What Denmark gets right and wrong about Eurovision

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Derek is joined by Andres Artiles Jerrik, a stylist, designer, author, and TV personality. He spills all the tea about putting his talents behind Denmark’s most recent efforts in the Eurovision Song Contest. You’ll hear him talk about his songwriting, which was displayed at this year’s Dansk Melodi Grand Prix, Denmark’s national Eurovision selection contest. Andres worked on the song Mirror Ball of Hope with musical artist Aura Dione. He shares how the song came to fruition and the inspirations behind its incredible stage presentation.
Andres also worked with last year’s Danish entry to Eurovision, Reiley, and shares his experience from a year ago at the main event in Liverpool. Derek and Andres discuss the ups and downs of Denmark’s history in Eurovision and the recent criticism of DR, the Danish Broadcasting System, for their method of selecting a participant from Denmark. Is the explanation tied to elements of Danish culture, or is it just time for a reformed selection process? Listen and learn more to make your own decision.
Andres Artiles Jerrik has been working closely with Danish musical acts like Reiley, Aura Dione, and SABA on their Eurovision visuals and music. We discuss what makes a good Eurovision song - broad popularity or staying true to the local culture of the nation it represents and what the Danish audience can expect from their representation in Malmö.
Andres is spilling even more tea and sharing all of his opinions on this year’s show. You’re about to hear our top picks, Eurovision predictions, and our all-time favorite Eurovision Song Contest acts of all time - including the one that was part of Derek’s wedding day.
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[@DevPreston]

So excited you're covering this. I just got back from my first visit to Denmark, and my motivation was to pop across from Copenhagen to Malmö in Sweden for the live Eurovision shows, but I spent the rest of my time enjoying being in Denmark, listening to Danish voices and getting a little more immersed. I can't wait to go back and explore more of Denmark's treats, especially the brown stuff that arrives in 0.4 L glasses

[@regitzeillum6713]

I really liked Reiley’s song and followed him, but I think it was hard for him to be exposed like he was. He seemed to introverted for what he needed to do.
I’m taking about the preparties and social media, making a connection with the fans. And it was too bad with having to open the show. Such a huge pressure.

[@Darkenforcer]

Auras song was the one i had as the winner, that would have brought the victory back to danmark...
but the jurys fucked it all up :P

[@DaneInTheUS]

This'll be interesting

[@KHValby]

Dear Derek and Mike.
Usually I have no problem with your Vlogs! Mostly love them ❤ !
I have no problem with people's sexual affiliations. I totally don't care who you sleep with, marry or love or what else you do! As long as it is legal in Denmark!
I grew up with Eurovision when it was all about the music! But now that the LGBTQ+ community has taken over and it's less about the music and more about who can be the most extreme in their performance and dressing up, I've given up completely.
Haven't watched Eurovision for years and probably won't spend time on it in the future! Maybe when it's about the music again and not LGBTQ+, I'll follow it again! Are there any new "ABBA"'s or "Celines" out there, after the Alphabet Mafia took over Eurovision? Without Googling it.., do any of you remember who won last year (apart from Sweden). No.., right!
Call it "Pridevision".., then the rest of us at least know what it's about! Once Eurovision was for everyone, including us who are "Straight"!
BTW! Alphabet Mafia is named by the LGBTQ+ community, not the rest of us!

[@jesperolsen8727]

Well said. It's gone woke like everything else.

[@regitzeillum6713]

It’s too bad. You really should drop the prejudice and listen to the great music you’re missing out on. I’m as straight as anyone and I love it. The runner up last year was Käärijä (also straight. Though it doesn’t matter), and he now has tons of fans outside his native Finland. Even though Käärijä raps in Finnish, he’s selling out European tours. I think it’s not so much that any group has taken over Eurovision, it’s more that Eurovision has opened up to more genres. It’s not just pop now, it’s heavy and rock and rap and folklore techno. If you only like ABBA and Celine Dion, then it’s not for you, but if you’re open to new kinds of music, it’s great.