Eurovision 2023: Swedish lead – Small differences within Top 10

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The favorite column of many of you is back as the betting breakdowns for the 67th Eurovision Song Contest are here again.

With a less than one and a half month for Eurovision 2023, we take a look at the bookmakers’ odds of each country winning this year’s contest.

In any case, these odds reflect trends and are based on what we know so far about each country’s participation.

Top 5

“Unchanged” remains the situation at the top, with Loreen continuing to “sweep” the betting tables, being – by far the second – the big favorite to win the 67th Eurovision Song Contest. The Swedish win has remained steady in recent weeks on the verge of doubling the stake. In fact Sweden‘s victory is played at odds between 1.75 and 2.

Finland remains second, with Käärijä and “Cha Cha Cha” having gained impressions and receiving a “vote of confidence” from the bookers who consider the possibility of the Scandinavian country’s second victory after 2006 to be anything but improbable. The Finnish win is played at odds between 4 and 6, trailing Sweden.

Ukraine is in third place. Contrary to what happened in the previous weeks, the big winner of last year’s competition has stopped “losing ground” and remains firmly in third place, with the possibility of a TVORCHII victory being played at odds of around 7.5.

In fourth place is Norway, whose gap with the leading three has narrowed over the last few days. Alessandra and the “Queen of Kings” has been a fan favourite, with bookies offering the Norwegian win at odds of between 11 and 15.

We had a change in fifth place, with Spain “climbing” into the Top 5. Bianca Paloma and “Eaea” earned impressions at last week’s Barcelona party and moved up one place compared to our last analysis. Spanish win is played at odds between 15 and 21.

Top 10

Israel “fell” sixth. Noa Kirel and the “Unicorn” may be down one spot compared to our previous analysis, but Israel’s win odds have dropped. It is characteristic that the maximum yield offered by the Israeli victory is now 26.

The picture is similar for the seventh Czechia. Vesna maintains positive momentum following their selection, having gained ground over the past few weeks. The highest return that can be played the Czech Republic win returns 31 times the stake.

The “pleasant surprise” of the last weeks is none other than Austria, which from the 26th place before the release of the eccentric “Who The Hell Is Edgar?”, is now in the eighth place. The odds of an Austrian victory are constantly falling and it is a matter of days before it threatens Israel and the Czech Republic. Teya & Salina win is played at odds between 21 and 41.

Ninth is the United Kingdom, with Mae Muller‘s mediocre image at the Barcelona party adding to the bookers’ already negative response to the release of the British entry. The British win can now be played at odds that return up to 51 times the stake.

Finally, the top ten is completed by France, which is played at exactly the same odds as its counterparts in the United Kingdom. Despite the fact that the Western European powerhouse is one place lower compared to our last analysis, its odds of winning nevertheless remain stable, standing at 51.

Do you think Loreen can make history in May in Liverpool, giving Sweden victory for the second time while equaling the all-time record of Ireland of 7 wins?

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France: From Zero to Hero. The interview of the Head of the French delegation

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A very interesting interview was recently given by Alexandra Redde-Amiel, head of the French Eurovision delegation, to the French podcast “12points-le podcast qui décrypte l’Eurovision”.  During this interview Alexandra showcased how France managed to escape from last places and mobilise the local and international interest on its participations.

France-Head-delegation-interview

Let’s start from the beginning.

The time France used to be the queen of Eurovision finished in 1977 with the victory of the “L’oiseau et l’enfant” by Marie Myriam. Since then Eurovision suffers from a growing depreciation by the French people, and its participations, though sometimes promising, rarely can they compete on dynamism, originality and freshness those of other, more competitive countries.

Alexandra Redde-Amiel is nominated Director of Entertainment and Games of France Televisions and at the same time Head of the French delegation of Eurovision in 2018. With a long experience on the production of the French Star Academy and as an enthusiast for big shows like the SuperBowl and the Victoria Secret Shows, she starts her mission with only one goal: reverse the depreciation atmosphere and bring Eurovision back to France after more than 40 years!

