WATCH: Lesley Roy Mini-Doc Shows her Journey to Eurovision 2021
A new documentary charting Lesley Roy’s journey to Eurovision 2021 has been released on YouTube. Filmed over twelve months, ‘Lesley Roy: Home’ offers an intimate portrait of a tenacious talent – this is the story of her life. The documentary opens with her preparations for the 2020 contest with her song ‘Story Of My Life’ and follows […]
“We love Eurovision already for years…It’s a dream” – Tommy bring us up a cool chat with Hooverphonic
We spoke to Hooverphonic after their first rehearsal! They started by saying that they feel very calm, without any pressure and that the first rehearsal could not have gone better. What inspires them without a doubt is the cinematographic world. From the sets, to the wardrobe, instrumentality, lyrics, as well as the stage dynamics, it […]
Kazakhstan joins list of broadcasting countries for Eurovision 2021
Khabar Agency confirms broadcast of Eurovision 2021 The Kazakh broadcaster Khabar Agency has confirmed that they will broadcast all three shows of the Eurovision Song Contest 2021. This news doesn’t come as a surprise, considering that Kazakhstan has shown Eurovision since 2010 where it was held in Oslo, Norway. They therefore join the club of […]
“I was dreaming about this song contest for 15 years”: Natalia Gordienko chats with Clara following rehearsal
After Natalia Gordienko, Moldova’s representative at Eurovision 2021, finished the first rehearsal for her entry “Sugar”, Clara from Eurovoxx interviewed her about her emotions after getting a taste of the stage at Ahoy Arena. The conversation also touched on the meaning of “Sugar” and its music video, as well as Natalia’s previous experience with Eurovision. […]
“We’re trying to awaken spring in a global sense”: Go_A chat with Andy following rehearsal
As part of our ongoing series of Eurovoxx interviews with the artists of Eurovision 2021, Andy caught up with Ukraine’s Go_A to talk about the ideas behind their entry “Shum”, their experiences in Rotterdam, and more. Regarding the concept for the staging, bandmember Taras Shevchenko explained the entry presents a journey from the past to […]
Duncan Laurence announces his European Tour in 2021 and 2022!
The small town boy is going on tour! Duncan Laurence has just announced that he will be embarking on a European tour in 2021 and 2022. He made this announcement on his Instagram account, which you can check out below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝕯𝖚𝖓𝖈𝖆𝖓 𝕷𝖆𝖚𝖗𝖊𝖓𝖈𝖊 (@itsduncanlaurence) According to the […]
Go_A singer Kateryna tested negative for COVID-19
Fears have been lifted and the singer will attend the next rehearsal! The tension was rising this week after the singer of the Ukrainian group felt “a bit under the weather“. In consequence, the health protocol was applied and she was put in isolation and took a PCR test. Due to health protocol, the singer […]
“I was trying to hold back my tears” Vincent Bueno talks about his Eurovision 2021 first rehearsal
We caught up with Austria’s Vincent Bueno after his first rehearsal He had his first rehearsal a couple of days ago and had his second rehearsal a few hours ago. We had an interview with Austria’s Vincent Bueno about his thoughts over his first rehearsal. When asked about how he felt about standing on the […]
Dutch newspaper launches campaign to find woman who inspired song by The Black Mamba
As we know, The Black Mamba revealed that the theme “Love Is On My Side” was inspired by a story of an Amsterdam prostitute. “We wrote this song with the hope that we would be in this position and that she could hear the song because we don’t have contact with her, we don’t even […]
Eurovision 2021 day 6: Spain first rehearsal: Blas Cantó “Voy A Quedarme”
Amidst a sea of dark colours surrounding him, Blas starts off his song acapella, with the backing track coming in midway through the first verse. Blas is in the middle of the main stage and the backdrop has lots of black and dark blue colours. Towards the beginning of the song, we see an eclipse […]
A collaboration with Spanish superstar Aitana? Clara catches up with Croatia’s Albina
Only a few more days until Albina finally has the change to represent her country Croatia on the Eurovision stage with the English – Croatian song ”Tick Tock”. But did you know that Albina is also fluently in Spanish? Clara caught up with Albina to talk about her favourite songs and, maybe, a possible collaboration […]
