The Buzz of the Bash!

Eurovision Express has just arrived back after another fabulous OGAE(UK) "Eurobash" event in Birmingham. And what a day and night it was.

The sold-out event included a competition to choose the best ever song that sang in 2nd position, a Eurovision Quiz and meeting the legendary Bill Martin who wrote Congratulations and Puppet on a String...what a great character he is! Equally exciting was meeting the lovely (and pregnant) Gemma from Jemini, who has clearly recovered from the 2003 disaster and was happy to joke about her experience. Both guests were keen to mingle with fans.

But the best was yet to come....probably the best EVER Eurovision karaoke competition -"Stars in their Eurovision Eyes"- co-hosted by the Euro-tastic Nicki French. 10 acts not only sang their hearts out, but looked incredible as they emulated their Eurovision heroes. Acts included: Julie and Ludwig, Doris Dragovic, Ani Lorak, Wolves of the Sea and Mary Hopkin, but the crown was taken by an uncannily accurate Duo Datz singing the Isareli entry from 1991 - Kan. To refresh your memory here are the originals:



After this, it was onto a superb Eurovision Disco that didn't finish until nearly 3am! One attendee clocked up the equivalent of 7 miles on the dancefloor according to his pedometer! Quite a Eurovision workout! Phew!

A great day and night was had by all! There was certainly a Buzz in Birmingham yesterday. Keep your eyes peeled for details of the 2009 Eurobash on the OGAE(UK) website.