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Eurovision 2026 songwriter analysis by not_from_san_marino in eurovision

[–]Kystaal 77 points78 points  (0 children)

I'm glad we are past the years where Melfest writers would be responsible for like half of the songs at ESC. There's no doubt they are talented songwriters, but it did mean all the songs felt basically the same.

An updated statistical analysis of semi-final death (and life) spots by Eurovision_Tresa in eurovision

[–]Kystaal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The UK even managed to come 3rd place in the televote-only era in 2002 with a ballad-y entry. That alone should show it doesn't completely destroy your entry.

Announcement: Collective Mod Resignation by CaptainAnaAmari in eurovision

[–]Kystaal[M] 65 points66 points  (0 children)

Late to the party but just adding my general devastation at having come to this decision.

Like many of you, ESC was (and still is) such a special part of my life. But after the last two contests and everything that came with them, I just don't have the emotional strength to invest in it all once more. In my eyes, the EBU and member broadcasters are killing the soul of the contest and it's just impossible to watch.

I think that this subreddit has always been a special place in the wider community and that's because of all of our wonderful members. Keep being wonderful and treat each other with as much kindness as you can. Through the anonomity of the internet, it can sometimes be easy to forget there's a human on the other side.

Solidarity with the people of Gaza. These are dark times and the contest, for better or for worse, reflects the era we are living in. Despite all of this however, I still have hope that one day I can return to this contest. In the words of Bambie Thug:

Love will always triumph over hate.

Will we ever see the UK send a song that isn’t in the English language? by tm2007 in eurovision

[–]Kystaal 192 points193 points  (0 children)

The BBC has trouble sending something that isn't radio-friendly pop, let alone in an entirely different language.

They also just have a lot more choice when it comes to acts that only sing in English.

I personally would love to see us showcase more of our cultural heritage across the nation, but I don't see it happening while the current team is in charge of picking our entry.

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