#turin may 2022

[adascore]

The Golden War

pairings: alexia putellas x lyonnais!reader

warnings: swearing. for culers the ‘22 uwcl final ig. jona is kinda mean in this.

author’s note: this is the same reader from my ‘one for the money, two for the show’ fic of the lionesses!captain. reader is basically ada hegerberg lolsies :) will be turned into a series.

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Turin, Italy - May, 2022

''The final has been dubbed as a duel between you and Alexia Putellas, do you experience it as that?''

The Lyon captain fought the urge to roll her eyes at the question, despite having expected it. ''It is a final between Barcelona and Lyon, nothing more than that.'' She answered, diplomatically- the way they had rehearsed it.

''Lyon is the underdog coming into this final- FC Barcelona has been unbeatable so far. What do you need to do in order to beat them tomorrow?'' Another reporter asked, a pen ready in his hand to take notes.

There was a slight change in her expression as the question left his lips, the man succeeding in poking through her stoic expression. ''Well, we have never lost to Barcelona- I don't know if you remember 3 years ago or even last year,''

Lyon had comfortably beaten the Spanish club in 2019. In that Champions League Final, Y/N had become the first player to score a hattrick in a UWCL final. Their last meeting had been in 2021, in the pre-season, where Lyon had won 3-2, the Lyon captain again putting one in the net.

''We have won this competition many times. There was football before Barcelona, and it was being played by us.''

Her last sentence of the quote had struck a nerve with the Barça captain.

''She acts like she has already won the whole thing.'' Alexia remarked as she read a transcript of the press conference.

Patri and Mapi glanced at one another, a knowing look in their eyes. ''Technically, there is nothing wrong about what she said, Ale. How many times has she won this competition now? 6? 7?'' The defender said, not having a problem with the opposition's words.

''She's just pissed that everyone is talking about us now.'' She ignored Mapi, continuing berating her opponent.

The rivalry between the captains of the two top teams had been something made up by the media, seeking a female counterpart to the famed Ronaldo-Messi rivalry. Both Alexia and Y/N led Europe's premier clubs, won the Champions League, captained their national teams, and earned the Ballon d'Or. This fueled incessant comparisons.

Alexia and Y/N hadn't given it much thought at first. There were also many differences between them; Alexia is a midfielder, while Y/N is a striker. Despite their similar ages, their careers took diverse paths. Alexia remained in the Spanish league, while Y/N gained experience across various countries.

Over time, an unexpected shift occurred. They began caring about each other's achievements. Yet, they knew the comparison wasn't fair.

Despite being younger, Y/N dominated women's football for longer, winning the Champions League seven times – twice with Wolfsburg and five times with Lyon. In contrast, Alexia secured one with Barcelona. Neither had won anything major with their national teams, though she had come close with England a few times. Furthermore, on the accolades side of things, Y/N led with a repertoire that most players could only dream of.

For a long time, it hadn't bothered Alexia. She had watched in admiration as the younger player became the first recipient of the Ballon d'Or, a huge step in women's football. Y/N's advocacy for the sport also didn't escape the Spanish player.

However, her admiration had turned into envy.

The turning point came in the 2019 final against Lyon. She had observed the way the English striker had celebrated with her entire team- how the Lyon squad immediately ran to her once the whistle blew and how Y/N bathed in all the (rightly deserved) glory. Alexia wanted that for herself. For years, Y/N had been the nail in Barcelona's coffin, scoring the goals that made sure they couldn't continue in the competition- in the captain's opinion, the striker had made a joke of her team for years, even if she didn't meant to do that.

Their interactions over the years were limited to polite handshakes before or after matches. Occasional encounters outside the pitch were rare and brief, seldom extending beyond a few sentences.

Alexia's surprise peaked when Y/N congratulated her on winning the Ballon d'Or through both private and public Instagram messages. Despite her reservations about comparisons and rivalry, receiving praise from someone she admired as one of the best in the game left Alexia with a positive feeling.

''No, I think she's just not a fan of being referred to as an underdog.'' Patri defended the Lyon striker.

This explanation didn't sit well with Alexia, evident from the displeasure on her face. ''Whatever,'' she retorted, looking forward to settling matters on the field that Saturday.

Saturday, May 21, 2022

Excitement, adrenaline, nerves, and tension permeated the tunnel of Juventus Stadium as Alexia, tightly gripping her pennant, stood at the front of her lined-up team, awaiting the opposing captain.

The sudden hush among the Barcelona team signaled the arrival of their counterpart. Turning around, Alexia frowned at her teammates' fascination with the approaching striker.

This is not the time to be fangirling, she thought to herself, as she saw most of her players' eyes following the striker's figure.

As the two top players faced each other, uncertainty lingered about whether they should exchange greetings. Y/N broke the silence, deciding to offer some acknowledgment. ''Hey, you alright?'' Her charming English accent filled the air.

''Yeah, and you?'' Alexia almost cringed at her own quick response, not giving her brain time to think.

''I‘ll see in about 90 minutes.'' The younger one grinned.

I'll wipe that smirk off your fucking face, Alexia said in her mind, not a fan of the confidence the striker was oozing.

Ten minutes later, the referee blew the whistle, signaling the start of the highly-anticipated final.

Lyon applied intense pressure right from the start, managing to create two goal-scoring opportunities within the first three minutes of the match.

However, the audience were offered their first initial glimpse of the rivalry in the 6th minute of the game.

Y/N positioned herself strategically, eyes fixed on her teammate readying a precise pass to her. The ball zipped across the pitch, and in a heartbeat, both Y/N and Alexia were locked onto winning it for themselves.

The striker, a master of timing, surged forward. Simultaneously, the midfielder closed in on the target. The collision was inevitable.

Both players fell with a thud, groaning at the contact with the ground. Despite the force of the clash, they both showed resilience as they wanted to use the momentum to their advantage.

They were momentarily entangled, fighting for control of the ball. It was a brief display of the rivalry that had brewed between them.

Y/N rose swiftly from the turf, eyes filled with determination. The collision had only fueled her competitive fire. With the ball firmly at her feet, she accelerated away from the mess, leaving Alexia behind.

The crowd erupted in gasps and cheers as Y/N, now in open space, scanned the field. Seizing the opportunity, she unleashed a powerful strike from well outside the box.

Time seemed to slow as the ball sailed towards the goal. Panos's desperate dive was in vain as the ball found the back of the net. The roar of the crowd echoed through the stadium, a symphony of cheers and applause for a goal that showcased the skills and spirit of the Lyon captain.

A fleeting scowl crossed Alexia's face, frustrated at the missed opportunity.

Y/N turned on her heels as the net rippled, ready to embrace her teammates who were rushing to her.

''Vamos!'' She roared, the Spanish word escaping her lips like a battle cry.

Yet, she found herself face-to-face not with the familiar sight of Lyon jerseys but with the intensity of Alexia's determined gaze.

Her expression froze for a quick second, confusion adorning her features. Y/N's eyes widened in realization, and for a brief instant, the two captains locked eyes in an unspoken exchange.

The celebration continued around them, teammates engulfing Y/N as they screamed with delight at their captain's prolific opener. The air was filled with jubilation, but within the chaos, the tension lingered between the two captains, adding an intriguing layer to the unfolding drama on the pitch.

The match unfolded further, Barcelona grabbing a few opportunities of their own, but not being clinical enough to score an equalizer. The Spanish squad remained calm, showing no signs of panic in their play, despite being behind.

