Eurovision 2014: Iceland: Enga fordóma

Pollapönk

Iceland's Söngvakeppnin 2014 came to a close last night when the group Pollapönk triumphed over Sigríður Eyrún in a public televote and will now represent the island nation in Copenhagen with the song, Enga fordóma (No Prejudice).

Pollapönk is labelled as a punk group which is a little difficult to accept when you consider the age and look of its members.

I guess the Icelandic public are more accepting of them. There is no doubt that the message of the song is an important one and it may have been this that contributed to their win. The subject of prejudice is a wide one, but Pollapönk's chanting appears to concentrate on the stigma suffered by those who stutter, if the translation of the lyrics is correct. There are throwaway lines about racism, but the thrust of the song appears to be about those who are troubled by this speech disorder.

It's intention is noble; no-one likes to see anyone bullied. But, these type of protest songs never work well at Eurovision, especially when they're presented by Iceland's answer to the Power Rangers. Fluorescent track suits in various bright colours were always a fashion faux pas back in the day and they look even more ridiculous now. Yes, Pollapönk is primarily a kid's band (the members are teachers), but I feel the voters across Europe will not get them. Sorry.

With so few qualifying for the final, I can't see this one getting there.

What do you think?