MUSIC MOVES

The brilliant production, screened live on Youtube on Saturday 13 May was, as always, brimming with its over-the-top camp, an incredible light show, as well as some fabulous music and of course the usual landmines. What more could you ask for? And yes the soundtrack is out!!! As host Alesha Dixon announced its available on Spotify, on DVD, on CD and Vinyl!!

Loreen won for Sweden with the song Tattoo, which caused a moments discomfort as the crowd clearly wanted Finland’s Cha, Cha, Cha by Käärijä, to take the crown … and talking of royalty … the opening number, a rendition by Kalush Orchestra’s Stefania, Ukraine’s winning song last year, had a brief appearance by Kate, Princess of Wales, playing the piano … now who would’ve guessed that Eurovision could’ve pulled that off and kept it under wraps???

Hosted by the United Kingdom, last year’s runner up the Grand Finale in the city of Liverpool was, as Mashable.com’s, Chance Townsend commented: “With its fusion of pop spectacle, diverse cultural elements, and some very high camp, the Eurovision Song Contest never fails to disappoint.”

This year’s was the 67th edition of the international song competition and as usual The Grand Final, was nothing short of spectacular. “The world’s biggest, wackiest, most wonderful musical competition was a riotous extravaganza”.

As the show progressed and each country’s entrant gave the performance of their life. Austria kicked things off with a lovely catchy-camp number an Edgar Allan Poe tribute – Who the hell is Edgar? by Teya and Selena.

Italy’s Marco Mengoni proudly walked on carrying the LGBT+ flag and secured 4th place … with his hi-pitched campy songf called Due Vite. Described by one critic as “Everything from the second chorus onwards is a musical orgasm. The way he builds anticipation for the big note is a masterclass.”

Of course, there is no end to eye candy and my money in this regard went to Australian singer Andrew Lambrou, who represented Cypress … cute, sexy ... mmm & Marco is hot...

The campest performer it must be said was Belgium’s Gustaph with his trademark Pharrell Williams-esque hat and pink & white ensemble – his song Because of You with its voguing backing dancers and some Donna Summer–inspired backing vocals, definitely deserved a better ranking in the final tally but alas it wasn’t to be…