Selma and Melvine played a great one-two with each other, and the young defender shot a beautiful cross towards the box. Anticipating the trajectory of the ball, Y/N skillfully pulled away from Leon, who undoubtedly had the impossible task of marking the striker.

The ball connected with Y/N's forehead, falling perfectly into the mesh. The scoreboard illuminated with Lyon 2, Barcelona 0. The narrative had shifted as the favorites stomped the ground in frustration, while the ''underdogs'' celebrated another goal from their captain.

The first half flew by. Y/N managed to assist Catarina to make it 3-0, but Alexia found the back of the net to get one back.

3-1.

The second half saw more scoring opportunities for Barcelona, but no one managed to finish the job.

After contact with Martens, Griedge cited experiencing a cramp and asked for treatment- a request that the Barcelona side was not having. Y/N, understanding the frustration of time-wasting, especially when behind in a match, stood aside.

However, the Lyon captain didn't appreciate the scolding she received from the opposition's coach. ''Tell your player to stop the comedy, what a shit job!'' Jonatan exclaimed to the English captain, who observed the scene from the sideline.

Y/N didn't budge, paying him no attention, knowing it was all tactics. She gave an unimpressed look toward the referee, who had been observing the one-sided interaction.

The official ran up to them, pulling a yellow card from her pocket and holding it in front of the manager. ''Step back, please. Don't talk to the opposition.'' she instructed him.

The match eventually resumed. In extra time, Paredes almost managed to pull off a header, but it went flying over the post.

In the last minute of the game, Y/N teamed up with Eugénie to score a last-minute beauty, but the volley slammed against the post.

The piercing sound of the referee's whistle resonated through the stadium, marking the conclusion of the final. Lyon emerged triumphant for a record-extending 8th time.

Overwhelmed by her own emotions, Y/N fell to the ground as the whistle echoed in her ears. It didn't take too long for her teammates to rush up to her, colliding in a chaos of hugs, kisses, and jubilant shouts.

They had done it again, proving once more why all the records were tied to their name.

''Y/N, you're a fucking legend!'' Lindsey yelled in her ear, kissing her cheek multiple times.

As her teammates slowly got up from their celebratory cuddle with the ground, they formed a protective circle around their captain. Hands reached out to help her rise from the grass, and she found herself enveloped in a symphony of gratitude.

Eventually, she shook off her glorious daze, a wide grin etched on her face.

Y/N turned her attention to the defeated Barcelona players, spread out across the field with tears and disappointment staining their cheeks. She approached them, offering a helping hand to those still on the ground and sharing comforting words. Acknowledging the effort they had brought, she assured them that they gave her team a greater fight than the scoreline implied.

Before the Lyon squad embarked on their victory lap to greet the traveling supporters, Y/N's gaze fell on a heartbreaking scene. Across the field, the Spanish captain, Alexia, was cradled in a comforting embrace by a Barcelona staff member as tears streamed down her face.

Y/N hesitated, caught in a ''should I or shouldn't I'' moment with herself.

She chose to make an attempt to resolve whatever tension had built up between them.

Tears glistened on Alexia's cheeks, a testament to the intensity of the match and the dreams left unfulfilled. The Barcelona staff member, offering solace in the face of defeat, glanced up as Y/N approached, and let go of her.

''Alexia,'' Y/N greeted her softly, putting her arm around the Spaniard, ''thank you for the great battle.'' She hadn't prepared what to say, because what do you say against someone you feel like you are supposed to hate? What do you say against someone you've been constantly compared to for over a year?

To the striker's surprise, Alexia reciprocated, feeling an arm on her lower-back. ''Congratulations, you deserved the win. You played phenomenal.'' The midfielder told her, a forced yet genuine small smile making a way onto her face.

''Don't let this hurt you. You are literally one of the best players I have played against- your team is amazing. Use this, like in 2019.'' Y/N advised her, not particularly caring if the opposing player would take it or not.

''We will. I hope we can play many more finals. You make me- you make us grow.'' Alexia stuttered.

Y/N nodded. ''I hope so too. It's been fascinating to see the growth you guys have made these last years.''

The stadium now bore witness to a quieter exchange between the two captains. Almost every camera lens and watchful eye fixated on them.

As Y/N and Alexia exchanged words of mutual respect, their moment of shared understanding was abruptly disrupted by the Barcelona coach.

''Congratulations on the win, Y/N.'' He acknowledged briskly, his gaze quickly turning toward Alexia. His extended hand to her seemed more like a formality, but Y/N accepted it.

Almost forcibly, he placed a hand on Alexia's shoulder, a non-verbal cue that spoke volumes. ''Come on.'' He declared, his tone leaving little room for negotiation and they were off to wherever he needed her to be.

Alexia casted an immediate glance back at Y/N, a mix of emotions played across her face- gratitude for the moment, and frustration at its abrupt end. She hadn't responded to her words yet.

As the Spaniard was led away, Y/N's eyes lingered on the departing figure, a tinge of melancholy in her gaze.

The brief encounter had sparked a momentary connection- a bridge attempting to break through the perceived rivalry and show praise for a strong opponent. However, Jonatan's swift intervention acted like a pair of scissors, cutting through the threads that held that connection.

In Y/N's mind, Alexia had seemed appreciative of the opportunity to have a genuine conversation. She figured there must have been a good reason for her to have been pulled away like that, especially by the head coach.

The Barcelona captain had reacted with a hint of irritation when her coach suggested to the Lyon player to remove her arm from Alexia's shoulder. She tried asking Jonatan why he had coaxed her away, but she didn't receive a proper answer.

The whole thing had left a bitter taste in her mouth. The potential for a more extended, sincere exchange was cut short, leaving Alexia with lingering frustration. There was a desire to understand Y/N beyond the competition, but it was cut short.

She hoped her last glance had worked as a silent acknowledgment of what could have been.

[louisupdates]

FITFWT23: TOUR RECAP MASTERPOST

FASHION RECAP: NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE (Top Ten)

LITHOGRAPHS and PORTRAITS

OUTRO SONGS

IQ 123: Tour promo and production interviews

TOUR TECHNICAL SPECS [TPI MAGAZINE]

GROUP PHOTOS NA

Louis’ care for his fans

NORTH AMERICA

26 May - Mohegan Sun Arena, UNCASVILLE, CT

27 May - Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, GILFORD, NH

29 May - Place Bell, LAVAL QC

30 May - Budweiser Stage, TORONTO ON

1 Jun - Blossom Music Center, CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH

2 Jun - Michigan Lottery Amphitheater, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI

FITFWT23: WEEK 1

3 Jun - The Icon Festival Stage, CINCINNATI, OH

6 Jun - Kemba Live! Outdoor, COLUMBUS, OH

7 Jun - TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park, INDIANAPOLIS, IN

9 Jun - Saint Louis Music Park, ST. LOUIS, MO

PORTRAITS, 1st set [10.6.2023]

IG stories and selfies [10.6.2023]

10 Jun - Starlight Theatre, KANSAS CITY, MO

13 Jun - BMO Pavilion, MILWAUKEE, WI

15 Jun - Huntington Bank Pavilion, CHICAGO, IL

16 Jun - The Armory, MINNEAPOLIS, MN

17 Jun - Harrah’s Stir Cove, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA

19 Jun - Denny Sanford Premiere Center, SIOUX FALLS, SD

21 Jun - Red Rocks Amphitheatre, MORRISON, CO: CANCELLED 😪

24 Jun - Wamu Theater, SEATTLE, WA

26 Jun - Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Center, VANCOUVER BC

27 Jun - McMenamins Edgefield Concerts, TROUTDALE, OR

29 Jun - The Greek Theatre, BERKELEY, CA

PORTRAITS, 2nd set [29.6.2023]

