Rotterdam, 13 May 2021 We are remaining with you through the late hours. Our final report on Spain is included below! Country: Spain Act: Blas Cantó Song: “Voy a quedarmé” Grand Final: 22 May 2021 Position in Running Order: Unknown We’ll keep this short as it’s getting late for us. Blas Canto exceeded our expectations today. He added a nice …
Rotterdam, 13 May 2021 Bring out the Trumpets! James Newman just performed for the UK in the AHOY arena. Here’s our honest report. Country: United Kingdom Act: James Newman Song: “Embers” Grand Final: 22 May 2021 Position in Running Order: Unknown What immediately catches the eye when watching the British entry are the two gigantic trumpets hanging from the ceiling. …
Rotterdam, 13 May 2021 Voilà! Barbara Pravi has finally made it to Rotterdam. Read our full report below. Country: France Act: Barbara Pravi Song: “Voilà” Grand Final: 22 May 2021 Position in Running Order: Unknown It is honestly difficult to describe Barbara’s rehearsal because she has left us all shell-shocked in the press centre. The staging was largely the same …
Rotterdam, 13 May 2021 Jendrik from Germany just finished his first rehearsals on the stage in Rotterdam. Did we feel hate for his entry? We’ll let you know below. Country: Germany Act: Jendrik Song: “I don’t feel hate” Grand Final: 22 May 2021 Position in Running Order: unknown. As one might expect of Germany, their stage show is a highly …
Rotterdam, 11 May 2021 The Duo Fyr og Flamme is representing Denmark this year. Today was their first rehearsal, let’s find out if they will set the press room alight. Country: Denmark (#DNK) Act: Fyr og Flamme Song: “Øve os på hinanden” Semifinal: Second (20/05/2021) Position in Running Order: 17/17 The right word to describe Denmark would be: “Familiar”. The duo …
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 Get ready for a Pa-ra-ra-pa-Parade from Latvia. Samanta Tina has (finally) made it to Eurovision, where she’s just completed her first rehearsal. Country: Latvia (#LVA) Act: Samanta Tina Song: “The moon is rising” Semifinal: Second (20/05/2021) Position in Running Order: 15/17 Latvia showed a surprising lack of variation. Samanta is dressed in a frilly green dress, her …
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. …
