Organisation Générale des Amateurs de l’Eurovision (more commonly known as OGAE) is an international organisation that was founded in 1984 in Savonlinna, Finland by Jari-Pekka Koikkalainen.^[86] The organisation consists of a network of over 40 Eurovision Song Contest fan clubs across Europe and beyond, and is a non-governmental, non-political, and non-profit company.^[87] In what has become an annual tradition for the OGAE fan clubs, a voting poll will be opened from 1 May 2015 allowing members from forty clubs to vote for their favourite songs of the 2015 contest.^[88] The table below will show the top five overall results, as the votes are cast.^[89]

Country	Performer(s)	Song	OGAE result^[89]
Sweden	Måns Zelmerlöw	“Heroes”	113
Italy	Il Volo	“Grande amore”	100
Estonia	Elina Born & Stig Rästa	“Goodbye to Yesterday”	90
Slovenia	Maraaya	“Here for You”	63
Norway	Mørland & Debrah Scarlett	“A Monster Like Me”	55

I have read that Sweden is expected to win, but I think that may have been put out by Sweden fans. I wonder if any Flight Crew members have friends or family in the participating countries that can be encouraged to vote and vote for Il Volo. I have friends in Scotland and I think I will try to brainwash them.

Also, I looked up previous Eurovision winners and found 3 that I knew of: Celine Dion in 1988 singing Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi. I don’t know what that translates to in English maybe Don’t Party Without Me. (trying to be funny) but will look it up. Also, ABBA won in 1974 singing Waterloo (I know that song). And, last, LuLu from the UK wining in 1969 singing Boom Bang-a-Bang. Know of her but never heard of the song.

That is about all I have right now.

Mary

General news, Il Volo

Watch Il Volo Worldwide Streaming and a poll

May 1, 2015 mariecrider 18 Comments

Thanks for the lead Gina. Don’t forget to scroll down to the red paragraph! ~Marie

UPDATE: it seems there’s some scheduling conflicts. Italy has a Meet and Greet with the press scheduled at the same time on May 17th. We’ll have to wait until it’s closer to the date and we find out for certain.

The Flight will perform on May 17 at the Vienna Staatsoper

BY CRISTIAN SCARPONE · APRIL 30, 2015

Good news for fans of Flight . A few days before the ‘ Eurovision Song Contest , Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto and Gianluca Ginoble will perform in the magnificent setting of the Vienna State Opera , the most famous theater in the Austrian capital that will host the European song contest.

The performance will take place in the show Pop Meets Opera , a very special matinee scheduled May 17 at 12 am to be attended by big names work as Plácido Domingo andJuan Diego Flórez and the ensemble The Philharmonics (or musicians of ‘orchestra of the State Opera / Vienna Philharmonic) but also people linked to the world of Eurovision as Conchita Wurst , winner of 2014.

On stage also some singers in the competition in the current festival, which kicks off May 19 to 23. The news today Verdens Gang , the most widely read newspaper in Norway, announcing the presence of the candidates Norwegian Mørland & Debrah Scarlettalong with those of The Flight to Italy, John Karayannis for Cyprus, Nina Sublatti for Georgia, Molly Sterling for Ireland and Boggie for Hungary.

The online travel guide of the city of Vienna ( wien.info/it ) also announces the procedures for the event:

The event will be televised by the Austrian channel ORF III at 20.15 within the programErlebnis Bühne . But the matinee can be seen streaming worldwide, without time constraints and free of charge, through the portal www.staatsoperlive.com .

Pop meets Opera will also be transmitted outdoors in the square in front of the Vienna State Opera, under the ” Oper live am Platz “.

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Plus, WIWIBLOGGS have another poll:

Poll: Who is your favourite automatic qualifier of 2015?

wiwibloggs.com

Who most deserves their spot in the final?

Il Volo Professional

Il Volo Professional ~~ Eurovision Updates and Giving Back … Times Two

April 12, 2015 Kelly 8 Comments

“Grande Amore” Still Drawing Fans

All Things Il Volo

And, it’s gone

PLATINUM!!!!!!!

Il Volo

And Speaking of Things Eurovision…

Artists Acknowledge Il Volo As Serious Contenders

We know that Ilvolovers the world over recognize that our guys belong at Eurovision and that many artists and critics have been vocal with their opinions to the contrary. We also know that The Guys are keeping said criticism in perspective, choosing to ignore it until it comes from some of the artists they have met and hold in highest regard. But still, how nice it is to see some fellow artists giving Il Volo their due?

