Ilay Gaist, Author at EuroMix

Luxembourg’s First Rehearsal: Laura Thorn Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 6, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Luxembourg in Eurovision 2025: Singer Laura Thorn took the stage for her first rehearsal with the song “La Poupée Monte Le Son”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland… Luxembourg was the fifth country to hold a rehearsal for Eurovision 2025 today with a - performance. Luxembourgish singer Laura Thorn is the fifth contestant to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage in Basel, Switzerland, with the song “La Poupée Monte Le Son”. Laura Thorn will perform as song number 13 in the second semi-final, which will take place on May 15th in Basel. This year’s competition features 37 countries. The song, performed in French, La Poupée Monte Le Son ("The Doll Turns Up the Sound"), is an upbeat and lively track that pays tribute to and continues the style of "Poupée de cire, poupée de son," the legendary song that won Eurovision for Luxembourg, performed by France Gall exactly sixty years ago, in 1965. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle...

Just After Rehearsals: The Unexpected Tragedy Shaking Ukraine’s Eurovision 2025 Delegation!

May 5, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine at Eurovision 2025: Just as everything seemed ready for the contest, a shocking event shakes the entire Ukrainian delegation. What really happened to Ukraine’s team after their rehearsal in Basel? Hrystyna Starikova, the backing vocalist for Ukraine’s representatives, the band Ziferblat, whose bird-like voice is an integral part of their song, experienced a heartbreaking moment amid preparations for Eurovision 2025 in Basel. Starikova, who is accompanying the band at this year’s contest, arrived in Switzerland with the Ukrainian delegation ahead of rehearsals for Europe’s biggest musical event-but was forced to confront devastating news from home. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Russian Bombing Destroys Family Home As delegations from across Europe continued to arrive in Basel for rehearsals, Starikova shared on her Instagram page, with deep sadness, that her family’s home in the city of Myrnohrad, Donetsk region, was completely destroyed following a Russian bombing. Alongside her post, she uploaded harrowing images showing the remains of the building, blackened and...

Spectacular Comeback: Jerry Heil to Perform at Eurovision 2025!

May 5, 2025May 5, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine at Eurovision 2025: Jerry Heil, renowned Eurovision star has been chosen as a special guest performer for the contest in Basel, Switzerland! The excitement for Eurovision 2025 is reaching its peak, as today it was revealed that Jerry Heil, who captivated all of Europe last year, will participate as a special guest performer at the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland. At this stage, it has not yet been announced at which of the three live Eurovision shows Jerry Heil will appear. However, anticipation is already evident on social media and within the international fan community. As a reminder, the singer was selected this year as the spokesperson for the Ukrainian jury’s points in the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎SRG SSR‎‏ (@‏‎srg.ssr‎‏)‎‏ From Semi-Final to Center Stage: The Return of Jerry Heil Jerry Heil, who represented Ukraine at Eurovision 2024 alongside alyona alyona, will perform this year as a...

Montenegro’s first Rehearsal: Nina Žižić Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 5, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Montenegro’s Eurovision 2025 representative, Nina Žižić, held her first rehearsal in Basel with the song "Dobrodošli". Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Nina Žižić, Montenegro's representative was the second act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with their song "Dobrodošli". Nina Žižić will perform as song number 2 in the second semi-final, scheduled for May 15th. Montenegro is returning in full force this year after a two-year absence, sending its representative to Eurovision 2013, Nina Žižić, for the second time! This time, Nina will perform a ballad, leaving behind the neon green of "Igranka" in favor of black and white. The song "Dobrodošli" deals with mental resilience and emotional complexity in the face of life's challenges. It describes the protagonist's journey through uncertainty and emotional struggles, encouraging listeners to face difficulties with courage and hope, understanding that hardships are temporary. Through poetic imagery, the song focuses on community, love, and shared human fragility, presenting life...

Who Is the World’s Most Recognized Figure Behind Cyprus’ Eurovision 2025 Entry?

May 4, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Drama in Basel: Cyprus’s Eurovision 2025 representative, Theo Evan, has unveiled the figure at the heart of his song for the contest. What’s the link to San Marino, and who is this familiar figure? Complete shock: Theo Evan, Cyprus’s representative for Eurovision 2025, is shaking up the Eurovision community with an extraordinary post on his official Instagram page. In the surprising announcement, he revealed for the first time the identity of the mysterious figure at the center of his song, "Shh", which he will perform in the first Semi-Final of Eurovision 2025. The song is set as number 15 in the running order for the semi-final, which will take place in Basel, Switzerland. Until now, many speculations surrounded the song’s meaning, and various interpretations were offered by fans and commentators. However, the big secret has now been exposed in the artist’s own words. All the details about the famous figure continue below! Dramatic Announcement and Intriguing Reveal In a post...

Drama at Eurovision 2025: Why Did Kyle Alessandro Undergo Emergency Surgery After His First Rehearsal in Basel?

May 4, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Norway at Eurovision 2025: An extraordinary incident shook Kyle Alessandro. What caused the backstage turmoil, and why was the singer rushed into urgent surgery? 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 Alessandro was forced to undergo emergency surgery immediately after his first rehearsal on the Eurovision stage in Basel. This unexpected health event put the entire team into emergency mode. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Severe Pain and Wisdom Teeth Complications Today, Kyle held his first rehearsal with the Norwegian delegation on the Eurovision stage. However, behind the scenes, the situation was far from ideal. The head of the Norwegian delegation, Mads Tørklep, described the difficulties that began early in the morning: "He could barely open his mouth this morning and had to take strong painkillers just to get through the rehearsal". Immediately after...

Croatia: Marko Bošnjak Reveals New Details About His Eurovision Performance!

May 4, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Croatia at Eurovision 2025: Marko Bošnjak shares fresh insights about his upcoming performance in Basel, discusses his views on betting odds, and names his “dark horse” for Eurovision 2025. The Croatian representative for Eurovision 2025, Marko Bošnjak, who will perform the song "Poison Cake" as the 14th act in the first semi-final on May 13th, continues to generate significant buzz among Eurovision fans. Before flying to Basel, Bošnjak appeared on the Croatian TV show "Kod nas doma" (translated as: "At Our Home"), where he shared with viewers the intense preparations leading up to his big performance in Basel. Today (Sunday), the singer took the stage for his first rehearsal at Eurovision. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Now is the time to show what we’ve prepared” Right at the beginning, Marko Bošnjak admitted that the excitement is real, but emphasized that after participating in pre-Eurovision events across Europe, he feels more experienced and confident: “I believe that with all the rehearsals...

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

May 4, 2025 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...

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

May 4, 2025May 5, 2025 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....

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

May 4, 2025 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...