Last night at London's Retro Bar, the United Kingdom's capital began preparations for the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest in style. Whilst the monthly Eurovision event held it's first semi final preview, Capital Radio began it's coverage of the UK Eurovision Preview Party.
Retro Bar, off of The Strand in the heart of London's West End, plays host to the Douze Points night on the second Thursday of every month. Last night's event saw the preview of the first Eurovision Song Contest semi final, with a full house. Tickets for the event were priced at £3, and the money will be divided between charities, including the BBC's Children in Need.
The event saw all 19 songs competing in the first semi final played, the crowd were divided into juries to vote. The winner of the first semi final according to the British crowd was… Norway!
The top 12 in the vote:
- NORWAY 153
- ANDORRA 132
- SLOVENIA 126
- ARMENIA 100
- GREECE 89
- ROMANIA 72
- BELGIUM 61
- POLAND 59
- RUSSIA 58
- NETHERLANDS 54
- AZERBAIJAN 53
- BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA 41
Whilst the Douze Points event was in full swing, Capital Radio were busy discussing the UK Eurovision Preview Party that will take place in London on Friday 25th April. They are also offering the chance to win two tickets to the event.
