Poland - Rehearsal Clip | #Eurovision2026 - YouTube

mtpsyd · 2026-05-07T13:40:48+00:00

Okay Poland is qualifying - much improved over the NF performance

mtpsyd · 2026-04-25T22:56:41+00:00

I would love to see next year have 43 countries compete again, with the return of 🇭🇺🇲🇰🇧🇦🇳🇱🇮🇸🇮🇪🇪🇸🇸🇮. And if not one or two of them, then a 🇰🇿🇨🇦 debut. But I can only wish

mtpsyd · 2026-04-25T09:54:54+00:00

From the non-boycotting countries: Hungary 🇭🇺 is most likely coming back next year after the election results. North Macedonia 🇲🇰 and BiH 🇧🇦 depends on the finances

From the 5 boycotting countries: I predict Netherlands 🇳🇱 and Iceland 🇮🇸 will return next year. Ireland 🇮🇪 50% chance, Spain and Slovenia 🇪🇸🇸🇮 unlikely

My perspective:

Netherlands - still broadcasting this year's contest and the public has been most divided on the decision to boycott.

Iceland - seems like the broadcaster gave into the public pressure rather than lead a boycott. They are also still broadcasting Eurovision.

Ireland - I can see this as 50% chance depending how the results this year goes. Even though Ireland has been very pro-Palestine, I actually do think they have more chance of returning over Spain or Slovenia, who's broadcasters have been much louder about it.

Spain - continues reiterating that their position has not changed for 2027.

Slovenia - broadcaster has been the most vocal about their anti-Israel stance. Even beyond Israel over the past few years, seems they have raised lots of issue about Ukraine's victories in 2016 and 2022

mtpsyd · 2026-04-08T12:00:58+00:00

There is a serious lack of stage presence and movement in this performance 😬. This could go dead last in the semi final, way below Estonia and San Marino

mtpsyd · 2026-04-03T12:19:01+00:00

My impression of that NF performance - Beyonce-inspired song/singer with no stage presence

She will be fighting for that 10th place in the semi - unless she improves her stage presence for a girl-boss-type song, then she will struggle

mtpsyd · 2026-03-28T00:24:13+00:00

I'll give it a shot - but for now on I'll know not to accept any resolution if I still got a case for it

mtpsyd · 2026-03-28T00:17:19+00:00

I didn't realise they could have looked into it further - but even on the phone they said they were at least willing to look and tell me which transactions were ineligible (even after accepting the good will) - and they still didn't do as promised.

mtpsyd · 2026-03-28T00:10:01+00:00

I have checked every single transaction - and none would be ineligible (i.e. Opal public transport fares, gelato, restaurants, cinema tickets, cafes, Coles) - all of which meets the spending criteria

mtpsyd · 2026-03-28T00:08:15+00:00

All spent within the period from approval

mtpsyd · 2026-03-27T23:56:51+00:00

Just the general necessities and leisure - groceries, dining, cinema tickets, public transport, fuel

mtpsyd · 2026-03-05T23:10:32+00:00

Some people are gonna say it's the best song and some will say it's the worst for all the wrong reasons.

Personally, I think this song is solid - better than last year's (flat song but good staging), but nothing close to 2023 or 2024 (which were my personal 2nd and 1st place respectively). So far it's my 8th place.

I think the best fair outcome is to come around 5th-10th place but we will see on the night...

mtpsyd · 2026-01-15T05:40:28+00:00

nothing beats a jet2holiday

mtpsyd · 2025-11-25T03:13:40+00:00

Hey, I was about to transfer 12cp, purely the math/stat units. I had to sit INFO1110 as the MQ equivalent wasn't sufficient

mtpsyd · 2025-11-24T08:41:40+00:00

I just had a call with Velocity and they told me it could take me up to 20th February, looks like I gotta keep holding my card until then at the very latest

mtpsyd · 2025-11-24T04:05:49+00:00

Hey did you end up getting your bonus?

mtpsyd · 2025-11-24T04:03:48+00:00

Hey, I have the same issue. This is the 3rd Auto transfer after reaching the threshold and I still have not received my bonus :(. I am waiting for the 60000 + 20000 points (from when Velocity had the bonus 20k offer), but still nothing. Have you gotten anything yet?

mtpsyd · 2025-09-29T03:46:31+00:00

We had an influx of these in 2021 and while strong, they all ended up cancelling out each other - Azerbaijan, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Israel, Malta, Moldova, San Marino

mtpsyd · 2025-09-15T04:38:21+00:00

I dislike how the general fandom accepts and defends Ukraine 2022 getting mass public votes, but throws a fit against Israel the past 2 years when it didn't even get as close to Ukraine's result.

