Eurovision 2012

2012 Voting: Scoreboard and analysis

2012-06-18T09:22:23Z

It's fair to say that Eurovision 2012 was filled with a host of memorable moments that, well, only 'Eurovision' can really deliver...

Four "douze points" for Albania's, hmmm, unique song. Sweden's Loreen nearly choking to death on that fake snowflake during the Jury Final, and let's not forget that crazy foot dance from Malta! Anyone managed to master that yet? I think we'll have it by Eurovision 2013.

Having just about recovered from it all, let's recap on the results from Eurovision Week...

GRAND FINAL: COMBINED JURY/TELEVOTE RESULTS

1. Sweden - Loreen, 'Euphoria' - 372 points

2. Russia - Buranovskiye Babushki, 'Party For Everybody' - 259 points

3. Serbia - Željko Joksimović, 'Nije Ljubav Stvar' - 214 points

4. Azerbaijan - Sabina Babayeva, 'When The Music Dies' - 150 points

5. Albania - Rona Nishliu, 'Suus' - 146 points

6. Estonia - Ott Lepland, 'Kuula' - 120 points

7. Turkey - Can Bonomo, 'Love Me Back' - 112 points

8. Germany - Roman Lob, 'Standing Still' - 110 points

9. Italy - Nina Zilli, 'L'Amore È Femmina (Out Of Love)' - 101 points

10. Spain - Pastora Soler, 'Quédate Conmigo (Stay With Me)' - 97 points

11. Moldova - Pasha Parfeny, 'Lăutar' - 81 points

12. Romania - Mandinga, 'Zaleilah' - 71 points

13. F.Y.R. Macedonia - Kaliopi, 'Crno I Belo' - 71 points

14. Lithuania - Donny Montell, 'Love Is Blind' - 70 points

15. Ukraine - Gaitana, 'Be My Guest' - 65 points

16. Cyprus - Ivi Adamou, 'La La Love' - 65 points

17. Greece - Eleftheria Eleftheriou, 'Aphrodisiac' - 64 points

18. Bosnia & Herzegovina - Maya Sar, 'Korake Ti Znam' - 55 points

19. Ireland - Jedward, Waterline' - 46 points

20. Iceland - Greta Salóme & Jónsi, 'Never Forget' - 46 points

21. Malta - Kurt Calleja, 'This Is the Night' - 41 points

22. France - Anggun, 'Echo (You And I)' - 21 points

23. Denmark - Soluna Samay, 'Should've Known Better' - 21 points

24. Hungary - Compact Disco, 'Sound Of Our Hearts' - 19 points

25. United Kingdom - Engelbert Humperdinck, 'Love Will Set You Free' - 12 points

26. Norway - Tooji, 'Stay' - 7 points

Countries eliminated during the Semi-Finals were:

Semi-Final 1 - Switzerland, Finland, Israel, San Marino, Montenegro, Latvia, Belgium, Austria.

Semi-Final 2 - Bulgaria, Croatia, Portugal, Georgia, The Netherlands, Belarus, Slovenia, Slovakia.

VOTING INFORMATION

Since 2009, the voting system at the Eurovision Song Contest has been made up of 50% televoting (members of the public watching at home and ringing in to vote for their favourite country), and 50% votes from separate country juries based in each of the participating countries (made up of musical professionals).

TELEVOTING INFORMATION FOR GRAND FINAL 2012:

1. Sweden - 343 points
2. Russia - 332 points
3. Serbia - 211 points
4. Turkey - 176 points
5. Azerbaijan - 151 points
6. Germany - 125 points
7. Romania - 117 points
8. Albania - 106 points
9. Greece - 89 points
10. Ireland - 89 points
11. F.Y.R Macedonia - 79 points
12. Estonia - 78 points
13. Moldova - 75 points
14. Lithuania - 68 points
15. Cyprus - 63 points
16. Bosnia & Herzegovina - 57 points
17. Italy - 56 points
18. Spain - 45 points
19. Iceland - 39 points
20. Ukraine - 37 points
21. United Kingdom - 36 points
22. Hungary - 20 points
23. Denmark - 18 points
24. Norway - 16 points
25. Malta - 10 points
26. France - 0 points

TELEVOTING INFORMATION FOR GRAND FINAL 2012:

1. Sweden - 296 points
2. Serbia - 173 points
3. Albania - 157 points
4. Italy - 157 points
5. Spain - 154 points
6. Estonia - 152 points
7. Ukraine - 125 points
8. Azerbaijan - 118 points
9. Moldova - 104 points
10. Germany - 98 points
11. Russia- 94 points
12. Cyprus - 85 points
13. France - 85 points
14. Lithuania - 82 points
15. Bosnia & Herzegovina - 71 points
16. Malta - 70 points
17. F.Y.R Macedonia - 69 points
18. Greece - 60 points
19. Iceland - 53 points
20. Romania - 53 points
21. Denmark - 51 points
22. Turkey - 50 points
23. Hungary - 30 points
24. Norway - 24 points
25. Ireland - 14 points
26. United Kingdom - 11 points

The National Jury votes were cast after watching the performances of the 2nd dress rehearsal on the evening of Friday 25th May.

