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Spain’s First Rehearsal: Melody Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 8, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spain in Eurovision 2025: Singer Melody took the stage for her first rehearsal with the song “Esa Diva”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland… The Spanish singer Melody was the fifteenth and last act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with her song "Esa Diva". She will perform in the first semi-final on May 13th between song number 4 (Estonia) and song number 5 (Ukraine), and in the grand final to be held on May 17th. Spain wraps up the evening’s rehearsals with Melody performing her pop anthem “Esa Diva.” Melody is a seasoned pop star in Spain, with more than 30 singles and six albums to her credit. The song radiates a summer party atmosphere, and the dance remix was just the beginning of a complete overhaul since Melody’s victory at Benidorm Fest in February. The previous staging elements-the swing entrance, the throne, and the pink neon lights-have all been replaced. “Esa Diva” is about...

Armenia’s Second Rehearsal: Parg Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 8, 2025July 16, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Armenia's Eurovision 2025 representative, Parg held his second rehearsal in in Basel with the song “Survivor”. Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Parg, Armenia's representative, was the fifth act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with his song “Survivor“. Parg will perform as song number 5 in the second semi-final, scheduled for May 15th. In a video from the performance, we get a glimpse of the song’s chorus, where Parg stands at the center of the stage on a treadmill and begins to run, with the ceiling lights positioned low behind him. The flashing lights synced with the bass rhythm, along with the rapidly changing camera angles, give the performance a particularly powerful and dramatic look! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); More Performance Details Parg begins his performance in the gap between the two lighting arrays, illuminated by spotlights as if standing inside a tunnel. Most of the performance takes place on a treadmill at center stage, where he runs...

Italy’s First Rehearsal: Lucio Corsi Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 8, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Italy in Eurovision 2025: Singer Lucio Corsi took the stage for his first rehearsal with the song “Volevo Essere Un Duro”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland… The Italian singer Lucio Corsi was the fourteenth act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with her song "Volevo Essere Un Duro". He will perform in the first semi-final on May 13th between song number 9 (Belgium) and song number 10 (Azerbaijan), and in the grand final to be held on May 17th. Italy’s first rehearsal for Eurovision 2025 features Lucio Corsi performing his glam rock ballad “Volevo Essere Un Duro.” Lucio, a 31-year-old singer-songwriter from Tuscany now living in Milan, has a unique style that pays tribute to 1970s glam rock and David Bowie’s piano ballads. The song’s title means “I Wanted to Be Tough”, and if you don’t speak Italian, it’s worth checking out the translated lyrics on Lucio’s Eurovision profile - this is a...

Greece’s Second Rehearsal: Klavdia Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 by Maayan Eli Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greece’s Eurovision 2025 representative, Klavdia held her second rehearsal in Basel with the song “Asteromáta”. Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Klavdia, Greece's representative, was the seventh act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with her song “Asteromáta“. Klavdia will perform as song number 7 in the second semi-final, scheduled for May 15th. In the video released from the performance, Claudia stands on a high rock at the center of the stage. The colors and graphics are constantly changing. At the beginning of the video, in blue tones, there is a figure behind her that looks like a Greek statue from the classical period, half realistic and half outlined in blue, and around her white birds fly, leaving behind blue and white trails that create a vortex. When she reaches the chorus, there is a transition to red laser beams that turn the graphics into a dark black-and-white landscape of an ocean and an island...

Switzerland’s First Rehearsal: Zoe Me Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 8, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Switzerland in Eurovision 2025: Singer Zoe Me took the stage for her first rehearsal with the song “Voyage”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland… The Swiss singer Zoe Me was the thirteenth act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with her song "Voyage". She will perform in the first semi-final on May 13th between song number 14 (Croatia) and song number 15 (Cyprus), and as song number 19 in the grand final to be held on May 17th. It’s Switzerland’s turn, the host country, with Zoë Më performing “Voyage.” Zoë was born in Basel, so this is something of a homecoming for her. The song is sung in French, but she’s also known for performing in both French and German, blending poetic pop with classic chanson influences. “Voyage” centers on a charged, deep relationship, with the singer finding herself in a new and complicated emotional reality. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Switzerland...