Mans Zelmerlow, representative for Sweden, is very excited to be representing his country and thinks that Eurovision 2015 is going to be a tough competition. In the article below, it is noted that he specifically mentions Il Volo, saying that they will be equally tough to beat.

Mans Zelmerlow Speaks about Eurovision and Italy’s Chances ~~ All About Il Volo

THANKS FOR YOUR GREAT SUPPORT CONCHITA! @ConchitaWurst #YouAreUnstoppable #Eurovision #GrandeAmore… http://t.co/2eZc9c3S4n

— Il Volo (@ilvolo) April 10, 2015

And as you can see, Conchita Wurst, 2014 Eurovision Winner, agrees:

“In Sanremo I heard the flight [Il Volo], and I think ‘ Big Love ‘ [‘Grande Amore’] was an excellent choice; they may do very well. Good luck Italy!” (translated by Bing)

“Canzone per te”

The fourth single on the San Remo EP, “Canzone per te” has been released to Italian radio as the next single from the record. I think we’ve all listened to the album enough that we know the song fairly well. What are your thoughts on it?

New Single Released On April 3 ~~ velvetmusic.it; All About Il Volo

“Is This Real?”

In an interview post on LaStampa.it, Il Volo talks about their rise to fame and the aftermath of San Remo. I can only imagine the changes in their lives — probably even more than they dared to dream as young boys six years ago! We’re so proud of you guys! Read the translation below, provided because of the hard work of our affiliate, AAIV.

Interview in La Stampa ~~translation by All About Il Volo

Original Article on La Stama Website; lastampa.it

Pre order the Eurovision 2015 Concert CD

If you are interested in having the Eurovision 2015 music as a keepsake, Pre-order the CD using the link below. The price is listed in Euros, so please keep that in mind when figuring out your cost.

Pre Order the CD from the Eurovision Shop

(All About Il Volo; Il Volo Links and News for April 4, 2015 )

Soccer For Charity

Bing Images

On May 4, Il Volo will be playing in a charity Soccer Tournament. The fundraising will go, in part, to cancer research, and will be televised in Italy. They are hoping to exceed goals set in the past, and I heartily wish them well!

Translated Web Page for Fondazione e Listituto di Condiolo

Il Volo to Play for Partita del Cuore~~ All About Il Volo

Gianluca Visits More Children

On April 1, Gianluca visited the children of Associazione Genitori Bambini Emopatici, an organization for parents dedicated to the support of their children diagnosed with various blood diseases.

(All About Il Volo; Gianluca Visits AGBE Onlus Pescara). I could imagine, before I read the article, how much his being there meant to them and how much inspiration he gave, and I was not at all surprised to read some of the following quotes:

Massimo Parenti, president of the AGBE said: “A clean face, a serene guy that, despite the stratospheric success, he keeps his feet on the ground. Humble, modest, at times shy and excited in front of children… It is not everyday a meeting so pleasant. Thank you, Gianluca.” (from All About Il Volo; Gianluca Ginoble At AGBE Onlus Pescara )

In life we need to fight to make a dream come true, you did it and succeed. We fight for our lives and perhaps one day we can make a dream come true and flight to the success. The boys and girls of AGBE wish you can continue to flight (translated by All About Il Volo, Il Volo Links and News for April 3rd; cityrumors.it [photo gallery included])

The Children Sing “Grande Amore”

You can learn more about AGBE at their official website here: Translated AGBE Homepage .

AGBE logo; Bing Images

Hints of What’s Next

Miami see you soon

— Gianluca Il Volo (@GianGinoble) April 5, 2015

Panamá!!! Nos vemos el lunes!!

— Gianluca Il Volo (@GianGinoble) April 11, 2015

~~ Kelly 😉

Il Volo Flight Crew ~Share The Love

Tag Archives: Eurovision 2015

Bridges

You have probably all seen this while I was gone. So? It’s worth another look.

Thanks, all of you who sent it to me.

They sing, they act, they have my phone number, but never call.

Presenting a Plethora of Popular Polls

You want polls? We have Polls or rather WIWIBLOGS does. Humm, wonder if they’re going to do, “Best Bow-tie Eurovision 2015.” Thanks Jana for the Link. ~Marie

POLLS

Eurovision Update ~ Mary Strickler

I have renamed Our Mary S. She has been sending me everything about Eurovision except where the restrooms are located! So here is some current Eurovision news brought to you by Mary “Snoop the Scoop” Strickler. ~Marie

OGAE