PORTRAITS posted 30.6 [x]

30 Jun - Louis Instagram recap

30 Jun - The Hollywood Bowl, LOS ANGELES, CA

1 Jul - The Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan, LAS VEGAS, NV

3 Jul - Arizona Financial Theatre, PHOENIX, AZ

6 Jul - The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, IRVING, TX

7 Jul - Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park, AUSTIN, TX

8 Jul - The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, THE WOODLANDS, TX

PORTRAITS, 3rd set [9.7.2023]

9 Jul: Louis Instagram recap

10 Jul RTL Radio Interviews

11 Jul - St. Augustine Amphitheatre, ST. AUGUSTINE, FL

13 Jul - Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, HOLLYWOOD, FL

14 Jul - Yuengling Center, TAMPA, FL

15 Jul - Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park, ATLANTA, GA

18 Jul - Ascend Amphitheater, NASHVILLE, TN

19 Jul - Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre, CHARLOTTE, NC

21 Jul - Red Hat Amphitheater, RALEIGH, NC

22 Jul - Merriweather Post Pavilion, COLUMBIA, MD

PORTRAITS, 4th set [23.7.2023]

24 Jul - MGM Music Hall at Fenway, BOSTON1, MA

25 Jul - MGM Music Hall at Fenway, BOSTON2, MA

27 Jul - TD Pavilion at the Mann, PHILADELPHIA, PA

28 Jul - Stone Pony Summer Stage, ASBURY PARK, NJ

29 Jul - Forrest Hills Stadium, NEW YORK, NY

PORTRAITS, 5th set [31.7.2023]

North America FAN EDIT

AUGUST 2023 GAP 1 recap

AWAY FROM HOME FESTIVAL

19 Aug - Parco Bussoladomani, LIDO DI CAMAIORE, Italy

AUGUST 2023 GAP 2 recap (including the 28 launch)

EUROPE

29 Aug - Barclays Arena, HAMBURG

31 Aug - Royal Arena, COPENHAGEN

1 Sep - Spektrum, OSLO [Bigger Than Me anniversary content]

PORTRAITS, 6th set [2.9.2023]

2 Sep - Hovet, STOCKHOLM

4 Sep - Ice Hall, HELSINKI

DORK MAGAZINE PHOTOS 2022 w/ links

5 Sep - Saku Arena, TALLINN

7 Sep - Arena Riga, RIGA

PORTRAITS, 7th set [8.9.2023]

8 Sep - Zalgiris Arena, KAUNAS

10 Sep - Tauron Arena, KRAKOW

11 Sep - Atlas Arena, ŁÓDŹ

13 Sep - Wiener Stadhalle D, VIENNA

14 Sep - Stozice Arena, LJUBLJANA

15 Sep - Budapest Arena, BUDAPEST

PORTRAITS, 8th set [16.9.2023]

17 Sep - Arenele Romane, BUCHAREST

18 Sep - Arena Armeets, SOFIA

20 Sep - Plateia Nerou, ATHENS w/ links to AOTV announcements

SEPTEMBER 2023 GAP recap

1 Oct - Bilbao Arena Miribilla, BILBAO (VIZCAYA)

3 Oct - Altice Arena, LISBON

5 Oct - Wizink Center, MADRID

6 Oct - Palau Sant Jordi, BARCELONA

PORTRAITS, 9th set [7.10]

8 Oct - Pala Alpitur, TURIN

9 Oct - Unipol Arena, BOLOGNA

11 Oct - Rockhal, ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE

12 Oct - Sportspaleis, ANTWERP

14 Oct - Accor Arena, PARIS

15 Oct - Ziggo Dome, AMSTERDAM

17 Oct - Lanxess Arena, COLOGNE

19 Oct - O2 Arena, PRAGUE

20 Oct - Mercedes Benz Arena, BERLIN

PORTRAITS, 10th set [21.10]

22 Oct - Olympiahalle, MUNICH

23 Oct - Hallenstadion, ZURICH

FITFWT23: LATAM promo begins [28.10]

Twitter spree: part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4 Hall Of Fame, [31.10]

IGTV [1.11]: transcript, gifs [x] [x] [x] [x] [x]

8 Nov - 3Arena, DUBLIN

10 Nov - Utilita Arena, SHEFFIELD

11 Nov - AO Arena, MANCHESTER

12 Nov - Ovo Hydro, GLASGOW

14 Nov - Brighton Center, BRIGHTON

15 Nov - International Arena, CARDIFF

17 Nov - The O2, LONDON

18 Nov - Resorts World Arena, BIRMINGHAM

FITFWT23 has come to an end!

ROLLING STONE UK 2023 AWARDS

23 Nov - Camden Roundhouse, LONDON

[copperbadge]

Hi Sam, could you share the timeline for the Shivadverse please? Because the epilogues tend to be little time jump and the books overlap, and Twelve Points confused me a bit in regards to when it takes place, ngl. Like, Eddie went for the coronation, stayed, he and Greg dated for a year(?) and get engaged. Are still engaged when Jess and Noah arrive. Are married during Euro Vision, but engaged (?) when the song is written at the start. And Tiger happens somewhere too, but Alanna and Jerry haven't gotten married yet...

I would love the proper chain of events! How much time has it been since Eddie's arrival and the end of Twelve Points?

Oh sure! I have it all written out (more or less) so find below the cut.

You do kind of have to squint a little in places; they're cramming a lot into a short amount of time and I was deliberately vague with real dates because it makes it easier to sort of slide stuff in, and with the first three books I was shuffling events around a bit. Spring 2022 saw a lot of action and fall 2023 is looking to be the same. :D

To short-answer your question, between the start of Fete For A King (February-ish 2021, don't look too hard at that) and the end of Twelve Points (May 2022) it's been about fifteen months. If we count to the true end of Twelve Points in the epilogue (November-ish 2022) it's been a year and nine months. By the time we hit the end of the planned-out novels (Spring 2024) it will have been three years.

SPRING 2021

Events of Fete For A King (except epilogue): Eddie arrives to cater the coronation; Gregory and Eddie begin a relationship. Michaelis retires and Gregory is crowned king.

Pre-LATT: Jerry is diagnosed with ADHD.

SUMMER 2021

Pre-LATT: Jerry begins medication for ADHD at the start of Infinite Jes.

Events of Infinite Jes (except epilogue): Jes and Noah arrive. Jes and Michaelis begin a relationship in late summer.

FALL 2021

Prologue of Twelve Points: Noah begins school at the Maritime Academy as a Junior. Caleb sees him and Michaelis interacting and composes Young Prince.

Events of the short story Love Like A Freight Train: Gregory and Eddie get frisky in the bedroom.

SPRING 2022:

Events of the short story A Pizza For Purim in March: Eddie makes pizza for Jes and Michaelis.

Epilogues of Fete for a King and Infinite Jes, plus short story Theophile and The Kings: Gregory and Eddie become engaged at Gregory's coronation anniversary ball (April-ish, possibly a bit earlier). Michaelis gives them 18 months before he starts pestering them about grandchildren.

Events of The Lady And The Tiger: Alanna and Jerry travel to Galia; they begin dating and become engaged. Ofelia Ansevali is installed as Duchess.

LATE SPRING/EARLY SUMMER 2022:

Beginning of The Twelve Points Of Caleb Canto: Caleb wins the National Final and meets the royal family; Buck comes to Fons-Askaz to write his next album.

Events of the short story The New Duke: Eddie is made a duke. Michaelis reminds Gregory that they have 16 months left before he starts pestering them about grandchildren.

