POLL: Who should win the first semi-final of Eurovision 2016?
Now that Malta’s Ira Losco has finally unveiled “Walk On Water”, the set list for the first semi-final is complete. The Maltese Eurovision veteran has been gaining momentum all week, with her odds steadily shortening. However, she’s still a long way behind the bookies’ favourite, Russia’s Sergey Lazarev. He’s bringing a healthy dose of slick pop and, if his official video is anything to go by, a very expensive stage-show.
Another victory for the motherland is far from guaranteed. The Balkans are a force once more, with both Bosnia & Herzegovina and Croatia returning to the contest. The former’s Dalal & Deen feat. Ana Rucner and Jala stick largely with tradition, whilst the latter’s Nina Kraljic offers up a ballad that could easily have come from the Nordics. The Czech Republic’s Gabriela Guncíková will be vying to take the country to its first final, while Austria, the Netherlands and Iceland will all be hoping to bounce back after poor results last year. Contestants from Azerbaijan, Cyprus and beyond will do their best to outshine all of them.
Precisely who will qualify is anyone’s guess. But who do you want to see make it? You can listen to each of this year’s first semi-final contestants below (or by visiting our Contestants Page). Then vote for your favourites in our poll. You can vote for as many contestants as you like, but you can only vote ONE time, so make it count.
This poll closes on 9 May at midnight, just ahead of the first semi-final on 10 May. It’s up to you, Europe. Start voting now!
Eurovision 2016: SEMI-FINAL 1 CONTESTANTS
- Armenia: Iveta Mukuchyan with “LoveWave”
- Austria: Zoë with “Loin d’ici”
- Azerbaijan: Samra “Miracle”
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: Dalal & Deen feat. Ana Rucner and Jala with “Ljubav Je”
- Croatia: Nina Kraljic with “Lighthouse”
- Cyprus: Minus One with “Alter Ego”
- Czech Republic: Gabriela Guncíková with “I Stand”
- Estonia: Jüri Pootsmann with “Play”
- Finland: Sandhja with “Sing It Away”
- Greece: Argo with “Utopian Land”
- Hungary: Freddie with “Pioneer”
- Iceland: Greta Salóme with “Hear Them Calling”
- Malta: Ira Losco with “Walk On Water”
- Moldova: Lidia Isac with “Falling Stars”
- Montenegro: Highway with “The Real Thing”
- Netherlands: Douwe Bob with “Slow Down”
- Russia: Sergey Lazarev with “You Are The Only One”
- San Marino: Serhat with “I Didn’t Know”
May 10, 2016 @ 7:14 am
Well done Ira!
May 9, 2016 @ 7:51 am
yeah malta on top thats what i call justice … well done … go malta go ira… you can do it ..12 points all the way ..
May 8, 2016 @ 9:41 am
Omg Malta are now on top by 5 votes!
May 8, 2016 @ 12:01 am
ira losco (malta) is gonna make it this year!! ESC 2017 from malta
May 5, 2016 @ 1:37 pm
Amazing , hot , beautiful , diva – Iveta , Armenia winner
April 29, 2016 @ 2:05 pm
Bosnia should win
April 26, 2016 @ 7:28 am
I voted:
Armenia
Estonia
Finland
Hungary
Iceland
Czech Republic
April 22, 2016 @ 6:53 pm
12 points for THE NETHERLANDS!
April 22, 2016 @ 11:40 am
My faves for Semi Final One (in no particular order)
Cyprus
Hungary
Armenia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Russia
Greetings from Australia
April 1, 2016 @ 5:11 pm
ira losco malta 12 points
March 31, 2016 @ 6:44 pm
http://tummiweb.com/scorewiz/rsvp/147955/PMfPy
March 30, 2016 @ 9:18 am
VOTING -http://tummiweb.com/scorewiz/rsvp/147379/UhGcs
RESULTS – http://tummiweb.com/scorewiz/scoreboard/view/147379/eurovision-2016-semi-final-1-voting
March 28, 2016 @ 7:10 pm
Prediction:
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Croatia
Czech Republic
Iceland or Greece
Malta
Russia
Cyprus
Estonia
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Bosnia, Armenia and Azerbaijan do not deserve to qualify, their songs are not interesting at all, but thanks to diaspora and other factors they will qualify at the expense of Western countries like Austria, Netherlands.
March 28, 2016 @ 5:09 am
10 qualifiers in order
1, Azerbaijan
2, Estonia
3, Malta
4, Hungary
5, Netherlands
6, Austria
7, San Marino
8, Iceland
9, Cyprus
10, Bosnia
March 23, 2016 @ 11:11 am
1. Russia <3 <3 <3
2. Hungary <3 <3
3. Armenia – Nice track, really hot! <3
4. Azerbaijan – Nice truck!
5. Czech Republic – Nice voice, good song
6. Cyprus – Wow, really heavy!
7. Croatia – Not bad, good artist
8. Iceland – Not bad, Interestning draft
9. Malta – good song
10. Austria – not bad
March 22, 2016 @ 9:03 pm
_MY TOP 10 FROM SEMI FINAL 1_
1) RUSSIA
2) CYPRUS
3) ARMENIA
4) HUNGARY
5) GREECE
6) MALTA
7) ESTONIA
8) AUSTRIA
9) AZERBAIJAN
10) CROATIA
March 22, 2016 @ 2:38 pm
I love Walk on water ! 12 points#
March 22, 2016 @ 12:29 pm
1. Croatia
2. Malta
3. Netherlands
4. Armenia
5. Czech Republic
6. Estonia
7. Austria
8. Hungary
9. Azerbaijan
10. Greece
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11. Russia
12. Iceland
13. Cyprus
14. Finland
15. Bosnia & Herzegovina
16. Moldova
17. Montenegro
18. San Marino
March 21, 2016 @ 9:57 pm
Malta 2017
March 21, 2016 @ 9:47 pm
Top 43:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6W7LdAPY64U&feature=youtu.be
March 21, 2016 @ 9:03 pm
My Top 10 Qualifiers:
1. Iceland (<3 My No. 1 in the whole contest)
2. Croatia
3. Czech Republic
4. Armenia
5. Russia
6. Azerbaijan
7. Malta
8. Austria
9. Netherlands
10. Hungary
I'm sure we'll see Bosnia in the final, and Greece probably too. Bosnia I wouldn't be too fussed about, but Greece in no way deserves the final.
March 21, 2016 @ 8:21 pm
Armenia and Russia have the best entries. I have a feeling the organizers are going to make Armenia open the show AGAIN, but hopefully she will slay and win the whole thing. Other notable entries that should go through
1. Armenia/Russia
2. Russia/Armenia
3. Croatia
4. Azerbaijan
5. Malta
6. Estonia
7. Czech Republic
8. Hungary
9. Cyprus
10. Iceland
March 21, 2016 @ 7:59 pm
my top 10 in ABC order
Austria
Azerbaijan
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Estonia
Finland
Iceland
Malta
Russia
March 21, 2016 @ 5:39 pm
I only want Malta, Croatia, Iceland, Armenia, Hungary and Czech Republic to qualify and then I’d be happy. Alongside them I’m sure Russia, Azerbaijan, Estonia could as well.
March 21, 2016 @ 5:11 pm
Ira can put Malta to a TOP 5 in the final….Brilliant song and video…Just #WOW
March 21, 2016 @ 3:55 pm
It will be a big crime if Czech Republic once more does not make it into the Grand Final. It is probably the most emotional song of ESC history, a very modern and intelligent song. And her voice is so beautifull. Unfortunately I am from Germany and may not vote for it. The CR has actually no country which may support them a little bit, maybe except for Austria and Hungary. There are quiet many Czech people living in Ireland but they are also in the other Semi Finals.
It is also very sad if Cyprus won’t make it. This is such a moder and fresh rock song. IMO the best since maNga back in 2010. We need more variety in ESC. So this would be my ranking:
1) Czech Republic
2) Cyprus
3) Netherlands
4) Hungary,
5) Iceland,
6) Estonia
7) Armenia
8) Croatia
9) Finland
10) Montenegro 🙂
But this is my proposed ranking:
1) Russia (no doubt)
2) Iceland
3) Armenia
4) Malta
5) Cyprus
6) Estonia
7) Azerbaijan
8) Hungary
9) Austria
10) Croatia (will get enough votes from Montenegro and BH)
March 21, 2016 @ 3:15 pm
Love the singer from Armenia, she is so sexy, her voice is omg and song is great. I think she can win!!!
March 21, 2016 @ 11:30 am
Regardless 1st semi, while listening to my ESC 2016 playlist, I got a feeling that Denmark, Switzerland, San Marino, Norway, Albania, Lithuania, Malta, Iceland, Australia, Azerbaijan,Israel, Poland, Germany, Belarus, Georgia, San Marino, UK, Romania, Monetenegro, Estonia, Czech Republic, Spain, Latvia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Moldova, Belgium, Cyprus, Ireland, Slovenia and Sweden are not going to do well. Or not as well as predicted. Not that I dislake these songs – some of them I even like very much. It is just that they are either outdated, either cliche, either boring, either do not stand out, either poor vocals, either poor lyrics, either there is simply insufficient amount of charisma or charm around the whole entry.