So that is how Sweden climbed to victory, being top of all voting tables. The dates for the Eurovision 2013 have not yet been confirmed although it is looking like the song contest will take place on May 14th, 16th and 18th. Of course, when we find out any information regarding this you will be the first to know.

How the UK Jury voted in Eurovision 2012

2012-06-17T14:49:31Z

It appears that 'vote reveal' season is heavily upon us so to keep in the theme, here are the results for how the UK Jury voted during Eurovision 2012:

Semi Final 2 results:

Malta - 12 points
Estonia - 10 points
Ukraine - 8 points
Sweden - 7 points
Bosnia & Herzegovina- 6 points
Serbia - 5 points
Slovenia - 4 points
Netherlands - 3 points
Lithuania - 2 points
Norway - 1 point

Final results:

Spain - 12 points
Estonia - 10 points
Malta - 8 points
Azerbaijan - 7 points
Sweden - 6 points
Germany - 5 points
Ukraine - 4 points
Serbia - 3 points
Norway - 2 points
Denmark - 1 point

If you want to see a full breakdown of the votes this year then please see our scoreboard and analysis blog

2012 Voting: Jury Votes Revealed

2012-06-14T11:43:13Z

Results from the individual country juries are coming in thick and fast. Here's a recap of the countries we've heard from so far...

Jury Results from Bosnia & Herzegovina:
F.Y.R. Macedonia - 12 points
Sweden - 10 points
Albania - 8 points
Spain - 7 points
Serbia - 6 points
France - 5 points
Azerbaijan - 4 points
Ukraine - 3 points
Estonia - 2 points
Iceland - 1 point

Jury Results from Belgium:
Albania - 12 points
Sweden - 10 points
Serbia - 8 points
Spain - 7 points
Russia - 6 points
Ireland - 5 points
Hungary - 4 points
Iceland - 3 points
Germany - 2 points
Greece - 1 point

Jury Results from Ireland:
Estonia - 12 points
Germany - 10 points
Sweden - 8 points
Ukraine - 7 points
Italy - 6 points
Azerbaijan - 5 points
Romania - 4 points
Denmark - 3 points
Spain - 2 points
France - 1 point

Jury Results from Slovenia:
Sweden - 12 points
Serbia - 10 points
Italy - 8 points
Iceland - 7 points
Bosnia & Herzegovina - 6 points
Moldova - 5 points
Russia - 4 points
Germany - 3 points
Cyprus - 2 points
Spain - 1 point

Jury Results from Finland:

Sweden - 12 points
Estonia - 10 points
Denmark - 8 points
Spain - 7 points
Russia - 6 points
Iceland - 5 points
France - 4 points
Germany - 3 points
Albania - 2 points
Norway - 1 point

Jury Results from Portugal:
Spain - 12 points
Germany - 10 points
Estonia - 8 points
Serbia - 7 points
Italy - 6 points
Bosnia & Herzegovina - 5 points
France - 4 points
Albania - 3 points
Iceland - 2 points
Russia - 1 point

Jury Results from Germany:
Sweden - 12 points
Estonia - 10 points
Iceland - 8 points
Denmark - 7 points
Albania - 6 points
Serbia - 5 points
Bosnia & Herzegovina - 4 points
Spain - 3 points
Italy - 2 points
Ireland - 1 point

Stay tuned for more developments on the voting for Eurovision 2012 as well as a break down of the televoting results coming very soon. Until then, check out the full scoreboards from the Grand Final.

Eurovision Party shoutouts with Graham and Red Button

2012-05-26T09:43:51Z

Hosting a Eurovision party tonight? Want to tell Graham and the UK about it? Tell us where you are watching, what you are doing and a certain Mr Norton may just let millions of viewers across the UK know about your celebration.

So leave a message in the comments area below... or get in touch via @bbceurovison on twitter and facebook.com/bbceurovision.

