How the Webbys is like the Eurovision
November 20, 2007 at 11:01 am
I never thought that anything I was associated with would be equated in any way with the Eurovision, but actually there is a similarity between the O2 Webbys4Ireland activity and the National Song Contest! Thanks to Conn Ó Muíneacháin of Edgecast Media for drawing the comparison, but I think he could be on to something here!
Back in the olden days of the 1980′s when all we had to look forward to was the returning emigrants filling our pubs at Christmas, with their tales of life overseas and the craic. Back when TV telethons were new and novel ideas. In those days, RTE used to host the National Song Contest, the purpose of which was to choose the entrant that would represent Ireland at the Eurovision. It was a big thing. People talked about it in dole queues around the country.
That’s what the O2 Webbys4Ireland is all about. To choose 20 entrants to represent Ireland at the Webbys – the definitive Web Awards. The site will be launching end of this week and you can nominate and vote for the ones you think should go forth to New York! Anyone voting will also be eligible for an invite to the O2 Webbys 4 Ireland send off party – taking place on 17 January. Yes, just when you’re getting back in shape after the Christmas, 2008 kicks off with the essential web party!
One thing that I can guarantee – there will be no naff bands at our party!
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