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An empty stage…for now Photo: Nathan Reinds – NPO – NOS – AVROTROS Although nobody could be as rude as British television commentator Terry Wogan used to be, the Dutch are going to take a stab this year as they present the Eurovision Song Contest from Rotterdam. For those who don’t remember the epic moment when Duncan Laurence sang a haunting ballad called ‘Arcade’, back in 2019, the Netherlands won last time. This means the country has the joy, cost and (as it turns out) zero-tourism benefit of hosting the battle of tonsil-wobbling from countries loosely associated with Europe, like Australia. Traditionally, Eurovision tells us, ‘six countries are automatically pre-qualified for the Grand Final. The so-called “Big 5” – France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom – and the host country.’ Fair? Who said anything was fair in geography? ....
65 shares This is the first time Australia has failed to qualify for the Grand Final since being granted entry into the competition in 2015. Montaigne s performance was unable to feature all the bells and whistles of her opponents and stuck out like a sore thumb. No-show: In missing the event, Montaigne made history as the first person to ever compete in the contest without setting foot on stage, potentially hurting Australia s chances. By contrast, all fifteen other countries had a representative perform live at the event Norway, Israel, Russia, Azerbaijan, Malta, Lithuania, Cyprus, Sweden, Belgium and Ukraine made it through to Saturday s final. ....