On the other hand, there certain songs I don´t like very much but somehow they stand out. One might find similar entries from previous years – in that way they can be copy-pasted – but they do stand out among this year´s competition.
Therefore I think Russia (hot guy, catchy song), Croatia (LOTR sound, voters outside of fan base), Netherlands (cute country bi boy), Armenia (stunning beauty, artistic song), Serbia (vocally category on her own, strong stage presence), France (dance in French), Macedonia (good live non-english), Italy (beautiful language, traditional voters), Ukraine (can´t miss it), Bosnia (Balkan ballad) and Austria (sweet and unusual) are charming in different ways.
So far that’s how it feels. Waiting for Eurovision in Concert to confirm or change my opinion.
March 21, 2016 @ 9:30 am
As long as Azerbaijan, Russia and Hungary qualify I’m okay with anyone.
March 21, 2016 @ 9:18 am
Bosnia and Herzegovina! <3
March 21, 2016 @ 8:53 am
For us in Croatia qualification means win because last time in 2009 we were in final
March 21, 2016 @ 12:32 am
Why would anyone vote for Austria ? Come on, people. Let’s be real. It’s a trash.
March 20, 2016 @ 10:33 pm
Estonia should win, but Russia will win.
March 20, 2016 @ 7:22 pm
OMG love very much Armenia and Malta. Like Croatia.
March 20, 2016 @ 7:06 pm
Points from Ireland ???????? (Qualifiers)
12 Points – Malta ????????
Score – 10/10
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10 Points – Russia ????????
Score – 10/10
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8 Points – Azerbaijan ????????
Score – 9.3/10
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7 Pts – Austria ( Qualified ) ???? Love it
6 Pts – Croatia ( Qualified ) ???? Love it
5 Pts – Hungary ( Qualified ) ???? Meh.
4 Pts – Czech Republic ( Qualified ) ?? Growing
3 Pts – Iceland ( Qualified ) ?? Growing
2 Pts – Estonia ( Qualfied ) ???? Undecided
1 Pts – Cyprus ( Qualified ) ???? Dislike now
March 20, 2016 @ 6:20 pm
My Qualifies are This is in no particular order
Azerbaijan
Cyprus
Russia
Croatia
Malta
Iceland
Hungary
Czech Republic
Estonia
And Finland
March 20, 2016 @ 5:46 pm
@Stevie: Me neither! Just another overhyped song. Might be a Malta 2015-moment. #FanFavouriteFail
March 20, 2016 @ 5:17 pm
on ESC we have 5 strong community and i think they vote for next countries:
ex-soviet community: 1. russia 2. armenia 3. azerbajan
scandinavian community: 1.iceland, 2. russia 3. estonia
gay community: 1. hungary 2.austria 3. russia
balkan community: 1. croatia 2.bosnia&herzegovina 3.russia
west europe community: 1. malta 2. austria 3. russia
so:
1. russia
2. austria
3. armenia
4. iceland
5. azerbajan
6. hungary
7. croatia
8. malta
9. estonia
10. bosnia & herzegovina
March 20, 2016 @ 3:03 pm
Stevie,
I also don’t understad the love for Russia, but I get that people can like the song if they want to.
However, a song has to be ESC material, and Croatia has that, Russia just doesn’t (it’s a silly pop song)
March 20, 2016 @ 2:18 pm
I simply do not understand the love for Croatia this year.
March 20, 2016 @ 12:37 pm
So, i love Armenia, Hungary and Malta. But i think that winner is Armenia, if she do her best on stage she will win.
March 20, 2016 @ 12:33 pm
I have this page bookmarked!!! I need to see the results everyday and it’s funny how Malta were first at the start and are now 4th…
March 20, 2016 @ 11:23 am
I think Malta will do well if not win! Such a radio friendly song… this could launch Ira onto the mainstream charts!
March 20, 2016 @ 11:16 am
ARMENIA – OMG. If her show and vocals will be as brilliant as her music video ( I think she will do her best) they can finally be in top 3.
March 20, 2016 @ 10:22 am
I’m glad that some wiwi blogger love croatia….
March 20, 2016 @ 9:33 am
Love the song and singer from Armenia so i vote for her and for Croatia
March 20, 2016 @ 9:24 am
TOP TEN- SEMI FINAL ONE
1) RUSSIA– Impossible to resist (and I really wanted to.) But Sergey’s energy is infectious, and I can’t wait to see him perform.
2) AZERBAIJAN– That hook is fantastic. “Gonna Take a Miracle” — song’s got a retro 90’s vibe, but to me it still sounds fresh. I play it a lot.
3) CZECH REPUBLIC— That voice! And I love the personality, how she smiles in her video, which gives this “serious” song a refreshing burst of joy.
4) ICELAND– Captures the flavor and feeling of being in Iceland. The rhythm and beats sound like celebration after a victorious battle.
5) NETHERLANDS– After several listens, I asked myself “Why am I resisting this?” There’s a simplicity to it, a quiet confidence. If he connects with the audience, this song could be another surprise hit from The Netherlands.
6) ARMENIA- Powerful voice, but this song could be overlooked. If her performance is strong, she could be this year’s “Warrior.”
7) CROATIA- Not feeling what everyone else is about this song. I do appreciate its simple, peaceful melody.
8) FINLAND- I like her, and the jazzy beat has grown on me.
9) CYPRUS- Sounds a lot like The Killers’ “Somebody Told Me.” Harmless Indy pop tune.
10) BOSNIA /HERZEGOVINA- The two soloists are charming. I love their seriousness and conviction in their performance. He reminds me of a Bosnian Pitbull. She’s got great eyes. And they can sing very well.
BOTTOM-
Malta- This song may grow on me in time. Doesn’t stand out for me.
Austria- Cute woman. But this song is like a music box playing the same 8 bars.
Greece- It’s joyless. Shouldn’t the promise of a ‘Utopian Land’ feel less sad?
Hungary- I cannot understand the words to most of what he’s singing.
Estonia- The song feels lifeless, droll, and his pouting face is no help.
Moldova- seems like I hear this song every year – from a non-qualifier.
Montenegro- It had potential. It’s like a lawn mower you just cant start.
San Marino- Something Christopher Walken’s character in “The Continental” skits on SNL would listen to.
**No offense intended if I criticized someone’s favorites. I’m by no means an expert.
March 20, 2016 @ 9:17 am
Isnt it a high time to post finally “Who shoul win Eurovision-2016” Poll now?
March 20, 2016 @ 8:37 am
I vote for Armenia,because Iveta is wonderful and so beautiful ….. Her song is perfect …. I think that she will win …. #Iveta #LoveWave
March 20, 2016 @ 1:37 am
Love The singer from Armenia and her song iv very good
Croatia not bad but i thing that croatian people vote hard here
And i like Russia – good song but i think it`s not winner
Estonia like this song very much
March 20, 2016 @ 1:27 am
I vote for Armenia- OMG she is wonderfull, perfect
Russia- the song is not bad, but i don`t see him like a winner
Croatia- very good song too
Estonia- i like the style of that song
March 20, 2016 @ 1:24 am
I vote for Armenia- she is wonderfull, perfect, just WOW
Russia- the song is not bad, but i don`t see hem loke a winner
Croatia- very good song too
Estonia- i like the style of that song
March 20, 2016 @ 12:03 am
I hope Azerbaijan won’t qualify but anyway it’ll Im sure. For me Armenia is the winner of wholr competition. IT’S OUT OF ESC STADARTS.I hopr Czech Republic will do it finally.Im not sure about Bosnia,Netherlands, Greece and Estonia.But Im sure we’ll see very exciting show and some underrated songs.
Armenia Russia Hungary Iceland Czech Republic Croatia Cyprus Estonia Finland Malta
March 19, 2016 @ 10:32 pm
@escNorwayFan
Thank you so much 🙂 It would really be a dream. Nina has a wonderful song, our best ever.
And if ESC 2017 is in Zagreb, I would buy the ticket and attend it for the first time. Would be quite an experience.
March 19, 2016 @ 9:46 pm
I have a good feeling about Croatia this year! Nina has a stunning voice and she can really sing live.This version of her song is good, but since it’s not the “official one” I hope the final cut will be even better (can’t wait for the music video – if it’s a good one I predict it will bring Croatia the second place on the odds) I also think that the staging will be absolutely magnificent and that will be a lot of help for the song. All in all, it’s definitely going to be a race between Russia and Croatia . And since it’s the country’s comeback I really hope that they will win this year. #Zagreb2017
March 19, 2016 @ 9:44 pm
This is definitely, as stated many times before, harder semi. Besides being a harder one in quality, it is filled with usual instant-passers, such as Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Greece. This is MY opinion and expectation of the outcome:
Alphabetically:
ARMENIA
_________
Should it pass? – I don’t know. I am not in love with this song, but I appreciate the uniqueness and effort.
