Andrew Lloyd Webber for Eurovision
Posted Mon 20 Oct 2008 1:25PM BST by Mitch Carter in The Guestlist
Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber is set to compose Britain's entry for 
the Eurovision Song Contest 2009. The composer will write a song for the winner of Your Country Needs You, a BBC television program in which musicians compete for an audience vote.
After a string of disappointing entries into the competition many have called for an experienced hand to break Britain's run of poor scores. Previous Eurovision losers have included X-Factor's Andy Abraham who finished joint last in 2008 and Jemini's entry Cry Baby which famously received "null points".
"In my life I've never shied away from the impossible and this looks like the biggest mission impossible of all time," said Lloyd Webber in a statement on Saturday.
Controversy was rife at last year's Eurovision final with seasoned presenter Terry Wogan complaining about the political nature of the voting.
Can Sir Andrew win it for Britain or has the political voting got out of hand? Have your say below.
the Eurovision Song Contest 2009. The composer will write a song for the winner of Your Country Needs You, a BBC television program in which musicians compete for an audience vote. After a string of disappointing entries into the competition many have called for an experienced hand to break Britain's run of poor scores. Previous Eurovision losers have included X-Factor's Andy Abraham who finished joint last in 2008 and Jemini's entry Cry Baby which famously received "null points".
"In my life I've never shied away from the impossible and this looks like the biggest mission impossible of all time," said Lloyd Webber in a statement on Saturday.
Controversy was rife at last year's Eurovision final with seasoned presenter Terry Wogan complaining about the political nature of the voting.
Can Sir Andrew win it for Britain or has the political voting got out of hand? Have your say below.
His music is of a quality that far exceeds the expectations of the programme, so I feel he should not be involved, as much as I understand and applaud his good intentions.
It would be wonderful if he could succeed but I fear it will be to no avail.
If he does go ahead, I hope I will be proven wrong, good luck.
Geoff Probyn
It returns to a song competion, not a policatal popularity competion where not offending your neighbours is more important that the songs.
The UK puts forward a quality entry, We've had a run of "poor" entries that would discourage any one with serious musical ambition from entering.
And the voting system is reviewed.
Question: How long has Russia and other countries in that part of the world been part of Europe?
We are told it's Eurovision, that means songs from Europe, YES?
Eurovision is such fun,i believe in Eurovision and see it as "a beacon of hope, that spreads joy and happiness" (tongue firmly placed in cheek) Cheer up everyone,lets enjoy it.
Good Luck Andrew, just an idea but could Tim Rice provide the lyrics and Sarah Brightman perform it?? I can see it now, its going to be amazing.
Lots of love No1 Loyal Eurovision Fan xxx