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 […]
Eurovision 2021 day 1: Australia first rehearsal: Montaigne “Technicolour”
Australia remains the only country from this years contest that is unable to travel to The Netherlands due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so instead, they will be participating from Australia using Montaigne’s back up performance. But despite not being there in Rotterdam, there is still some rehearsal footage to be had! From the very short […]
Eurovision 2021 day 1: Sweden first rehearsal: Tusse “Voices”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=do9My8KY4bE We are seeing red with Sweden’s performance! Tusse, wearing all red suit, similar to what he wore in Melodifestivalen, is joined on stage by four backing vocalists. The staging is rather striped back, but none the less, is as effective and eye catching as ever. Tusse delivered a good vocal performance, despite the fact […]
Eurovision 2021 day 1: Russia first rehearsal: Manhiza “Russian Woman”
Manhiza is a force to be reckoned with! She has brought sass and attitude to the Eurovision stage (in a good way of course) with her rendition of “Russian Woman”. Alongside this very female empowering song and performance, Manhiza has also brought a touch of Russia with her, as can be seen in her first […]
Eurovision 2021 day 1: Slovenia first rehearsal: Ana Soklič “Amen”
The second country to take to the stage today is Slovenia. Ana has certainly filled the Ahoy Arena with her ever impressive vocals as she gave a stunning performance of “Amen”. Dressed all in white, Ana delivered a performance that was strong and confident as she belted out her song with ease. Slovenia’s staging this […]
Eurovision 2021 day 1: Lithuania first rehearsal: The Roop “Discoteque”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhWko0lJNbo The first rehearsals for Eurovision 2021 have finally kicked off at the Ahoy Arena in Rotterdam. A total of six countries will be rehearsing on stage today, with Australia providing us with footage from Montaigne’s rehearsals for her back up performance. Be sure to stay tuned on our website and social media channels for […]
The Netherlands in Eurovision: A rollercoaster of a journey
As we are getting ready for the rehearsals to begin at the Ahoy Arena, lets take a look back at The Netherlands Eurovision history, and their journey that brought us to Rotterdam today. The Netherlands made a strong start to their Eurovision journey, with two second places coming before their first win in 1957. The 1958 […]
Here are the current bookies favourites to win Eurovision 2021 pre-rehearsal!
What are the bookies saying about who is going to win? We have waited two years and we have finally made it! But what are the bookies saying? With rehearsals for Eurovision 2021 starting tomorrow and a new winner being among us, it would be a good idea to see what the bookmakers are predicting […]
Watch Eden Alene perform “Set Me Free” and more in surprise live set
Eden Alene, the Israeli representative for Eurovision 2021, has kept relatively silent during the pre-contest season, as far as preview performances are concerned. But now that silence has been broken, as Eden set free a surprise live set (me free [sorry for the puns, I’ll stop now]). The four-song concert was performed in front of […]
‘Maps’ Co-Writers will join Lesley Roy on Stage in Rotterdam!
Ireland’s Lesley Roy is hard at work in Stockholm rehearsing for her Semi Final 1 performance of ‘Maps’ at Eurovision 2021! Lesley revealed some exciting news on Instragram today; she will be joined by two backing vocalists on stage — her ‘Maps’ co-writers Philip Strand and Emilie Erikson! Are you excitied to hear the trios […]
Montaigne shows off her style and lasers, in new music video for Technicolour!
Australian Eurovision singer Montaigne has at last released the music video for her 2021 song Technicolour. After debuting the song on Australian radio back in March, her first public performance of Technicolour came at the 2021 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras just a few weeks later. Fans have been anticipating the release of an […]
Junior Eurovision participant Shalisa makes it to Eurovision 2021 as a stand in artist
The Dutch representative at Junior Eurovision 2015, Shalisa van der Laan, has revealed on her social media that she is at the Ahoy Arena in Rotterdam as a stand in artist for this years Eurovision. It is not known which country she will be singing for. View this post on Instagram A post shared by […]
France: national final to return once again for Eurovision 2022
In an interview with L’Eurovision Au Quotidien, the French Head of Delegation, Alexandra Redde-Amiel, has confirmed that the French entry for Eurovision 2022 will be decided by a national final: “Yes, this format will be repeated next year, and we are very happy about it!” Alexandra Redde-Amiel Alongside this conformation of a national final for […]
Afrojack’s Interval Act to Present a ‘Hero’…but will David Guetta join him on stage?
Eurovoxx revealed in April that Rotterdam EDM artist ‘Afrojack’ would perform as the interval act for the Grand Final of Eurovision 2021. In an interview with EDM Tunes, Afrojack has revealed more details of what we can expect! Afrojack will perform his new song ‘Hero’, and EDM/Pop crossover that he has produced with French superstar […]
BBC reveal television programming schedule in the run up to Rotterdam
“Eurovision is coming back with a boom bang a bang to the BBC this year! After a year without the live contest, we can’t wait for it to return bigger and better. We’ll be celebrating Eurovision across the BBC on all our platforms, from TV, Radio and Online. Over on BBC Four, coverage will go […]
BBC reveal radio content in the run up to Rotterdam 2021
British broadcaster BBC have revealed all of their radio programming for Eurovision 2021, including the grand final on BBC Radio 2, hosted by Ken Bruce, live from Wogan House in London, on Saturday 22nd May at 8pm GMT. Speaking of Eurovision this year, Ken has said: “I can’t find the words to describe how I […]
Serbia’s Hurricane Release English Version of LOCO LOCO!
