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To share my Eurovision news?!

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HalloBasel · 02/02/2025 18:50

I am so excited that I needed to create a thread. I have been successful in my Eurovision ballot and going to the final in May!!! I’ve been a lifelong Eurovision fan and been wanting to go for elevate (but been hard as DCs are little) and this year I’m going! CANT BLOODY WAIT!!

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CharlotteStreetW1 · 05/02/2025 19:04

YoungGunsHavingSomeFunCrazyLadiesKeepEmOnTheRun · 05/02/2025 10:28

Just read that a group called Remember Monday are representing us this year, they are amazing singers, hope the song they choose this year does them some justice.

<whispers>

I kind of hoped it would be Girls Aloud.

CharlotteStreetW1 · 05/02/2025 19:02

I expect you've got your accommodation sorted now but don't panic if not. There was nothing in Malmö for last year when we first looked (literally the morning after the 2023 contest) so we booked cancellable accommodation in Copenhagen (guessing the date and city correctly as it happens). About a month before we went, we checked again and there was a lot available so we were able to switch to Malmo for a couple of nights.

TheLargestToblerone · 05/02/2025 11:12

How does anyone think you are unreasonable?? Congratulations OP, I honestly think that Eurovision is one of the most joyous things of the year. It makes me smile just thinking about it.

Loveumagenta · 05/02/2025 11:09

I know friends who’be gone and had THE best time ever. Super cheesy fun all round!

Pugdogmom · 05/02/2025 11:06

Ignore the lack of fun Police...🤣. Ive been to Basel and its beautiful. Remember its right on the border with Germany and France, so you have several options for hotel bookings. Make sure there are transport links too.
Have fun OP.

Comefromaway · 05/02/2025 10:41

They are amazing singers. My son has actually played with one of them in a musical theatre concert last year. I really hope they have a good song and can do well.

YoungGunsHavingSomeFunCrazyLadiesKeepEmOnTheRun · 05/02/2025 10:28

Just read that a group called Remember Monday are representing us this year, they are amazing singers, hope the song they choose this year does them some justice.

TheyAreNotAngelsTheyDontCareAtAll · 03/02/2025 18:47

HalloBasel · 03/02/2025 18:41

This is still making me chuckle.

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Oh good! Pleased to be of service!

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HalloBasel · 03/02/2025 18:41

TheyAreNotAngelsTheyDontCareAtAll · 03/02/2025 13:54

Why post on aibu?
Nonsense news

This is still making me chuckle.

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HalloBasel · 03/02/2025 18:41

Booked my flights!! It’s starting to feel real!!

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Tomatocutwithazigzagedge · 03/02/2025 16:19

You can fly from Bristol or Manchester with Easyjet and some limited flights with Ryanair from Stansted, if Gatwick availability is poor btw.

Four seats left at £43 out from Luton on Thursday 15th May at the moment op! If you stayed until Tuesday the return flight is £25 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

DancingLions · 03/02/2025 15:34

Yes sure 😊

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HalloBasel · 03/02/2025 15:26

DancingLions · 03/02/2025 15:11

Congratulations, but I am a bit concerned for you on the accommodation front! We booked our accommodation as soon as Basel was announced (with free cancellation) and there is very little available now that isn't costing in the thousands!

You will likely have to look some way out of Basel to find something affordable. That said, public transport is good for getting there. But I'd probably budget for a taxi back for such a late finish.

If you plan to fly, you should also book that asap! Again we booked our flights as soon as the city was announced. And an easyjet flight that normally costs around £30 each was already £150! BA were in the several 100's. Plus whether there's any seats left at this point. Although, depending where you are in the UK, train could be an option?

I don't want to take away from your excitement though! Just get on with sorting those things out. DD and I didn't bother even trying for the final! But we did manage to get tickets for both semis so more than happy with that.

You will have a brilliant time, the atmosphere is amazing.

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Oh how useful! Ill PM you if that’s ok?

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HalloBasel · 03/02/2025 15:26

KiffyKiffyKiffy · 03/02/2025 15:11

I thought you meant you were up for performing 🤣

I WISH!!!