Will it pass? – 80% yes. It is Armenia and they always qualify. However, there IS a chance of Anna Bergendahl / Maria Olafs / Ireland in last two years, and this might be the first time they are out. But unlikely.
AUSTRIA
________
Should it pass? – Absolutely! Charming song and lovely performer! It stands out and it should do well.
Will it pass? – I think it’s 50/50% with this one. On one side, many think it’s lovely and on the other it might get lost when voting for more serious, dramatic songs. And, it’s Austria. Besides their win, they are not actually known for good results.
AZERBAIJAN
____________
Should it qualify? – I am not sure. It is an average song IMO, but very well sung.
Will it qualify? – Most probably yes, around 85%. Azerbaijan is very confidant on ESC and they always qualify. Will they get their ‘Anna Bergendahl’ moment? Very unlikely and even more unlikely it will happen the same year as Armenia.
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA
_______________________
Should it qualify? – Not a chance it you ask me, what a mess of a song.
Will it qualify? – Sadly, it’s 50/50%. Many love this type of music and in the lack of songs sung in national languages, this mess might do fine in those who don’t care about the lyrics.
CROATIA
_________
Should it qualify? – YES from me. Probably the best Croatian song ever and Nina has that IT factor to win.
Will it qualify? – I am confidant to say yes, even if Croatian luck on ESC has been shaky and Lighthouse can easily be the new Crisalide, loved by fans, underrated by votes. Let’s hope not.
CYPRUS
________
Should it qualify? – I would be inclined to say yes. It is a very nice song.
Will it qualify? – Probably, maybe 60%. Although, on the other hand, Malta had their less beloved among fans entry in the finals in 2014. and missed out in 2015. with a very spoken about song, so the same might happen with Cyprus.
CZECH REPUBLIC
________________
Should it qualify? – Absolutely YES! This is fantastic!
Will it qualify? – I would say 50/50%. They don’t have luck and they should have been in finals last year. But I hope they will make it.
ESTONIA
________
Should it qualify? – YES, YES, YES! My favorite song and OFC it should.
Will it qualify? – I am more confidant to say yes, although maybe only 70%. Estonia usually has luck and the song is well received, but who knows since many favorites are here.
FINLAND
________
Should it qualify? – No, they chose the wrong song, so…
Will it qualify? – Finland is a country that sometimes makes it, sometimes doesnt and the song is received with ‘meh’. I would say 40%. Sandhja MIGHT bring that huge positivity again and charm the audience, though.
GREECE
________
Should it qualify? – Nope, another mess. Singers seem so disinterested in the chorus.
Will it qualify? – I am optimistic to say less likely. Greece isn’t the power it used to be and like Ireland, they are waiting for their first non-qualifier. Is this the one? Likely. 40% chance of pass, just because it’s Greece.
HUNGARY
_________
Should it qualify? – Yes, it is a lovely song with phenomenal lyrics.
Will it qualify? – Probably, around 70% yes. People like this song. The only problem is if in the sea of more interesting lives, Freddie’s simple performance gets overlooked.
ICELAND
________
Should it qualify? – YES, it should. I LOVE this song and it seams to be a consensus with most fans.
Will it qualify? – I will say 85% yes. The song is loved, people are hyped over Greta returning and minus last year, Iceland usually did well on ESC.
MALTA
______
Should it pass? – I am quite indifferent on this one. It is not among the best, nor among the worst one in semi if you ask me.
Will it qualify? – Probably yes, considering the hype around Ira. But only 60% chance of qualifying.
MOLDOVA
_________
Should it qualify? – I wouldn’t mind, it grows on me. But I wouldn’t be too upset if it doesn’t.
Will it qualify? – Less likely. Considering the competition, Lidia would have to make her performance way more interesting. I would say around 30% chance of it passing.
MONTENEGRO
_____________
Should it pass? – Heck, no. But kudos for trying different genre.
Will it pass. – No, I would say only around 10% chance in this semi.
NETHERLANDS
______________
Should it pass? – Yes, it should. I love this song, makes me happy.
Will it pass? – On one hand, some might consider it boring. But considering the success of Common Linnets with country and Douwe’s magnetism, the chances are up to 65%.
RUSSIA
_______
Should it pass? – Probably yes, it is catchy and effective enough.
Will it pass? – The only country I am confidant to say 100% chance of pass. It is Russia and they pass regardless. If there was a moment they could have stayed in the semi it’s with Tolmachevy Sisters. Since they passed, this is in as well.
SAN MARINO
____________
Should it pass? – Should Fifty Shades of Black win the Oscar for the best film of the year? Just to clarify, a big no-no.
Will it pass? – Not a big chance, about 5% of chance to pass. San Marino barely passed with MUCH better song Maybe, and even that was borderline because juries were tired of seeing Valentina try.
As I said, this is MY OPINION ONLY. While my expectations are based on some sort of general history and reception of songs, my wishes are my own and you don’t have to agree.
March 19, 2016 @ 9:02 pm
@Redfox – Thanks for the link, these are my votes:
12 points:
Estonia: Juri Pootsmann – Play
10 points:
Iceland: Greta Salome – Hear them calling
8 points:
Germany: Jamie-Lee Kriewitz – Ghost
7 points:
Romania: Ovidiu Anton – Moment of silence
6 points:
Croatia: Nina Kraljic – Lighthouse
5 points:
Czech Republic: Gabriela Guncikova – I stand
4 points:
Norway: Agnete – Icebreaker
3 points:
Netherlands: Douwe Bob – Slow down
2 points:
Austria: ZOE – Loin d’ici
1 point:
France: Amir – J’ai cherche
March 19, 2016 @ 7:35 pm
I think it will end up like this. I’m keeping Russia lower than most would say because they don’t have many bloc countries voting for them in this semi, because I don’t see the Western countries giving him much, and because I feel like the juries will reserve him Alexey Vorobyov treatment. Armenia, on the other hand, has 6 countries with heavy migrant presence voting in this semi, but I can’t predict how the juries will receive their artsy-fartsy entry.
1. Croatia
2. Cyprus
3. Armenia
4. Czech Republic
5. Russia
6. Azerbaijan
7. Hungary
8. Iceland
9. Malta
10. The Netherlands
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11. Bosnia & Herzegovina
12. Austria
13. Greece
14. Estonia
15. Finland
16. Moldova
17. Montenegro
18. San Marino
March 19, 2016 @ 7:29 pm
Croatia. #TalentAlwaysWins
March 19, 2016 @ 7:24 pm
CROATIA <3 <3 <3
March 19, 2016 @ 7:16 pm
My top 18-
1.Azerbaijan (I think will also win the whole competition)
2.Armenia
3.Estonia(My home country)
4.Finland
5.Austria
6.Iceland
7.Croatia
8.Czech Republic
9.Russia
10.Hungary
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11.Bosnia and Herzegovina
12.Moldova
13.Malta
14.Netherlands
15.Cyprus
16.Greece
17.San Marino
18.Montenegro
March 19, 2016 @ 6:29 pm
Hmmm, and my winner is Armenia, the segond place Malta, next Hungary and Croatia.
March 19, 2016 @ 6:23 pm
My winner of the first semi-final :
– Russia
My qualifers in alphabet order :
– Austria
– Azerbaijan
– Croatia
– Cyprus
– Estonia
– Hungary
– Iceland
– Malta
– Russia
– The Netherlands
March 19, 2016 @ 5:40 pm
My top: 1) Armenia
2)Hungary
3) Austria
4) Russia
5)Croatia
Other songs are trash
March 19, 2016 @ 5:25 pm
My top 18 (from Mexico)
1. Estonia
2. Austria
3. Netherlands
4. Rusia
5. Greece
6. Cyprus
7. Czech Republic
8. Hungary
9. Bosnia
10. Iceland
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11. Croatia
12. Finland
13. Montenegro
14. Azerbaijan
15. Malta
16. Armenia
17. Moldavia
18. San Marino
March 19, 2016 @ 3:59 pm
Hmmm, not so wow this year. Not a winner, but top 10 is possible.
March 19, 2016 @ 2:33 pm
malta should win … valletta 2017 …
March 19, 2016 @ 2:27 pm
Malta just WOW! Malta 2017
March 19, 2016 @ 12:49 pm
My votes for the first semi went to:
Croatia (my country, so yeah ;))
Armenia (Iveta and her voice and the song are just WOW)
Estonia (Jüri’s so charismatic and his voice just draws me in, I think this is one of those songs I’ll be listening to long after this competition)
Russia (this one’s just my guilty pleasure)
Most of the other songs in this semi are also amazing.