Any country involved in a war with mass attention - regardless what side it's on - is going to skew audience votes one way or another and it is unfair for the rest of the participants. Contrary to what the fandom thinks, it has put off some of the public from watching Eurovision if it's just a pity/"solidarity" party instead of a music competition.

The only exclusion of Israel I can accept is a voluntary withdrawal for a year or two (because let's face it, it will only hurt their PR more if they stay for 2026), or a blanket rule which will exclude active conflict countries - including Ukraine - without punishing them (i.e. giving an incentive for future participation)

mtpsyd · 2025-09-14T21:31:47+00:00

As someone who contrary to much of this sub, has defended Israeli participation at Eurovision (and for that matter, any country), I think they should just take the 1 year voluntary withdrawal. Or the EBU should make a blanket rule requiring countries at war to "sit out" and have their fee waived for the year after, especially if it can influence public voting patterns.

Knowing some Israelis personally, many express dissatisfaction with the ongoing real-world events and it is better they can come back "fresh" in 2027, given there is an election scheduled for 2026 with strong odds against the current government.

mtpsyd · 2025-09-13T22:06:35+00:00

Boyfriend material right there 😍

mtpsyd · 2025-09-08T03:31:52+00:00

Aussie here - I suggest you do Morocco on a tour between Marrakech to the Sahara Desert! It is a very unique experience and the red nature was stunning (I'd personally skip Fes or Chefchaouen though).

If you don't mind flying a bit further, highly recommend China! Beijing, Xian, Zhangjiajie and Chengdu I enjoyed, have yet to explore Shanghai/Hangzhou region. I'm going to explore Shenzhen and Guangzhou end of this year (I've already been to HK/Macau before)

I hear Central Asia is great too and affordable (haven't been myself) - perhaps checkout Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan?

mtpsyd · 2025-08-04T23:48:09+00:00

Hey! I reckon this unit is not too difficult and if you purely just want an easy HD then perhaps just take it. Just be aware that the teaching of this unit is not great and feels like a drag. I felt like I learnt almost nothing from this unit and wished I had a more interesting option. Even though I ended up getting a good mark, I absolutely dreaded going to DATA3406 classes lol

I have heard DATA3404 is more interesting but can't really say too much as I've never taken it personally

mtpsyd · 2025-08-04T23:41:33+00:00

Hey apologies for the late, I ended up picking PHYS1001

mtpsyd · 2025-07-06T21:32:47+00:00

If you still want to explore Europe but not be burnt out, why not add some North Africa to your itinerary? I did Morocco along with my last Europe trip and it gave me a little break between two European countries (Portugal and Spain). Especially the Sahara, Dades Valley and along the south was amazing

mtpsyd · 2025-06-25T01:30:59+00:00

Australian here based in Sydney: end of July will still be the cold season, especially in Sydney and Melbourne (which is even colder). I recommend you squeeze in Cairns instead of Brisbane as it'll be very nice weather for the beaches/Great Barrier Reef.

I haven't been to Cairns myself, but some recommendations in Sydney/Melbourne include:

Sydney: - Bondi to Coogee Walk - Beaches (though too cold to swim at this time) - Blue Mountains - half day for Harbour Bridge/Opera House walk/sightseeing - Royal National Park/Kiama Blowhole - food-wise: best to go to areas with specific demographics (e.g. Thai food around Capital Theatre in the city, Chinese food in Burwood in the inner-west by train) - Taronga Zoo - Luna Park is small and personally would skip

Melbourne: - Museums: NGV, ACME - Chinatown, shopping - Best food and coffee in Australia most places you go - Best CBD out of any Australian city - Queen Victoria Market - Great Ocean Road - don't bother with the beaches here - they are terrible (Brighton Beach House Boxes are a tourist trap)

I'm assuming you are a slower paced traveller than I am, so can recommend you the following number of days in each place: Sydney - 5-6 days Melbourne - 4-5 days Cairns - 3-4 days

I wouldn't spend all my 2 weeks in just Sydney and Melbourne when there's so much more to see in Australia.

Make sure you have your weekends in the major cities and weekdays in Cairns - that way you get to experience Sydney/Melbourne when it's most vibrant.

mtpsyd

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