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UK again open to public compositions for Eurovision 2017

Public and industry songwriters are hoping to break a UK drought for Eurovision 2017.

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Remember Joe & Jake: You Are Not Alone?

You’re not alone.

Ultimately it didn’t fare too well for them last year but the UK is again open to public submissions for its potential Eurovision entry for 2017.

As per last year, all public entries will be shortlisted by a representative panel of official UK Eurovision fan club (OGAE UK) members. At the same time, entries are also being sought from leading professional songwriters, including BASCA members, with guidance from Record Industry Executive and Music Consultant for the BBC, Hugh Goldsmith.

Hugh Goldsmith says: “I am looking for songs which have the capacity to make a true impact on the 200 million people that will watch Eurovision live in May 2017. Good is not enough…. Great is required! The winning song will need to combine emotive lyrics and memorable melodies with a brilliant production. Writers should not be constrained by genre – Best in class is what we want! If you think you have the perfect song, we would love to hear from you.”

A final shortlist of songs, from either route of entry, will again be showcased to TV viewers, who will have the chance to vote for their favourite in Eurovision: You Decide, details of which will be announced later in the year.

In case you forgot, Joe & Jake finished #24th.

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  1. It’s a shame that song didn’t do better coz, however bad it was, it was still the best song they’ve sent to Eurovision for years. It’s sad coz the U.K. has actually won a handful of times, plus they still hold the record for finishing as runner-up more times than any other country. Sadly, for years now it’s been a case of “not even the bridesmaid”…

  2. I thought it sub par for this competition and knew it had no chance.

    With the voting system – especial for a country like Great Britain – The song needs to be as mentioned – Great !

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