situation is - it's of course among the favourites to win the whole thing.
I hope they improve their live performance. In their NF performance they were off-key most of the time.
I hope they improve their live performance. In their NF performance they were off-key most of the time.
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Why are we still referring to deliberate ethnic singing styles as "off-key" ?
Maybe it wasn't perfect, but it was pretty much in line with how that singing style should sound like.
Anyways, I am not sure we will see Ukraine taking part, or have they already filmed the back-up video? If so, then they will most probably be there, but I highly doubt we will see any live performance.
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I listened to their studio version, too - so I know what they are aiming at, I should think.Why are we still referring to deliberate ethnic singing styles as "off-key" ?
Maybe it wasn't perfect, but it was pretty much in line with how that singing style should sound like.
Anyways, I am not sure we will see Ukraine taking part, or have they already filmed the back-up video? If so, then they will most probably be there, but I highly doubt we will see any live performance.
I hope to see them. It would be memorable.
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Fair enough, I just feel like many comments (maybe not yours in particular so sorry for the misunderstanding) reminds me of when people were saying that Go_A Katya's white voice sounded "awful", I mean I get that it's not everyone's cup of tea but we should remember that there are many local singing styles that might not align with what we normally hear on western radio. With that said, yes the live vocals were not pitch-perfect, but I don't see a huge problem.
I hope so too, but I don't think so. Russia has a goal to take over all Ukraine and eliminate all critical voices (basically a genocide of the Ukrainian people is in the making), we should be happy if these guys are even alive come May
I know it sounds terrible, but this is the reality we are facing so no point in sugarcode it.
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Well, I do not know if it was a misunderstanding, but Gonçalo Madail (Head of Innovation Department of RTP and part of FDC team) told today in an interview that Ukraine is not taking part in Eurovision 2022.
Minute 49
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A Nossa Tarde de 04 mar 2022 - RTP Play - RTP
Pensado a partir da essência da apresentadora, Tânia Ribas de Oliveira, o programa 'A Nossa Tarde' tem, por isso, um lado mais emocional, com base e
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I mean, they obvisouly can´t make any plans for a performance right now.
They need to have "everything ready" for that EBU meeting in like 10 days.
Personally, I think that a lot can happen in a week or two. The EBU should make an exception in this case and let Ukraine´s channel make a decision at a later stage.
They need to have "everything ready" for that EBU meeting in like 10 days.
Personally, I think that a lot can happen in a week or two. The EBU should make an exception in this case and let Ukraine´s channel make a decision at a later stage.
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They could enter with a pre-recorded video, like Australia last year. I‘m surprised there are no plan for a pre-recording for anyone as of now, are there? I mean it’s basically the same as last year with Covid and such…
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You should remember that participation is not only about performing on stage.
It is also about voting. In war conditions it's impossible to count votes properly especially with communication problems in many regions. Also in order to vote, Eurovision should be broadcasted and the safety of this stream should be guaranteed. Currently there're no guarantees.
It is also about voting. In war conditions it's impossible to count votes properly especially with communication problems in many regions. Also in order to vote, Eurovision should be broadcasted and the safety of this stream should be guaranteed. Currently there're no guarantees.
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I guess it's 100% sure she'll be there. She's helping Ukraine the best way she can.Imagine Jamala as a interval act with 1944 in Turin
Already appeared on two total-garbage-quality shows and swept the floor with everyone competing. That's how you leave an impression you wanted to make.