Aviad Berger, Author at EuroMix

Eurovision 2025: The Grand Final – Dress Rehearsal: Everything Happening On Stage!

May 16, 2025May 16, 2025 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Get the full coverage from the second dress rehearsal of the second semi-final, currently taking place on the Eurovision 2025 stage in Basel. One by one, Norway, Luxembourg, Estonia, Israel, Lithuania, Spain, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Austria, Iceland, Latvia, The Netherlands, Finland, Italy, Poland, Germany, Greece, Armenia, Switzerland, Malta, Portugal, Denmark, Sweden, France, San Marino and Albania, will take the stage. We will be providing updates throughout the rehearsal with all the details received by our editorial team. Today at 13:30 CET, the first dress rehearsal began ahead of the grand final broadcast, which will take place tomorrow at 21:00 CET (Saturday, May 17). We’re here to report everything happening on stage in real time from Basel. Make sure to click the refresh button so you can continue following along during the rehearsals! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The show opens with a video featuring the hosts discovering that the trophy has not yet arrived at the Basel arena. The screen displays their...

“I Was Afraid I’d Be Shot On Stage”: Eden Golan on the Terrifying Moments of Eurovision 2024

May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What really happened behind the scenes in Malmö? Israel’s Eurovision 2024 representative, Eden Golan, reveals the secrets, traumas, and tears in a special candid interview. Eden Golan arrived at Eurovision 2024 carrying an unimaginable burden: representing a nation under attack while the entire world watched. Now, a year after that harrowing experience, she opens up in a deep and moving interview with Walla for journalists Nir Yahav and Sagiv Ben Nun, sharing her fears, anxieties, tears-and the moments she managed to rise above it all and find the strength to go on. “There were nights I couldn’t fall asleep. I dreamed someone would shoot me in the middle of my performance,” she confides with chilling honesty. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “They Said I’m a Robot-But I’m the Most Sensitive Person in the World” The interview began with hosts Nir Yahav and Sagiv Ben Nun referencing a viral post by Eden “HaPashuta,” claiming she “looks...

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

May 7, 2025July 16, 2025 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Azerbaijan’s Eurovision 2025 representatives, Mamagama, held their second rehearsal in Basel with the song “Run With U“. Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Mamagama, Azerbaijan’s representatives, is the tenth 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. Azerbaijan's performance is bathed in intense red lighting, coming both from the stage floor and the LED screens. Behind the band, a yellow ring is suspended above them, with a small golden platform positioned at the back of the stage. Three dancers join the performance, stepping onto the stage in sync with the rhythm. The song is accompanied by a spectacular fire pyrotechnics display. (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. The LED backdrop features a host...

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

May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Portugal’s Eurovision 2025 representative, NAPA, held their second rehearsal in Basel with the song "Deslocado." Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. NAPA, Portugal’s representative, were the seventh act to have their second rehearsal 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. In the video, the band members appear on a stage lit with blue lights. The main LED screen displays a white-blue moon, and each member of the band is shown in a long, slow close-up as the camera slowly moves between them. The moon is eventually replaced by skyscrapers that blend seamlessly with the blue lighting. (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, elevating...

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

May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); San Marino’s Eurovision 2025 representatives, Gabry Ponte, held his second rehearsal in Basel with the song "Tutta L’Italia". Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Gabry Ponte, San Marino's representative, is the eleventh 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 seen in the video at the center of the stage, standing at his familiar DJ booth. Beside him are the backup singers, wearing decorative masks. The LED screens display backgrounds from Italy, such as the famous Trevi Fountain, into which tourists toss coins. The performance is accompanied by extensive pyrotechnics, with fireworks exploding on stage while the LED screens light up with pink flowers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This is definitely an unusual and creative staging for Eurovision – a performance where the masked singers aren’t the center of attention. The only clear comparison that...

Czechia’s First Rehearsal: Adonxs Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 6, 2025 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Czechia in Eurovision 2025: Singer Adonxs took the stage for his first rehearsal with the song “Kiss Kiss Goodbye”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland Czechia was the fourth country to hold a rehearsal for Eurovision 2025 today with a - performance. Czech singer Adonxs is the fourth contestant to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage in Basel, Switzerland, with the song “Kiss Kiss Goodbye”. Adonxs will perform as song number 12 in the second semi-final, which will take place on May 15 in Basel. This year’s competition features 37 countries. Adonxs, representing Czechia this year, stands out with a distinctive look that fuses fashion and commanding stage presence. He wears wide silver pants, a white shirt resembling a sleeveless top with sleeves, and white gloves-a unique combination that highlights his personal style. The entire outfit exudes modern elegance and emphasizes Adonxs’ charisma and vocal ability, while maintaining a clean, refined line that allows him...

Malta’s First Rehearsal: Miriana Conte Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 6, 2025 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Malta in Eurovision 2025: Singer Miriana Conte took the stage for her first rehearsal with the song “Serving”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland… Malta was the first country to hold a rehearsal for Eurovision 2025 today with a - performance. Maltese singer Miriana Conte is the first contestant to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage in Basel, Switzerland, with the song “Serving”. Miriana will perform as song number 9 in the second semi-final, which will take place on May 15 in Basel. This year’s competition features 37 countries. Miriana has undergone a significant transformation in her appearance between the national selection and her new performance. In the national final, she appeared on stage in a long dress, which quickly changed into a black lace bodysuit, with dramatic pink and black makeup, accompanied by dancers in matching suits. In contrast, in the new performance, she begins inside a giant structure of sparkling red lips holding a spinning...

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

May 5, 2025 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greece’s Eurovision 2025 representative, Klavdia held her first rehearsal in Basel with the song “Asteromáta”. Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Klavdia, Greece's representative, is 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. Klavdia, who appeared in Ethnikos Telikos wearing a cream outfit with a fitted shirt and flared pants alongside five dancers, completely transforms her appearance for the Eurovision stage. Here, she dons a long, form-fitting dress adorned with tiny gemstones. Under shifting lights, the dress appears either black or a very deep blue-creating a far more dramatic and glamorous look compared to the simple, bright outfit from Ethnikos Telikos. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Illusion of water: On stage, Klavdia opens the song standing on a pier, moving towards a rock that symbolizes the turbulent journey every person undertakes on the way to...

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

May 4, 2025May 5, 2025 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(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...

Watch Now: Eurovision 2025 Stage Revealed!

May 2, 2025May 2, 2025 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Eurovision 2025 stage was officially unveiled in a video on the contest’s official YouTube channel. What does the stage look like in action? All the details are in the article! Less than a day before rehearsals begin at St. Jakobshalle-the venue set to host Eurovision 2025 in Basel in less than two weeks-the Eurovision page has released a special video revealing the competition’s stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Stage: Alpine Beauty Meets Technology The stage designer, Florian Weider, now designing for the eighth time, stated that the stage design highlights numerous Swiss elements. The Alps are visible on stage, which, according to Weider, are “what makes Switzerland so special”. Additionally, the stage features a four-sided frame representing Switzerland’s four official languages: German, French, Romansh, and Italian. The stage is wrapped in a three-dimensional network of lights, with LED screens positioned behind it. This year, the audience will be closer to the stage than ever before, as the venue’s space...