New week, new Eurovision podcast! This week Albania revealed that Festivali i Këngës 59 will take place outside; Aftonbladet said the Melodifestivalen 2021 returnees will include Dotter, The Mamas and Jessica Andersson; Hungary’s former HoD said he thinks the country’s attitude toward LGBT people led it to withdraw; we discussed our favourite Hungarian acts ever; Sandra Kim won The Masked Singer Belgium; and KEiiNO teased a fierce new single “A Winter’s Night”.
William and Deban have discussed the news together in London. But, as ever, they’re joined by our contributors from around the world, including Erdi in Kosovo, Tobias in Sweden, and Jonathan in the UK. Listen until the end and you’ll hear from the delightful Norwegian three-piece KEiiNO. They have a lot to say about their upcoming single “A Winter’s Night”.
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Eurovision podcast (Episode 79)
Topics covered in this week’s episode, include:
Festivali i Këngës 59: Albania sets December dates and confirms outdoor, open-air location
Sweden: Hear her party voice! Jessica Andersson reported for Melodifestivalen 2021
Dotter and The Mamas will participate in Melodifestivalen 2021 according to media reports
Hungary’s former HoD thinks costs and attitudes toward LGBT people led to withdrawal
Her majesty! Sandra Kim is revealed as the Queen and wins The Masked Singer Belgium
Some of the other best placements for their first ever songs are for Latvia (3rd out of 24 in 2000), Australia (5th out of 40 in 2015) and Moldova (6th out of 39 in 2005).
The poorest ones are perhaps for San Marino (2008) and Czech Republic (2007), both placing last in the semi with their debut attempts. San Marino’s Complice certainly deserved a lot better. The Czech Mala dama isn’t that bad either.
I’m really looking forward to The Mamas. I looveee them so much!!
Can’t wait to hear their song!