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30 Apr 2016

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

JOYEurovision: The Show, Music, Society & Culture

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

2016 SF2, Part 1It 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

esc_latviaJusts – Heartbeat [Latvia]     Watch on YouTube

esc_polandMichał Szpak – Color Of Your Life [Poland]     Watch on YouTube

esc_switzerlandRykka – The Last Of Our Kind [Switzerland]     Watch on YouTube

esc_israelHovi Star – Made Of Stars [LGBTI – Israel]     Watch on YouTube

esc_BelarusIVAN – Help You Fly [Belarus]     Watch on YouTube

esc_serbiaSanja Vučić – Goodbye (Shelter) [Serbia]     Watch on YouTube

esc_irelandNicky Byrne – Sunlight [Ireland]     Watch on YouTube

esc_macedoniaKaliopi – Dona [FYR Macedonia]     Watch on YouTube

esc_lithuaniaDonny Montell – I’ve Been Waiting For This Night [Lithuania]     Watch on YouTube

Who’s your favourite?

SF2 P1

 

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