Post by jadehill2001 on Feb 9, 2010 1:52:56 GMT
I was sitting, flicking through websites in a bored manner when suddenly it comes to me. Eurovision is soon.
I love Eurovision - I get obsessed with it when this time of year comes around. Then I remembered their tweet earlier today - WORLD EXCLUSIVE.
How cool would it be if they were representing either Ireland or the UK? I thought to myself, the answer being OF COURSE
This is how Eurovision works..... (this is all theoretical - Jedward haven't been comfirmed to represent)
You have the BIG FOUR (Germany, Spain, France and the UK) These pay more money than any other country meaning they automatically qualify for the Eurovision final. The previous winner (in this case Norway) also qualifies automatically.
Semi Finals
The other countries take part in Semi-Finals. There are Two Semi-Finals and countries are drawn into either SF1 or SM2.
There are around 17 countries taking part in each semi-final. Only 10 from each semi-final will go through to the final. The countries taking part in the Semi-Final get to vote for who they want into the final. Also, a draw is done to determine which Semi-Final the five countries automatically through to the Final get to vote for.
Juries
It's not just the public who vote now. Each country has a jury of selected experts in the music industry who also vote on a point system - 12pt, 10pt, 8pt.......
Do I still have your attention or have I confused you.
If Jedward were to represent the UK then they'll be already through to the final. If they were to represent Ireland they would be in the SECOND SEMI FINAL which the UK, France and Norway also get to vote for.
Ireland haven't been in the final of Eurovision since 2007 but with the UK being able to vote - Ireland would have a good chance if they had Jedward on their side.
I also think Europe would love them too.
Sorry if I've gone on too much and sorry if I've confused you LOL. I've tried to make it easy to understand.
The main question is - Should they do it?
I love Eurovision - I get obsessed with it when this time of year comes around. Then I remembered their tweet earlier today - WORLD EXCLUSIVE.
How cool would it be if they were representing either Ireland or the UK? I thought to myself, the answer being OF COURSE
This is how Eurovision works..... (this is all theoretical - Jedward haven't been comfirmed to represent)
You have the BIG FOUR (Germany, Spain, France and the UK) These pay more money than any other country meaning they automatically qualify for the Eurovision final. The previous winner (in this case Norway) also qualifies automatically.
Semi Finals
The other countries take part in Semi-Finals. There are Two Semi-Finals and countries are drawn into either SF1 or SM2.
There are around 17 countries taking part in each semi-final. Only 10 from each semi-final will go through to the final. The countries taking part in the Semi-Final get to vote for who they want into the final. Also, a draw is done to determine which Semi-Final the five countries automatically through to the Final get to vote for.
Juries
It's not just the public who vote now. Each country has a jury of selected experts in the music industry who also vote on a point system - 12pt, 10pt, 8pt.......
Do I still have your attention or have I confused you.
If Jedward were to represent the UK then they'll be already through to the final. If they were to represent Ireland they would be in the SECOND SEMI FINAL which the UK, France and Norway also get to vote for.
Ireland haven't been in the final of Eurovision since 2007 but with the UK being able to vote - Ireland would have a good chance if they had Jedward on their side.
I also think Europe would love them too.
Sorry if I've gone on too much and sorry if I've confused you LOL. I've tried to make it easy to understand.
The main question is - Should they do it?