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Should Britain withdraw from Eurovision next year?
In the wake of another disappointing Eurovision result, should Britain withdraw from next year's contest?
Rick Blaskey, The Music And Media Partnership
"The big dichotomy is that however crass the show becomes each year, it's still a regular and big ratings winner for the BBC. It's us in the music industry that have a problem with it, as it gives such an appalling and incorrect impression of our artistry and creativity. We've also lost it as the potent promo opportunity that it used to be. So, even if we pulled out, it would still no doubt become like this year's Euro 2008 - a big international event without us participating, or being able to show how good we can be. How sad."
Richard White, Chalky's
"I don't think anyone should compete in it. It's a big farce. I don't watch it. If you speak to anyone who is serious about this industry, they don't watch it. To me it's not serious music and it's not serious viewing."
Stuart Galbraith, Kilimanjaro
"There is no point in the UK participating any longer. The ...
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