Wiwibloggs: The Eurovision Podcast

France Eurovision 2021: Review - Barbara Pravi "Voilà"

Voilà, voilà, voilà! Barbara Pravi will represent France at Eurovision 2021 in Rotterdam. Will she bring her country its first song contest victory since the 1970s? The Wiwi Jury discuss. Wiwiblogger Oliver in the United Kingdom writes:

"Right from the opening line, Barbara Pravi commands attention. Even without understanding the French language, the sentiment of 'Voilà' is loud and clear. With every performance, Barbara leaves a piece of her soul on stage, showcasing raw vulnerability and creating a touching moment of intimacy between herself and her audience. And the instrumentation, though simple, is enchanting. As the chanteuse sings the 'voilà' refrain, the eerie piano echoes her vocal melody — creating a unique reference point and immersing the listener in an instant feeling of nostalgia. This is pure French excellence, and will surely see France back in the top ten."

You can read our full review on the wiwibloggs website: https://wiwibloggs.com/2021/05/05/wiwi-jury-france-barbara-pravi-voila/263583/ 

This episode of the wiwibloggs podcast features:

William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams​
Robyn - http://instagram.com/robynesc​
Deban - http://instagram.com/deban_deban​
Padraig - http://instagram.com/justpadraig

Moldova Eurovision 2021: Review - Natalia Gordienko "Sugar"

The Wiwi Jury discuss Moldova's Eurovision 2021 entry "Sugar" by Natalie Gordienko. She's got Russian superstar Philipp Kirkorov and The Dream Team backing her. But will she make it through to the final on Saturday 22 May? Wiwiblogger Antranig in Australia had this to say:

"Natalia Gordienko knows I’ve got a sweet tooth and she’s setting up an all-you-can-eat dessert buffet. This song is everything it needs to be — catchy, sexy and infectious. The beat is instantly memorable and has spent many days stuck inside my head. Much like any other 'Fuego'-esque song, its success will be determined by the quality of the live performance. If Natalia nails that, there will be a 'Sugar' rush in Rotterdam."

You can read our full review on the wiwibloggs website: https://wiwibloggs.com/2021/05/05/wiwi-jury-moldova-natalia-gordienko-sugar/263593/ 

This episode of the wiwibloggs podcast features:

William - https://www.instagram.com/williamleeadams​
Suzanne - https://www.instagram.com/suzadams1/​
Deban - https://www.instagram.com/deban_deban/​
Jonathan - https://www.instagram.com/jonathanvautrey

VICTORIA "Growing Up Is Getting Old" | Bulgaria Eurovision 2021 Interview

Our Cinan sat down with Victoria at her place Missia23 in Sofia, Bulgaria to talk about her debut album "a little dramatic", Eurovision 2021 and "Growing Up Is Getting Old" and how she will enjoy Rotterdam.

Featuring: Victoria - https://www.instagram.com/victoriageorgievaofficial​
Cinan - https://www.instagram.com/cinansdl

Lithuania Eurovision 2021: Review - The Roop "Discoteque"

Lithuania's The Roop are bringing the party to Rotterdam! They're singing "Discoteque" in the first semi-final of Eurovision 2021. Will they make it through to the grand final? The Wiwi Jury dicuss. Wiwiblogger Renske in The Netherlands writes:

"It’s not a clone of its predecessor 'On Fire', and even after all these months 'Discoteque' is not getting boring. The Roop have managed to stay true to themselves without getting predictable or tacky. The lyrics are immediately understandable and fit in our current world. The fact that The Roop manages to tell you to be confident, even when you feel insecure, and still bring a funny and danceable track is amazing. While a lot of songs fall apart due to extensive symbolism, 'Discoteque' scores with strong simplicity."

You can read our full review on the wiwibloggs website: https://wiwibloggs.com/2021/05/04/wiwi-jury-lithuanias-the-roop-with-discoteque/263591/ 

This episode of the wiwibloggs podcast features:

William - https://www.instagram.com/williamleeadams​
Oliver - https://www.instagram.com/reviloadams​
Lucy - https://www.instagram.com/lucyeapercy​

Australia Eurovision 2021: Review - Montaigne "Technicolour"

The Wiwi Jury discuss Australia's Eurovision 2021 entry "Technicolour" by Montaigne. Will she make the final and keep up Australia's 100% qualification record? Wiwiblogger Antranig from down under thinks so: 

"I love Montaigne's artistry, I love her refusal to do anything by the book and I love her personality, both on stage and off. 'Technicolour' is absolutely brilliant, with some clever, uplifting lyrics and some tantalising beats. This is an exceptional package and I’m so proud to have this wonderful artist representing my country."