Events of the short story Gold Digger: Jes fights with their parents about dating Michaelis (prior to attending Eurovision in Turin).

SUMMER 2022:

Ending of The Twelve Points of Caleb Canto: In May, Caleb and Buck compete against each other at Eurovision National Finals.

Noah officially/legally becomes a prince.

PROSPECTIVE: Beginning of The Royals And The Ramblers; Eddie, Gregory, Michaelis, Jes, and Noah visit the Rambler family in California, escorted by Georgie. Monday Rambler is asked to be the royal Surrogate. Monday becomes pregnant circa July.

FALL 2022:

Epilogue of The Twelve Points of Caleb Canto: Buck returns from touring to spend the winter in Fons-Askaz. Noah becomes first mate of the Dychev.

PROSPECTIVE: Royals/Ramblers: Georgie begins a relationship with Monday Rambler. Eddie and Gregory meet and adopt Ioanna. Eddie and Gregory have a huge state wedding.

Events of Cryptofauna Of The Shivadh North: Eddie and Gregory go on vacation and hunt a Svichwurm.

Now, all of that has been written and all but the start of Royals/Ramblers has been published or at least posted. The rest of 2023 is planned out as well so:

SPRING 2023:

PROSPECTIVE: Ending of The Royals And The Ramblers (around late April). The novel spans almost a year, since it begins prior to Monday's pregnancy and ends shortly after she gives birth.

SUMMER 2023:

PROSPECTIVE: The Chicken Salad Wars: Simon LeFevre begins publishing a recipe blog and is recruited into helping plan the Reclamation Day festival. Spans roughly April-August.

PROSPECTIVE: Noah will graduate from the Maritime Academy in June 2023. In theory, if I write his gap year novel, it would begin somewhere around summer 2023. I may not write this one in chronological order (IE, I may write other books set later first, then come back to this one).

FALL 2023:

PROSPECTIVE: Beginning of the yet-untitled Football Novel; Felix Giddings begins building Shivadh RFC and recruiting players for the team's first 11. Spans the midseason gap and will likely end in spring 2024.

PROSPECTIVE: Events of the yet-untitled Roman Ruin Novel; crews hired by Jerry to clear and cultivate portions of the Shivadlakia estate uncover a Roman floor. Unclear how long this novel will span but likely a relatively short period of time.

There are also several stories in the pipeline that have indeterminate dates assigned, but presumably they are further out.

[theophagie-remade]

English translation of Questo mondo non mi renderà cattivo/This world can't tear me down's opening song:

Seafarers who go

Wherever they want, but not here¹

To steal my job in this jungle

And crushing my dream, which was to

open a bangla²

A bangla

It's fine if you remain here

But come on, stop talking to me about dignity

We bury waste where flowers grow³

(You're paid) €1.50 an hour and then you die⁴

But (do it) outside

Go die out there, 'cause here you're

You're in a wonderful country

This is a wonderful country

Wonderful

Wonderful

Seafarers who go

Wherever they want, but not here

To steal my job in this jungle

And crushing my dream of opening a bangla

A bangla

It's fine if you remain here

If you're running from a war, sure, but it must be a truly major one⁵

Nobody gives a damn about your shitty degree

It's just that your skin tone's a little too dark⁶

Dark for this place, for you're

You're in a wonderful country

This is a wonderful country

Wonderful

Bridges collapse⁷, ships sink⁸

But come on, it's all wonderful, as long as it doesn't happen to you

Students die, ministers speak⁹

This flavour of evil, can't you taste it too?¹⁰

This flavour of evil, can't you taste it too?

Factories explode¹¹, houses collapse¹²

But come on, it's all wonderful, as long as it doesn't happen to you

Rights die, ministers applaud¹³

This flavour of evil, can't you taste it too?

This flavour of evil, can't you taste it too?

Can't you taste it too?

1: Reference to Umberto Tozzi and Raf's 1987 song Gente di Mare ("Seafarers"). Most "illegal" immigrants reach Italy by sea through boats or rafts

2: Slang term for a mini-market owned by south asian immigrants. Also, "they steal our jobs", opposition to immigration 101 all across the board

3: Illegal waste burial is a really common practice in Italy

4: Exploitation of immigrants and their labour

5: Although anti-refugees sentiment is still strong, undeniably ukrainian refugees are more easily "accepted" than others due to both racism and to how close the russo-ukranian war is to Italy itself

6: Although this happened too recently for it to have been the inspiration for this line (which nevertheless expresses a commonly held belief), it should be known that just last May three ghanaian collaborators of Lesley Lokko who were supposed to be with her for the Venice Biennale cultural exhibition were denied entry into Itay. While details weren't made public, Lokko was allegedly accused of trying to bring "non-essential young men" into the country

7: Reference to the collapse of the Morandi Bridge in 2018. 43 people lost their lives

8: Reference to the Costa Concordia disaster of 2012. 33 people lost their lives

9: Suicides are becoming ever more common for a number of reasons, especially among university students. Giuseppe Valditara, the current Minister of Education, maintains that humiliation is a "factor for growth"

10: Likely a reference to Gino Paoli's 1956 song Sapore di sale ("Flavour of salt / Salty flavour")

11: Possibly a reference to the explosion of the Thyssenkrupp steel mill in Turin, 2007. It may be a broader allusion to workplace accidents and death. 2022 alone saw 1090 victims

12: Illegal construction is extremely common. Just last November 12 people died in Ischia due to a landslide. Hydrogeological instability is overall high in all of Italy

13: Amongst its objectives, the draft bill Ddl Zan aimed to criminalise hate crimes specifically motivated by homotransphobia, misogyny, and ableism. The Senate "killed" it on 27/10/2021, with the cheering and clapping of its detractors

[8iunie]

Loud Kids Tour Gets Louder ‘22 - ‘23

~ North America 2022 ~

October 26th, 2022: Mexico City, Mexico - Pepsi Center WTC 🇲🇽

October 31st, 2022: Seattle, Washington - Paramount Theatre 🇺🇸

November 3rd, 2022: San Francisco, California - The Masonic 🇺🇸

November 4th, 2022: San Francisco, California - The Masonic 🇺🇸

November 7th, 2022: Los Angeles, California - The Hollywood Palladium 🇺🇸

November 8th, 2022: San Diego, California - San Diego Sports Arena (SOMA) 🇺🇸

November 10th, 2022: Phoenix, Arizona - Arizona Financial Theatre 🇺🇸

November 12th, 2022: Salt Lake City, Utah - The Complex 🇺🇸   

November 14th, 2022: Denver, Colorado - Fillmore Auditorium 🇺🇸

November 17th, 2022: Chicago, Illinois - Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom 🇺🇸 

November 18th, 2022: Detroit, Michigan - The Fillmore Detroit 🇺🇸

November 21st, 2022: Toronto, Ontario - History 🇨🇦

November 22nd, 2022: Toronto, Ontario - History 🇨🇦

November 24th, 2022: Montreal, Quebec - MTELUS 🇨🇦

November 26th, 2022: Boston, Massachusetts - MGM Music Hall at Fenway 🇺🇸

November 28th, 2022: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - The Fillmore Philadelphia 🇺🇸

November 29th, 2022: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - The Fillmore Philadelphia 🇺🇸