The turning is immediate. French participations get bigger communicative promotion, stagings are prepared by experts, internationally appealing elements are added and in 2021 France is back on the podium with Barbara Pravi and “Voilà”.

The success recipe, according to Alexandra, is multi-layered. Everything starts from the determination of those taking the decision to provide good participations to the contest so that they will eventually win.

“I am very lucky that my supervisors have never set limits on me about Eurovision”

she says, pointing out the fact that French Tv not only passionately supports the country’s participations, but even more, it encourages them to overpass the limits. At the same time, the post of head of the french delegation is held by a woman believing in the country’s abilities to win, has a strong experience, music and television knowledge and believes that everything is possible, you just need the means to succeed.

Then Alexandra underlines the importance of the song’s and its performance’s quality. The French participation should first of all be loved by the French people and contain elements representing today’s tendencies.

“If we include everyone, subsequently the participation will be supported and with international appeal”

she notes. Following this opinion, France dares to try different ideas these last years. About this year’s choice of La Zarra she says:

“Combines the big French song, a Eurovision style, an artist with character and complete artistic view”

France-Participations

 

Finally, decisive for the contest’s revitalization will be a victory. As French have gradually depreciated the contest due to the country’s bad results, so they will show their support to Eurovision once France steps up again to the highest rank.

It’s obvious that the French tv is following a complete and not at all random strategy in order to bring back Eurovision on the limelight. All efforts are concentrated to the country’s next victory, and when that happens, the spontaneous interest will grown in France and will take to a higher level the next participations.

“The more France is loved by Europe, the more French will feel proud and motivated”

It’s worth mentioning that this strategy is not limited in the song selection. It includes a full communication plan in order to promote the song, the artist’s preparation for his staging, cooperation with various artists and artisans, and mostly a well prepared and explained with all the details stage direction in order to avoid any problems during the rehearsals. Nevertheless, the artist keeps the liberty of his artistic expression and is the one to take most of the decisions.

Everything Alexandra Redde-Amiel mentioned on her interview may look evident, but they actually compact all those success factors that could lead a country to the victory. France does not just wish to win but is indeed determined to win, and they will do it one day. Not because a random song will be loved, but because the responsible people have the knowledge and the will to give Europe a song that will deserve the victory.

 

You can listen to the complete interview in french here.

Watch La Zarra’s interview to EurovisionFun:

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France: La Zarra performs “Évidemment” live for the first time!

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Accompanied by piano, La Zarra, France’s representative at this year’s Eurovision, performed Évidemment, live for the first time in front of an audience.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qNemjc72Cs

France as a member of the BIG-5 competes directly in the Grand Final of Eurovision 2023. La Zarra hopes that she will be able to bring her country to the top ten of the final! So far betting has the country in tenth place.

You can also watch the EurovisionFun team’s reaction to France’s participation, below:

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La Zarra: “The staging will be simple but shocking” | Exclusive Interview |

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This year’s representative of France in Eurovision 2023, La Zarra was a few days ago on the Eurovisionfun channel on Youtube, in an exclusive interview with Paschalis and Apostolis!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWfbEFH9NvQ

On her experience with the competition so far, she said that the hardest part was choosing the song, but now the good and fun things begin.

France this year is represented by La Zarra with the song “Évidemment”, which is entirely in French. She revealed to us about the message of the song:

“The meaning of the song is about finding yourself through difficulties and regaining control of your life! For me, when we created the song, I had to love myself and take risks! So love yourself, leave bad people behind and keep the promises you made to yourself!”

About the song selection, La Zarra stated the following:

“When I was offered the contest, I didn’t have a song. I had a lot but for my next album and I wanted something special that spoke to the difficulties I was facing at the time! So, with my partners we wrote “Évidemment”, for Eurovision!

She herself revealed to us that she has already started preparations for the stage performance in Liverpool:

“We have many ideas, but for me it is important that the look remains simple but at the same time shocks the audience!”

Also, La Zarra did not hesitate to reveal to us that she will be alone on stage as in the official video clip of the country! He then mentioned that he has listened to almost all the songs of this year’s Eurovision and the one he probably listens to the most is “Stay” by Lithuania, although all the songs of this year’s contest are amazing!

