The Netherlands at Eurovision 2025: What Awaits Us on Stage – and Why Won’t Claude Dance?

The Netherlands at Eurovision 2025: What Awaits Us on Stage – and Why Won’t Claude Dance?

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Netherlands at Eurovision 2025: Singer Claude reveals the behind-the-scenes pressure, what he packed in his suitcase - and what will really happen on stage in Basel. Last night, the Netherlands’ representative for Eurovision 2025, Claude, flew to Switzerland on his way to his debut performance on the Eurovision Song Contest stage. The 21-year-old singer will perform on May 13th as the 13th act in the running order of the first semi-final, singing his song "C’est la vie". Just before departing from Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, Claude excitedly shared details about his final preparations and the pressure accompanying this new experience - revealing surprising information about his Eurovision stage performance. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Claude’s Final Preparations: Books, a Doll, and a Lucky Keychain According to Claude, the preparations for the trip were especially intense. He visited the hairdresser as late as 01:00 AM to be ready for the show. “I was up late packing, barely able to decide what to bring”.  he revealed. Among...
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Albania’s First Rehearsal: Shkodra Elektronike Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

Albania’s First Rehearsal: Shkodra Elektronike Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Albania’s Eurovision 2025 representatives, Shkodra Elektronike, held their first rehearsal in Basel with the song "Zjerm". Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Shkodra Elektronike, Albania’s representative, were the fifth act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with their song "Zjerm". Shkodra Elektronike will perform as song number 12 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13th. Albania is known as a country that strongly preserves its ethnic identity in Eurovision-whether you like it or not. This year, it is going all in on ethnicity, as Shkodra Elektronike are building a well-planned Albanian performance, with Albanian characteristics present in every detail-even the smallest ones. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Innovative Stage Design and Visual Effects It seems that Albania is taking the stage of Festivali i Këngës - and has left most of it behind, with the only things remaining from it being just two colors: red and black, which will play across the screen in various geometric shapes....
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Finland: How Did Erika Vikman React to the Controversial Statement by Finland’s President?

Finland: How Did Erika Vikman React to the Controversial Statement by Finland’s President?

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Finland at Eurovision 2025: The president’s statement sparked controversy. What really happened behind the scenes, and how did Finland’s Eurovision representative Erika Vikman respond? As rehearsals for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, are underway, a political-cultural storm broke out in Finland following a visit by President Alexander Stubb to the town of Vora, birthplace of the Swedish band KAJ. During his visit last Tuesday, the president attended an event where the local band performed before a packed hall of excited high school students. When asked whom he supports in the upcoming Eurovision, Stubb surprised many by declaring: “There is a band with almost the same name as mine – my name is Cai-Göran Alexander Stubb. If KAJ wins Eurovision, in the end it is Finland and Vora that win”. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Warm Performance and Enthusiastic Reception The event took place in the Norvala High School sports hall in Vora, where the president and his wife were warmly welcomed. KAJ electrified the...
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San Marino’s First Rehearsal: Gabry Ponte Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

San Marino’s First Rehearsal: Gabry Ponte Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

by Guy Solo Comment Closed
 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); San Marino’s Eurovision 2025 representatives, Gabry Ponte, held his first rehearsal in Basel with the song "Tutta L’Italia". Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Gabry Ponte, San Marino's representative, is the fourth act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with his song "Tutta L’Italia". Gabry will perform as song number 11 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13th. Gabry is clearly at home on massive stages and in front of huge audiences, and once again he’s totally commanding this performance. As we saw at San Marino's national selection, the show focuses squarely on Gabry in a shiny silver jacket, set against a backdrop of flashing lights and graffiti covering the LED screen. His DJ booth is a giant structure that looks like it’s built from mirrored panels, bouncing the lights right back at us. The dancers from earlier stages have disappeared, replaced now by two live musicians – one on accordion, the other on...
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Azerbaijan’s First Rehearsal: Mamagama Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

Azerbaijan’s First Rehearsal: Mamagama Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Azerbaijan’s Eurovision 2025 representatives, Mamagama, held their first rehearsal in Basel with the song “Run With U“. Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Mamagama, Azerbaijan’s representatives, is the third act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with their song “Run With U“. Mamagama will perform as song number 10 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13th. This is the first performance of the season where we don’t have a national final to refer back to for staging inspiration – Mamagama were selected internally by Azerbaijan’s broadcaster. The performance radiates pure joy – it channels funk-pop energy reminiscent of Daft Punk and Nile Rodgers, but blends it beautifully with Azerbaijani tradition, especially in the post-chorus segments where lead vocalist Asef plays the saz, a traditional long-necked lute. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Unique Staging  The staging takes place at the center of the stage, framed by a glowing halo on the floor, echoed by a smaller ring hanging above....
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Norway’s First Rehearsal: Kyle Alessandro Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

