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 25th April 2008, 04:41 PM
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Hi everyone. Here is the thread for the debut country, Herzebania. A little background. With a population of 15.7 million, Herzebania has 3 main areas: Woodham, the English speaking colony; Ducia, the Spanish speaking colony; and the slightly smaller province of Bullsch, who have their own dialect, Bulltish, but mainly speak English.
Herzebanian television has been taking its debut very seriously, and has been scouring the net for the best new talent there is, and the national final, taking place at the beginning of May, will consist of 4 invited artists, with the winner voted by a 50/50 split of regional televotes and regional juries. The Herzebanian national final will be a star-studded affair, with 2 former BJSC winners already signed up to perform, and more names to come! The details are still being finalised, but watch out for the names of the 4 artists and their songs coming soon, as well as more details of special guest performers! 
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25th April 2008, 05:44 PM
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25th April 2008, 05:48 PM
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Hello?
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 here's a country that should come up with the goods!
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25th April 2008, 05:58 PM
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Oh the pressure....remember Azerbaijan had a big final for their debut this year, and look what we ended up with!
But I will endeavour to bring an entry of quality and sophistication to the Contest!  It's looking like it will be a diverse national final, with a wide variety of styles between the 4 songs! I'm just finalising the entries now. |
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25th April 2008, 06:24 PM
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Herzebanian television has officially picked the 4 competitors for its first entry. It has taken a leaf out of Melodifestivalen's book and chosen only to reveal the song titles and writers at this time. Profiles of the artists will be up at a later date.
The 4 songs in alphabetical order are: Boyfriend Material (Nolan / Scott) Creatures (Jones / Jones) Down (Stevenson) They Say It's Wonderful (Berlin) Herzebania are new to the Contest and the national broadcaster is not sure whether people vote with their ears, or by reading the names of the artists.....but it hopes it is the former and is picking its first entry on that basis |
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25th April 2008, 06:30 PM
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I'm guessing when I won BJSC4 with Love Song by Sara Bareilles, nobody else had heard of the song or the artist, so they must vote with their ears as opposed to the name of the artist
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25th April 2008, 08:56 PM
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Kopecka are awaiting the national final with bated breath, given their already tough competition in this month's final
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25th April 2008, 09:49 PM
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Herzebanian television has provisionally set the date for their national final as Wednesday 30th April.
While the songs will not be available until the night itself, profiles of the artists will appear through the weekend. Details of special guests will also be made available soon, with several big names already confirmed as appearing and others close to signing the dotted line. Stay tuned folks
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26th April 2008, 06:29 PM
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The first act has been unveiled for Wednesday's national final in Herzebania!
Sparks Fly Rory, Scott, Chris, Steve and Raymie are an unsigned band who were approached by HbTV talent scouts while playing the pub circuit. A popular act in Woodham and also well known in Ducia, Sparks Fly are an indie group influenced by such bands as Arcade Fire, Foo Fighters and Kings Of Leon. Their entry "Creatures" is a catchy rock song and they hope to "bring something different" to the Buzzjack Song Contest and show their music to a wider audience. 
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26th April 2008, 06:56 PM
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Laura Stevenson
Another act in growing popularity throughout Herzebania is singer-songwriter, Laura Stevenson. She wears her heart on her sleave in her songs, and her beautiful haunting voice is considered one of the best in the country. Her favourite artists are Sarah McLachlan and Sheryl Crow, and she picked the song "Down" to sing at the national final herself, feeling it would be the most suitable song to enter the BJSC with. She's looking forward to having fun in the national final, and having a good time in Eledan should she make it through.  EDIT: Interesting fact - Laura Stevenson has performed with Quotosibb's representative, Beverly Knight before! This post has been edited by Peter30: 26th April 2008, 07:05 PM |
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26th April 2008, 07:13 PM
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Diggy and Cussons
The latest internet sensation in Herzebania, here is an act whose rumoured participation has already caused much publicity. Hailing from the Bullsch region of the country, many figures in the entertainment industry and government are outraged that Diggy and Cussons are putting themselves forward, and insist that Herzebania will be seen as a laughing stock should they be its debut entry. The electronic / experimental band themselves however, insist they are not entering as a joke, and say that their entry, Boyfriend Material, has what it takes to go far in the competition. 