Your messages may also be featured on our red button service. To get in touch with red button via your phone, insert the word EURO at the beginning of your message and send it to 88822*. Send your party pictures via this text number or tweet them to @bbceurovision.

Engelburgers and Humperdrinks, the perfect Eurovision party food

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Ways to watch Eurovision

2012-05-25T16:39:40Z

We have a wealth of ways for you to get involved with our Eurovision coverage this year. On Saturday during the final, Grace Dent will be a hosting a Eurovision party on this very site. Pop by, pull up a pew and tell us what you think of all 26 finalists. Bring your own Humperdrinks though!

If sing-a-long Eurovision is your thing then press red on your TV for the lyrics of each and every song. You can also text in your party pictures and see them appear on screen. We'll also be featuring your comments from our official facebook and twitter sites.

Join us for Grace Dent's Eurovision party

Finally, make sure you download our scorecards and Hump posters.

Second Semi Final

2012-05-24T10:28:53Z

Crack open the refreshments, scribble on your scorecard, settle back and let the second Eurovision semi-final commence!

We're coming to you live from the UK commentary box here in Crystal Hall in Baku, where Scott Mills and Sara Cox are ready to introduce the next 18 acts hoping to make it through to the Grand Final on Saturday.

If you are having a Eurovision celebration, let us know, as your party shoutouts and comments may be featured on BBC Three during our live coverage.

First Semi Final

2012-05-22T12:55:39Z

It's finally arrived, the first semi-final of Eurovision 2012! We're coming to you live from the BBC Three commentary booth at the Crystal Hall in Baku.

Share your thoughts on all the performances tonight. Or if you're hosting a Euro-party let us know - as YOUR comments might just be read out by Scott and Sara during our live coverage!

Scott Mills' commentary hot seat

And this.... is the AMAZING view of the arena from the commentary box

Remember you cannot vote tonight. The UK will be able to vote on Thursday in the second semi-final.

Rehearsal and Red Carpet

2012-05-20T10:53:33Z

Yesterday was a frenetic time for Team Hump, both Engelbert's first rehearsal at the Crystal Hall and the notorious 'Welcome Party' where Eurovision hopefuls are paraded down the red carpet in front of press and a braying crowd of flag-waving fans.

The morning kicked-off with a staging rehearsal at the hotel with Engelbert and Arlene.

Engelbert practices the 'pump fist' move with Arlene

Then it was straight on to the arena where we catch our first glimps of Baku's Crystal Hall.

Behold! Scott and Sara present Baku's Crystal Hall

Watch our exclusive video of Engelbert's day and his sizzling pyrotechnic-packed first rehearsal.

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Following Scott Mills and Sara Cox covering the red carpet for BBC Three, it became abundantly clear that Jedward have translated over to an Azeri audience. After arriving to a throng of fans, the pompadour-wearing pair almost didn't make it off their Eurovision bus.

Jedward making a cry for help

Then the Russian grannies arrived who resplendent in rosebuds and dots, appeared to be dressed by Kath Kidson for the occasion, entertained the crowd with a rendition of "Party For Everybody".

Party for everybody. Clearly

And so ended another busy Baku day for Team Hump...

London to Baku

2012-05-18T22:08:27Z

We've finally arrived in Azerbaijan. What was once a disparate group of BBC producers, presenters and performers is now the official UK Delegation or Team Hump. And this is how we got here...

Talent in Terminal One! Scott, Engelbert and Sara

At Heathrow before our six hour flight to Baku the ever-affable Engelbert poses with excitable fans. Only to find out he's also forming part of the in-flight entertainment with a full page spread in the airline magazine.

Life meets art at 2,000 feet

Before landing the captain makes an announcement, wishing Engelbert all the best for his Eurovision bid, the plane errupts with applause. Engelbert resists the temptation to sing "Please Release... The Doors".

In arrivals at the airport Engelbert is greeted by the Azeri press and the curious site of a fleet of London Hackney Carriages, making us feel quite at home.

He's big in Baku too!

"You'll never guess who I had in the back of my cab"

At the hotel it's time to get some rest ahead of Engelbert's first rehearsal on Saturday. Let the Eurovision journey begin. To Baku and beyond!

Accreditation is what you need

Humpy Birthday Engelbert!

2012-05-02T07:00:00Z

Today is a very special day for Engelbert. It's his birthday! (woohoo)

He already holds the record for being the eldest male Eurovision competitor, and today he celebrates his 76th birthday, the same age as one of the delightful Grannies from the Russian Babushki.

So why not join us in celebrating this momentous occasion?

