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Denmark: Fyr og Flamme modernized and polished their retro identity!

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 …

Switzerland: Gjon tears through a universe of melancholy

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 …

Latvia: The Blood Moon Has Risen for Samanta Tina

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 …

Finland: A pyrotechnical display from Blind Channel

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 …

Bulgaria: Victoria’s brittle vulnerability comes through in rehearsals.

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 …

Portugal: The Black Mamba are the class act of the semifinal

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. …

Albania: Anxhela Peristeri is bang on during 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 …

Georgia: Tornike Kipiani experimented with his voice during rehearsals today.

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 …

Serbia: Hurricane deliver a volley of tempo during rehearsals.

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 …

Iceland: Daði og Gagnamagnið enter the game with their quirky performance

Rotterdam, 09 May 2021 It feels like it has taken 10 years for Dadi Freyr to hit a Eurovision stage together with his Gagnamagnid gang. Time for a report on their first rehearsal! Country: Iceland (#ISL) Act: Daði og Gagnamagnið Song: “10 Years” Semifinal: Second (20/05/2021) Position in Running Order: 08/17 Daði og Gagnamagnið were one of the big favourites …

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