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26th April 2008, 07:23 PM
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Siobhan Pettit
The final act to be participating on Wednesday will be jazz / easy-listening singer Siobhan Pettit. Known for her sweet voice and popular interpretations of evergreen jazz numbers, Siobhan is looking forward to bringing yet more variety to the national final. She has chosen to put forward "They Say It's Wonderful" originally from 1946 movie "Annie Get Your Gun" (and featured in Spiderman 3) as her entry, which she will be singing as a duet with Australian singer Candy Devine. She hopes she can bring a "feelgood factor" to the national final, and that people enjoy hearing her and Candy sing. 
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26th April 2008, 07:26 PM
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So those are the entries! You'll have to wait until Wednesday's national final to hear them though!
The provisional running order is: 1. Sparks Fly - Creatures 2. Laura Stevenson - Down 3. Diggy and Cussons - Boyfriend Material 4. Siobhan Pettit feat. Candy Devine - They Say It's Wonderful I think you'll agree, a very varied national final!! HbTV is completing talks with other countries and acts, and will be able to reveal details about special guest appearances on the debut national final very soon! |
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27th April 2008, 06:55 AM
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interesting stuff...Laura Stevenson sounds the best to me, though I haven't heard the songs...
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27th April 2008, 06:59 AM
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thanks for being a sarcy lil bitch
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haven't heard about them before
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27th April 2008, 12:02 PM
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After the revelation of the artists yesterday, the bookies in Herzebania have started bets on Wednesday's national final. After alot of media attention, there is a clear favourite emerging already!
Diggy and Cussons - 5/2 Laura Stevenson - 6/1 Sparks Fly - 9/1 Siobhan Pettit - 15/1 |
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28th April 2008, 10:13 AM
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Excerpts from a press release in Herzebania:
QUOTE Four acts are gearing up to compete for Herzebania's first ever ticket to the Buzzjack Song Contest, held in Eledan. Singer-songwriter Laura Stevenson, indie band Sparks Fly, jazz singer Siobhan Pettit and the much talked about Diggy and Cussons will all be singing for your votes on the star-studded national final on Wednesday QUOTE All eyes will be on Herzebania as HbTV brings you entertainment from four top class acts, as well as lots of special guests! Last year's winners for Eledan, tATu will be showing us what to live up to, as well as competitors from Bhangra and Simmondly previewing their songs. Serebro, this year representing Kopecka will also be stopping off on their promo tour to perform on the national final, and there will be more surprises on top of that! QUOTE The creme of musical and entertainment experts from all over Herzebania will help to decide who we send to Eledan, as well as you! Tune in on Wednesday evening to vote for your favourite act. Make sure to stop by the thread on Wednesday evening to see the national final unfolding, and see who the people of Herzebania send to BJSC6
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28th April 2008, 04:50 PM
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Good stuff Peter.
I've always gone for the internal selection myself!
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28th April 2008, 04:59 PM
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Serebro back Laura Stevenson for Herzebania
Ahead of their performance in the Herzebanian capital on Wednesday, Serebro have revealed in a press conference after their opening date at Bokitown that they're backing Laura Stevenson to represent Herzebania in Eledan in May. Elena Temenikova, the lead singer of Serebro was reported as saying, "Laura Stevenson's music has really inspired us over the past few days since we discovered her, and we're very much looking forward to meeting her on Wednesday and performing with her. We'd love it if Laura won the national final!". Serebro are currently in Quotosibb preparing for their concert in Siobah tomorrow before their performance live on the Herzebanian national final on Wednesday. Laura Stevenson is currently 2nd favourite to represent Herzebania on odds of 6/1 behind the universally polarising Diggy and Cussons who are on 5/2. |
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28th April 2008, 06:08 PM
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Much press coverage about the national final today. Some websites covering the imminant arrival of Serebro and tATu to Herzebania, others reviewing the 4 artists.
Most, however, focus on the controversy caused by Diggy and Cussons. Some columnists find it highly amusing that they could be the country's first BJSC act, and much of the Bullsch region, where they are from, are backing them, as well as several radio personalities. Others aren't so amused, including the minister for culture, and fellow finalist Siobhan Pettit, who will be singing "They Say It's Wonderful" with Candy Devine. She is calling their entry "a joke" and embarrassing to the other 3 entries, who really want the gig. She is backing Laura Stevenson to win, and has heaped praise on her voice. |
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