Well last nights semi was very surprising, only 1 of my predictions got through and that was Turkey, which means no Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Norway, Denmark or Andorra (my favourites). I voted for Andorra and Denmark, I think my predictions are a kiss of death. I got 4 right last year. Anyway the final is on tomorrow night on RTÉ2 and BBC 2 at 8:00pm. I shall be Instinct watching it on the big screen, so if your around...
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Eurovision!!! Semi-Final Preview
Well its nearly time wooo! The 52nd Eurovision Song Contest will be broadcast from the Hartswall Areena, Helsinki, Finland and will be shown on RTÉ 2 and BBC Three at 8.00pm. This is the largest contest ever, so this will be a long post on the Semi-Finalist. The countries are listed in running order. Bulgaria (Song on youtube) Bulgaria this year is being represented by Elitsa TODOROVA and Stoyan YANKOULOV with a song called ‘Water’. Its is a very...
TWEE VADERS
Found this via the Irish Times Head2Head yesterday Tis a lovely song and here are the lyrics for anyone interested: TWEE VADERSWij wonen in een rijtjeshuisWe hebben mooie spullen thuisWe leven heel normaal daar met z’n drietjes bij elkaarBas die werkt bij de krantEn Diederik is laborantIk ben door hen geadopteerd als baby van een jaar Nog altijd ben ik enig kindMaar niet dat ik dat erg vindZo krijg ik alle aandacht, alle liefde van die tweeBas brengt mij...
Bagpipes
My last post got me searching youtube for pipe and drum bands I found the following interesting videos: Swiss Top Secret Drum Corps recorded at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo in August 2006 New Zealand Marching band
Childhood memories – Paul McCarthy and bagpipes
Remember this I got reminded of it by an episode of The Panel, with they were talking about Heather Mills and they said Paul McCartney wrote it. I never knew that. I also loved this song as it featured bagpipes which I loved and still do. I go weak for a Pipe band like! my fav bagpipe tune is this, think its dawning of the day
Eurovision 2007 Finland
Hello Europe, this is Cork Calling! Well its getting closer! The year 2007 that is and im already getting my fill of updates from esctoday.com and eurovision.tv but i hadnt realisied that this year a record 42 countries will be taking part in the competition. God the voting will be even longer. This year Hungary and Austria (dropped out for 2006) return to the competition and teh Czech Republic and Georgia join the ESC Family. Also this year with...
My Radio Station!
Check my radio station on the right hand side of the blog. or click here Its kinda eclectic! but thats what im into!
Make Trade Fair
Above are banners from Make Trade Fair. I found out about it as my sister bought the Cake Sale album for my 21st (yes im getting old). Fantastic campaign. I always supported Fair Trade stuff when i can. Trying to decide which banner to use.
Dervish are Ireland’s Eurovision entry
It has been announced that Irish traditional group Dervish are to represent Ireland at the 52nd Eurovision Song Contest in Helsinki next year. The Co Sligo-based band will play a song which will be chosen following a public competition. The final four shortlisted songs will be performed by Dervish on a ‘Late Late Show’ Eurosong Special in February when the public will vote for the song to represent Ireland in Eurovision 2007. Commenting on Dervish’s selection, Kevin Linehan, Commissioning...
Scary Mary Harness Releases Single!!!
Okay just had to post this its so fab!! It can be viewed here Its a disco version of Kate Bush’s Wuthering Heights!!! Have been listeing to it all mornin!!
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