Past Event

Eurovision 2014 Copenhagen

9th May 2014 - 11th May 2014

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Presenter: Bella Union Events
Website: http://www.bellaunion.com.au
Event Duration: 180 minutes

For the last twelve months, all over Europe, thirty-seven countries have been searching feverishly for their New Favourite Song. They've been on the lookout for catchy verses. Big choruses. Swooping keychanges. Contagious beats. Memorable voices. Wild hairstyles. Glamorous gowns. Spectacular choreography. Some leaders have handed their decision down with dictatorial finality. Other, more barbaric rulers have subjected their citizenry to reality talent shows (Sweden's legendary "Melodifestivalen" contest attracts over 3,000 entries every year). It's all in pursuit of one perfect, glittering prize: entry in the legendary Eurovision Song Contest.

This year, all musical roads lead to the beautiful Copenhagen, where nation will again fight nation in song for the Eurovision crown on May 11, 2014. Australia's SBS will be sending their traditional envoys Julia Zemiro and Sam Pang to marvel at the contest. And Bella Union will, as ever, be peering over their shoulder - drinks at the ready, voting forms at hand, ready to dance and sing and occasionally shudder!

Yes, we'll be showing the SBS broadcast in glorious big-screen Bellavision. There'll be the traditional sweep and in-house voting. There'll be remarkably tasty themed cocktails to further inform your appreciation. There'll be a few of Bella's traditional surprise "ad-break" Eurovision live performances, which in the past have seen singers from Virginia Gay to Geraldine Quinn giving their best interpretation of a nugget of Euro gold. There'll be patrons in sparkly costumes and giddy spirits. In short, there'll be Eurovision splendour galore.

Join us, won't you? Our festivities begin on Friday May 9 with the broadcast of the First Semi-Final, then ramp up through Saturday night's Second Semi to the massive blowout that is Sunday's Eurovision Grand Final. If you miss out, there'll be Only Teardrops, but if you're there, you're certain to get your share of Euphoria.

In the words of a sextet of wise Russian grandmothers: "Party For Everybody - Dance!"

DOORS OPEN @ 6.30PM