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KiffyKiffyKiffy · 03/02/2025 15:11

I thought you meant you were up for performing 🤣

DancingLions · 03/02/2025 15:11

HalloBasel · 03/02/2025 04:59

Not yet!!

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Congratulations, but I am a bit concerned for you on the accommodation front! We booked our accommodation as soon as Basel was announced (with free cancellation) and there is very little available now that isn't costing in the thousands!

You will likely have to look some way out of Basel to find something affordable. That said, public transport is good for getting there. But I'd probably budget for a taxi back for such a late finish.

If you plan to fly, you should also book that asap! Again we booked our flights as soon as the city was announced. And an easyjet flight that normally costs around £30 each was already £150! BA were in the several 100's. Plus whether there's any seats left at this point. Although, depending where you are in the UK, train could be an option?

I don't want to take away from your excitement though! Just get on with sorting those things out. DD and I didn't bother even trying for the final! But we did manage to get tickets for both semis so more than happy with that.

You will have a brilliant time, the atmosphere is amazing.

YoungGunsHavingSomeFunCrazyLadiesKeepEmOnTheRun · 03/02/2025 14:44

HalloBasel · 03/02/2025 14:40

Thanks so much for the lovely post! I’ll be thinking of you whilst dancing away in my sequins. 😂

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Still time to put in a eurovision entry based on the MN and then you would be on stage 🤣

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HalloBasel · 03/02/2025 14:40

TheyAreNotAngelsTheyDontCareAtAll · 03/02/2025 13:54

Why post on aibu?
Nonsense news

Thanks so much for the lovely post! I’ll be thinking of you whilst dancing away in my sequins. 😂

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YoungGunsHavingSomeFunCrazyLadiesKeepEmOnTheRun · 03/02/2025 14:37

TheyAreNotAngelsTheyDontCareAtAll · 03/02/2025 13:55

Well, that's understandable

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You had 2 options here, option one was to just think "I'm not very interested in this thread" and click away, the second option was to see a thread full of people being happy for op and op being excited, and to just piss on her chips because it makes you feel better about yourself if others are sad or embarrassed.

Maybe take a look inward as to why you chose the latter route.

Op if you do start a thread then please post a link on this one.

TheyAreNotAngelsTheyDontCareAtAll · 03/02/2025 13:55

HalloBasel · 02/02/2025 18:58

No one in real life is remotely excited for me so needed to share 😂😂

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Well, that's understandable

TheyAreNotAngelsTheyDontCareAtAll · 03/02/2025 13:54

Why post on aibu?
Nonsense news

LookItsMeAgain · 03/02/2025 13:49

Back when Ireland was on a mad Eurovision winning streak and when Ronan Keating was one of the hosts (think the other was Carrie someone or other) I got tickets to the recording of the final that is done at about 1pm - 4pm where all of the acts perform but they don't do the live voting. It's recorded so that if there is an event such as someone storming the stage, they can instantly switch to the recording and the show should be seamless from the view of someone watching at home.

I'd have loved to have gone to the actual final as that was the one Katrina & the Waves won for the UK (which was the last time the UK won the competition).

Have a wonderful time. Buy merch and a programme if you can.

Tomatocutwithazigzagedge · 03/02/2025 12:54

HalloBasel · 03/02/2025 07:45

Oh how lovely!!! Basel is beautiful. I can’t wait to visit again!

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The entire city will be turned over to Eurovision that week, check out the Eurovision website for the key hotspots. The Basel tourist website, This is Basel, has a really good section on Eurovision information....

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 | basel.com search.app/r8orb6f5uMmkGoBx7

But as the previous poster mentioned, please book your hotel ASAP! Also consider hotels in Weil Am Rhein, over the border, there is a B&B hotel there right in front of the tram stop which goes into Basel, and a supermarket if you need to keep within a budget.

MayoforSam · 03/02/2025 09:48

Maybe join the local OGAE Eurovision fan club for the U.K.? There will be lots travelling to the event and you’d have some other fans to enjoy it with.
so jealous right now 😂

Hairyesterdaygonetoday · 03/02/2025 09:44

Woo hoo! Have fun!