Norway’s First Rehearsal: Kyle Alessandro Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Norway’s Eurovision 2025 representatives, Kyle Alessandro, held his first rehearsal in Basel with the song "Lighter". Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Kyle Alessandro, Norway's representative, is the first act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with his song "Lighter". Kyle will perform as song number 8 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13th. Kyle appears wearing a striking armor costume, which sparked discussions due to its resemblance to the outfit of Armenia’s representative Parg, but he chose to keep the armor and renew it with his own version. Regarding the dancer lineup, this time there are three dancers instead of four as in the MGP, and one of them performs an impressive breakdance at the end of the performance. The show is accompanied by fire pyrotechnics similar to those in the MGP performance.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Eurovision Song Contest (@eurovision) (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Stage Design The giant LED screens display...
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Belgium’s First Rehearsal: Red Sebastian Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

Belgium’s First Rehearsal: Red Sebastian Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

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  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Belgium’s Eurovision 2025 representative, Red Sebastian, held his first rehearsal in Basel with the song "Strobe Lights." Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Red Sebastian, Belgium’s representative, was the second act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with his song "Strobe Lights". Red Sebastian will perform as song number 9 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13. Red Sebastian secured his spot at Eurovision by winning Belgium’s national selection, Eurosong 2025, with a performance set against intense red and black lighting. For Eurovision, the staging has been expanded to include the full LED wall and a striking front-stage frame. The show’s choreography and visual effects are meticulously timed, culminating in a dramatic finale with descending Lego-like lights that transform the arena into a massive dance party (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Staging and Performance Details Unlike his Eurosong performance, Red Sebastian will remain on the main stage throughout his Eurovision act, accompanied by three dancers instead of...
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How Celine Dion Won Eurovision 1988 for Switzerland and Became a Legend?

How Celine Dion Won Eurovision 1988 for Switzerland and Became a Legend?

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); One performance, one result, and a career that soared: Celine Dion achieved the impossible at Eurovision 1988 - winning for a nation that wasn’t her own. How did it happen, Why Switzerland chose a Canadian singer, and what led to the dramatic final? She was young, almost unknown, Canadian by birth, and had no connection to Switzerland - yet in just three minutes on the stage in Dublin, Ireland, she changed her life forever. Celine Dion, only 20 years old, stood on the stage at the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest and sang a heartfelt love song. At the end of an especially close competition, she delivered Switzerland its second-ever victory in the contest - and entered the pages of history. This is the story of one of the most dramatic and unforgettable wins in Eurovision history. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Searching for Identity: Switzerland’s Unconventional Choice Switzerland was not a country that had stood out...
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Eurovision 2025: Full Rehearsal Schedule Published!

Eurovision 2025: Full Rehearsal Schedule Published!

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EBU, in collaboration with the Swiss national broadcaster producing Eurovision 2025 in Basel, has released the complete rehearsal schedule for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest! Another year has passed, and Eurovision 2025 is just around the corner. Today (Saturday), May 3rd, the first rehearsals kicked off at the host venue for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, "St. Jakobshalle". To mark the occasion, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), together with the producing Swiss national broadcaster (SRG SSR), has published the full rehearsal schedule. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); First Rehearsal Round: Dates and Times (CET) Saturday, May 3rd – First Rehearsal Day Semi-Final 1: Songs 1-7 in running order 10:30–11:00: Iceland – First rehearsal 11:10–11:40: Poland – First rehearsal 11:50–12:20: Slovenia – First rehearsal 12:30–13:00: Estonia – First rehearsal == 13:00–14:10: Lunch break == 14:10–14:40: Ukraine – First rehearsal 14:50–15:20: Sweden – First rehearsal 15:30–16:00: Portugal – First rehearsal   Sunday, May 4th – Second Rehearsal Day Semi-Final 1: Songs 8-15 in running order 10:30–11:00: Norway – First rehearsal 11:10–11:40: Belgium – First rehearsal 11:50–12:20: Azerbaijan – First rehearsal 12:30–13:00: San Marino...
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Portugal’s First Rehearsal: NAPA Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

Portugal’s First Rehearsal: NAPA Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Portugal’s Eurovision 2025 representative, NAPA, held their first rehearsal in Basel with the song "Deslocado." Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. NAPA, Portugal’s representative, were the seventh and last act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with their song "Deslocado". NAPA will perform as song number 7 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13. Their song "Deslocado," performed in Portuguese (the seventh language featured today), explores the feeling of being out of place in a bustling city, while also finding comfort in the knowledge that home is always waiting. The emotional depth of the lyrics is reminiscent of traditional Portuguese Fado, yet the arrangement brings a fresh, summery energy to the stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Stage Design and Outfits While the band’s stage setup remains similar to what was seen at Festival da Canção, several new touches have been added for the Basel stage. The members now wear long-sleeved jackets or shirts in various colors,...
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