Another thing I like about ESC this year is that there isn’t one clear favourite that will sweep the competition, but just a lot of great songs (it’s also refreshing that we finally have a decent entry so I hope we qualify – vote for Croatia! :)).
March 19, 2016 @ 12:27 pm
I love very much :
1) Croatia
2) Malta
3) Armenia
4) Hungary
5) Bosnia
6) Czech Republic
7) Cyprus
8) Austria
9) Sweden
10) Russia or Greece
I don`t like :
1) Iceland
2)Moldova
3) Estonia
4) Azerbaijan
5) Montenegro
6) Finland
March 19, 2016 @ 11:39 am
my qualifiers are:
Malta
Azerbaijan
Czech Republic
Finland
Estonia
Bosnia&Herzegovina
Russia
Iceland
Croatia
Armenia
March 19, 2016 @ 10:25 am
I voted for: 1)Armenia(of course becouse she is WOW)
2) Croatia( just good song)
3) Malta( like it)
So what i think about other songs:
Russia – i don`t know why but it is very very overrated.
San Marino and Montenegro have zero chance to qualify
Azerbaijan- Oh, come on Swedish song,again? Sorry don`t like it
Netherlands- I just don`t like it
And so on…
March 19, 2016 @ 6:37 am
I am glad to see most people appreciate our entry, Play! Do cast at least one vote for it, too, if you have the chance to vote!
http://www.escstats.com
March 19, 2016 @ 3:16 am
My predcition for draw , because draw decide host and reference group
full of members from western countries many from nordic and SVT producer SVT like uptempo song for opening and close or song with tehnical inovattion
I semifinal
1.Russia
2.San Marino
3.Croatia ( to push out 4 favorite to win)
4.Hungary
5.Armenia
6.Moldova
7.Greece
8.Finland (to support neighbour)
9.The Netherlands (to support western country)
10.Azerbaijan
11.Estonia
12.Czech Republic
13.Bosnia Herzegovina
14.Austria
15.Montenegro
16.Malta (swedish author)
17.Cyprus (swedish author)
18.Iceland (to support nordic neighbour)
March 19, 2016 @ 1:46 am
I Put Falling Stars For My Little Brother He Loved It Instantly
March 19, 2016 @ 1:17 am
First semi is so much tougher than the second, the gap is huge. 15 good songs in the first, 8 in the second if I’m being generous.
Will get through: Russia, Azerbaijan, Hungary, Armenia, Croatia
Likely to get through: Iceland, Cyprus, Malta, Estonia, Netherlands
A chance to get through: Finland, Greece, Czech Republic, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Austria
No chance: Moldova, Montenegro, San Marino
My personal top 10 (in no particular order) is CZE/ICE/AUT/FIN/HUN/ARM/CRO/EST/NED/MLT
I feel like the Czech Republic is going to get robbed again 🙁
March 19, 2016 @ 12:44 am
Heaving read comments here (and elsewhere), it’s funny how over the years, should I say decades, we got used to tunes that make us feel turned-on for the moment as we listen to them, and then we forget them 5 minutes later. Because they’re so generic; instantly made (by computers); made to please; lyrics written by school kids for school kids (“you’re my only one” – really? how creative and intelligent is that?) How many songs do we still remember or listen to that won the competition in the past 10 years? One? Maybe two? Problem with songs, like the Croatian entry this year, is that they’re just too good for this kind of competition. Rather than being simple catchy tunes, they grow on you. (if you allow them) Listening to them once won’t do… The Australian song is a very interesting piece too, sang by an amazing singer, but who cares? Down Under is so damn far away from Greece or Norway, no neighbours to vote for it. So let’s leave it to the beautifully synthetic sounding entries to win in the end. Iceland? Russia, Azerbaijan? Yeaaaah!! Personally, I couldn’t care less..
March 18, 2016 @ 11:39 pm
@Liam:
You said it yourself, GREAT song 😉
And smth different this year
March 18, 2016 @ 11:30 pm
Really hate it when a country is loved by Many! And I cannot relate in any way! Bdw im talking about Croatia – Great song but can’t see why it’s so high in the odds and is currently placed 1st in this poll.
March 18, 2016 @ 11:20 pm
Aren’t people tired of predicting Greece staying out of the final?
Face it people, it’s not going to happen.
Greece’s greatest strength at Eurovision is the staging, they always save their songs with it.
March 18, 2016 @ 10:27 pm
Everyone is putting Greece in their top 10, because Greece has never not qualified before. Have you seen what happened to Anna Bergendahl? Don’t put a country in a semi top just because its a country. Who else will vote for Greece? No Macedonia, Bulgaria or Albania. All they have is 12 points from Cyprus and maybe some points from Bosnia or Croatia.
My qualifiers are:
Russia
Croatia
Iceland
Czech Republic
Cyprus
Malta
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Estonia
Hungary
March 18, 2016 @ 9:40 pm
San Marino has 128 whole votes on the poll about who should WIN the 1st SF??!
Although its almost last.Thats not really the point here.It just bugs me to see that all these votes were casted for San Marino.
March 18, 2016 @ 9:38 pm
1. Hungary
2. Iceland
3. Czech Republic
4. Austria
5. Montenegro
6. Netherlands
7. Russia
8. Estonia
9. Armenia
10. Bosnia & Hertegovina/Croatia
March 18, 2016 @ 9:28 pm
My top 10
1.Croatia
2.Austria
3.Russia
4. Cyprus
5. Czech Republic
6. Iceland
7. Hungary
8.Nerherlands
9. Estonia
10. Azerbajan
March 18, 2016 @ 9:27 pm
Malta WOW
March 18, 2016 @ 8:24 pm
Cyprus, Malta, Montenegro, Croatia and Bosnia have the best songs I think. A good semifinal!
March 18, 2016 @ 7:51 pm
In my opinion, the best tracks on SF1 are:
1. Estonia
2. Russia
3. Austria
4. Czech Republic
5. Iceland
6. Cyprus
7. Croatia
8. Netherlands
9. Bosnia
10. Hungary
March 18, 2016 @ 5:46 pm
My top:
1. Iceland
2. Malta
3. Croatia
4. Cyprus
5. Hungary
6. The Netherlands
7. Azerbaijan
8. Armenia
9. Finland
10. Russia
11. Estonia
12. Czech Republic
13. Austria
14. Greece
15. Bosnia
16. Moldova
17. San Marino
18. Montenegro
March 18, 2016 @ 4:44 pm
This is going to be tough to predict. I couldn’t even decide which 10 SHOULD go through.
The ones definitely out though are San Marino, Moldova and Montenegro. I think the others all have a chance.
March 18, 2016 @ 3:52 pm
For this semi for now I think things are this way :
Will Qualify without any doubt : Russia / Azerbaijan
Countries that should qualify : Armenia / Croatia / Hungary / Iceland / Estonia (/ Maybe Cyprus as well)
I guess Greece and Bosnia will qualify as well because they are greece and bosnia to the detriment of Czech / Malta / Austria / Netherlands (but I really wish they won’t)
Personnally, My favourites in this semi are : Estonia, Iceland, Austria, Azerbaijan, the Netherlands and Croatia <3
March 18, 2016 @ 3:29 pm
I think Armenia, Azerbaijan, B&H, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Hungary, Iceland, Malta and Russia will qualify.
ARMENIA – OMG. If her show and vocals will be as brilliant as her music video ( I think she will do her best) they can finally be in top 3. It’s a little bit underrated in the personal tops, but it is out of esc standards and after all she will do extremely well or extremely bad! Iva la diva ????????????
AZERBAIJAN- Nice song, nice Swedish song… Again. There’s no doubt that it will be in the final. I’m not sure about her vocals but she looks very confident.
B&H- The song is good, but I don’t like how they look visually.
CROATIA- I don’t know what I feel about the song. It really interesting and sometimes it makes me feel bored.
CYPUS- Great song. I’m happy ’cause I will finally hear good alternative rock song on ESC stage. Unfortunately, in my view, it won’t be even in top 15.
CZECH REPUBLIC- Hugs and kisses. Welcome back to the final. ????????????????????????????????????
HUNGARY – His voice… OMG. I only don’t like that parts in chorus when there’s smth like oo-ooo or u-uu ????????????(I hope you understand what I mean). It makes the song simple.
ICELAND- Her show is great. Song is good. But there’s something missing.
MALTA- Thank you GOD they changed that stupid song. It is obviously better than “chameleon”. But anyway really overrated. Yes Wiwibloggs!
RUSSIA- This is great! FOR 2008!???????????? WHY people think that it should win? Sergey is a great singer, he will be great on stage, but the song, lyrics…. It will be in top 10, but I don’t want it to be in top 5. There are other great entries like Armenia, Ukraine, Latvia, Czech Republic and Spain that SHOULD be in top 5. I guess bookies will change odds within first semi. I just remembered 2014 when the favorite was Armenia, and after first semi- final it went to the 5th place ( he was better).