December 2nd, 2022: New York City, New York - The Hammerstein Ballroom 🇺🇸

December 3rd, 2022: New York City, New York - The Hammerstein Ballroom 🇺🇸

December 5th, 2022: Washington, D.C. - The Anthem 🇺🇸   

December 7th, 2022: Atlanta, Georgia - Tabernacle 🇺🇸

December 9th, 2022: Miami, Florida - Hard Rock Live 🇺🇸

December 12th, 2022: Houston, Texas - 713 Music Hall 🇺🇸  

December 13th, 2022: Dallas, Texas - South Side Ballroom 🇺🇸

December 16th, 2022: Las Vegas, Nevada - The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas 🇺🇸

~ Europe 2023 ~

February 23rd, 2023: Pesaro, Italy - Vitrifrigo Arena 🇮🇹

February 25th, 2023: Turin, Italy - Pala Alpitour 🇮🇹

February 27th, 2023: Amsterdam, Netherlands - Ziggo Dome 🇳🇱

March 2nd, 2023: Brussels, Belgium - Forest National (Vorst Nationaal) 🇧🇪

March 3rd, 2023: Brussels, Belgium - Forest National (Vorst Nationaal) 🇧🇪

March 6th, 2023: Berlin, Germany - Mercedes-Benz Arena 🇩🇪

March 10th, 2023: Cologne, Germany - Lanxess Arena 🇩🇪   

March 13th, 2023: Paris, France - Accor Arena 🇫🇷

March 16th, 2023: Bologna (Casalecchio di Reno), Italy - Unipol Arena 🇮🇹

March 17th, 2023: Bologna (Casalecchio di Reno), Italy - Unipol Arena 🇮🇹

March 20th, 2023: Florence, Italy - Nelson Mandela Forum 🇮🇹

March 21st, 2023: Florence, Italy - Nelson Mandela Forum 🇮🇹

March 24th, 2023: Rome, Italy - Palazzo dello Sport 🇮🇹

March 25th, 2023: Rome, Italy - Palazzo dello Sport 🇮🇹

March 28th, 2023: Naples, Italy - Teatro Palapartenope 🇮🇹

March 29th, 2023: Naples, Italy - Teatro Palapartenope 🇮🇹

March 31th, 2023: Bari, Italy - Palaflorio 🇮🇹

April 3rd, 2023: Milan (Assago), Italy - Mediolanum Forum 🇮🇹

April 4th, 2023: Milan (Assago), Italy - Mediolanum Forum 🇮🇹

April 6th, 2023: Milan (Assago), Italy - Mediolanum Forum 🇮🇹

April 11th, 2023: Barcelona, Spain - Palau Sant Jordi 🇪🇸

April 26th, 2023: Zürich, Switzerland - Hallenstadion 🇨🇭

April 28th, 2023: Vienna, Austria - Wiener Stadthalle 🇦🇹

April 30th, 2023: Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg - Rockhal 🇱🇺

May 2nd, 2023: Copenhagen, Denmark - Royal Arena 🇩🇰

May 5th, 2023: Milan (Assago), Italy - Mediolanum Forum 🇮🇹

May 8th, 2023: London, United Kingdom - The O2 🇬🇧

May 12th, 2023: Warsaw, Poland - Arena COS Torwar 🇵🇱

May 14th, 2023: Prague, Czech Republic - O2 Arena 🇨🇿

May 16th, 2023: Budapest, Hungary - László Papp Budapest Sports Arena 🇭🇺

May 18th, 2023: Riga, Latvia - Mežaparks Great Bandstand (Mežaparka Lielā estrāde) 🇱🇻

May 19th, 2023: Tallinn, Estonia - Unibet Arena 🇪🇪

July 16, 2023: Trieste, Italy - Stadio Nereo Rocco 🇮🇹

July 20th, 2023: Rome, Italy - Stadio Olimpico 🇮🇹

July 21st, 2023: Rome, Italy - Stadio Olimpico 🇮🇹

July 24th, 2023: Milan, Italy - Stadio San Siro 🇮🇹

July 25th, 2023: Milan, Italy - Stadio San Siro 🇮🇹

[sommeronasolitarybeach]

I think that's the right time to change my intro.

My name's Leonida, I'm an Italian trans man, I'm 26. I've been on tumblr since I was 15/16 years old, maybe younger, but I've never been fully a tumblr user (then and now). Since it is 2024 I want to improve my life and try to get better.

I opened this blog in agoust 2023 because the previous one didn't resemble me, I didn't like it etc

I choose "Summer on a solitary beach" 'cause it's my favourite song by Franco Battiato, an italian songwriter that I love very much.

If you ask me I'm doing nothing in my life.

I Studied at the "Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera" in Milan and graduated in 2022 in "Nuove Tecnologie dell'Arte" (New art technologies).

My life since graduation has been different, in Milan I had my friends, my life had a meaning there, I was a different person ( I lived in Milan from 2016 till february 2020). In February 2020 Covid hitted Italy very hard and I was forced to move back to Turin (Torino), my home town. Unfortunately for me Torino is a place that I don't really like, I spent terrible years here. I was bullied in school, had no friends, no social life, nothing. Moving back to Turin for me meant returning in that old dark places where I felt like nothing, I still feel down today and this city isn't helping.

I want this to change, I want to change all my life. I'm tired of feeling down.

I'm Trying.

Since graduation I started working on photography, I'm nowhere near mastering it, but It's a thing I really like to do and to improve on. I'm starting from here.

(I hadn't decided yet if I'm writing in English or Italian, I'm not very confident on my English)

This is my "personal" blog, I opened another blog only for my works: Leonida Brusasca.

other blog: https://leonidaportfolio.tumblr.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leo.archive.null/

Penso che sia il momento giusto per cambiare la mia introduzione.

Mi chiamo Leonida, sono un ragazzo trans italiano, ho 26 anni. Sono su tumblr da quando avevo 15/16 anni, forse più giovane, ma non sono mai stato molto presente su Tumblr (allora e adesso).

Dato che è il 2024, voglio migliorare la mia vita e cercare di migliorarmi.

Ho aperto questo blog nell'agosto del 2023 perché il precedente non mi rappresentava, non mi piaceva ecc

Ho scelto "Summer on a solitary beach" perché è la mia canzone preferita di Franco Battiato, un cantautore italiano che amo moltissimo.

Se mi chiedi, non sto facendo nulla della mia vita.

Ho studiato presso l'Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera a Milano e mi sono laureato nel 2022 in "Nuove Tecnologie dell'Arte". La mia vita dopo la laurea è stata diversa, a Milano avevo i miei amici, lì la mia vita aveva un senso, ero una persona diversa (ho vissuto a Milano dal 2016 a febbraio 2020). Nel febbraio 2020 il Covid ha colpito duramente l’Italia e sono stato costretto a tornare a Torino, la mia città natale. Purtroppo per me Torino non mi piace molto, ho passato anni terribili qui. Sono stato vittima di bullismo a scuola, non avevo amici, nessuna vita sociale, niente. Tornare a Torino per me ha significato tornare in quei vecchi luoghi oscuri dove non mi sentivo nessuno, mi sento giù ancora oggi e questa città non mi aiuta.

Voglio che questo cambi, voglio cambiare tutta la mia vita. Sono stanco di sentirmi giù. Ci sto provando.

Da quando mi sono laureato ho iniziato a lavorare sulla fotografia, non sono ancora riuscito a padroneggiarla, ma è una cosa che mi piace davvero fare e in cui migliorare. Parto da qui.

(Non ho ancora deciso se scrivere in inglese o italiano, non ho molta confidenza con l'inglese)

Questo è il mio blog "personale", ho aperto un altro blog solo per i miei lavori: Leonida Brusasca.

