Finland: EBU’s Stance on Windows95man’s Name!

Following the conclusion of Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu 2024 and the victory of Windows95man, questions arose about whether changes would be needed in their attire and name for Eurovision 2024, as both elements allude to the logo of “Windows,” Microsoft’s famous operating system.

According to Teemu Keisteri, the creator of Windows95Man, the name does not require changing, despite concerns about advertising the brand. However, the same cannot be said for their costume, which includes a shirt and a hat with the Windows logo. Keisteri emphasized:

“We continue to discuss the logo, but it will be a kind of censored version in the funniest way possible. I don’t see it as a problem at all.”

Their performance at Eurovision in May will not differ significantly from their appearance in the national final. It is worth noting that a prominent feature of their performance is a giant egg made of denim, from which Windowsma emerges, and the characteristic denim that showers sparks.

“We keep the performance almost the same because it has received very positive comments. We felt it was so right. We will make it even more beautiful.”

Keisteri and Piispanen promise that the denim jacket and glittery shorts will also be present on the stage in Malmö. However, it was noted that the structure of the egg is too large to be held by the stage mechanisms. Ultimately, the issue was resolved, and the bulky prop does not need to be removed. The only change needed is to make the safety bar attached to the structure detachable, which supports the singer Bishop above the egg at the start of the performance.

Keisteri and Piispanen emphasize that the performance must have a “sense of danger” to align with the message of the song, “No Rules.”

“The whole team knows that now we learn it, but on the Eurovision stage, Teemu will do something completely different.”

Finland with Windows95man and “No Rules” will compete for a place in the Eurovision final in the first semifinal on Tuesday, May 7th.

Who is Windows95Man

Windows95man is an embodiment of the 1990s, liberating a once timid family man from his daily life. It all started when Teemu Keisteri’s videos on YouTube began circulating worldwide. One of the videos even ended up in an NHL match advertisement.

In 2013, a DJ concert at the Flow Festival brought to life the character known as Windows95man. The artist’s costume consists of a very short shorts made by Keisteri’s friend and a Windows95 T-shirt ordered online. Since then, Windows95man has appeared in the New Year’s celebration in Helsinki in 2022, as an opening act for Käärijä at the Helsinki Ice Hall, and at many smaller events.

It is worth noting that Finland has been drawn to compete in the second half of the first semifinal of Eurovision 2024, on May 7th. You can enjoy Windows95Man’s winning performance in the video below:

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the developments regarding Finland’s participation in Eurovision 2024, in Malmö!

Source: Ilta-Sanomat