Reporters in Rotterdam

Rehearsal Finland: Rotterdaaaaaaaam!

The Finnish band Blind Channel performs with in the background, on the LED screens, images of the band itself, but then upside down. Because they sing about a middle finger, the band members have painted their middle fingers red. Furthermore, the band mainly presents itself like a rock band usually does: the musicians all have an important role in the act. Of course, this act also includes fireworks: lots of flames around the stage. And in the middle of the song the two singers shout out loud: Rotterdaaaaaaaam! in cooperation with Eurovision Artists

Rehearsal Bulgaria: Victoria on a rock

The number 1 at the bookmakers last year was Victoria from Bulgaria. Could she make it happen this year? The staging can at least be called special: optimal use has been made of all visual possibilities, making it look like Victoria is sitting and later standing on a rock in the water and singing her song there. And yes, she also sings it vocally perfect, with her special voice.

Rehearsal Portugal: no concessions

Just like Hooverphonic, the Portuguese band The Black Mamba makes few concessions and presents itself as a band. The first verse and chorus are presented entirely in black and white, after which the sober graphics turn out to be blue. It is music you have to love, the performance is, also vocally, perfectly fine. in cooperation with Eurovision Artists

Rehearsal Albania: a strong voice

Smoke and a wind machine accompany Anxhela Peristeri during her performance. A lot of red and black make it clear that this is Albania, in addition to the fact that Anxhela sings in her own language. Anxhela surprises with her strong-voiced ballad, perhaps one of the best of the festival. Anxhela is alone on stage, unfortunately the backing vocals are on tape as with many others. in cooperation with Eurovision Artists

Rehearsal Georgia: a double surprise!

Tornike starts out in the dark with only a spotlight on him. During the song there is more color in the graphics: initially clouds and stars, then also beautiful orange sunlight. Tornike does not move throughout the song. Vocally he presented the ballad perfectly. The Georgian entry, which has gone quite unnoticed so far, surprises with the second run. With the third, however, it seemed as if he was going to experiment and sang both an octave lower and higher. It is not clear what the purpose of this experiment was. in cooperation with Eurovision Artists

Press Poll Results Day 3 first rehearsals

Today the third day of the rehearsals started, 9 countries performed for the first time on the Eurovision stage. As a tradition also this year the accredited press (in the press center and via live stream) were be asked to give their votes for the best act. Do you agree??

1st Rehearsel Serbia… Can they do it vocally?

As expected, the ladies of Hurricane appear on stage in cozy romping outfits. the expectation was that the dance would make more of an impression than the singing. It didn’t. The ladies proved that they can sing quite well, and hopefully they will take a few more dance lessons. In Cooperation with: Eurovision Artists Photo Credits: EBU

1st Rehearsal Iceland, can they do it again?

Daði Freyr with band Gagnamagnið are obviously dressed in their trademark; the well-known sweater with an image in pixels. The rehearsal went smoothly, including the somewhat uncomfortable dance steps and motor skills, which is all part of the act. Mission accomplished for Iceland. In Cooperation with Eurovision Artists Photo Credits: EBU

1st Rehearsal Moldova

Natalia Gordienko takes the stage in a pearl-colored dress, which occasionally looks pink due to the lighting. She is assisted by 4 dancers in black. This makes Moldova not the first country to have 4 dancers in the lead, while the backing vocals are on tape. Natalia certainly stood out vocally, but her dancing looks a little bit static, it seems that these huge heels are too much, as it comes to comfortable movement. In Cooperation with Eurovision Artists Photo Credits: EBU

1st Rehearsal Poland

Rafał Brzozowski appears on stage in black wearing dark sunglasses, flanked by 4 dancers in white. The visual effects, as well as the vocals and act seem messy. Poland still has some work to do. In Cooperation with Eurovision Artists Photo Credits: EBU