Altro blog: https://leonidaportfolio.tumblr.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leo.archive.null/

[movie-emersyn]

Fast X (also known as Fast & Furious 10) is a 2023 American action film directed by Louis Leterrier from a screenplay written by Dan Mazeau and Justin Lin, both of whom also co-wrote the story with Zach Dean. It is the sequel to F9 (2021), the tenth main installment, and the eleventh installment overall in the Fast & Furious franchise. It stars Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto alongside an ensemble cast including Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, John Cena, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jordana Brewster, Sung Kang, Scott Eastwood, Daniela Melchior, Alan Ritchson, Helen Mirren, Brie Larson, Rita Moreno, Jason Statham, Jason Momoa, and Charlize Theron. In the film, Toretto must protect his family from Dante Reyes (Momoa), who seeks revenge for his father's death and the loss of his family's fortune.

With a tenth film planned since 2014 and a two-part finale planned since October 2020, Lin was confirmed to return to direct with the main cast attached. The film's official title was revealed when principal photography began in April 2022. Lin left as director later that month citing creative differences, though he retained writing and producing credits. Leterrier was then hired as his replacement a week later and performed several uncredited rewrites to the screenplay. Longtime franchise composer Brian Tyler returned to score the film. With an estimated production budget of $340 million, Fast X would be the eighth-most expensive film ever made. Filming lasted until that August, taking place in London, Rome, Turin, other Italian cities, Lisbon, and Los Angeles.

Fast X premiered in Rome on May 12, 2023, and was released in the United States on May 19, by Universal Pictures. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its action sequences and Momoa's performance but criticism towards the writing. The film grossed $714 million worldwide, becoming the fifth-highest-grossing film of 2023. A sequel is in development and scheduled to be released on April 4, 2025.

[b1rdcatchers]

currently obsessed with olympic pictograms so i'm rating them

simplified images of different sporting events/locations helped athletes and tourists navigate the country even if they didn't speak the language, resulting in a win for accessibility and graphic design everywhere. below are a few notable sets.

^1. London, 1948: 5/10. aggressively old-timey, but i like the figure drawings

^2. Mexico City, 1968: 10/10 love the color choice, love the waves, love the weightlifing

^3. Grenoble (winter), 1968: 9/10 a mild headache is worth it for the slay

^4. Munich, 1972: 4/10 not my favorite but set the precedent for future pictograms. the group shots are fun

^5. Moscow, 1980: 6/10 munich plus wiggles :)

^6. Los Angeles, 1984: 4/10 they look like crash test dummies but points for good posture

^7. Sarajevo (winter), 1984: 9/10 the additional lines give dynamism but don't distract from the central figures!!

^8. Barcelona, 1992: 7/10 i like the calligraphic influence

^9. Lillehammer (winter), 1994: 10000000/10 absolutely perfect little guys. actually it's one guy and he does all the sports

look at this shit it's delightful why did they keep changing pictograms after this when they obviously struck gold

^10. Atlanta, 1996: 3/10 boring but points for being caked up

^11. Nagano (winter), 1998: 6/10 interesting paint-like strokes, deduction for luge which is actually a seeker of hermaeus mora come to kill me

^12. Sydney, 2000: 10/10 theyve all got little boomerangs :')

^13. Salt Lake City (winter), 2002: 5/10 based off cattle branding icons apparently? not my favorite but i have to respect the new direction

^14. Athens, 2004: 9/10 horrible cropping as to exclude their horrendous mascot but i love love LOVE when they take inspiration from the cultural history of a location!! in this case, cycladic figurines (pictured below)

^15. Turin (winter), 2006: 10/10 no notes i love it

^16. Beijing, 2008: 10/10 historical reference goes HARD

pictured: seal script, a predecessor to modern chinese lettering. you may recognize it from its use in avatar: the last airbender!

^17. Sochi (winter), 2014: 12/10 i love him he's just a fella. like that's my guy there he goes

^18. Beijing (winter), 2022: 8/10 i do like the calligraphic strokes but not as much as previous examples

HONORABLE MENTIONS

^equestrian events and kayaking at rio, 2016

^cycling at berlin, 1936 (all others were superimposed over the circle while this one fully incorporates it)

^biathlon at vancouver (winter), 2010: so fucking badass it's like a cartoon villain

Thank you for indulging my autism event :)

Links: Summer, Winter

[volleytimes-com]

Champions League M: Legendary ZAKSA! In Turin, 3rd title in a row!

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[transparentgentlemenmarker]

Ce phénomène lumineux observé ce samedi 28 mai 2022 au dessus du Massif du Mont Blanc depuis Sallanches Haute Savoie France 🇫🇷. Ce sont des sprites ou farfadets ou sylphes rouges ! Ces phénomènes lumineux transitoires de la haute atmosphère sont des étincelles qui durent 1/10 ème de seconde. Ils se déclenchent en même temps qu'un éclair au sol. La base se situe a 50km de hauteur environ et ces filaments peuvent atteindre 50km de hauteur. Ici, ils sont liés à de violents orages qui éclataient sur les régions de Milan, Venise ou encore Turin Italie 🇮🇹

📸 Didier Plassard

[pollonegro666]

2022/12/10 Seguimos por el recorrido por el centro de la ciudad descubriendo más detalles, como fachadas de edificios bonitas, un momumento dedicado a los mártires de la libertad y una bola de navidad.

We continue our tour of the city center discovering more details, such as beautiful building facades, a monument dedicated to the martyrs of freedom and a Christmas ball.

Google translation into Italian: Continuiamo il nostro tour del centro città scoprendo altri dettagli, come le belle facciate dei palazzi, un monumento dedicato ai martiri della libertà e un ballo di Natale.

Google Translation into Portuguese: Continuamos nosso passeio pelo centro da cidade descobrindo mais detalhes, como belas fachadas de prédios, um monumento dedicado aos mártires da liberdade e um baile de Natal.

Google Translation into French: Nous poursuivons notre visite du centre-ville en découvrant plus de détails, tels que de belles façades d'immeubles, un monument dédié aux martyrs de la liberté et un bal de Noël.

Google Translation into Arabic: نواصل جولتنا في وسط المدينة لاكتشاف المزيد من التفاصيل ، مثل واجهات المباني الجميلة ، والنصب التذكاري لشهداء الحرية وكرة عيد الميلاد.

Google Translation into German: Wir setzen unsere Tour durch das Stadtzentrum fort und entdecken weitere Details, wie wunderschöne Gebäudefassaden, ein Denkmal, das den Märtyrern der Freiheit gewidmet ist, und einen Weihnachtsball.

Google Translation into Albanisch: Ne vazhdojmë turin tonë në qendër të qytetit dhe zbulojmë më shumë detaje, si fasadat e bukura të ndërtesave, një monument kushtuar Dëshmorëve të Lirisë dhe një Ball Krishtlindjesh.

Google Translation into Armenian: Մենք շարունակում ենք մեր շրջայցը քաղաքի կենտրոնում և բացահայտում ավելի շատ մանրամասներ, ինչպիսիք են շենքերի գեղեցիկ ճակատները, Ազատության նահատակներին նվիրված հուշարձանը և Սուրբ Ծննդյան պարահանդեսը:

Google Translation into Bulgarian: Продължаваме обиколката си из центъра на града и откриваме още подробности, като красиви фасади на сгради, паметник, посветен на мъчениците на свободата и коледен бал.

Google Translation into Czech: Pokračujeme v prohlídce centra města a objevujeme další detaily, jako jsou krásné fasády budov, pomník zasvěcený mučedníkům svobody a vánoční ples.