March 18, 2016 @ 3:29 pm
I think Armenia, Azerbaijan, B&H, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Hungary, Iceland, Malta and Russia will qualify.
ARMENIA – OMG. If her show and vocals will be as brilliant as her music video ( I think she will do her best) they can finally be in top 3. It’s a little bit underrated in the personal tops, but it is out of esc standards and after all she will do extremely well or extremely bad! Iva la diva ????????????
AZERBAIJAN- Nice song, nice Swedish song… Again. There’s no doubt that it will be in the final. I’m not sure about her vocals but she looks very confident.
B&H- The song is good, but I don’t like how they look visually.
CROATIA- I don’t know what I feel about the song. It really interesting and sometimes it makes me feel bored.
CYPUS- Great song. I’m happy ’cause I will finally hear good alternative rock song on ESC stage. Unfortunately, in my view, it won’t be even in top 15.
CZECH REPUBLIC- Hugs and kisses. Welcome back to the final. ????????????????????????????????????
HUNGARY – His voice… OMG. I only don’t like that parts in chorus when there’s smth like oo-ooo or u-uu ????????????(I hope you understand what I mean). It makes the song simple.
ICELAND- Her show is great. Song is good. But there’s something missing.
MALTA- Thank you GOD they changed that stupid song. It is obviously better than “chameleon”. But anyway really overrated. Yes Wiwibloggs!
RUSSIA- This is great! FOR 2008!???????????? WHY people think that it should win? Sergey is a great singer, he will be great on stage, but the song, lyrics…. It will be in top 10, but I don’t want it to be in top 5. There are other great entries like Armenia, Ukraine, Latvia, Czech Republic and Spain that SHOULD be in top 5. I guess bookies will change odds within first semi. I just remembered 2014 when the favorite was Armenia, and after first semi- final it went to the 5th place ( he was better).
March 18, 2016 @ 2:26 pm
My qualifiers are Armenia, Russia, Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Estonia, Croatia, Iceland, The Netherlands, Malta and my country Hungary. But I have a feeling that Bosnia and Herzegovina and Greece will qualify (because they always do) and I like their songs, too but I like those 10 songs better. Czech Republic and Austria are borderline qualifiers for me.
Beautiful women, nice, relaxing voices but I am just not really feeling their songs. I think Czech Republic has a better chance of qualifying because the juries will love her.
It will all come down to the live performances.
I will be shocked if Finland, Moldova, Montenegro or San Marino qualifies.
I don’t like Finland’s song her voice is great but the song supposed to make you happy, well it doesn’t makes me 😀
Montenegro and Moldova are kind of guilty pleasures for me especially Moldova.
San Marino’s entry is just hilarious 🙂
My big favourites are Estonia, Russia and Cyprus.
March 18, 2016 @ 2:12 pm
Croatia is my winner of the whole contest so of course it’s also the winner of this semi final in my opinion 😀
March 18, 2016 @ 2:01 pm
I’m actually deathly afraid that there will be a big upset and that either Estonia, Armenia or Azerbajian will stay in the semis because of bloc voting in the balkans.
My heart would be broken if either of those stayed in the semis. Especially Estonia because i was pretty sure my country was going to make it to the finals but this semi final is lightyears better than the second semi.. Why must all the good songs be crammed in one semi? ugggh…
That being said im pretty sure that Montenegro, San Marino, Moldova will stay in the semis. I like both Austria and Czech Republic and they would pass in semi 2 but im afraid they wont make it.
March 18, 2016 @ 1:55 pm
1 Czech
2 Croatia
3 Russia
4 Estonia
5 Azerbaijan
6 Armenia
7 Hungary
8 Cyprus
9 Austria
10 Malta
March 18, 2016 @ 1:15 pm
I really don’t believe the odds can be trusted till now.
I think Russia & Sweden will be top 5 but not the winner.
Don’t know why, but have the feeling that another country will end up winning.
March 18, 2016 @ 1:04 pm
Only 3 songs that are any good:
Croatia, Australia and Hungary
The rest is cheap-plastic-kindergarten-la-la-trash (you know what I mean)
March 18, 2016 @ 1:02 pm
OK, it’s difficult to predict the winner of 1st sf but maybe Russia or Croatia can do it. The 10 qualifiers will be; Armenia, Croatia, Azerbaijan (I don’t like it but for sure it would be as always), Hungary, Russia, Austria, Cyprus, Malta, Iceland, and Czech Republic. I like a lot Estonia and the Netherlands but I don’t think that they can do it. Greece should be for first time out of the final not only for that bad song but also by the fact the country don’t have its neighbours in the same semi final..
March 18, 2016 @ 1:02 pm
Bosna i Hercegovina
March 18, 2016 @ 12:45 pm
Such a hard semi final!!I think Russia will win and the other 9 I want to qualify are:Cyprus,Hungary,Czech Republic,Armenia,Croatia,Estonia,Azerbaijan,Austria,Greece
March 18, 2016 @ 12:39 pm
@marc: Finally someone who agrees with me about Croatia.
@huh: I like Austria, but I have already accepted that she won’t make it. This semi is too tough and Austria has no support in this one (Only France maybe because of the language, but neighbours Switzerland and Germany are in the second semi)
@Rona’s hair: I know Austria won’t qualify so call down. It’s reversed with me. The Croatian song is so forgettable, I still can hardly remember it.
As long as my other favourite get through, I’m okay with everyone qualifying.
March 18, 2016 @ 11:47 am
Cyprus, Hungary, Armenia, Croatia, Czech Republic, The Netherlands + I rather choose Estonia, Austria, Montenegro and San Marino than the other songs.
Russia’s, Azerbaijan’s and Iceland’s songs and singers are extremely overrated. However, based on the previous comments, they are going to qualify, unfortunately.
March 18, 2016 @ 11:33 am
Croatia is amazing this year! Definetely should win. It would be a first win and a refreshment because they always send awful songs.
Australia is also amazing, Russia is overrated(don’t get why people like it)…
March 18, 2016 @ 11:05 am
Estonia, Croatia, Armenia and Azerbaijan would make good winners. I want to see Cyprus join them as well.
Just no San Marino
March 18, 2016 @ 10:18 am
@ESCFAN
A song in non-English will pass, ha? Hopefully, it’s neither Bosnia or Greece, but Austria, the only good one here.
March 18, 2016 @ 10:16 am
1. Croatia
2. Bosnia & Herzegovina
3. Russia
4. Iceland
5. Malta
6. Azerbejan
7. Cyprus
8. Armenia
9. I don’t care
10. I don’t care
March 18, 2016 @ 10:11 am
My personal qualifiers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaqaZkJXWRY
March 18, 2016 @ 9:29 am
UGH I FKIN HATE THIS SEMI WHY ALL GOOD SONGS ARE HERE FFS
My qualifiers in alphabetical order: (won’t include my country-Montenegro- but I’d soooooo love it to qualify just to piss you all off lol)
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Estonia
Hungary
Iceland
Russia
March 18, 2016 @ 9:05 am
WoW Malta! So impressed this year <3 My Fav so far!!! 😀
March 18, 2016 @ 8:51 am
UGH!
Lemme teach yall how a REAL prediction plays out.
In no particular order…
Qualifiers:
Russia
Armenia
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Greece
Hungary
The Netherlands
Azerbaijan
Maybes and Borderlines:
Austria
Croatia
Cyprus
Finland
Iceland
Malta
Czech Republic
No. Just No:
Montenegro
Moldova
San Marino
Anything can happen but I’m certain in these based on song, possible performance, and culture, politics, and disporsa.
March 18, 2016 @ 8:42 am
Malta!!
March 18, 2016 @ 8:25 am
LOL the poll right now has as qualifiers my qualifiers haha 😛
March 18, 2016 @ 8:19 am
This is a though semi final. My qualifiers in alphabetic order are:
Armenia (WOW) , Azerbaijan, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic (WOW – I just hope), Estonia, Hungary (WOW), Iceland (WOW), Malta (WOW – The votes from the jury will be merited for sure), Russia.
Guys, unfortunately, a song in non-English language is bound to pass :'( that would eliminate one, and I fear it will be Estonia and if so hopefully Bosnia + Herzegovina would make it not Greece.
March 18, 2016 @ 7:26 am
I voted for (alphabetical order):
Armenia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Malta
Russia
I hope they all qualify.
March 18, 2016 @ 6:48 am
My favs to go through:
1) Austria
2) Iceland
3) Bosnia & Herz.
4) Croatia
5) Malta
6) Russia
7) Hungary
8) Armenia
9) Azerbaijian
10) Czech Rep or Cyrpus
March 18, 2016 @ 6:25 am
I cast my vote to Cyprus, Croatia, Bosnia, Russia, Austria, Hungary, Estonia, Montenegro, and Azerbaijan, I hope they will qualify….
