Message for the “Eurovision” – BBC

Polina Gagarin refused to politics, and Austrian musicians almost learned the Russian language – the organizers of “Eurovision-2015″ from Austria and Russia, held a presentation of Vienna ready for the contest.

The victory of the “Eurovision” depends on a combination of factors, not all of them is in favor of Russia, I’m sure the director of music broadcast of Channel and head of the Russian delegation at this year’s competition Yuri Aksyuta.

«So I’m the competition calmly,” – shared with Aksyuta “Gazetoy.Ru.” He said that he prepared for the Russian participants of “Eurovision-2015″ Polina Gagarina song «A Million Voices» – this is a message for the European audience.

«For Pauline, I think it would be a good conductor of the ideas that we want to convey to the European audience – said Aksyuta. – Ideas are simple: we come into this world to love, to love, to live together.

And if we can bring these ideas – our mission is already accomplished. And that will be able to communicate, I’m sure ».

On the chances of Russia at the present “Eurovision” Aksyuta said after the press conference, where this question is perhaps the main one. Formally, it was dedicated to the arrival in Moscow of representatives of the contest organizers from Austria and representing the host country musicians and groups The Makemakes to how the capital of Austria is ready for the contest. But first communication with the press almost became one show Gagarin – journalists interested in what dress she goes on stage, what she would have a room, choose what style and what takes place in the end. And even – as the singer will answer tricky questions of the foreign press about the ownership of the Crimea. From politics, however, Gagarin carefully distanced, citing the fact that she is a girl and blonde.

«All the legends about blondes – they are just about me. So I totally apolitical and do not understand anything in politics, “- she said.

It is also supported by Aksyuta, who recalled that this is a singing competition, which has nothing to do with politics.

«We should not mix everything together,” – he said.

Answer the remaining issues of the day Gagarin’s also really did not . She referred to the fact that before the competition a lot of time (the first semi-final, in which it appears, will be held 40 days later, on May 19), on a huge stage in the form of an eye in the hall “Wiener Stadthalle” became known recently, and started assembling structures Just two days ago. However, the singer now lives in a really busy schedule – she appeared in the TV show “hair’s breadth” very successful tours in Russia and sold-out concerts certainly performs the song, which will go to the “Eurovision”. Assess their chances singer did not dare, but promised that perform adequately.

With regard to Austria, they have to show the preparation is in full swing. According to the representative of the organizer of the contest, television ORF, Martin Biedermann, Vienna already ride buses and trams, painted in the colors of the “Eurovision”, and in the city center are special watches, count down the remaining time before the show. Planned to free travel for those lucky enough to buy a ticket for one of the concerts – in just one week of their scheduled 12 competition, including performances for the jury screenings for families with children and the actual broadcast.

It is expected that the “Wiener Stadthalle” will take time for the “Eurovision-2015″ 110 thousand visitors.

The Soloist The Makemakes Dominic Moorer during a press conference felt somewhat deprived – in Russia, this team is almost unknown, so the question to him was little.

The group was founded not so long ago, in the summer of 2012 they released their debut single, and “Eurovision” She tries, winning the national final with an overwhelming advantage – viewers gave them 78 % of the vote.

The Austrians won the competition does not seem to count (host country at the competition because of its 60-year history has won an extremely rare), but use the opportunity of “Eurovision” to the fullest – they traveled with concerts in several European capitals, and in May they planned out the first album. Referring to the load, Moorer did not evaluate competitors, but mention those who impressed him – it turned out to be leaders projected bookmakers Italians from the opera pop trio Il Volo and Finns-punks from the group Pertti Kurikan Nimipaivat (PKN), in which musicians play with Down syndrome. Gagarin Austrian musician not to mention could not – during the press conference showed a clip of her and he quite sincerely applauded.

But Moorer, in principle, was very polite – for example, with reporters, he said hello in Russian, especially after learning greetings in an unknown tongue.

This year the music competition “Eurovision” will be held in the 60th time; its semi-finals will be held on 19 and 21 May, and the finale – Saturday, May 23. In honor of the anniversary are invited to participate Australia, a member of which was addressed directly in the final, bypassing the preliminary selection. Aksyuta expressed surprise such a violation of the traditions of the competition. “I’m a little conservative, and I was the emergence of Australia as a member embarrassing. Australia – not Europe, it turns out some World-vision. From the perspective of the traditions of “Eurovision” I would have seen Australia as a guest of honor, nothing more. But the working group decided – so we’ll see what happens, “- he concluded.