Eurovision 2018 – With two weeks to go to the contest, daily rehearsals start this Sunday and of course the Eurovision Times will do its best to cover them; here’s for the second rehearsals to the first of semifinal a: pics and vids will be officially released and we get to discuss, debate, analyze, predict…
This is how it works: for each country, you can click on the country to see a full photoset, or in the picture to watch the TV footage short clip!
So that’s it for today’s rehearsals. Tomorrow, there’ll be 15 more (last 3 of semi 1, first 6 of semi 2 and the 6 finalists). So stay tune!
The Eurovision Times 
Guys I read somehow that something happened with Mikolas’ assshaking but didn’t get what exactly happened? A help please! I guess I understand what makes me cold towards Greece’s performance: when zurna (i think that is zurna) sounds I wait for something to happen at least a dance with hands going up (usualy women dance that way under zurna alone) just like during Iveta Mukuchyan’s performance when zurna sounded and it doesn’t happen. Maybe there will be projections aswell?
Mikolas injured himself doing a backflip few days ago in his first rehearsal so now his is in pain and can’t fully shake it.
Regarding Greece, there will only be light effects during bridge so no dancing or interaction with vocalists which perfectly is ok with me. Bubble in OGAE gr disagrees massively though.
ok. waiting.
Did anyone mention that Ruslana is the interval act of the final?But why?
WHAT? she wasnt even the one in Kiev!
Lame choice.Didn’t she perform a new song called “It’s magical”?
But why would EBU put pressure on PRT to have Ruslana as an interval act?It doesn’t make sense.She’ll possibly just sing a new song,anyway but still it’s not a choice that makes sense.
Meh…..
What?
Seriously? Are fado singers on strike?
lol.Shevek will be pouring her the wine.
😃
What final?
The Eurovision final at the Altice arena.
Where did you hear that?
http://infenetwork.net/ruslana-on-the-eurovisionstage-again2/
Mmmm… It doesn’t seem plausible at all. Let’s wait and see if other sources confirm this. I hope that’s not true. It would be an awful choice and it makes no sense.
But she also announded it on instagram.Could she be lying?
I hope she is… Lol
It would be awful. We were all looking for Portuguese artists and a showcase of local talents (as often in esc)! if it’s true (but that’s a big IF), it proves my point that PRT gave in (like the stage) to EBU pressure. Esc would be more about its own bubble than broadcasters and their own views on what is music and a TV show
It’ll cause huge controversy here. I still refuse to believe it’s true.
It would in France if a non-French would sing in the final as well
It doesn’t make sense. I don’t believe it.
And she announced it herself as well:
This woman has big connections,I have no doubt anymore!
What I read is that Lisbon Town Council confirmed her as a guest performer on May 12th in the Eurovillage.
Ah OK. That’s a different story. OK, the eurovillage that’s fine. It wouldn’t make sense to have her in the final.
it does make sense, the Euro village is a good place for former esc artists and for the EBU to connect with the fans!
Yes, that’s fine. Ufff…
Oh well,that’s ok then.You should still be there to pour her some wine.lol
:D
I almost had a heart attack because of you, Dimitris. Lol
Where did you read that?
Watching the Wiwis going all OMG when talking about Estonia I wonder if they have ever been to the opera. OMG she was so funny when singing in the press centre. Well, it was Offenbach. It is always funny. LOL
William says “ FiK me” after saying Albania🤣They are so funny I love them
They are like pets. :)
Yes bringing happiness and positive energy
… and feed them camp stuff on a regular basis. :)
According to ESC Portugal, Ana Moura will be opening the final with ‘Fado da Loucura’ (fado of madness):
Salvador Sobral and Caetano Veloso will also perform in the final.
good!
<3
this was amazing!
Alesia’s bottom 3 (from today)
AZE, FYR, ISL
Top 5 : FIN, BGR, ISR, AUT, EST
Notes from today’s rehearsal clips:
Azerbaijan: Dull song but inventive staging and a good singer. Done enough to qualify now in 9th or 10th I’s bet.
Iceland: Nah. NQ.
Albania: Genti was holding back on his vocals – will have more impact as a performance during the jury and actual shows. Liked the camera angles and lights, he emotes well. I have no idea if this will qualify or not, I really hope so, but lean to a no at this point.
Belgium: The chorus is better, and I like the lighting. But too late?
Czech Republic: LOVE the staging ide, Mikolas was solid vocally but we know he’ll be better. Top 3 in the semi.
Lithuania: I see the hype around this as a Q…the last moment of it on the bridge is beautiful. But will people really remember that after what’s coming up? I am doubting it.
Israel: The staging looks much better on camera! She sounded great and it sounded more energetic. The dancers being on the bridge is kinda weird though.
Belarus: HAHAHAHA. Not qualifying.
Estonia: Nothing to say, it’s going through.
Bulgaria: The face merge and quick camera angles are amazing! Harmonies sounded a bit off. I worry their appearances and the dark staging might turn people off. Defs qualifying.
FYR Macedonia: Bad staging and bad camera angles. His voice is way too dominant I feel. Not qualifying sadly.
Croatia: Professional and great vocals. Can it make an impact with the tekevote? I feel not. Could be pushed by juries though.
Austria: His vocals seemed off, not sure why they are making him move so much. I don’t kniw if this qualifies at this point.
Greece: Love the simple staging and lighting. Blue hand is weird. Defs qualifying.
Finland: Looks very tacky coming after Greece. Bad staging, Saara’s vocals not as solid. Don’t think this is qualifying atm.
I was the only one who said so on Austria!
5th day :
Fully enjoyed : HRV, EST
Still issues : ISR, BEL, GRC, CZE, LTU, AUT
Comical : FIN, BGR, BLR
Pass : ALB, AZE
Bad : FYR, ISL