.
I like Armenia and Czech too but….. like all you know, it’s a hard semi.
Many of my favorite entries are from this semi (Cyprus, Croatia, Austria, Russia, Hungary)
March 18, 2016 @ 6:19 am
I think the obvious qualifiers are: Russia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Hungary and I think Iceland (tho we can’t be 100% sure since last year)
The others who could qualify: Bosnia (because it’s Bosnia), Croatia/Malta (juries will help), Estonia and Cyprus.
My qualifiers are: Hungary Armenia Croatia Malta Azerbaijan Estonia CZ Iceland Russia Finland
March 18, 2016 @ 6:19 am
Here are my votes on who is IN & who is OUT (in alphabetical order).
IN
Armenia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Estonia
Finland
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Malta
Russia
OUT
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bosnia & Herzegovina (worst song in the whole competition)
Croatia
Moldova
Montenegro
Netherlands
San Marino
March 18, 2016 @ 6:18 am
My top 18 now (from The Netherlands)
1. Czech Republic
2. The Netherlands 🙂
3. Iceland
4. Austria
5. Azerbaijan
6. Hungary
7. Croatia
8. Russia
9. Malta
10. Cyprus
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11. Esonia (could switch with Malta and Cyprus)
12. Armenia
13. Bosnia & Herzegovina
14. Finland
15. Moldova
16. Greece
17. Montenegro
18. San Marino
March 18, 2016 @ 5:47 am
Lol at anyone,who thinks Armenia won’t qualify, how come can the future winner stay in the semi? Hahh
March 18, 2016 @ 5:46 am
I would wish for:
Austria
Azerbajan
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Estonia
Hungary
Iceland
Netherlands
Russia
March 18, 2016 @ 5:00 am
The C team rocks: Croatia, Cyprus and Czech Republic. I’ll be totally pleased if those 3 make it to the final. I don’t care too much about the others.
March 18, 2016 @ 4:15 am
1. Austria
2. Russia
3. The Netherlands
4. Iceland
5. San Marino
6. Armenia
7. Hungary
8. Czech Republic
9. Bosnia and Herzegovina
10. Azerbaijan
11. Greece
12. Moldova
13. Cyprus
14. Estonia
15. Malta
16. Croatia
17. Finland
18. Montenegro
March 18, 2016 @ 3:27 am
I voted for:
1. Finland (seriously underrated, say yay gets (rightful) praise while this gets hated on for beating saara aalto’s mediocre song)
2. Estonia
3. Malta
4. Croatia
5. Czech Republic
After them it would be:
6. Hungary
7. Azerbaijan
8. Netherlands
9. Iceland
10. Cyprus/Moldova/Armenia/Austria, I really don’t care who they’re all meh
The others I haven’t mentioned I don’t want to see in the final. Although that’s highly unlikely for Russia…
March 18, 2016 @ 3:27 am
While the second semi final is maybe the worst of the last years, the semi final 1 is amazing. A lot of good entries, I’m not sure even if my favorite will pass to the Grand Final.
My biggest favs of this semi are:
1. ESTONIA
2. Croatia
3. Iceland
4. Netherlands
5. Cyprus
I like a lot the other songs, except for San Marino and Moldova.
It’s really hard to make a top 10, I will wait for watch live.
March 18, 2016 @ 3:10 am
1.russia
2.hungary
3. The Netherlands
4.estonia
5.armenia
March 18, 2016 @ 2:37 am
My Personal Top:
1. Croatia: I love her voice, the music, and meaning of “Lighthouse”
2. Czech Republic: Powerful voice & message; I hear mother singing to daughter
3. Austria
4. Bosnia and Herzegovina
5. Armenia
6. Hungary
7. Russia
8. Iceland
9 Moldova: Guilty pleasure on frequent replay, it just puts me in a good mood
10/11/12: Estonia/ Finland/ Cyprus – so close, I like them all
13. Malta
14. Azerbaijan
15. Montenegro
16. Greece
17. Netherlands
18 San Marino
March 18, 2016 @ 2:13 am
I reckon :
Russia
Croatia
Cyprus
Azerbaijan
Hungary
Estonia
Austria
Armenia
Iceland
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Greece
Bosnia Herz
Netherlands
Moldova
Czech Rep
Montenegro
Finland
San Marino
March 18, 2016 @ 2:07 am
@Yasi yeah fan fail totally not what Austria is lol. Zoe sounds terrible + don’t even remember anything from that ‘song’.
March 18, 2016 @ 2:06 am
@Yasi yeah fan fail totally not what Austria is lol. Zoe sounds terrible + don’t even remember anything but from that ‘song’.
March 18, 2016 @ 1:16 am
Wow, such a tough semi! I think The Netherlands and Austria will really struggle with lighter, happier songs compared to the stronger, dramatic entries. As for which song will win, I have no idea! Obviously Russia has the highest technical marks, but if they’re on first that could affect the voting. Iceland should do very well because it’s visual. And please please send Czech Republic through – i’d love to see Gabriela in the final. 🙂
March 18, 2016 @ 1:15 am
Really? Lots of people have no love for Austria? Then they are in danger in this semi final. And that doesn’t have to do with the bloc voting or rather a lack of help from it yet.
March 18, 2016 @ 12:52 am
MY TOP:
1-Czech Republic
2-Estonia
3- Croatia
__________________
4- Armenia
5- Azerbaijan
6- Malta
7- Iceland
8- Hungary
9- Bosnia
10- Netherlands
11- Cyprus
12- Finland
13- Greece
14- Russia
________________
15- Moldova
16- Montenegro
17- Austria
18- San Marino
March 18, 2016 @ 12:23 am
The two big surprises I see happening are Azerbaijan and Estonia not making the final. I think both are good songs but it is a tough semi-final! Austria and Malta are the two songs popular on Wiwibloggs that I think could also miss out.
March 18, 2016 @ 12:17 am
1) Russia
2) Hungary
3) Armenia
4) Croatia
5) Cyprus
6) Czech Republic
7) Greece
8) Azerbaijan
9) Estonia
10) Iceland or Finland
March 17, 2016 @ 11:47 pm
Azerbaijan and Russia are obvious instant final again so there’s only 8 hopeful slots to fight for.
If going to pick based on artistry, originality of composition and uniqueness of genres I’d pick in no particular order:
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Croatia
Austria
Iceland
Cyprus
The Netherlands
Czech Republic
either Estonia or Hungary or Greece
March 17, 2016 @ 11:36 pm
aidiwwwnmw
For me Croatia is so overrated on betting odds with 3 rd chance for win. For me better song than Croatia have Australia,France,Latvia,Serbia,Estonia,Ukraine,Czech Republic,Armenia and Iceladn.
March 17, 2016 @ 11:32 pm
My TOP 18 for first semifinal
1.Czech Republic
2.Russia
3.Azerbaijan
4.Estonia
5.Armenia
6.Iceland
7.Croatia
8.Greece
9.Cyprus
10.Hungary
11.Bosnia Herzegovina
12.Moldova
13.Austria
14.Finland
15.Montenegro
16.Malta
17.San Marino
18.The Netherlands
March 17, 2016 @ 11:30 pm
Voted for Croatia, Czech, and Azerbaijan.
Russia is seriously overrated. I actually like the song but it is not good for ESC. It sounds like a song from the ’00s.
This year’s winner should be Croatia, but it will all be set up for Sergey to win
March 17, 2016 @ 11:24 pm
My prediction for I semifinal result
1.Russia thanks to televote
2.Azerbaijan
3.Croatia thanks to juries
4.Armenia thanks to televote
5.Malta thanks to overrated points by juries
6.Estonia
7.Hungary
8.Cyprus thanks to televote
9.Czech Republic
10.Greece thanks to televote
11.Bosnia Herzegovina thanks to televote
12.Iceland
13.The Netherlands thanks to televote
14.Moldova
15.Finland
16.Montenegro thanks to televote
17.Austria
18.San Marino
Other countries wili get similar points both from televote and juries
March 17, 2016 @ 11:19 pm
Greece is so freakin underrated this year. They went to the final with mediocre songs like Aphrodisiak or One Last Breath and this extraordinary masterpiece is going to be snubbed? Hell no! Face it, you simply don’t like it because it isnt a pop ballad or a gay disco song. Oh poor Eurovision, quo vadis?
March 17, 2016 @ 11:15 pm
Oh and Hungary as well.
March 17, 2016 @ 11:13 pm
@Zanjak
That’s why it’s my #11 on my SF1 list.
March 17, 2016 @ 11:11 pm
The non-qualifiers are going to be these in no particular order: San Marino, Montenegro, Finland, Moldova and Bosnia & Herzegovina(!). I’m borderline with B&H because they’re returning & juries might be a bit kind to them along with Croatia.
March 17, 2016 @ 11:07 pm
@Darren
I couldn’t agree more. A lot of underdogs with killer songs and almost all instant-qualifiers in the same semi, except maybe Ukraine.
