A meaningless semi-final
The presentation of MelFest 2022 coincided with the triumphant announcement that Andra Chansen would disappear, the usual repechage. In its place a fifth semifinalโฆ which was in fact a repechage. The only difference, therefore, consisted in dividing the 8 fished out into two groups of 4 and increasing the fished out from 2 to 4. But why not let them all compete together?
Too many shows? Let’s cut it!
The 6-week tour is certainly not a monolith, and even less that of being itinerant. Although the 6 evenings and stages in various cities represent a large source of income, perhaps it would make more sense to have fewer but longer shows. Maybe 4 shows are enough.
Jokes that don’t make anyone laugh
The authors are also in the sights. Few jokes and not funny at all. Little chemistry among the presenters, unoriginal musical interludes (and we don’t even want to start talking about the Italian parody again …)
Indecipherable votes
The division of televoting into age groups and the voting at the end of the semifinal created great confusion for viewers, who ended up forgetting the first qualifier that had been performed in the middle of the episode. A system that penalizes artists.
You again? But weren’t we supposed to stop seeing each other?
Steps to cancel Eurovision 2020, but having artists again for two consecutive years (or more) should be an exception and not the rule. At the expense of the musical quality and the motivation of the artists themselves. If not a written rule, that becomes at least one of the criteria in composing the cast.
After all, a small break would also allow the public to have expectations of an artist who returns to the competition.
Release these songs
SVT insanely insists on not wanting to release all the songs competing until the fifth semifinal on the radio and streaming platforms. On the one hand, a possibility of equity among the participants (to be verified) but truly incomprehensible in 2022, where leaks bloom every hour.
Clearly, a change of pace seems necessary to the press despite the stratospheric listening results.
Swedish friends, we understand you and keep in mind that Greece is stuck with a “dream team” for years now!
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