Comments | westyads: Musical and Cultural Event of the Year alert

westyads

Musical and Cultural Event of the Year alert

May 22, 2008 12:27

So, it's that time of year again. A (sadly Ireland-less) Eurovision Song Contest this Saturday - 8pm, my place, as usual (Abnib Events 'n' all that, if you're that way inclined ( Read more... )

Comments 8

razinaber May 22 2008, 14:18:32 UTC

If you supply some cocktail sticks and a list of the counties competing I'll make you some flags with my laser printer.

scatmania May 22 2008, 15:48:18 UTC

Would it really be so hard to look up the list of countries competing in the final?

razinaber May 22 2008, 15:53:19 UTC

Well I figured Adam is probably the most authoritative source on the subject and Wikipedia doesn't cite him.

vikingjim May 23 2008, 06:31:58 UTC

Wow, really gutsy prediction there, sticking your neck out something chronic.

Sorry I can't be there! Going to hunt round at 9am for a pub showing it in Queenstown, but it won't be the same without the scorecards and the company.

westyads May 23 2008, 18:37:36 UTC

It's bound to be on somewhere - the ESC's supposed to be very popular round that way. No idea who's showing it in New Zealand, although if they're taking the same feed as Australia then the big news is that for the first time this year they're providing their own commentary rather than just taking Sir Terry, which sounds a bit controversial to me.

And if you want me to stick my neck out with a proper prediction, then so be it: I'd keep an eye on Iceland, Sweden, Ukraine and maybe Latvia. Of course, their being favourites of mine will also prove to be their kiss of death, but there we go.

vikingjim May 24 2008, 00:21:53 UTC

...none of the NZ channels are showing it. I've just checked.

I think my only option is to take some beer into an internet cafe and watch it online. At 9am on a Sunday morning.

Just think- the rest of the people over here will be throwing themselves off things and whitewater rafting. The poor fools don't know what they're missing.

hello there anonymous May 24 2008, 17:32:02 UTC

I was thinking of attending, would this be alright? if it is alright where you you live and how do I get there? I'm afraid I've lost everybody's numbers.

Thankyou! Jen Banks (The irish one that had a stitch before the indoor picnic)

Re: hello there westyads May 25 2008, 18:13:00 UTC

My dear, I'm so sorry that I've only just seen your comment as you would of course have been very welcome. Oopsie - hope you had a good night anyway.