Who I HOPE will qualify: Estonia, Iceland, Croatia, Czech Republic, Austria, Netherlands, Hungary, Russia, Cyprus and either Malta/Azerbaijan/Armenia or Moldova.
Who I EXPECT to qualify: Russia, Azerbaijan, Croatia, Iceland, Malta, Estonia, Armenia, Hungary, Cyprus, maybe Czech Republic or Austria.
At least I hope (kind of expect) we have first Greek non-qualifier (no offense), since the competition is far to strong in this semi. Azerbaijan should have their first too probably, but I don’t hold my breath.
March 17, 2016 @ 11:06 pm
Can I just bring up the fact that Finland is seriously underrated this year. Massive shame because in my opinion it is similar to ‘say yay!’ but slightly more catchier.
March 17, 2016 @ 11:04 pm
Russia or Croatia!!!
Malta has no chance
March 17, 2016 @ 11:01 pm
I think Russia will win the 1st semi,and of course it deserves because has the best song.My 10 qualifiers in random order are:
Cyprus
Armenia
The Netherlands
Hungary
Malta
Iceland
Austria
Russia
Azerbaijan
Croatia
So Montenegro,Estonia,Finland,Moldova,B&H,Greece,San Marino and Czech Republic are out.
I don’t think Czech Republic will qualify although it has a good song,and Greece has a very bad song but will qualify because it’s Greece,Estonia maybe
I think San Marino and Montenegro have zero chance to qualify
March 17, 2016 @ 11:00 pm
Russia without odds – NO FINAL
Russia with odds – close to top 10 in final
March 17, 2016 @ 10:56 pm
Now this is clear why Alexey Gross lost in Belarus with good song. His staging was ruined and he had worst starting position. This is all for Russia.
March 17, 2016 @ 10:56 pm
I would like:
Hungary
Cyprus
Russia
Croatia
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Malta
Moldova
Czech Republic
Montenegro
but it’s not going to happen …
March 17, 2016 @ 10:56 pm
My qualifiers would be (in random order):
Russia
Hungary
Iceland
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Austria
Netherlands
Cyprus
Croatia
Estonia
March 17, 2016 @ 10:53 pm
I think qualifiers will be:
1 Russia
2 Netherlands
3 Estonia
4 Hungary
5 Azerbaijan
6 Croatia
7 Austria
8 Czech Republic
9 Iceland
10 Cyprus/ Armenia
March 17, 2016 @ 10:53 pm
Change Austria with Croatia and I’m satisfied. Croatia is overrated! It won’t qualify, accept that!
But wait, Austria had a non-qualification last year? That’s new to me 😀
Who will qualify? That’s actually a good question. I HATE this semi. It’s killing me and I’m almost crying because it’s so hard to tell and I’m afraid some of my (and also others) favourites aren’t going to make it. It will be so painful to watch the results.
My wish:
Russia, Azerbaijan, Hungary, Austria, Armenia, Czech Republic, Iceland, Estonia, Cyprus and any country as I don’t really care about the rest
This means that two certain qualifiers are out.
My prediction:
Russia, Azerbaijan (obvious), Hungary, Armenia, Iceland, Cyprus, Estonia, Bosnia&Herzegovina, Greece (as a surprise qualifier) and maybe Malta (juries favourite every year)
So the certain qualifiers are in again and Austria and Czech Republic are unfortunately out. They both have no support in this semi.
My top:
1. Azerbaijan (easy qualifier, my 1st)
2. Austria (one of the losers of the Allocation Draw. I wish this was in the second semi final where it would have better chances :(, my 3rd)
3. Russia (probably the winner of this semi, in my top 10)
4. Hungary (I hope you’re right about his easy qualification, in my top 10)
5. Armenia (in my top 20)
6. Iceland (#Justice4Unbroken, in my top 20)
7. Czech Republic (the same as Austria, in my top 20)
I don’t know how to rank these, so it’s a tie.
8.-11. Cyprus (I hate the country but this is actually good, in my top 20)
8.-11. Estonia (in my top 30)
8.-11. Malta (not placed yet)
8.-11. Greece (in my top 30)
12.-16. Moldova (definitely a non-qualifier, in my top 30)
12.-16. Finland (same as MoldovaMoldova in my top 30)
12.-16. Bosnia&Herzegovina (might struggle, in my top 30)
12.-16. The Netherlands (in my top 30)
12.-16. Croatia (#FanFavouriteFail2016, in my top 30)
17. Montenegro (absolutely no chance, my 40th)
18. San Marino (same as above, my dead last)
March 17, 2016 @ 10:52 pm
Basically, all I want is Azerbaijan to not qualify for the first time. That way the countries they always bribe for votes are forced to pick another country to vote for.
March 17, 2016 @ 10:51 pm
Odds are clearly made by russian agents.
March 17, 2016 @ 10:50 pm
Russia had great entries since 2012 so they are not idiots. YOU are idiots, because you believe that this is the same level.
March 17, 2016 @ 10:49 pm
This are some special tricks and techniques of making idiots from people. You are crammed in a bottle.
March 17, 2016 @ 10:44 pm
Maybe they hate stage in Stockholm and that’s why they gave this crap for ESC 2016. Maybe they have better songs for future.
March 17, 2016 @ 10:39 pm
I will give all these songs a good listen and all the music videos a good viewing in April. But right now, I’d go with Freddie from Hungary. Has he made a video yet?
March 17, 2016 @ 10:39 pm
Should qualify: Russia, Iceland, Malta, Montenegro, Finland, Bosnia, Cyprus, Azerbaijan, Netherlands and Armenia.
P.S. Croatian and Greek people should be much more objective 🙂
March 17, 2016 @ 10:38 pm
I’d like to see Iceland win the semi but it will probably be Russia.
This is an interesting semi as there are a lot of countries in it who usually qualify regardless (Russia, Greece, Azerbaijan etc) and it has a lot of underdog entries that actually deserve to qualify (Austria, Czech Republic, Croatia) so it would be nice to see some qualifying streaks broken here because that is one thing that really annoys me about ESC.
My Top 10 from Semi 1:
1. Iceland
2. Azerbaijan
3. Czech Republic
4. Austria
5. Netherlands
6. Croatia
7. Hungary
8. Malta
9. Estonia
10. Russia
March 17, 2016 @ 10:38 pm
CROATIA LEEEADD!!! #GONINA #GOCROATIA
March 17, 2016 @ 10:36 pm
This crap is plastic and smothered.
March 17, 2016 @ 10:36 pm
Who I want to qualify:
Armenia, Cyprus, Czech Rep., Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Russia
then 2 from Austria, Azerbaijan, Croatia,
Who I think will qualify:
Russia, Hungary, Iceland, Azerbaijan, Croatia, Armenia, Malta, Cyprus,Czc Rep,
and either Bosnia, Estonia, or Finland
March 17, 2016 @ 10:34 pm
My prediction is Russia outside top 10.
March 17, 2016 @ 10:34 pm
I think Greece might not qualify for the first time, maybe Bosnia too, and then Czech Republic will qualify for the first time!
March 17, 2016 @ 10:33 pm
This is ultimate crap. It is not catchy, sharp and flying. This is not even entry for top 10.
March 17, 2016 @ 10:32 pm
so….I have a HUGE problem, I want 14 countries to get throught this semifinal (Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Hungary, Croatia, Estonia, Czech Republic, Iceland, Malta, Austria, Finland and the Netherlands)
what am I suppose to do?
March 17, 2016 @ 10:31 pm
so….I have a HUGE problem, I want 13 countries to get throught this semifinal (Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Hungary, Croatia, Estonia, Czech Republic, Iceland, Malta, Austria, Finland and the Netherlands)
what am I suppose to do?
March 17, 2016 @ 10:30 pm
Very good semi. Here are my rankings…
1. Iceland
2. Russia
3. Cyprus
4. Czech Republic
5. BiH
6. Azerbaijan
7. Austria
8. Croatia
9. Moldova
10. Netherlands
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11. Finland
12. Hungary
13. Malta
14. Estonia
15.Armenia
16. Montenegro
17. Greece
18. San Marino
March 17, 2016 @ 10:30 pm
I’m so sorry to Natalia Podolskaya, because even her entry was clearly better than this crap from Sergey Lazarev. This is absolutely impossible to make this a winner of Eurovision Song Contest. This is too plastic.
March 17, 2016 @ 10:29 pm
Although everyone says that the first semi is tougher, all of my personal favourites are in semi 2 🙂 so it is hard to pick who I would want as a winner here… maybe Iceland?