Eurovision 2021 day 6: United Kingdom first rehearsal: James Newman “Embers”
James Newman and his trumpets have arrived! On the stage, we can see two big trumpets with a small black podium in the middle. James, who is dressed in a black and grey outfit, begins his performance atop the podium, before joining his backing dancers on the main stage, who are all dressed in white. […]
Eurovision 2021 day 6: France first rehearsal: Barbara Pravi “Voila”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGnxa_fNI78V4js_E For the the first rehearsal of “Voila”, we can see that not much has changed from what we saw at the national final. The staging remains simple and elegant, with Barbara mesmerising everyone with her rendition of the song. The staging for “Voila” is very dark and atmospheric, but it fits in very well […]
”It was an amazing feeling”: Andy chats with Albania’s Anxhela in Rotterdam
The Eurovision Semi Finals are approaching quickly and in exactly one week we will see Anxhela Peristeri on stage, representing Albania with her song ”Karma”. Andy caught up with Anxhela to talk about her performance and the staging concept. After an introduction, Andy mentioned the positive reactions in the press center after Anxhela’s first rehearsal […]
Eurovision 2021 day 6: The Netherlands first rehearsal: Jeangu Macrooy “Birth Of A New Age”
Jeangu has delivered a very striking and somewhat surprising performance for “Birth Of A New Age”. He is joined on stage by two backing vocalists, one of whom is his twin brother, and one backing dancer. Jeangu is wearing a black outfit with a bright blue jacket. The backing singers are in a mix of […]
Eurovision 2021 day 6: Germany first rehearsal: Jendrik “I Don’t Feel Hate”
Jendrik from Germany is next up on stage, and what a stark contrast we have compared to Italy. The whole of Jendrik’s performance is very fun, happy and colourful, and will surely put a smile on your face. Jendrik is joined on stage by three backing vocalists, and one backing dancer. He is wearing a […]
“I want to stop time and enjoy this moment”: Andy catches up with Russia’s Manizha
Andy caught up with Manizha to talk about her experience so far and the deeper meaning of the song.
Eurovision 2021 day 6: Italy first rehearsal: Måneskin “Zitti E Buoni”
The second half of day 6 at the Ahoy Arena sees the Big 5 and host country The Netherlands taking to the stage for their first rehearsals. Getting the afternoon off to a rocking start is Måneskin from Italy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgF_mvpitpA Måneskin have encapsulated a typical rock band performance on stage, complete with flashing lights and […]
“Turning darkness into light”: Andy chats with North Macedonia’s Vasil about his performance in Rotterdam!
With the Eurovision Semi Finals fast approaching, artists and delegations are moving into to making the final adjustments and tweaks to their performances in the next round of rehearsals. Andy caught up with Vasil from North Macedonia who explained how the staging concept came to be, and how they are feeling about his upcoming performance: […]
“That’s the perfect opportunity, the only opportunity”: Andy catches up with The Black Mamba
The Black Mamba, Portugal’s 2021 Eurovision representatives, had a smart conversation with Andy and started by saying that the whole scenario and stage was great and that they are not used to this type of scenarios and technology on stage. “The stage is really impressive, we have played in a lot of festivals but even […]
“The love of my fans makes my adrenaline high”: Senhit talks to Andy in Rotterdam
The rehearsals for the Eurovision Song Contest have finally started! The artists have arrived in Rotterdam to perfect their performances right down to every single detail so they could do their best on the competition night. One of them is Senhit, representing San Marino in this year’s Contest. Andy managed to catch up with her […]
Kateryna Pavlenko to miss second rehearsal and press conference due to illness
The lead singer of Ukrainian band Go_A, Kateryna Pavlenko, will miss todays second rehearsal and press conference due to illness. The EBU have released a statement on the situation. “The lead singer of Ukraine’s band Go_A, Kateryna Pavlenko, reported feeling a little unwell this morning. In accordance with health and safety protocol, she has undergone […]
“The time of my life”: Andy catches up with Elena Tsagrinou in Rotterdam!