With just days to go before rehearsals for Eurovision 2021 begin at the Ahoy Arena in Rotterdam, Serbia’s representatives ‘Hurricane’ have released an English-language version of their Eurovision smash Loco Loco! The version also features a remixed backing track with more pared back production. Are you Loco Loco for this new version of Serbia’s Eurovision […]
REVEALED: Details Emerge of Staging Plans for Serbia’s Hurricane
A powerful force is on its way to Rotterdam in the form of Serbia’s girl-group, Hurricane, singing Loco Loco! Sanja Vučić from the group appeared on a morning show in Serbia this week and shared some details of what we can expect on the stage… Hurricane will have demanding choreography, they will be alone on […]
Lesley Roy, Destiny & Anxhela Peristeri Pictured Together Rehearsing in Stockholm
Eurovision 2021 is fast approaching, with rehearsals beginning in Rotterdam next weekend. However, 3 of our Eurovision stars are currently preparing for rehearsals at the same gym in Stockholm. Lesley Roy (Ireland), Destiny (Malta) and Anxhela Peristeri (Albania) had a chance to catch up today and Lesley shared an awesome photo on her Instagram account. […]
Eurovision 2021: turquoise carpet to be rolled out for the opening ceremony
We had a blue carpet in Lisbon, an orange carpet in Tel Aviv, and now a turquoise carpet is coming to Rotterdam for the opening ceremony of Eurovision 2021. The ceremony is expected to take place at The Rotterdam Cruise Terminal. All of the delegations who will be in Rotterdam will be transported to the […]
Manizha was inspired by Salvador Sobral to sing in Russian at Eurovision
In an interview with Russian news outlet ‘super.ru‘, Manizha revealed that she dreamt of representing Russia at Eurovision ever since she was a child. The singer stated that she used to watch the contest as a child and remembers t.A.T.u (Russia, 2003) and Dana International (Israel, 1998) as her favourites. One of her highlights in […]
Odds update: These are the current favourites to win Eurovision 2021!
Thunder and lightning, it’s getting exciting. Just as 2016 odds favourite Sergey Lazarev from Russia has sung it, the tension is getting higher. In less than a month, we will know the winner of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Therefore, it is time to check the current betting odds and see who’s the biggest favourite […]
Augmented Reality is coming to Eurovision 2021!
Florian Wieder, stage designer for Eurovision 2021, has revealed in an interview with ANP that augmented reality will play a big part in this years contest. This will be the first time in the history of Eurovision that augmented reality will be widely used, as DenD reports. “In the Netherlands, the technology is very advanced […]
Molly Sandén gives stellar performance of Husavik at Oscars…. but misses out on winning Best Original Song
Yesterday, the 2021 Academy Awards, otherwise known as the Oscars, took place in Los Angeles, California. One of the categories was the Best Original Song category, in which Husavik by Molly Sandén & Will Ferrell was nominated in the category. Many Eurovision and non-Eurovision fans may recognise the song from the Will Ferrell movie Eurovision […]
#SWINGALONG Campaign has been launched for ESC 2021
For Eurovision Song Contest 2021, Rotterdam Partners is collaborating with the municipality and presenting, “Rotterdam. #SWINGALONG.” The international campaign is aiming to bring together as many people as possible digitally and safely, with an infectious dance and feel-good video clip. This will let fans of the Eurovision Song Contest around the world dance along in […]
The 51 songs that Portugal took to Eurovision: Who’s hot and who’s not?