March 17, 2016 @ 10:25 pm
Countries and song I would like yo see in the final:
1.Estonia
2.Cyprus
3.Croatia
4.Czech Republic
5.Azerbaijan
6.Russia
7.Iceland
8.Hungary
9.Finland
10.Armenia/The Netherlands
(I don’t want to see Malta in the final because of the changing of the song, despite it is an acceptable song…but not enough for me to the final)
March 17, 2016 @ 10:24 pm
Personal preference, how I rank SF1:
1. Croatia
2. Russia
3. Cyprus
4. Hungary
5. Iceland
6. Czech Rep.
7. Estonia
8. Austria
9. B&H
10. Malta
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11. Finland
12. Netherlands
13. Armenia
14. Azerbaijan
15. Greece
16. Moldova
17. Montenegro
18. San Marino
March 17, 2016 @ 10:20 pm
This semi is SO tough, it will be painful to watch the results.
My top ten qualifiers are: Russia, Austria, Bosnia, Malta, Azrbaijan, Cyprus, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Estonia and Croatia. It’s hard to leave Iceland and Armenia behind but it must be done.
I don’t like it or get the hype around it, but I think Hungary will qualify. Finland, Montenegro, San Marino and Greece are pretty much done for.
March 17, 2016 @ 10:12 pm
Brace yourselfs Bosnians are coming!!!
March 17, 2016 @ 10:11 pm
1. Malta
2. Iceland
3. Russia
4. Armenia
5. Austria
6. Hungary
And then the rest 🙂
March 17, 2016 @ 10:06 pm
My personal top 18…
1. Iceland
2. Croatia
3. Azerbaijan
4. Armenia
5. Austria
6. Malta
7. Estonia
8. Hungary
9. Russia
10. Czech Republic
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11. Bosnia & Herzegovina
12. Moldova
13. Finland
14. Cyprus
15. Netherlands
16. Greece
17. Montenegro
18. San Marino
SF1 is really tough to call though…
March 17, 2016 @ 10:04 pm
Armenia Iveta Mukuchyan
March 17, 2016 @ 10:02 pm
I hope Moldova, Russia, Azerbaijan, Malta, Croatia, Hungary, Iceland, The netherlands, Austria and Cyprus will qualify to the finals Emoji smile
March 17, 2016 @ 10:00 pm
Who should win: Croatia
Who will win: Russia
Hoping for Finland, Estonia, Russia and Cyprus to qualify (and San Marino just to see the reaction).
March 17, 2016 @ 9:56 pm
I voted for: Croatia, Cyprus, Hungary and Iceland (I would have voted for Czech Rep. too)
As I said in other topics, in this First Semi there are 6 sure qualifiers: Russia, Hungary, Armenia, Azerbaiyan, Cyprus and Estonia. But also 2 more qualifiers “almost for sure”, they are Croatia and Iceland. This leads to 8 countries qualified and two relative unknown spots. Given that San Marino,Greece, Moldova and Montenegro are out of the fight and Bosnia & Herzegovina is 80% out, this 2 spots could be occupied by 5 countries: Malta, Finland, The Netherlands, Austria or Czech Rep. This two spots are highly unpredictable, but I would place my bets on Czech Rep. and Malta.
These are all suppositions, because surely we’ll have surprises, so only one thing is sure: this is going to be a bloodbath!
March 17, 2016 @ 9:56 pm
I really want our entry to qualify, cause as many people as possible need to hear what a marvelous voice Jüri Pootsmann has. I dont care about the final placing, but he needs to be heard
I also hope Netherlands would qualify.
Russia will prob win hte first semi, cause there are so many economic refugees from there all over Europe
and just for gags, San Marino should qualitfy
March 17, 2016 @ 9:56 pm
1. Estonia
2. Croatia
3. Czech Republic
4. Iceland
5. Russia
6. Hungary
7. Bosnia & Herzegovina
8. Netherlands
9. Azerbaijan
10. Armenia
March 17, 2016 @ 9:54 pm
How much money Russia pays for ‘advertising’ Lazarev?
March 17, 2016 @ 9:54 pm
3 Hungary
4 Croatia
5 Russia
7 Iceland
10 Armenia
12 Cyprus
15 Estonia
18 Czech Republic
19 Austria
20 Netherlands
22 Azerbadjan
26 Finland
33 Malta
35 Moldova
36 Greece
38 Bosnia & Herzegovina
39 Montenegro
41 San Marino
March 17, 2016 @ 9:51 pm
Russia has worst song since 2005 and they are favorites!?
March 17, 2016 @ 9:44 pm
We all know Bosnia Herzegovina are going to win this Semi and Ireland the second ????.
If I had my way:
Armenia, Croatia, Russia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Iceland, Cyprus, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and San Marino would make it.
March 17, 2016 @ 9:43 pm
GREEEEECE LOVE IT
March 17, 2016 @ 9:40 pm
CROATIA IS THE BEST!!
March 17, 2016 @ 9:35 pm
I hope Rusdia not going to the final. Croatien feels old. I heard it so many time before.
March 17, 2016 @ 9:32 pm
As long as Estonia qualifies i’ll be already very happy.
March 17, 2016 @ 9:31 pm
Only malteese voting for Malta, or it is paid to promote her, cause that song is bad
March 17, 2016 @ 9:29 pm
Czech, Bosnia, Croatia and Moldova! <3 😀
March 17, 2016 @ 9:28 pm
Lidia Issac For The Final Love It
March 17, 2016 @ 9:27 pm
Malta
March 17, 2016 @ 9:27 pm
Österikke och Nederländerna
March 17, 2016 @ 9:26 pm
Estonia or Netherlands.
March 17, 2016 @ 9:19 pm
Frans, Freddie and Minus One should finish in top 3 in Stockholm.
March 17, 2016 @ 9:18 pm
I voted for my TOP 10.
1. Estonia
2. Armenia
3. Czech Republic
4. Croatia
5. Azerbaijan
6. Malta
7. Cyprus
8. Hungary
9. Netherlands
10. Iceland
5.
March 17, 2016 @ 9:15 pm
Everything will change when the live preformance comes. For now, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Russia, Croatia and Cyprus.
March 17, 2016 @ 9:14 pm
I voted for Armenia and Croatia.
I hope Iveta will deliver a standout performance. If she does, I think she will place in the top 3. And Czech Republich has to qualify, this is undoubtedly the best song they ever entered with
March 17, 2016 @ 9:12 pm
@jacob
I agree, as long as Estonia and Iceland (and Croatia) are in, I will be ok.
March 17, 2016 @ 9:12 pm
Who SHOULD win is Armenia or Czech Republic but Russia or Aserbaijan will. ‘What else is new …
March 17, 2016 @ 9:10 pm
Estonia&Iceland!
March 17, 2016 @ 9:09 pm
Croatia for the victory.Armenia to be 2nd
March 17, 2016 @ 9:07 pm
My country can vote in this semi so Netherlands will get some votes for me. It’s the best by far.
March 17, 2016 @ 9:06 pm
PS. B&H is 13’th. Suddenly in the morning they will be 1’st by a longshot by the power of poll rigging.
March 17, 2016 @ 9:06 pm
I’ll be happy with just Croatia, Bosnia and Armenia qualifying. The rest I’m not fussed over.
I’d really like to see the Czech Republic qualify, this being the first the they would deserve it. Depending on the performance.
March 17, 2016 @ 9:05 pm
Malta and Iceland
March 17, 2016 @ 9:03 pm
Voted for my Top 7 which should def pass:
1. Estonia
2. Iceland
3. Croatia
4. Czech Republic
5. Netherlands
6. Austria
7. Hungary
As long as these are 7 out of 10 I am ok with whichever 3. But at least I hope five of them will pass. Good luck all.
March 17, 2016 @ 9:02 pm
I vote in the first semi and I am splitting my votes between Austria and Hungary this year. Good luck to them!
March 17, 2016 @ 9:01 pm
I voted for my top 10 (this is my whole top though):
1. Malta 10/10
2. Russia 10/10
3. Croatia 10/10
4. Czech Republic 10/10
5. Azerbaijan 10/10
6. Hungary 9/10
7. Iceland 8.5/10
8. Estonia 8/10
9. Finland 7/10
10. Moldova 6.5/10
11. Netherlands 6.5/10
12. Bosnia 6.5/10
13. Cyprus 6.5/10
14. Armenia 6/10
15. Greece 5.5/10
16. Austria 5/10
17. Montenegro 2/10
18. San Marino 0.5/10
March 17, 2016 @ 9:01 pm
Austria should win
Catchy, charming, modern
March 17, 2016 @ 8:57 pm
I voted for the 10 songs that I want to see in the final. The song that should win is Croatia and the one that probably will win is Russia
March 17, 2016 @ 8:56 pm
Iceland for now.
March 17, 2016 @ 8:56 pm
Czech Republic should at least go through to the final. For the first time ever.
March 17, 2016 @ 8:55 pm
Hungary
March 17, 2016 @ 8:55 pm
Malta is incredible wow
March 17, 2016 @ 8:54 pm
Armenia or Malta
March 17, 2016 @ 8:49 pm
Czech Republic