United Kingdom’s First Rehearsal: Remember Monday Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United Kingdom in Eurovision 2025: Group Remember Monday took the stage for their first rehearsal with the song “What The Hell Just Happened?”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland… The British group Remember Monday were the twelfth act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with her song "What The Hell Just Happened?". They will perform in the second semi-final on May 15th between song number 6 (Austria) and song number 7 (Greece), and in the grand final to be held on May 17th. The United Kingdom is represented this year by Remember Monday - a vocal group made up of Lauren, Holly-Anne, and Charlotte - who have built a following online thanks to their distinctive harmonies. Their entry, "What The Hell Just Happened?", has already been performed live at several pre-Eurovision parties. The song is about wanting to break free from routine, chase after intense experiences, and feel a sense of freedom, even...

Austria’s Second Rehearsal: JJ Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 by Maayan Eli Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Austria’s Eurovision 2025 representative, JJ, held his second rehearsal in Basel with the song “Wasted Love”. Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. The Austrian singer JJ was the sixth artist of the day to rehearse on the Eurovision 2025 stage in Basel, Switzerland, with the song “Wasted Love”. He will perform as song number 6 in the second semi-final on May 15th. This year’s contest features 37 countries. Up next is Austria’s JJ, real name Johannes Pietsch from Vienna. He’s taken a break from his role as a countertenor at the Vienna State Opera to bring Wasted Love to the Eurovision stage. Like many others this year, the song was selected internally, so until now, all we had was the official video’s eerie forest atmosphere as a clue. In the video released from the performance, which is entirely filmed in black and white, JJ sits wrapped up, hugging a white cloth. The camera closes in on him and...

Serbia at Eurovision 2025: Albanian Fans Disrupt Princ’s First Rehearsal!

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Serbia in Eurovision 2025: Albanian fans disrupted Princ, the country’s representative, during his first rehearsal for Eurovision 2025, which took place on Tuesday! The first incident of inappropriate behavior toward an artist was recorded in Basel, as Serbian singer Princ concluded his initial Eurovision 2025 rehearsal. Princ appeared on stage in a tailored red suit, while his dancers were dressed in black-a color combination that is traditionally associated with Albania, Serbia’s southern neighbor. From there, the situation quickly escalated. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When Princ finished his performance, a group of Albanian fans present in the arena began shouting. They taunted Princ, directed various slogans at him, and claimed that he was “not performing under the right flag.” According to eyewitnesses, Princ remained calm, and security immediately intervened, escorting the Albanian fans out of the venue. The Serbian delegation quickly issued a statement clarifying that the colors on stage had no national significance. They explained that black...

Latvia’s Second Rehearsal: Tautumeitas Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 by Nitsan Eliraz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Latvia’s Eurovision 2025 representatives, Tautumeitas, held their second rehearsal in Basel with the song “Bur Man Laimi.” Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Tautumeitas, Latvia‘s representatives, were the fourth act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with their song "Bur Man Laimi." Tautumeitas will perform as song number 4 in the second semi-final, scheduled for May 15th. Tautumeitas is a six-member ethno-pop ensemble blending traditional Latvian folk tunes with modern rhythms. From the opening harmonies, their voices fill the empty arena with a magical resonance. "Bur Man Laimi" translates to "A Chant for Happiness," and the entire performance carries an enchanting, almost mystical energy. In the short rehearsal clip, the group members are seen lining up and performing wave-like movements in perfect harmony, matching their singing. They then form a circle as the camera angle shifts, and a water explosion animation appears on the floor, creating a particularly dramatic effect. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Magical Routine...

France’s First Rehearsal: Louane Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 8, 2025May 9, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); France in Eurovision 2025: Singer Louane took the stage for her first rehearsal with the song “maman”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland… The French singer Louane were the eleventh act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with her song "maman". They will perform in the second semi-final on May 15th between song number 10 (Geogria) and song number 11 (Denmark), and in the grand final to be held on May 17th. Louane is a major figure in the French music scene who rose to fame a decade ago on "The Voice" thanks to her powerful voice and moving ballads. Her song tells the story of a life’s journey - a girl becoming a woman, a daughter becoming a mother. In the official video, the narrative moves between past and present as Louane looks into her childhood home and sees her younger self, but the staging in Basel takes a different, equally powerful...