Eurovision 2012

In 15 days on the 22nd of May the first semi-final of the Eurvision Song Contest 2012 will commence.  The second on the 24th and the final on the 26th of May.  Acts representing all 42 participating countries will descend on Baku, Azerbaijan to celebrate the 57th annual Eurovision Song Contest. 

The song Eurovision Song Contest is traditionally hosted by the country that won the previous year.  Azerbaijan won in 2011 with their entry by Eldar and Nigar 'Running Scared'.

Last year the entry for the United Kingdom was 'I Can' by Blue which finished in 11th place while the entry for Ireland was 'Lipstick' by the twisted twins themselves Jedward which finished in 8th place.  Jedward's performance won the vote of confidence from the Irish public and during the televised entry selection the duo were voted overwhelmingly to represent Ireland again.  This year Jedward will represent Ireland with their entry "Waterline".

This year the UK entry has once again demonstrated the somewhat questionable sanity of the BBC Select Committee which picks the UK entry for the contest by choosing Engelbert Humperdinck and 'Love Will Set You free' - proof if needed that it is time the BBC dissolved the Select Committee and actually held a public vote based selection process like so many others use.

Who will win?  It is hard to say, in recent years the contest has become somewhat unpredictable.  Although I usually support both the UK and Ireland, I think this year I will find it hard to cheer on the UK entry, nevertheless good luck to all the entries - including the Dancing Russian Grannies who have been selected to represent Russia [I am serious]