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30 Apr 2016

Waiting for Heartbeats: Eurovision 2016 Semi 2, First Half Preview

JOYEurovision: The Show, Music, Society & Culture

It was a full house as the JOYEurovision crew checked out the first half of Eurovision Semi Final 2.

Michael, Mark, Brett and Brett pondered the depth of the entries that will be coming your way in Dami’s semi.

As usual, the boys just couldn’t agree.

They also pondered the craziness of #FlagGate and just what Monica Trapaga will do in the Australian jury.

What do you think of the entries in this Semi?

Tell us by scrolling down and logging your VOTE! Your favourite will be revealed on the Grand Final preview show on Saturday 13 May.

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The Rundown

Justs – Heartbeat [Latvia]     

Michał Szpak – Color Of Your Life [Poland]     

Rykka – The Last Of Our Kind [Switzerland]     

Hovi Star – Made Of Stars [LGBTI – Israel]     

IVAN – Help You Fly [Belarus]     

Sanja Vučić – Goodbye (Shelter) [Serbia]     

Nicky Byrne – Sunlight [Ireland]     

Kaliopi – Dona [FYR Macedonia]     

Donny Montell – I’ve Been Waiting For This Night [Lithuania]     

Who’s your favourite?

 

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