Elhaida Dani (Albania) made the most of the lighting without many gimmicks in her performance of “I’m Alive” during her first rehearsal. She talks with us about Albania, facing pressure, and what would she do if she wasn’t singing. Elhaida also shared a note to the ESC United readers. Last, here is footage from the Press Meet and Greet. Be …
Anti-Social Media (Denmark): “We’re glad every time we hear [we’re compared to the Beatles]”
Anti-Social Media (Denmark) had a well-polished rehearsal and chatted with the Press at the Press Meet and Greet. They mention that they are honored every time they hear them being compared to the Beatles. They even go into an impromptu jam session that then was carried out into the Press Center. Because of the jam session at the Press Center, …
Polina Gagarina (Russia): “We do forget about very simple things”
Polina Gagarina (Russia) impressed the press center with strong vocals and giving it 110%. At the Press Meet and Greet, she tells us about her team of backup singers and songwriters and the inspiration behind her song. We plan to interview Polina later this week. Be sure to be on the lookout for more coverage of the 2015 Eurovision Song …
Boggie (Hungary): “I realized my song could be powerful”
Boggie (Hungary) wowed the press center with her first rehearsal of “Wars for Nothing.” At the Press Meet and Greet, she tells us more about her team of backup singers, the inspiration for her song, and even a bit about her viral hit, “Nouveau Parfum.” We plan to interview Boggie later this week. Be sure to be on the lookout …
Uzari and Maimuna (Belarus): “My dream was to be here”
Uzari and Maimuna from Belarus did some tinkering in their rehearsals but finished off strong. They talk with us about their collaboration and dreams. Uzari and Maimuna also shared a note to the ESC United readers. Last, here is footage from the Press Meet and Greet. Be sure to be on the lookout for more coverage of the 2015 Eurovision …
Bojana (Serbia): “I’m really enjoying all the attention”
Bojana was tired after giving it her all during the first rehearsal but still took time to chat with Matt. This makes sense as she tells us how much she is loving all the attention. She also tells us about what to do and see in Serbia. Bojana also shared a note to the ESC United readers. Last, here is …
LIVE COVERAGE: Rehearsal Day 2
Day 2 commences and we’re looking at some great weather here in Vienna. We’re LIVE from the press centre at Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna to complete the second set of rehearsals from Semi-Final 1! Today, we will be discussing the rehearsals of Serbia, Hungary, Belarus, Russia, Denmark, Albania, Romania, and Georgia. How will they match up to the great performances from Moldova, Armenia, Belgium, Netherlands, …
Daniel Kajmakoski (FYR Macedonia): “The original version was the English version”
Cover photo courtesy of Elena Volotova (EBU) Daniel Kajmakoski is representing FYR Macedonia. He is offering limited interviews but we will talk with him on Friday. Here is footage from the Press Meet and Greet. Be sure to be on the lookout for more coverage of the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest by ESC United!
Stig and Elina (Estonia): “We were taking it very chill”
Cover photo courtesy of Andres Putting (EBU) Stig and Elina talk to us about Estonia, their rehearsal, and their chemistry. Stig and Elina also shared a note to the ESC United readers. Last, here is footage from the Press Meet and Greet. Be sure to be on the lookout for more coverage of the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest by ESC United!
Maria Elena Kyriakou (Greece): “My pressure is so big, but I feel everything’s going to be okay”
Cover photo courtesy of Elena Volotova (EBU) Maria Elena Kyriakou tells us about her children, her time on the Voice, who she’d like to duet with, and her lyrics at the Press Meet and Greet. Maria wanted to take some time to explore Vienna and requested that interviews wait for a later day. Be sure to be on the lookout for …