John Lydon’s Public Picture Ltd (PiL) is making a bid to win the 2023 Eurovision Music Contest.
The previous Intercourse Pistol’s band has recorded an emotional entry for Eire referred to as ‘Hawaii’, which is a love letter to Lydon’s spouse, Nora, who has Alzheimer’s.
The 66-year-old punk rock star – who cares for his partner – stated: “It’s devoted to everybody going by powerful occasions on the journey of life, with the individual they look after probably the most.
“It’s additionally a message of hope that in the end love conquers all.”
The musician’s mom was from County Cork and his father from Galway.
The opposite entries for Eire come from ADGY, CONNOLLY, Wild Youth, Leila Jane, and Okay Muni + ND.
Michael Kealy, RTÉ Eurovision Head of Delegation, stated: “I’m actually impressed by the standard and commonplace of the six acts we’ve got in our Eurosong remaining this yr. The Eurovision Music Contest is a world phenomenon, and the competitors is getting tougher yearly, however whichever of our six finalists will get to symbolize Eire in Liverpool in Might I’ve little question they are going to symbolize us brilliantly, profitable new followers everywhere in the world.”
‘Hawaii’ is out there on all digital platforms now, and shall be launched on restricted version 7 inch vinyl later within the yr.
A press launch teased that: “PiL shall be releasing a brand new album this yr. Particulars to be introduced quickly.”
PiL can also be comprised of Lu Edmonds (multi-instrumentalist, Guitars) Bruce Smith (Percussion, drums), and Scott Firth (Bass, multi-instrumentalist).
The finalists will carry out on a particular version of Eire’s ‘The Late Late Present’ on Friday, February 3, from 9.30pm GMT, the place the winner shall be unveiled primarily based on the nationwide jury, worldwide jury, and public vote.
