Greece’s Eurovision 2026 representative, Akylas, held his first rehearsal in Vienna with the song “Ferto”. Stay tuned for all updates from Austria.
The rehearsal for Greece, which will perform as song number four in the first semi-final, opened with high-energy visual illusions that make the viewer feel as though they are inside an arcade game. Akylas appeared on the stage in Austria wearing a “modern tiger” look, featuring a bold orange and black color palette and prominent fur boots. The performance of “Ferto” (in English: “Bring It”) is shaping up to be the club anthem of the season, accompanied by colorful and amusing game characters filling the large LED screens.
Greece’s First Rehearsal: More Details
The Greek Tiger Takes the Stage
The artist kept his winning card for the end of the performance. In the middle of the rhythmic song, the artist removed his fashionable sunglasses, halted the visual frenzy on stage, and delivered a vulnerable personal message to his mother. This intimate moment broke the barrier between the bold “tiger persona” and the person behind the song, leaving journalists in the hall stunned by the intensity of the transition.
The Transformation: A Personal Message Shifts the Perspective
The choice to pair a “kitten” hat with small ears alongside a moment of emotional release creates a fascinating contrast that is difficult to ignore. The Greek delegation is banking on the “memory effect” for viewers, especially when facing strong competitors during that crucial evening in Vienna. The entry “Ferto” manages to bridge the gap between the detached world of gaming and the most basic human emotions, which may provide a significant advantage in the televote.
Whether the combination of a colorful dance party and a vulnerable family moment will be enough to secure the ticket to the Grand Final for the singer remains to be seen.
Greece at Eurovision 2026
“Ferto” (in English: “Bring it”) is the song that will be performed by the singer Akylas, which will represent Greece as song number 4 in the first semi-final on May 12th, in Vienna, Austria. The song, co-written by Akylas and Teo Pouzbouris, known as Freaky Fortune, one of Greece’s representatives at Eurovision 2014. The song will be performed in entirely Greek.
Currently, Greece is ranked 2nd in the betting tables ahead of Eurovision 2026.
Eurovision 2026: This will be Greece’s 46th participation in Eurovision. Greece joined the competition in 1974 and achieved its best result in Eurovision 2005 when singer Helena Paparizou won first place with the song “My Number One”.
