Ireland: Louis Walsh set to act as adviser
Louis Walsh best known as manger of Irish pop bands Westlife and Boyzone is set to act as adviser in Ireland's attempt to recreate Eurovision Song Contest glory.
Louis will collaborating with music mogul James Hyland who is currently looking to create a new pop band to take part in Irish Eurovision selection show Eurosong.
Speaking the The Herald in Ireland, James Hyland said:
"Eurovision entry has basically gone to pot over the last few years, they have all been a total embarrassment. Over in the UK, Andrew Lloyd Webber has come on board but we don't seem to be taking it seriously. I've been speaking with a lot of people and I reckon a modern Bucks Fizz would work so I'm looking for two guys and two girls who are aged between 16 to 25 years of age, and who are natural-born performers.
I've got some really good tracks from people who have written for the likes of Rihanna and Westlife, so finding the right song won't be a problem. We do a lot of gigs and we know the younger market inside and out and know what appeals to people. I've known Louis Walsh for years so I asked for his advice, given that he managed two of our previous Eurovision winners (Johnny Logan 1980 and 1987) and he's on exactly the same wavelength as us. He'll probably come on board at some stage as well.James is now hoping that his chosen band will then be selected by RTE as one of the six finalists on the Late Late Show special later this year.
We want people who can sing and dance. We're looking for a High School Musical-style group. It's all about having fun with it. I know everyone slags off the Eurovision, but it's still one of the most-watched shows of the year. It's time to stop repeating the mistakes of the past by sending over people like Donna & Joe and do it properly, bring back a bit of national pride."
Ireland was represented by Dustin the Turkey with Irlande, douze pointe in the first semi-final of the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest. They entry finished in 15th position with 22 points and failed to qualify for the final.
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Louis will collaborating with music mogul James Hyland who is currently looking to create a new pop band to take part in Irish Eurovision selection show Eurosong.
Speaking the The Herald in Ireland, James Hyland said:
"Eurovision entry has basically gone to pot over the last few years, they have all been a total embarrassment. Over in the UK, Andrew Lloyd Webber has come on board but we don't seem to be taking it seriously. I've been speaking with a lot of people and I reckon a modern Bucks Fizz would work so I'm looking for two guys and two girls who are aged between 16 to 25 years of age, and who are natural-born performers.
I've got some really good tracks from people who have written for the likes of Rihanna and Westlife, so finding the right song won't be a problem. We do a lot of gigs and we know the younger market inside and out and know what appeals to people. I've known Louis Walsh for years so I asked for his advice, given that he managed two of our previous Eurovision winners (Johnny Logan 1980 and 1987) and he's on exactly the same wavelength as us. He'll probably come on board at some stage as well.James is now hoping that his chosen band will then be selected by RTE as one of the six finalists on the Late Late Show special later this year.
We want people who can sing and dance. We're looking for a High School Musical-style group. It's all about having fun with it. I know everyone slags off the Eurovision, but it's still one of the most-watched shows of the year. It's time to stop repeating the mistakes of the past by sending over people like Donna & Joe and do it properly, bring back a bit of national pride."
Ireland was represented by Dustin the Turkey with Irlande, douze pointe in the first semi-final of the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest. They entry finished in 15th position with 22 points and failed to qualify for the final.
FULL REPORT
Source: ESC Today
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