You can read our full review on the wiwibloggs website: https://wiwibloggs.com/2021/05/04/wiwi-jury-australias-montaigne-with-technicolour/263571/

This episode of the wiwibloggs podcast features:

William - https://www.instagram.com/williamleeadams
Suzanne - https://www.instagram.com/suzadams1
Cinan - https://www.instagram.com/cinansdl 
Oliver - https://www.instagram.com/reviloadams 

*N.B. This episode was recorded before the news that Montaigne would use her live-on-tape backup recording at Eurovision instead of travelling to Rotterdam.

Eurovision 2021 Hosts | Interview with NikkieTutorials, Chantal Janzen, Edsilia Rombley and Jan Smit

We speak with the Eurovision 2021 hosts NikkieTutorials, Chantal Janzen and Edsilia Rombley and Jan Smit. They recount what it was like preparing for the show during this strangest of years, how they were approached and more. They met with our Esma in the delegation bubble of the Rotterdam Ahoy on 3 May — just five days before the artists start their on-stage rehearsals.

Interviewer: Esma - https://www.instagram.com/esma.jansen/​

TIX "Fallen Angel" | Norway Eurovision 2021 Interview

TIX — Norway's Eurovision 2021 singer — chats with us about his song "Fallen Angel". In our English-language interview, he tells us about the official music video, which portrays the bullying and harassment he faced in school because he lives with Tourette's syndrome. TIX — real name Andreas Haukeland — also tells us how his signature sunglasses and headband function as his armour; why he decided to enter Norway's national selection show Melodi Grand Prix in 2021; and he sounds off on the songwriting process; his fabulous staging and THOSE wings; his emotional Lindmo interview about his cat and mental health, and more.

Interview: William - https://www.instagram.com/williamleeadams 

Senhit "Adrenalina" #FreakyTripToRotterdam | San Marino Eurovision 2021 Interview

Senhit — San Marino’s Eurovision 2021 singer — jumped out of a plane to reveal her song title “Adrenalina”. We interviewed her at length about her Freaky Trip to Rotterdam moments before she took the plunge. We discuss her virtual hugs, "Freaky" and so much more. At 30:04​ in our chat, she plays us a snippet of her entry, which includes a rap from Flo Rida and we react.

This episode of the wiwibloggs podcast features:

William https://www.instagram.com/williamleeadams
Deban - https://www.instagram.com/deban_deban 
Senhit - https://www.instagram.com/senhitofficial 

Eurovision 2021: Semi-Final 2 qualifiers prediction

Semi-Final 2 of Eurovision 2021 takes place on Thursday 20 May. Seventeen acts will compete for ten spots in the grand final. Who will qualify? We make our predictions. SF2 countries: San Marino, Estonia, Czech Republic, Greece, Austria, Poland, Moldova, Iceland, Serbia, Georgia, Albania, Portugal, Bulgaria, Finland, Latvia, Switzerland, Denmark. 

This episode of the wiwibloggs podcast features:

William - https://www.instagram.com/williamleeadams 
Deban - https://www.instagram.com/deban_deban 

The Netherlands Eurovision 2021: Review - Jeangu Macrooy "Birth of a New Age"

The Wiwi Jury review The Netherlands' Eurovision 2021 song "Birth of a New Age" by Jeangu Macrooy. Could he bring his home country a consecutive victory? Wiwiblogger Oliver in the United Kingdom had this to say:

"From the traditional to the modern, Jeangu pulls inspiration from an eclectic range of reference points, fusing genres for an altogether mesmerising experience. The composition of 'Birth of a New Age' is astounding. In parts, it’s so simple — the piano is nothing more than one note played repetitively throughout — but that’s what makes it so great. Jeangu doesn’t need huge romantic swells and embellishments to dress up his songs. His artistry speaks for itself. And lyrically, it’s perhaps one of the best tracks of the season, with a crucially important message at its core."

You can read our full review on the wiwibloggs website: https://wiwibloggs.com/2021/05/03/wiwi-jury-the-netherlands-jeangu-macrooy-with-birth-of-a-new-age/263594/

This episode of the wiwibloggs podcast features:

William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams​
Robyn - http://twitter.com/escrobyn​
Deban - http://instagram.com/deban_deban​
Suzanne - http://instagram.com/suzadams1