It’s here! The 51 songs from Portugal’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest were evaluated, from their debut in 1964, with António Calvário, to the last live participation by Conan Osiris in 2019. The ranking was done by the most famous Portuguese music magazine, “Blitz”. From the glories to embarrassment, let’s see what came out! […]
Eden Alene appears in OGAE Israel event ahead of Eurovision 2021
With the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 only a few weeks away, Israeli representative Eden Alene received a hero’s welcome at an event held by the local OGAE chapter. During the event in Tel Aviv, Eden answered questions from the Israeli branch of the international fan club network, which also presented her with an honorary lifetime […]
Blas Cantó releases “I’ll stay”, the English version of “Voy a quedarme”
Blas Cantó has released the English version of “Voy a quedarme”, the song with which he will represent Spain in Eurovision 2021. Under the title “I’ll stay”, the artist presents an acoustic and intimate production with which he wants to make reach his exciting story to viewers across Europe. It is available on all digital […]
This year’s Eurovision village will be online this year
This week at the Rotterdam’s council, its members decided that the official fan zone of the Eurovision Song Contest 2021, the Eurovision Village, will be online only. This change of plans was caused by the still uncertain situation with the Covid-19 pandemic. The zone at the Binnenrotte street won’t be constructed. However, the Eurovision fans […]
Sietse Bakker aims for Eurovision 2021 final to be no longer than 3 hours 45 minutes
In an interview with RTL nieuws, Executive Producer of Eurovision 2021, Sietse Bakker, has said that he would like to keep the grand final of this years contest to a minimum of at least 3 hours and 45 minutes. Sietse mentions that he and his production team are aiming for the final to be shorter […]
Eurovision 2021: The French delegation delivers a moving press conference
The French delegation held an emotional press conference, in which they shared a lot of information. Barbara Pravi is a charming and very emotional young woman, as her fans know. She is also very excited by Eurovision 2021. She once again proved it during the press conference of the French delegation on April 19th. The […]
Australia’s Montaigne will not be performing in Rotterdam – will use live on tape performance for Eurovision 2021
It has been announced a few hours ago that the Australian representative, Montaigne, will not be flying over to Rotterdam to perform her song Technicolor live. Therefore, Australia will be presenting their “live-on-tape” performance instead. All of the Australian delegation will not be travelling to Rotterdam also. This announcement makes Montaigne the first artist confirmed to […]
Bim Bam Toi! Carla will be the French spokesperson for Eurovision 2021
It has been announced that the young singer Carla Lazzari, professionally known as Carla, will be the spokesperson for France in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021. You may remember her from the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2019 when she was the representative for France that year. She sung the song Bim Bam Toi, placing […]
James Newman talks about “Embers” and his Eurovision journey
Several days ago James Newman, this year’s British representative stated in an interview with Planet Radio, a couple of things about his dance-pop song “Embers” and his Eurovision journey. James showed the difference between this year’s Eurovision and last year’s cancelled Eurovision, which he also was going to compete in: “Obviously, last year, when I […]
Poland’s song was intended for Melodifestivalen 2021
On the 12th of March TVP announced that Rafał is going to represent Poland with the song The Ride. At first, this song had had another purpose. Its authors wanted the song to… represent Sweden! The song’s composers: Joakim Övrenius, Clara Rubensson, Thomas Karlsson, Clara Rubensson and Johann Mauritzson come from Sweden and they wanted […]
“The Power of Water” is coming to the first semi final of Eurovision 2021
The official Eurovision website has confirmed that “The Power of Water”, featuring singer Davina Michelle and actress Thekla Reuten, will be the opening act for the first semi final of Eurovision 2021. Gerben Bakker, Head of Show, has explained that “The Power of Water” will tell the story of the link between water and The […]
German broadcaster to show Eurovision 2011 again in lead up to contest
Das Erste will take Germans back in time to 2011 Germany is ready for the upcoming Eurovision week. In order to get excited for Eurovision, the German national broadcaster “Das Erste” has decided to show the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 once again in their main program. The date will be May 21st which is one […]
Salvador Sobral comments on The Black Mamba’s song
In a recent interview with Portuguese national radio, Rádio Renascença, Salvador Sobral revealed that he likes the theme presented by the band that will represent Portugal at Eurovision this year. “I really like the music, because I am a friend of the guys. I am suspicious, I am suspicious”, confessed the young musician. Salvador Sobral […]
Will Montaigne make it to Rotterdam for Eurovision 2021?
In just a few weeks time, all of the delegations from 39 countries are expected to be travelling to Rotterdam in preparation for this years contest. However for one country, this may not be the case. Speaking to AD.nl, Executive Producer Sietse Bakker talks about all of the delegations that will be travelling to Rotterdam […]
Get ready for the Adriatic Pre Party coming on May 1st
The first Croatian Eurovision Pre Party is coming! On May 1st at 21:00 CET, the Croatian Eurovision Club will present the Adriatic PreParty. It will be taking place live online and will be hosted by Emily Lauren Brewin, a YouTuber. At the present time, we do not know which artists from Eurovision 2021 will be […]
Ready, Steady, Eurovision! BBC to launch new social media videos in the run up to Rotterdam
It has been confirmed that as of today, the BBC will be launching “Ready, Steady, Eurovision”, which is a video that will be available on BBC Eurovision’s official social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The video will feature Rylan Clark-Neal, James Newman and British television personality and chef, Rustie Lee. Rylan will talk […]
Who will be joining Graham Norton for the BBC’s coverage of Eurovision 2021?
The BBC have confirmed their full line-up for Eurovision 2021. Graham Norton will return as commentator for his 12th Eurovision grand final that will be broadcast live on BBC One, whilst Ken Bruce will continue with his coverage of the contest on BBC Radio 2. “I’m so excited for Eurovision to return, after the past […]
Could Wales be making a Eurovision debut?
In May, Wales is going to have election for Senedd and as many parties do, they have many manifestos in their campaigns. One of them, a social democratic and pro-independence party, called Plaid Cymru stated that, if they will win the election, they will try to make Wales participate at the Eurovision Song Contest as […]