Not long now until the big day! Last Saturday we saw the very first rehearsals commence for Eurovision 2021 in Rotterdam, starting with those in the first semi final, due to take place on May 18th. On Sunday during the second round of rehearsals, Andy caught up with Cyprus’ Elena Tsagrinou about her experience in Rotterdam […]
Eurovision 2021 day 5: semi final 1 second rehearsals begin (part 1)
As we approach day 5 of Eurovision 2021, we go in to the first semi finalists second rehearsals. So join us as we take a look at the first eight rehearsals of today. This article will be updated throughout the day, so be sure to keep checking back. Lithuania: The Roop “Discoteque” The Roop have […]
Eesti Laul 2022 to be broadcast in Spain
On the sixth of May, TEN, Spanish free-to-air broadcaster, announced that it will be broadcasting the Estonian National Final in 2022. The broadcaster has had to agree to some ERR’s (Estonian Public Broadcaster) rules. This Spanish television channel had already broadcasted some national finals, which had not been held in Spain. https://youtu.be/CTxzRm_mcY4 Estonia is not […]
Eurovision 2021 day 4: Denmark first rehearsal: Fyr og Flamme “Øve os på hinanden”
Hello, 1980’s? Is that you? No, it’s just Denmark! Fyr og Flamme have brought the 80’s to life on the Eurovision stage for their first rehearsal. The Danish duo have kept their staging very similar to what we saw in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix. We see both of them standing on their own small platforms, […]
Eurovision 2021 day 4: Bulgaria first rehearsal: Victoria “Growing Up Is Getting Old”
Bulgaria have brought the special effects to their performance, and it makes for something that is very captivating. Victoria begins her performance by sitting down on a big rock-like platform, with what looks like LED water beneath her. As the song progresses, she does get up and start moving around the rock platform. As she […]
Eurovision 2021 day 4: Portugal first rehearsal: The Black Mamba “Love Is On My Side”
The Black Mamba have come onto the Eurovision stage all in black and white, before a sea of blue fills the stage. The staging is simple, yet effective, as the band occupy the main stage with all of their instruments and of course, the lead singer. As the song progresses, the blue colours of the […]
Eurovision 2021 day 4: Albania first rehearsal: Anxhela Peristeri “Karma”
Anxhela is bringing power, and lots of it, to the Eurovision stage! Her whole performance, from start to finish, was full of fire and power and is just overall, epic, to say the least. We see Anxhela wearing a short, silver dress with tassels, a la Ani Lorak. She gets the performance off to an […]
Eurovision 2021 day 4: Georgia first rehearsal: Tornike “You”
Tornike is the first act to take to the stage for his first rehearsal on Eurovision 2021 day 4, and he has taken to the stage alone. Tornike’s performance sees him, in a white shirt and black trousers, walking towards the front of the stage, with just a spotlight on him, whist the rest of […]
Hungary won’t broadcast Eurovision 2021 while Slovakia’s Radio FM will
The Eurovision Song Contest is one of the most-viewed shows from a worldwide audience. Non-participating countries broadcast the music show. Some prominent examples for that are Canada, USA and China (until 2018). Also, countries who have participated in the past usually broadcast the show as sort of a “passive” EBU member. Two of these countries […]
Limited tickets for Eurovision 2021 to go on sale tomorrow
Songfestivalweblog have reported that a limited number of tickets for different Eurovision 2021 shows will be going on sale tomorrow, May 11th. In order to be in with a chance of getting any tickets, you must register via this form. Once you are registered, you will have the chance to purchase tickets. Back in February […]
Who is Don Jiggy, Senhit’s Eurovision rehearsal partner?
At the Ahoy Arena in Rotterdam, the third day of rehearsals for Eurovision Song Contest 2021 started with a bang. San Marino’s Senhit, one of this year’s most idiosyncratic artists, ran through her fiery entry “Adrenalina,” backed by fully masked dancers. But the rehearsal included one more participant who immediately got viewers curious. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P55D9kYDqdk The […]
Eurovision 2021 day 3: Greece first rehearsal: Stefania “Last Dance”
Stefania is serving us sparkle and colour for her performance. Dressed in a purple sparkly catsuit-type outfit, Stefania is joined on stage by four dancers, all of whom are wearing white. The main colours for the performance are purple and pink mixed with black and white. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=debsXw_5f1I Stefania starts off alone on stage, and with […]
Eurovision 2021 day 3: Czech Republic first rehearsal: Benny Cristo “Omaga”
Omaga! Benny Cristo has arrived, and he has arrived in style. Wearing a sparkly gold bomber jacket, Benny starts off his performance on the main stage, surrounded by LED strips that form a circle around him. Once out of this, he is joined on stage by four dancers. Benny and his dancers make great use […]
Eurovision 2021 day 3: Estonia first rehearsal: Uku Suviste “The Lucky One”
The Lucky One, Uku Suviste. There is little movement by Uku, and he spends the whole performance around the middle of the main stage. Towards the end of the song, Uku bends down on the stage floor on a sea of LED water, which then gives way to new colours on the backdrop. The backdrop […]
