Eurovision 2025 Rehearsals Continue: Join Us for Coverage of the Ninth Rehearsal Day

Eurovision 2025 Rehearsals Continue: Join Us for Coverage of the Ninth Rehearsal Day

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Today, rehearsals for Eurovision 2025 continue with two dress rehearsals ahead of tomorrow’s first semi-final, broadcast live from Basel. We’ll provide updates throughout the day as new information arrives. Preparations for Eurovision 2025 are in full swing. Yesterday, the official opening ceremony took place, and after a day’s break, rehearsals have resumed at the contest's venue. This evening, the first two dress rehearsals for the first semi-final will be held, ahead of tomorrow’s live broadcast from Basel, Switzerland at 21:00 CET. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The first dress rehearsal is scheduled for today at 15:30 and will run until 18:30. The second dress rehearsal will take place at 21:00 and conclude at 23:45. During these rehearsals, all 15 countries participating in tomorrow’s first semi-final will perform in order, with Iceland opening the show and Cyprus closing it. The EuroMix team is currently stationed inside the Media Center in Basel and will provide continuous updates on each dress rehearsal as...
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Belgium’s Second Rehearsal: Red Sebastian Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

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

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Belgium’s Eurovision 2025 representative, Red Sebastian, held his second rehearsal in Basel with the song "Strobe Lights." Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Red Sebastian, Belgium’s representative, was the ninth act to have his second rehearsal 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. In the video of the second rehearsal, Red Sebastian can be seen standing and walking along the front edge of the stage, dressed entirely in a red outfit resembling a leather-like armor. Beside him are dancers who appear similarly dressed, except that underneath their red armor-like outfits, they wear black suits, creating a contrast with the red and a clear distinction between Red and the dancers. As Red moves across the stage, he mimics the pose of each dancer he passes. He uses a microphone with a stand, while the dancers hold display microphones...
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Norway’s Second Rehearsal: Kyle Alessandro Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

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

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Norway’s Eurovision 2025 representatives, Kyle Alessandro, held his second rehearsal in Basel with the song "Lighter". Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Kyle Alessandro, Norway's representative, is the eighth act to have his second rehearsal 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. In the video, Kyle appears during the quieter part of the performance. A dim blue light washes over him, and on stage, beams can be seen behind him, held at angles. As the song intensifies, the stage bursts into flames, and next to Kyle is another dancer, performing flips across the stage. ‎‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Stage Design The giant LED screens display graphics of mountains in a post-apocalyptic atmosphere, connecting to the prominent mountain motif featured this year in the contest. One of the most notable upgrades is a mobile lighting system installed on the ceiling of the stage,...
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Sweden’s Second Rehearsal: KAJ Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

Sweden’s Second Rehearsal: KAJ Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sweden’s Eurovision 2025 representatives, KAJ, held their second rehearsal in Basel with the song "Bara Bada Bastu". Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. KAJ, Sweden's representatives, were the sixth act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with his song "Bara Bada Bastu." KAJ will perform as song number 6 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13th. In a video posted on the official Eurovision Instagram page, the band members can be seen sitting in a sauna-like setup on stage (similar to the one used in Melodifestivalen), with three dancers behind them instead of four. The dancers are covered in towels and wearing bucket hats. To our surprise, despite the allowance of pre-recorded backing vocals, all three dancers are equipped with headset microphones and are singing live alongside the band. Surrounding the group and the dancers are spruce trees, with a campfire burning in front of them. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); More Details About Sweden's Performance: KAJ,...
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Slovenia’s Second Rehearsal: Klemen Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

