Ilay Gaist, Author at EuroMix

Israel’s Second Rehearsal: Yuval Raphael Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

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

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Israel in Eurovision 2025: Singer Yuval Raphael took the stage for her second rehearsal with the song “New Day Will Rise”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland… Israeli singer Yuval Raphael is the fifth contestant to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage in Basel, Switzerland, with the song “New Day Will Rise”. Yuval Raphael will perform as song number 14 in the second semi-final, which will take place on May 15th in Basel. This year’s competition features 37 countries. Once again, we encounter on stage the huge structure designed as a chandelier and comprising two floors. Once again, Yuval opens the performance as a dramatic silhouette against a background of blue lighting, dressed in the clothes that were revealed on Tuesday. Yuval impresses the audience as she surrounds the chandelier while performing the house in French in an exceptional manner, and at the end climbs the stairs to the second floor. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle...

Denmark’s Second Rehearsal: Sissal Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 9, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Denmark in Eurovision 2025: Singer Sissal took the stage for her second rehearsal with the song “Hallucination”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland… Danish singer Sissal is the second contestant to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage in Basel, Switzerland, with the song “Hallucination”. Sissal will perform as song number 11 in the second semi-final, which will take place on May 15th in Basel. This year’s competition features 37 countries. In the video from Denmark's second rehearsal, we see Sissal wearing a blue bodysuit adorned with gemstones, and the fabric of her cape flows in the wind as the camera angle pulls back, creating a dramatic effect as she hits the high notes in her singing. The dancers around her are anchored to the floor but move with impressive fluidity, and their flowing garments, together with the animation on the LED screens, convey a strong sense of motion in the performance. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle...

Lithuania’s Second Rehearsal: Katarsis Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

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

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lithuania's Eurovision 2025 representatives, Katarsis, held their second rehearsal in Basel with the song "Tavo akyss." Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Katasis, Lithuania's Eurovision 2025 representatives, were the eighth act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with their song "Tavo akys". They will perform as song number 8 in the secound semi-final, scheduled for May 15th. The rehearsal clip opens with the lead singer and two guitarists walking toward the front of the stage, while a top-down camera angle creates the impression that the ground beneath them is cracking. The blowing wind effect and the flashing lights, synchronized with the rhythm of the song, amplify the drama and highlight the song’s intensity. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Choreography, Lighting, and Dramatic Ending Katarsis maintains the spirit of their act from the Lithuanian selection, with a performance that will be very similar but adapted for the larger stage and also a variety of effects. The band members wear blue costumes,...

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

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

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Malta in Eurovision 2025: Singer Miriana Conte took the stage for her second rehearsal with the song “Serving”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland Miriana Conte, Malta's Eurovision 2025 representative, was the ninth act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with her song "Serving". She will perform as song number 9 in the secound semi-final, scheduled for May 15th. A glimpse into Malta’s rehearsal reveals a fresh and surprising arrangement of the song. Just before the chorus bursts with energy, Miriana slows the melody down—a dramatic move that highlights the higher notes blending perfectly with the background vocals. Colorful animations unfold across the LED screens behind the stage, while the lips-shaped prop and the disco ball within it integrate beautifully with Miriana’s charismatic stage presence. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); More details about Malta's performance Miriana has undergone a significant transformation in her appearance between the national selection and her new performance. In the...

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...

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...

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...