Eurovision 2021 day 3: San Marino first rehearsal: Senhit “Adrenalina”
Senhit is kicking things off for day 3 of first rehearsals at the Ahoy Arena, and she has got the day off to a very bright and colourful start. Senhit, who is joined on stage by four dancers, has taken elements of her music video to the stage. She starts off on a moving platform, […]
Surprises lie ahead in the Portuguese Performance
On the eve of the Portuguese delegation’s departure to Rotterdam, host city of Eurovision Song Contest 2021, Tatanka, lead singer of The Black Mamba and composer of “Love Is On My Side”, promised in an interview with Sapo 24 several changes in the staging of the performance. “It will change a lot, it will be […]
Eurovision 2021 day 2: Malta first rehearsal: Destiny “Je Me Casse”
Rounding off day 2 of first rehearsals is Destiny from Malta, and boy did she deliver an outstanding rehearsal! Destiny is joined on stage by four dancers, all of whom are wearing bright pink outfits that are very eye catching. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JphfEg3YAxM Throughout the performance, we see Destiny and her dancers occupying the middle of the […]
Eurovision 2021 day 2: Ukraine first rehearsal: Go_A “Shum”
Go_A have brought out the big guns for their Eurovision 2021 performance! The band members are all standing on a large platform in the middle of the stage and remain here for the duration of their performance. The platform is surrounded by white wooden trees and plants, to create a forest-like environment, with Go_A having […]
Eurovision 2021 day 2: Azerbaijan first rehearsal: Efendi “Mata Hari”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=If2qg-vCbFc The land of fire has arrived on the Eurovision stage! Efendi has delivered a very confident performance for her first rehearsal, with very impressive vocals. She is joined on stage by four backing dancers, who are all in black sparkly outfits just like Efendi. The backdrop is a rather dark colour, with splashes of […]
Eurovision 2021 day 2: Romania first rehearsal: Roxen “Amnesia”
Roxen has delivered an emotional and rather heart felt first rehearsal. Roxen is joined on stage by four backing dancers, similar to what we saw in her music video. Roxen is rather glammed down, as opposed to glammed up, wearing a hoodie and jeans; however, her outfit style and colours suit the song and performance […]
Eurovision 2021 day 2: Israel first rehearsal: Eden Alene “Set Me Free”
Eden Alene has been set free and is ready for her first rehearsal in the Ahoy Arena. Dressed in white and black sparkles, Eden is joined on stage by five backing dancers, all in keeping with the colour scheme. As for the backdrop… one word: neon! Eden and her dancers stand out on stage amidst […]
Eurovision 2021 day 2: Belgium first rehearsal: Hooverphonic “The Wrong Place”
Hooverphonic are serving us dark and moody for their first rehearsal. The members of the band, plus backing singers, all have their own small platforms that create a circle almost around lead singer Geike, who is right in the middle of the main stage. The colours of the backdrop are mostly black, (with some white), […]
Eurovision 2021 day 2: Croatia first rehearsal: Albina “Tik Tok”
Albina is in the house! She has delivered a confident performance on stage with her backing dancers, and has shown everyone that Croatia is here to stay! Vocally, Albina delivered a good performance, however, some of the high notes were not as good as we know her to be, indicating that she is most likely […]
Eurovision 2021 day 2: Norway first rehearsal: Tix “Fallen Angel”
The Fallen Angel has landed on the Eurovision stage, complete with wings! Tix has given a performance not too dissimilar to what we saw at Melodi Grand Prix, complete with wings and chains. We see Tix, dressed in a mix of white and silver, standing on a small platform in the middle of the stage. […]
Eurovision 2021 day 2: Cyprus first rehearsal: Elena Tsagkrinou “El Diablo”
Day 2 of Eurovision 2021 has begun at the Ahoy Arena in Rotterdam, with the second half of semi final 1 participants taking to the stage for their first rehearsal. First up today is Elena from Cyprus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzyiJsk0pRY Elena, sparkling on stage in a silver dress with tassles, is joined on stage by four backing […]
Helena Paparizou had been approached for Cyprus 2021
Since Eleni Foureira’s Fuego in 2018, Cyprus can be considered as a real powerhouse at Eurovision. Many Eurovision fans expect their first victory within the next few years. Debuting in 1981, Cyprus is yet to achieve a victory up until this point. Fuego has been close to achieve that with a strong 2nd place finish. […]
Eurovision 2021 day 1: Ireland first rehearsal: Lesley Roy “Maps”
Ireland’s representative Lesley Roy is the final act to take to the stage at the Ahoy Arena for her first rehearsal today. Dressed all in green, Lesley tells a story on stage as she performs amongst a backdrop of augmented reality and props on stage. Lesley’s performance starts with the camera focused up close on […]
Eurovision day 1: North Macedonia first rehearsal: Vasil “Here I Stand”
Now here he stands! Vasil is back for North Macedonia, and he is back with a bang! Vasil, dressed in an all black suit, is standing alone on stage, which is rather fitting for his song “Here I Stand”. The staging is simple, and is mainly focused on Vasil himself. However, the Macedonian team have […]