First up, we're treating this very special blog as an e-card to Engelbert so leave your birthday wishes below and we'll get them to The Hump.

We also have an exclusive video recorded especially for our UK representative with some Eurovision faces both past and present...

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And we'll have lots of other exclusive pictures and messages going up throughout the day so stay tuned!

Meet the Eurovision hopefuls

2012-05-01T10:12:49Z

Every year a selection of plucky Eurovision hopefuls congregate in London's Soho to perform their songs in front of an intimate audience of Eurovision superfans.

With the contest now a mere three weeks away, we spoke to Azerbaijan, France, Hungary, Macedonia, Portugal, Slovenia and San Marino about their hopes and fears for the competition.

They also were kind enough to impart some advice for all of you hosting a Eurovision party. That all-important quandary of exactly what to eat and drink during the final!

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Engelbert's European Promotion

2012-04-30T15:50:04Z

The second phase of European promotion is now in full swing for Engelbert.

Following on from his interview with Serbia's most popular newspaper Blic, The Hump has graced the radio waves of Malta for an interview with Calypso Radio.

Check out the interview below...

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And make sure you look out for other exclusives from the road to Baku coming VERY soon.

Take a tour of the new BBC Eurovision website!

2012-04-25T15:47:08Z

It's been just over a week since the new look BBC Eurovision website surfaced and we thought you might want a bit of a BBC tour guide. So let me show you around...

As ever, you will be able to find all our 42 country profiles including some fun facts and of course their 2012 Eurovision video.

Throughout the build up to the Song Contest we will have exclusive videos which will live on our clips page. You'll also be able to keep up to date with our UK campaign using the blog so expect a whole host of breaking news, exclusive gossip and all the backstage access you'll ever need!

There's also the chance to take a trip down memory lane with our previous UK entries. Go right back to Ronnie Caroll, relive Cliff's performances or even have a look at those fascinating hairstyles from the 80s.

And don't worry it doesn't end there, for we are the website that just keeps on giving! The Party Pack and EuroHistory section will soon be online and ready for all you lucky fans to use. We've even been working on a few additions that will really Engelbert your celebrations up.

So feel free to have a poke around during your a leisurely lunchtime or for your evening entertainment. And remember you can always get in touch with us via Twitter, Facebook or indeed the blog itself.

Engelbert's March Promotion

2012-04-23T12:29:27Z

Back in late March we announced the UK entry for Eurovision 2012 and so began the first phase of Engelbert's promotion.

From The One Show, to BBC Breakfast. From Radio 5 live to ITV's This Morning, The Hump got everywhere! We were lucky enough to accompany him during this whirlwind promotions tour to film an exclusive behind the scenes for all you lucky fans.

This won't be the last you see of Hump's promotion. The second phase has already begun; an interview in Serbia's most popular newspaper Blic, chats with Latvian and Maltese press with many more coming very soon so watch this space.

While you wait, check out our exclusive video as we followed Engelbert in his Eurovision 2012 promotion.

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What makes a Eurovision hit?

2012-04-13T16:38:42Z

To celebrate the launch of our brand spanking new Eurovision site AND... the news that 'Love Will Set You Free' has made Radio 2's A list playlist. We thought we'd reminisce about some of the highs and lows of previous UK Entries. How well they fair in the UK Top 40? Here's a chart rundown pop-pickers...

It's no surprise to hear Eurovision winners Bucks Fizz (Making Your Mind Up) and Brotherhood of Man (Save All Your Kisses for Me) had number one hits off the back of their Eurovision wins. But did you know Katrina and The Waves only reached Number 3 with 'Love Shine a Light' despite trouncing the competition in 1997?

Katrina and the Waves

And what about those Eurovision hits, embraced by the British public but dismissed by the other 'active members of the European Broadcasting Union'? Often cited as the 'best UK Eurovision song, NEVER to win'; Gina G's 'Ooh Aah... Just a Little Bit' reached 8th place in the 1996 Contest - was not only a UK Number 1, but made the US top 20 too.

Always the bridesmaid, never the bride, the UK has finished second place in Eurovision an incredible, record breaking 15 times, but that doesn't mean automatic chart success either. No prizes for coming second. Step forward UK Eurovision runners-up, Michael Ball, Sonia and Scott Fitzgerald, who peaked at 20, 15 and 52 in the UK Top 40 respectively.

So... is this the year Engelbert Humperdinck can achieve the double whammy of UK Number 1 and triumph as Eurovision winner in 2012? Let us know. What Eurovision entries do you think deserved better chart success?