Google Translation into Croatian: Nastavljamo obilazak centra grada i otkrivamo još detalja, poput prekrasnih fasada zgrada, spomenika posvećenog Mučenicima slobode i božićnog bala.

Google Translation into Slovak: Pokračujeme v prehliadke centra mesta a objavujeme ďalšie detaily, ako sú nádherné fasády budov, pamätník zasvätený mučeníkom slobody a vianočný ples.

Google Translation into Slovenian: Nadaljujemo z ogledom mestnega jedra in odkrijemo več podrobnosti, kot so čudovita pročelja stavb, spomenik posvečen mučenikom svobode in božična krogla.

Google Translation into Estonian: Jätkame ringkäiku kesklinnas ja avastame veel detaile, nagu kaunid hoonete fassaadid, Vabadusmärtritele pühendatud monument ja jõuluball.

Google Translation into Suomi: Jatkamme kiertoajeluamme kaupungin keskustassa ja löydämme lisää yksityiskohtia, kuten kauniita rakennusten julkisivuja, Vapauden marttyyreille omistetun muistomerkin ja joulupallon.

Google Translation into Greek: Συνεχίζουμε την περιήγησή μας στο κέντρο της πόλης και ανακαλύπτουμε περισσότερες λεπτομέρειες, όπως όμορφες προσόψεις κτιρίων, ένα μνημείο αφιερωμένο στους Μάρτυρες της Ελευθερίας και μια Χριστουγεννιάτικη Μπάλα.

Google Translation into Dutch: We vervolgen onze rondleiding door het stadscentrum en ontdekken meer details, zoals prachtige gevels van gebouwen, een monument gewijd aan de Martelaren van de Vrijheid en een kerstbal.

Google Translation into Norwegian: Vi fortsetter vår omvisning i sentrum og oppdager flere detaljer, som vakre bygningsfasader, et monument dedikert til Martyrs of Liberty og et juleball.

Google Translation into Polish: Kontynuujemy zwiedzanie centrum miasta i odkrywamy kolejne szczegóły, takie jak piękne fasady budynków, pomnik poświęcony Męczennikom Wolności i Bal Bożonarodzeniowy.

Google Translation into Romanian: Continuăm turul nostru prin centrul orașului și descoperim mai multe detalii, precum fațade frumoase ale clădirilor, un monument dedicat Martirilor Libertății și un Bal de Crăciun.

Google Translation into Russian: Мы продолжаем нашу экскурсию по центру города и открываем для себя больше деталей, таких как красивые фасады зданий, памятник, посвященный мученикам свободы и Рождественский бал.

Google Translation into Serbian: Настављамо обилазак центра града и откривамо више детаља, као што су прелепе фасаде зграда, споменик посвећен мученицима слободе и Божићни бал.

Google Translation into Swedish: Vi fortsätter vår rundtur i stadskärnan och upptäcker fler detaljer, såsom vackra byggnadsfasader, ett monument tillägnat frihetens martyrer och en julbal.

Google Translation into Turkish: Şehir merkezi turumuza devam ediyoruz ve güzel bina cepheleri, Özgürlük Şehitlerine adanmış bir anıt ve bir Noel Balosu gibi daha fazla ayrıntı keşfediyoruz.

Google Translation into Ukrainian: Ми продовжуємо нашу екскурсію центром міста та відкриваємо більше деталей, таких як красиві фасади будівель, пам’ятник Мученикам Свободи та Різдвяний бал.

Google Translation into Bengali: আমরা শহরের কেন্দ্রে আমাদের ভ্রমণ চালিয়ে যাই এবং আরও বিশদ আবিষ্কার করি, যেমন সুন্দর ভবনের সম্মুখভাগ, স্বাধীনতার শহীদদের জন্য উত্সর্গীকৃত একটি স্মৃতিস্তম্ভ এবং একটি ক্রিসমাস বল।

Google Translation into Chinese: 我们继续游览市中心，发现更多细节，例如美丽的建筑立面、献给自由烈士的纪念碑和圣诞舞会。

Google Translation into Korean: 우리는 계속해서 시내 중심가를 둘러보고 아름다운 건물 외관, 자유의 순교자 기념비, 크리스마스 무도회와 같은 자세한 내용을 발견합니다.

Google Translation into Hebrew: אנו ממשיכים בסיור במרכז העיר ומגלים פרטים נוספים, כמו חזיתות בניינים יפות, אנדרטה המוקדשת לחללי החירות ונשף חג המולד.

Google Translation into Hindi: हम शहर के केंद्र के अपने दौरे को जारी रखते हैं और अधिक विवरण खोजत��� हैं, जैसे कि सुंदर भवन के अग्रभाग, स्वतंत्रता के शहीदों को समर्पित एक स्मारक और एक क्रिसमस बॉल।

Google Translation into Indonesian: Kami melanjutkan tur ke pusat kota dan menemukan lebih banyak detail, seperti fasad bangunan yang indah, monumen yang didedikasikan untuk Martir Kemerdekaan, dan Bola Natal.

Google Translation into Japanese: 市内中心部のツアーを続け、美しい建物のファサード、自由の殉教者に捧げられた記念碑、クリスマス ボールなどの詳細を発見します。

Google Translation into Kyrgyz: Биз шаардын борборуна экскурсиябызды улантып, имараттын кооз фасаддары, Эркиндиктин шейиттерине арналган эстелик жана Рождестволук бал сыяктуу кененирээк маалымат табабыз.

Google Translation into Malay: Kami meneruskan lawatan ke pusat bandar dan menemui lebih banyak butiran, seperti fasad bangunan yang indah, monumen yang didedikasikan untuk Martyrs of Liberty dan Bola Krismas.

Google Translation into Panjabi: ਅਸੀਂ ਸ਼ਹਿਰ ਦੇ ਕੇਂਦਰ ਦਾ ਆਪਣਾ ਦੌਰਾ ਜਾਰੀ ਰੱਖਦੇ ਹਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਹੋਰ ਵੇਰਵਿਆਂ ਦੀ ਖੋਜ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਾਂ, ਜਿਵੇਂ ਕਿ ਸੁੰਦਰ ਇਮਾਰਤ ਦੇ ਚਿਹਰੇ, ਆਜ਼ਾਦੀ ਦੇ ਸ਼ਹੀਦਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਸਮਰਪਿਤ ਇੱਕ ਸਮਾਰਕ ਅਤੇ ਇੱਕ ਕ੍ਰਿਸਮਸ ਬਾਲ।

Google Translation into Pashtun: موږ د ښار مرکز ته خپل سفر ته دوام ورکوو او نور توضیحات لټوو، لکه د ښکلي ودانیو مخونه، د ازادۍ د شهیدانو لپاره وقف شوی یادگار او د کرسمس بال.

Google Translation into Persian: ما به گشت و گذار خود در مرکز شهر ادامه می دهیم و جزئیات بیشتری مانند نمای ساختمان های زیبا، بنای یادبود اختصاص داده شده به شهدای آزادی و توپ کریسمس را کشف می کنیم.

Google Translation into Tagalog: Ipinagpapatuloy namin ang aming paglilibot sa sentro ng lungsod at tumuklas ng higit pang mga detalye, tulad ng magagandang facade ng gusali, isang monumento na nakatuon sa mga Martyrs of Liberty at isang Christmas Ball.

