What’s Mandarin for “nul points”? “Líng fén” could become just as familiar a phrase, as the creators of the Eurovision Song Contest are to produce a version of the world’s best loved and most derided musical competition in Asia.
At least 15 nations, including India and China, will take part in the inaugural Asiavision, an event [...]
Today, Eurovision. Tomorrow, the world as Eurovision Song Contest goes east for new points
23 Eylül 2008 – 00:17
Asian ’Eurovision’ to take place
22 Eylül 2008 – 20:38
VietNamNet Bridge - An Asian version of the Eurovision Song Contest is to take place next year, it has been announced.
The competition is set to involve 15 countries, including India and ,, with a series of regional and national heats culminating in a grand final.
Several countries have expressed an interest in hosting the [...]
Asiavision scores will make Eurovision Song Contest look squeaky clean
22 Eylül 2008 – 00:17
Asia is a part of the world where, despite the humidity and monsoons, regional jealousies and ancient grudges are all kept tinder-dry: a sequined pop balladeer could all too easily provide a deadly spark.
The transparent toadying of the Eurovision scoring system is likely to be pounced upon by governments across Asia. Friends are in line [...]
Hong Kong nul points? Eurovision Song Contest heads to Asia
16 Eylül 2008 – 20:41
It has delighted and appalled viewers from Belfast to Belgrade for over 50 years but one continent is no longer enough for the Eurovision Song Contest, which said Thursday it will take its show to Asia.
Japan, China and India will be among the 15 Asian countries sending their kitsch-clad crooners to compete for glory, said [...]
