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As inevitable as another wave of Covid but much more enjoyable, Eurovision is coming round again.
All songs now confirmed, Recap below:
Pretty weak year this year, a lot of complete dross (I know, I know, what do you expect...)
Ukraine worthy favourites based on the current European situation - is easy to see them topping the televote (not to mention the huge Ukrainian diaspora which is dispersing throughout Europe). I'm not sure that the juries will oblige the fairytale ending though.
Very possible that Ukraine will continue to shorten, particularly in the days before the contest, and driving some value in the other contenders.
Sweden strikes me as the most complete package at the moment and anything around 6/1 or 7/1 which is coming up from time to time offers some great each way value, as it's difficult to see it outside the top 4 given the level of competition. Big backing track/string composition will carry the song on the night, and Sweden will get it's usual heavy dose of jury love.
Best value I can see at the moment is Armenia Top 10 @ 3/1+. Eastern European countries singing western chart friendly songs in English always gets me very interested. The song is slightly dull for a Eurovision entry, but I think its a little underrated - the Lumineers-esque sound will find some jury love imo, and the recorded backing vocals will carry the song well. Good price for a country with a solid diaspora vote (although this type of entry may not motivate the expats to much extent.)
UK entry our best for years - engaging singer with a great voice, memorable song, and solid scope for a captivating stage show. Left hand side of the scoreboard beckons.
All songs now confirmed, Recap below:
Pretty weak year this year, a lot of complete dross (I know, I know, what do you expect...)
Ukraine worthy favourites based on the current European situation - is easy to see them topping the televote (not to mention the huge Ukrainian diaspora which is dispersing throughout Europe). I'm not sure that the juries will oblige the fairytale ending though.
Very possible that Ukraine will continue to shorten, particularly in the days before the contest, and driving some value in the other contenders.
Sweden strikes me as the most complete package at the moment and anything around 6/1 or 7/1 which is coming up from time to time offers some great each way value, as it's difficult to see it outside the top 4 given the level of competition. Big backing track/string composition will carry the song on the night, and Sweden will get it's usual heavy dose of jury love.
Best value I can see at the moment is Armenia Top 10 @ 3/1+. Eastern European countries singing western chart friendly songs in English always gets me very interested. The song is slightly dull for a Eurovision entry, but I think its a little underrated - the Lumineers-esque sound will find some jury love imo, and the recorded backing vocals will carry the song well. Good price for a country with a solid diaspora vote (although this type of entry may not motivate the expats to much extent.)
UK entry our best for years - engaging singer with a great voice, memorable song, and solid scope for a captivating stage show. Left hand side of the scoreboard beckons.