Extensive tour
Mr Stellmaszyk’s only concern is that voters may turn away from an entry that is without a dance routine or gimmickry, but says the song will be a hit with the Eurovision juries.
Music industry experts from all 43 countries will determine half the votes this year, and will be looking for quality of songwriting and delivery – not peripheral novelties or costumes.
The name of a world famous composer is not something they will overlook, while his musical stamp reaches far and wide
Ballads in recent years have fared well, with a simply-staged but emotional performance from Serbia’s Marija Serifovic winning the contest in 2007.
While Lloyd Webber’s Eurovision solution has been revealed, the mission has only just started, which he says he is “101% committed” to.
He has three months to polish the track, work on the staging for Moscow and nurture his protegee, who has a luxurious amount of time to perfect her performance.
And the pair’s pivotal task is to take the UK’s offering on an extensive tour of Europe for the first time.
Jade’s immediate task is to perform her song during Malta’s Eurovision final on Saturday, which is likely to be followed by other appearances aimed at picking up votes.
An early start may help the UK, with some countries not making their decision until mid-March.
The path to the Eurovision final is a long one – and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s task has only just begun.