Slovenia’s Second Rehearsal: Klemen Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Slovenia’s Eurovision 2025 representative, Klemen, held his second rehearsal in Basel with the song "How Much Time Do We Have Left." Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Klemen, Slovenia’s representative, was the third act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with his song "How Much Time Do We Have Left". Klemen will perform as song number 3 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13th. In a short video posted on the official Eurovision Instagram page, Klemen is seen wearing a shimmering black suit and delivering the high note near the end of his song with great precision. He is backlit by orange-yellow lighting. Later, the camera circles around him, revealing a woman in a white dress behind him (presumably his wife). At the end of the clip, the two look at each other. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); More Details About Slovenia's Performance: "How Much Time Do We Have Left" explores the delicate nature of existence, and...
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Iceland’s Second Rehearsal: VÆB Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

Iceland’s Second Rehearsal: VÆB Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Iceland’s Eurovision 2025 representatives, the duo VÆB, held their second rehearsal in Basel with the song "Róa." Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. VÆB, Iceland’s representatives, were the first act to have their second rehearsal today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with their song "Róa" (in English: "Row"). VÆB will perform as the opening act (song number 1) in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13. In a short clip from the performance posted on the official Eurovision Instagram page, the singers can be seen wearing silver suits and sunglasses, with three dancers behind them dressed in silver overalls over traditional Icelandic sweaters. They are also wearing bucket hats and sunglasses. A pixelated volcano is visible on the LED screens in the background. The singers’ vocal performance is not entirely accurate, and the camera angles need improvement before the live show. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); More Details About Iceland's Performance: The LED screen at the back of the stage...
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Serbia’s First Rehearsal: Princ Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

Serbia’s First Rehearsal: Princ Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Serbia in Eurovision 2025: Singer Princ took the stage for his first rehearsal with the song “Mila”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland… Serbia was the seventh country to hold a rehearsal for Eurovision 2025 today with a - performance. Serbian singer Princ is the seventh contestant to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage in Basel, Switzerland, with the song “Mila”. Princ will perform as song number 15 in the second semi-final, which will take place on May 15 in Basel. This year’s competition features 37 countries. For this year’s performance, Princ has completely revamped his staging from the national selection. Gone are the moon prop, spinning dancer, and leather outfits. Instead, he starts center stage, singing the opening lines in shadow, as three male dancers in black join him for a contemporary routine. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Further details about Serbia's performance: He wears a sharp red suit, and at one...
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Latvia’s First Rehearsal: Tautumeitas Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});   Latvia’s Eurovision 2025 representative, Tautumeitas, held their first rehearsal in Basel with the song “Bur Man Laimi.” Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Tautumeitas, Latvia‘s representatives, are the third act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with their song "Bur Man Laimi." Tautumeitas will perform as song number 3 in the second semi-final, scheduled for May 15th. Tautumeitas is a six-member ethno-pop ensemble blending traditional Latvian folk tunes with modern rhythms. From the opening harmonies, their voices fill the empty arena with a magical resonance. "Bur Man Laimi" translates to "A Chant for Happiness," and the entire performance carries an enchanting, almost mystical energy. The group kept the ethereal curtain from their Supernova staging - it’s a simple yet effective way to create intimacy and atmosphere. The clever use of lighting on different sections of the curtain produces mesmerizing pools of shadow, making the staging both immersive and hypnotic. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Magical Routine and...
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Azerbaijan’s First Rehearsal: Mamagama Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

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

(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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Slovenia’s First Rehearsal: Klemen Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

Slovenia’s First Rehearsal: Klemen Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Slovenia’s Eurovision 2025 representative, Klemen, held his first rehearsal in Basel with the song "How Much Time Do We Have Left." Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Klemen, Slovenia’s representative, was the third act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with his song "How Much Time Do We Have Left". Klemen will perform as song number 3 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13. "How Much Time Do We Have Left" explores the delicate nature of existence, and the stage design powerfully conveys this chilling atmosphere. Both the LED backdrop and the front frame glisten with countless stars, shifting in color from red to blue as the performance unfolds.   הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם   ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Eurovision Song Contest‎‏ (@‏‎eurovision‎‏)‎‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Striking New Look and Upside-Down Stunt Klemen is dressed differently for this rehearsal compared to EMA; instead of a gray turtleneck, he opts for a black suit paired with a white shirt....
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