This entry pretty much
sums up Eurovision: kooky, fabulous and an absolute belter.
If you listen to Rise Like a Phoenix first, before watching the film clip, you can hear that it sounds just like a 1960s
Bond theme, sung by a Shirley Bassey-esque diva.
That's pretty much what it looks like too – except the diva has a beard.
That's pretty much what it looks like too – except the diva has a beard.
Seriously, Conchita (the drag alter-ego of performer Tom Neuwirth) is
great and I really hope she is embraced across Europe – though unfortunately
homophobia has already started to surface.
Current bookies’
favourite, Aram Mp3 from Armenia, made some anti-gay "jokes" about Conchita in
an interview (he's since apologised).
Petitions have also been circulated in Belarus and Russia, calling for the national broadcasters to boycott the contest because of her participation.
Screw them. If transgender superstar Dana International could carry off the Eurovision crown back in 1998, there's no reason why Conchita can't do the same in 2014.
Petitions have also been circulated in Belarus and Russia, calling for the national broadcasters to boycott the contest because of her participation.
Screw them. If transgender superstar Dana International could carry off the Eurovision crown back in 1998, there's no reason why Conchita can't do the same in 2014.