Watch La Zarra’s full interview below:

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OGAE Poll 2023: France’s results!

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OGAE‘s fan clubs have already started to announce their results, while the very first fun club is the one from France.

OGAE France’s members have casted their votes and the final results are the following:

 

  • 12 ponits: Sweden
  • 10 points: Norway
  • 8 points: Finland
  • 7 points: Austria
  • 6 points: Italy
  • 5 points: Belgium
  • 4 ponits: Israel
  • 3 points: Czechia
  • 2 points: Slovenia
  • 1 point: Estonia

Seven out of ten countries from bookmakers’ odds are present while Ukraine did not receive any points.

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France: the first details for La Zarra’s performance are revealed!

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The first details about La Zarra’s performance in Liverpool have been revealed.  The Head of the French Delegation, Alexandra Redde-Amiel has spoken to the  podcast “12 Points – le Podcast qui décrypte l’Eurovision“ about La Zarra’s preparations for Eurovision and what we can expect to happen in May.

Here are some of the most important details we already know about it:

The Stage

According to the French head of delegation, La Zarra is having the last say when it comes to deciding what should be on stage or not.  France Télevisions is working with the singer to decide what to show in Liverpool.  However, during the creative process La Zarra gives her feedback on the ideas and what she wants to see.

A second revelation is that “there will be a cool prop” that will be in the center of the performance.  Another important revelation is that La Zarra will perform alone onstage.  According to Ms. Redde-Amiel the performance will not need a lot of people around La Zarra.  The main goal is to make the French representative stand out:

“I wanted something that was both a fashion and out of the box at the same time because that is her. She can be like Lady Gaga one moment and do something very simple the next.”

During the interview with the French head of delegation, there was time to address the elephant in the room: Sweden.  As most of the fans already know,  Sweden is the clear favourite according to the odds.  “Team France” has discussed their main competitor.  However, they feel confident that what we will see in Liverpool for La Zarra has enough potential to get the Eurovision crystal trophy in spite of the current odds.

“We are going to take a counter-stance which could be nice”. 

 

https://youtu.be/GWfbEFH9NvQ

Source: 12 Points – le Podcast qui décrypte l’Eurovision

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Eurovision 2023: Sweden comfortably at the top!

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The favorite column of many of you is back as the betting breakdowns for the 67th Eurovision Song Contest are here again.

With the puzzle of 37 songs taking part in Eurovision 2023 complete, we take a look at the bookmakers’ odds of each country winning this year’s contest.

In any case, these odds reflect trends and are based on what we know so far about each country’s participation.

Top 5

“Hurricane” Loreen seems to have come to “sweep” everything for the second time in the Eurovision Song Contest. Eleven years after her triumph in Baku, the experienced performer is seen as the big favorite to win Eurovision 2023. It is therefore no coincidence that the bookies are offering the – historic – seventh Swedish victory at odds below 2. In fact, Sweden’s victory is played at odds between 1.80 and 1.86.

Finland has “climbed” to second place after our last analysis. The huge success of Käärijä and “Cha Cha Cha” has piqued the interest of bookmakers who believe that the Scandinavian country has enough chances for an excellent result at Eurovision 2023. A Finnish win is being played at odds between 4 and 6, following Sweden.

Ukraine has fallen to third place. Ukraine‘s back-to-back victory is no longer considered as likely as it was a few weeks ago, with the odds constantly rising. It is characteristic that at the given time the victory of the Eastern European country can “return” up to 7.5 times the money of the one who will bet on it.

Norway remains in fourth place, but the difference from the Top 3 has grown considerably compared to a few weeks earlier. Alessandra and the ‘Queen of Kings‘ have been fan favourites, with bookies tipping the Norwegian as fourth favorite to win in Liverpool. Norwegian victory is played between 12 and 19.

Israel completes the top five. The explosive Noa Kirel and “Unicorn” have moved up to fifth place after the release of the Israeli entry, but still a long way from fourth place. Israel’s victory is played between 13 and 34.