Google Translation into Thai: เราทัวร์ใจกลางเมืองต่อไปและค้นพบรายละเอียดเพิ่มเติม เช่น ส่วนหน้าของอาคารที่สวยงาม อนุสาวรีย์ที่อุทิศให้กับ Martyrs of Liberty และลูกบอลคริสต์มาส

Google Translation into Urdu: ہم شہر کے مرکز کا اپنا دورہ جاری رکھتے ہیں اور مزید تفصیلات دریافت کرتے ہیں، جیسے کہ خوبصورت عمارت کے اگلے حصے، آزادی کے شہداء کے لیے وقف ایک یادگار اور کرسمس بال۔

[jaimejames90]

Eurovision: Really Good or Really Bad

This May for the first time I got the opportunity to work on the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin, Italy. Produced by Italian Broadcaster Rai in association with the EBU (European Broadcasting Union).

Coming from the UK, everyone knows Eurovision, I have to confess though I have never been a avid fan, but like most people I have either watched it or parts of it on numerous occasions. I’ve always been slightly perplexed by the genuine excitement from some each year when it’s on. As well as hearing the standard criticism from the older demographic about it "all being political these days".

The UK has clearly performed poorly in the last two decades. The last time the UK won was 1997 when I was six years old and a runner’s up position the following year in 1998. Since then the best results have been a third place in 2002 and fifth in 2009 (the first time I ever actually watched it from start to finish). If Eurovision likes Britain has been a open debate in recent decades, which has only intensified post Brexit with a string of terrible results, finishing on the lower part of the table, often last and even some dreaded “Nul Points” including 2021.

As a Brit when I was contacted by Rai to work on it, I was a little hesitant, is it something I want to be involved in, it's silly right. Well I was so wrong and it is one of the most enjoyable things I have ever done, the fans absolutely love it and helping to shape (just the tiniest amount), what is in my opinion one of the best produced and marketed Eurovision’s ever (I may be a little biased) was a joy. The staging with the full waterfall stage, looked epic on TV and made the whole thing feel like a rock concert, the aim clearly as last year’s Italian winner Maneskin is a seriously credible rock band, even touring America with The Rolling Stones and not the joke winner we tend to associate Eurovision with. 

So what is so good about it? One thing often over looked in the UK, is the sheer size of the event and the level of interaction it generates with its seemingly large fan base. Turin did a incredible job with Eurovision parties and events all week long. Many countries in Europe unlike the UK also see this as a serious music competition not a joke and select artist’s and song’s to reflect that. It shouldn’t be a surprise that when we enter a good artist, which Sam Ryder is, as is his song “Space Man” we actually almost won and in a normal year we would have. 

The big event feel and must see TV vibe they created especially this year really took the whole thing to another level. The ratings for 2022, 161 million viewers, down on the lower 180′s of recent years, but represents a 7% year on year rise when you take into account the absence of Russia and no available numbers from Ukraine, which combined accounted for 29 million viewers in 2021. Italy recorded it’s highest ever figure of 6.6 million, Spain 6.8 million and the UK 8.9 million a 20% increase year on year, over 50% of the live viewing audience in Britain were watching and the highest individual ratings in Europe. 

The other thing Eurovision does so well is engage with it’s online audience, the area I work in. This year for the first time Eurovision was available to watch on TikTok with the Semi-Finals being streamed approximately 4 million times each and 3.3 million times for the Grand Final. Also generating 189 million video views in the fourteen days leading up to the grand final. On YouTube, 42.3 million unique views and 7.6 million viewers for the grand final, a 50% increase, with 63% under 35. In total across all social channels videos were watched 284 million times during Eurovision week. A phenomenal number and truly shows the approach Eurovision have taken this year across social and digital is delivering massive returns. 

The Politics, is it political? Yes and No. Without question Ukraine won this year not for the song they entered but for external political reasons, however the “it’s political” stance is wrong, if it was left up to the jury votes alone Ukraine did not come close to winning, it was in fact the general public voting across Europe who backed Ukraine and sent them home with the trophy. A gesture of solidarity and politics I can live with even if I am disappointed for the UK. 

Above all the most enjoyable thing about the whole experience was the people and just how much every person in attendance from all over Europe (& Australia) was enjoying it and how everyone from audience members, to artists and production crew was having such a good time.

Eurovision may be seen as cheesy and in parts it is, however personally it was so much fun to work on and the biggest lesson of all from 2022 is that the UK can do well if we don't treat it like a joke and we just try.

[eurovision-facts]

Eurovision Fact #87:

The most popular date to host the Final/Grand Finale of the Eurovision Song Contest is a six-way tie between May 9th (1987, 1992, 1998), May 12th (2001, 2007, 2018), May 13th (1995, 2000, 2017), May 14th (2011, 2016, 2022), May 18th (1996, 2013, 2019), and May 24th (1956, 2003, 2008). The most popular weekday is Saturday, and the most popular month is May.

The first contest was held on May 24th, but for the next ten years, the show would consistently be held in March.

Dates would then flip-flop between March, April, and May, before the show became routinely held in the month of May starting in 1995.

The earliest a Eurovision Song Contest was held was on March 3rd in 1957. The latest was May 29th in 1999 and 2010.

For a majority of the contest's history, the Finale/Grand Final has been held on a Saturday. However, on six occasions, it was held on different days:

Sunday (1957, 1962), Tuesday (1960), Wednesday (1958, 1959), and Thursday (1956).

The contest has been held in March a total of 15 times, April a total of 14 times, and May a total of 38 times.

[Sources]:

Turin 2022, Eurovision.tv.

Rotterdam 2021, Eurovision.tv.

Tel Aviv 2019, Eurovision.tv.

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Kyiv 2017, Eurovision.tv.

Stockholm 2016, Eurovision.tv.

Vienna 2015, Eurovision.tv.

Copenhagen 2014, Eurovision.tv.

Malmö 2013, Eurovision.tv.

Baku 2012, Eurovision.tv.

Düsseldorf 2011, Eurovision.tv.

Oslo 2010, Eurovision.tv.

Moscow 2009, Eurovision.tv.

Belgrade 2008, Eurovision.tv.

Helsinki 2007, Eurovision.tv.

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Riga 2003, Eurovision.tv.

Tallinn 2002, Eurovision.tv.

Copenhagen 2001, Eurovision.tv.

Stockholm 2000, Eurovision.tv.

Jerusalem 1999, Eurovision.tv.

Birmingham 1998, Eurovision.tv.

Dublin 1997, Eurovision.tv.

Oslo 1996, Eurovision.tv.

Dublin 1995, Eurovision.tv.

Dublin 1994, Eurovision.tv.

Millstreet 1993, Eurovision.tv.

Malmö 1992, Eurovision.tv.

Rome 1991, Eurovision.tv.

Zagreb 1990, Eurovision.tv.

Lausanne 1989, Eurovision.tv.

Dublin 1988, Eurovision.tv.

Brussels 1987, Eurovision.tv.

Bergen 1986, Eurovision.tv.

Gothenburg 1985, Eurovision.tv.

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Copenhagen 1964, Eurovision.tv.

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Luxembourg 1962, Eurovision.tv.

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Cannes 1959, Eurovision.tv.

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Lugano 1956, Eurovision.tv.

[meganwhalenturner]

Italy Tour 2022

19th May

Bologna CoopAmbasciatori

6 pm

20th May 

Turin bookfair: interview with Gianlucca Marin and book signing

1:45 PM

24th May

Rome, Borry Books

5:30 PM

28th May

Florence, IBS Libracci

3:00 PM

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🇦🇲 Rosa Linn to perform at London Eurovision Party 2024

🇦🇲 #ICYMI: The organizers of @LDNEurovision have revealed that #Armenia's #Eurovision 2022 representative @rosalinnmusic will be one of the performers of this year's event! #LEP2024

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