Rotterdam, 12 May 2021 ‘Sup you fools! ESCUnited here from the AHOY Arena, with your daily dose of Eurovision News. Here’s our report on the first five countries to perform their second rehearsal today. 01. Lithuania (#LTU) The Roop – “Discoteque” The Lithuanian band enter the stage with confidence and are bang on the entire time. Discoteque is a flurry …
Rotterdam, 11 May 2021 He was a hot favourite going into rehearsals today, but did Gjon Muharremaj live up to expectations? Country: Switzerland (#CHE) Act: Gjon’s Tears Song: “Tout l’Univers” Semifinal: Second (20/05/2021) Position in Running Order: 15/17 Gjon’s rehearsal was a surprise to many in the press centre. Many of us were expecting a composed performance behind a piano, but …
Rotterdam, 11 May 2021 Every psycho in the scene, raise your hands and follow me! Our favourite Finnish violent poppers, Blind Channel just rehearsed for the first time! Country: Finland (#FIN) Act: Blind Channel Song: “Dark side” Semifinal: Second (20/05/2021) Position in Running Order: 14/17 Blind Channel’s act is similar to the one we saw in the National Final. The band …
Rotterdam, 11 May 2021 Another country joins the rehearsal parade. Bulgaria’s Victoria took the stage. Will the 2020 favourite deliver in 2021 as well? Read all about it! Country: Bulgaria (#BUL) Act: Victoria Song: “Growing Up Is Getting Old” Semifinal: Second (20/05/2021) Position in Running Order: 13/17 Bulgaria’s staging concept is one of relatable fragility. Victoria is entirely by herself on …
Rotterdam, 11 May 2021 The Black Mamba took the stage in Rotterdam, producing a true class act. Read more about it in our report below. Country: Portugal (#PRT) Act: The Black Mamba Song: “Love is on my side” Semifinal: Second (20/05/2021) Position in Running Order: 12/17 Portugal’s The Black Mamba were, safe to say, not a favourite going into the rehearsals. …
Rotterdam, 11 May 2021 Prior to today, Albania were last in the odds. After today, they won’t be any longer. Read below why this will be the case. Country: Albania (#ALB) Act: Anxhela Peristeri Song: “Karma” Semifinal: Second (20/05/2021) Position in Running Order: 11/17 Albania provided a very big surprise in the press centre today. “Karma” demanded our attention from …
Rotterdam, 09 May 2021 Sunshine, he wants to be with you. But do we want to be with him? Check out the detailed description of Georgia’s rehearsal below. Country: Georgia (#GEO) Act: Tornike Kipiani Song: “You”” Semifinal: Second (20/05/2021) Position in Running Order: 10/17 The Georgian staging concept is fairly simple and straightforward. Tornike starts off in the dark, his …
Rotterdam, 09 May 2021 The Serbian cyclone known as “HURRICANE” has landed in Rotterdam, closing Day 3 rehearsals. Let’s discuss them below. Country: Serbia (#SER) Act: Hurricane Song: “Loco Loco” Semifinal: Second (20/05/2021) Position in Running Order: 09/17 Hurricane live up to their name: The three ladies perform “Loco loco” with a lot of gusto, keeping track with the song’s …
Rotterdam, 09 May 2021 Moldova rehearsed. Did they give us some sugar? Well… it was more in line with “aspartame”, stress on the last syllable. Country: Moldova (#MLD) Act: Natalia Gordienko Song: “Sugar” Semifinal: Second (20/05/2021) Position in Running Order: 07/17 The seventh country took to rehearsals, with Natalia Gordienko “singing” Sugar on the Rotterdam stage. At the end of …
Rotterdam, 09 May 2021 SO BABY HOLD ON TO THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE. Rafal has arrived in Rotterdam and we’ll be discussing his first rehearsal below. Country: Poland (#POL) Act: Rafal Song: “The Ride” Semifinal: Second (20/05/2021) Position in Running Order: 06/17 Poland double down on their song’s eighties synthwave vibe. The staging is active: Rafal is flanked by …