Top 10

Very close to Israel are the sixth Spain and the seventh Czechia. As for Spain, the atmospheric “Eaea” has been gradually rising in recent weeks, with some companies already offering it in the Top 5. Nevertheless, the odds for the Spanish victory have “raised” and now a Blanca Paloma victory is played in odds between 20 and 34.

Seventh is Czechia. Vesna maintains positive momentum after its selection, but nevertheless has gradually lost ground over the past few weeks. The highest return that can be played the Czech Republic win returns 36 times the stake.

The UK are in eighth place, with Mae Muller‘s participation unimpressive with bookies who have discounted the UK’s chances of a home win. The British win can be played at odds that return up to 40 times the stake.

In ninth place we find another country from the Big-5, France. “Évidemment” and La Zarra return to the top ten after a few weeks, taking advantage of the fact that several of the last songs released did not impress. Possible victory of France is played at odds between 26 and 51.

Finally, the Top 10 is completed by Austria, which is the “pleasant surprise” of the last few weeks. The Central European country has seen the biggest rise in recent weeks, moving from 26th place a few weeks ago to 10th place. Teya & Salina with the wacky “Who the hell is Edgar?” are played at odds between 26 and 55.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3vJfR81xO0

Do you think Loreen can make history in May in Liverpool, giving Sweden victory for the second time while equaling the all-time record of Ireland of 7 wins?

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France: Eurovisionfun Reacts to Eurovision 2023 Entry “Évidemment”! (video)

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France is represented this year by La Zarra and the song “Évidemment“. This is the first time since 2020 that France, chose both its representative and song internally for the contest. La Zarra’s participation in the contest.

The Eurovisionfun team once again watched and reacted to the music video for the country’s participation in the upcoming Eurovision contest! Enjoy Apostolis, Christos and Aps in a delightful and highly comical Reaction video with detailed commentary on France’s participation in 2023!

Below you can enjoy this year French entry for Eurovision 2023:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWfbEFH9NvQ

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France: More than four million viewers watched the presentation of La Zarra’s song!

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More than four million viewers wathced the premier of La Zarra’s song for Eurovision 2023, called “Évidemment”, that took place through the TV show 20h30 Le Dimanche, of the French public television.

In total, 4.3 million French viewers tuned in to watch the presentation of the song that will represnt the country in Eurovision 2023. The highest amount of viewers for the show, was 4.5 million. In accordance to that number, 20.2% of the viewers in France watched the show.

This is the first time since 2020 that France, chose both its representative and song internally for the contest. La Zarra’s participation in the contest, was already confirmed back in January.

The long-awaited, “Évidemment”, with which La Zarra will represent France in Eurovision 2023 was released just yesterday. For rhose who didn’t het the chance to listen to it on its premier, you can watch it below:

https://youtu.be/GWfbEFH9NvQ

What do you think of La Zarra as the next representative of France in Eurovision 2023? Leave your thoughts on the comments below.

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France: “Évidemment” by La Zarra is out now! | Listen to it here!

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On January 12, through a special press conference, the French national broadcaster France Télévisions announced its representative for Eurovision 2023.

The 25-year-old singer, La Zarra, will raise the French flag in the United Kingdom, claiming the coveted victory for the French.

As we have already informed you in a previous article, the song that La Zarra will have to perform in Liverpool, at Eurovision Song Contest 2023, was expected to be released today, Sunday February 19. The song “Évidemment” is already out and you can listen to it below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWfbEFH9NvQ

Who is La Zarra;

Fatima Zahra Hafdi, better known as La Zarra, was born in Montreal, Canada.  She got notoriety for her collaboration with rapper Niro in 2016 with the song “Printemps blanc”.  She debut as a solo singer in 2021 with the song “Tu t’en iras” (You’ll go away) in 2021. La Zarra received a nomination at the 2021 NRJ Awards in the category “Francophone Revelation”. She has also topped playlist in various streaming platforms such as Apple Music, Deezer and Spotify.

Did you like the French entry song “Évidemment” that will be performed by La Zarra at the Eurovision song contest this year, held in Liverpool? Leave your comment below!