So here we are. After Newton Abbot, Coleraine, Tamworth, Chesterfield and Arundel Castle gave us the finalists (and Grimsby the opportunity to host given the closure of its only shopping centre), Buzzfestivalen travels to Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire.

Known as one of the most expensive areas to live in the whole of the United Kingdom, it's no surprise to hear such people as Brad & Angelina and, err, Cilla Black live around here.

It's also no surprise for our final to be held in its exquisite 4 star, The Bull Hotel.

 

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After a last minute set up of our lovely Bulstrode Suite, the staff is ready to cater for your every need (don't even think about asking for extra whatevers!) and our ten artists are waiting patiently backstage (by which I mean, in the disabled rooms just above Reception as it's the only rooms we could provide for them to get ready).

 

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Our Duty Manager on shift was supposed to be the host but he's a foul-mouthed, former Army man from Wales and no one can quite understand him so we'll move on swiftly to the songs.

 

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01 Alcazar - 'Blame It On The Disco'

Text och Musik: Fredrik Kempe, David Kreuger, Hamed "K-One" Pirouzpanah

 

Proving aging will never stop you from boogieing or from qualifying to the Final, Alcazar are back as hot contenders for the final. For those who think this is too gay to function I say HUGE ASS DISCO BALL CONFETTI GLITTER KEY CHANGE THAT HOOK and TESS ALMOST FELL THE THREE TIMES SHE PERFORMED THE SONG Y'ALL!

It came third back in Solna, but how does Buzzjack feel about this admittedly cheese hymn?

 

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02 Shirley Clamp - 'Burning Alive'

Text och Musik - Bobby Ljunggren, Marcos Ubeda, Sharon Vaughn, Henrik Wikström

 

Now this fine gammon was roasted alive by the Swedes but someone Buzzjack put a slice of pineapple on top, made it all sweet and served it like a fine steak. Are Shirley's peas mushy enough for a good result or will this order be sent back only to be spat on by the chef? #letsnotattemptjokes

 

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03 Martin Stenmarck - 'När Änglarna Går Hem'

Text och Musik - Andreas Öhrn, Alexander Bard, Martin Stenmarck, Peter Boström

 

After slaying the Nanne's household once more, Stenmarck makes it to the Final of Buzzjack. Are we ready to forgive 2005 (and those trousers) or was making it through Andra Chansen a redherring for his result?

 

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04 JEM - 'Love Trigger'

Text och Musik - Thomas G:son, Peter Boström, Julimar "J-Son" Santos

 

It's will.I.am vs. Skrillex featuring Christina Aguilera in an anthemic pop stomper, what's not to love?

 

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05 Helena Paparizou - 'Survivor'

Text och Musik: Bobby Ljunggren, Henrik Wikström, Karl-Ola Kjellholm, Sharon Vaughn

 

With enough costume changes in her luggage to do a tour of all the little islands in Greece and Cyprus, Helena makes sailed through to the Final in our Buzzfestivalen. Not needing to slay yet another rock act, the true battle for La Paparizou here, and for us all, it's the 2005 Battle of Kiev in which Elena won 9 years ago when she became Europe's number one. Can she topple Martin Stenmarck once more or will he send this angel home?

 

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06 Linda Bengtzing - 'Ta Mig'

Text och Musik - Nicke Borg, Jojo Borg Larsson

 

Feistier than ever, Bengtzing came in like a wrecking ball only to wreck her qualifying chances for the real thing. This high energy performance was enough to conquer the hearts of the few Andra Chansen voters who kindly put her through to the Final (poor EKO). Can she go all the way or is a 7th place written in the cards?

 

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07 Sanna Nielsen - 'Undo'

Text och Musik - Fredrik Kempe, David Kreuger, Hamed "K-One" Pirouzpanah

 

Ladies and Gentlemen, the winner of Buzzfestivalen 2014.

 

 

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08 Alvaro Estrella - 'Bedroom'

Text och Musik - Jakke Erixson, Jon Bordon, Loren Francis, Kristofer Östergren

 

Oscar Zia and Anton Ewald were unavailable so Buzzjack gave the third best option for a Pop Male Solo Performer a chance.

 

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09 Josef Johansson - 'Hela Natten'

Text och Musik - Peter Boström, Thomas G:son, Josef Johansson, Peo Thyrén

 

The song that should've won the competition and potentially Eurovision itself, or at the very least the song that should've become the breakout hit from MF'14, limped out at 7th place. An outrage. Fortunately we are better music experts and give this a deserved place in the Final, can we make it a surprise winner too PLEASE?

 

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10 Ace Wilder - 'Busy Doin' Nothing'

Text och Musik - Ace Wilder, Joy Deb, Linnéa Deb

 

She made this song during her sleep (she was most likely dreaming about 'I Love It' and 'Wake Me Up' - fitting) and now she's got a breakout hit on her hands, will she lose it her for a couple of points as well or will she be this year's official bridesmaid?

 

-x-

 

AND SO IT IS. In the words of good old Tirren, "As this is the final and there are TEN tracks you may now vote for SEVEN of them."

You may vote like this:

 

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Please send me your votes by PM by Sunday 27th April 23.59pm.

Let's finish this -ish off.

Edited April 29, 201411 yr by Vü‽ker

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hi i voted bye

 

The quality is SO strong. The only stinker is Alvaro. Ugh

votes r sended

5 voters so far but like INTERACTION!~

I can confirm Alvaro Estrella is winning by a landslide with full marks from 4 of the 5 voters~

I will also send votes now. Good luck someone.

You can tell it's a strong final if Clamp & Bengtzing are the weak links!

Voted. What an amazingly strong final! And I thought the actual final was good but adding Bengtzing, Josef and Clamp *.*

8 voters so far.

 

1st Alvaro Estrella - 84 points

5th - 40 points

6th - 22 points

 

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I can announce that I may or may not have some CONTROVERSH 00 pointers.

I can announce that I may or may not have some CONTROVERSH 00 pointers.

 

PLEASE~

Still taking votes and commentary~

 

Just realized this will be the first Buzzfestivalen to be completed ever. \oops

Voted.

 

I'm realising that this year's top four in the final was probably the best ever *.* or at least since 2007, not that anyone would agree with me on that but The Worrying Kind, A Little Bit Of Love, Cara Mia and I Remember Love are all SO GOOD.

12 voters so far.

 

Anyone else? This closes tomorrow~

15 voters.

 

7 hours left.

PREDIX:

 

01. Ace Wilder

02. Sanna Nielsen

03. Josef Johansson

04. Helena Paparizou

05. Alcazar

06. Shirley Clamp

07. Martin Stenmarck

08. Linda Bengtzing

09. Alvaro Estrella

10. J.E.M

 

 

VI HAR ETT RESULTAT!

 

Results on Tuesday evening!

Results at 8pm.

Like HELL is Josef Johansson going to finish above Helena and Alcazar!

 

Buzzjack being Buzzjack I see Ace winning. But really my children I'll be DEEPLY DISAPPOINTED IN YOU ALL if we don't get either a Helena or an Alcazar victory (Sanna also permitted)