Last year the Czech Republic returned to Eurovision and scored its best result ever with Marta and Vaclav singing “Hope Never Dies”. Now the Czechs are rolling up their sleeves and preparing to fight further, with an enthusiastic new Head of Delegation and plans for internal selection.
Czech broadcaster Ceska Televize (CT) recently introduced their new head of delegation – Jan Bors, who has experience with many events and TV shows in the Czech Republic. He wrote a letter to Eurovision fans, where he shared his thoughts about Eurovision and gave some hints about the selection process.
Jan Bors sees Eurovision as a great opportunity. He says that it is one of the most prestigious television projects worldwide. He notes that Eurovision in Vienna was a high quality production with perfect performances and he is expecting the same from Stockholm.
He knows that it is difficult for every country to find the right song and the right singer, but his job will be to present a competitive song to the public. He says that it will be hard to reach the same success that the Czech Republic had this year (and yes, even though the Czech Republic didn’t make the final, he’s still very pleased with the result in Vienna) and even make it better, but he emphasises that it is not impossible.
Selection Process
Jan says that the Czech Republic’s experience this year showed what is needed to choose the right song and representatives. This year they will do the same and make their choice internally. He confirms that composers are already sending their songs to the broadcaster, which shows that there is interest in Eurovision in the Czech Republic. Now they are hoping that they will be able to make the right decision.
Overall, the Czech Republic seems to be passionate and optimistic and it is not ready to give up! And what do you think? Is the Czech Republic on the right track? Can they at last make the final in Stockholm? Let us know in the comments below!
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I love the fact that several countries are taking Eurovision more seriously than before after “Euphoria” won the 2012 edition.
I hope they send a qualifying song in 2016! I think the checzhs needs a softer sound in 2016.
He needs to be loved by the Euro crowd in case he is chosen. Block voting is still around so exposing much about him (his looks are alright for many, let’s see his vocal capabilities and song package) a la Mans Zelmerlow may be a helpful one to reach potential fans.
I think and hope that it will be good and that they finally reach the final 🙂
I feel like if they don’t get to the final, they won’t withdraw again. He is a good shot. I am hoping for a good pop song.