Eurovision 2024: Czechia’s First Rehearsal!

After returning from the lunch break, it is time for Czechia and Aiko to have her first rehearsal of her entry “Pedestal”! 

 Who is Aiko? 

Alena Shirmanova-Kostebelova, widely known by her stage name Aiko, is a visionary artist who delves into profound themes such as love, solitude and self-understanding, using her music as a medium for introspection and connection. 

She has hit several milestones in her career as an artist, including being the first Czech artist to feature on the Times Square screens and the first Czech female to take part in the Spotify Equal Campaign, embracing her principles of fostering inclusivity and equality. 

The rehearsal 

Time for our first pop/rock anthem of the season, with Czechia’s Aiko singing her high energy belter Pedestal. Aiko was born in Russia, raised in Czechia, and now splits her time between London and Prague.

Staging notes were given to people in charge in the arena by the Czech delegation. Aiko’s staging concept represents the five stages of grief during a breakup – Aiko is accompanied on stage by four female dancers, each representing Denial, Anger, Bargaining and Depression. Aiko herself represents the fifth and final stage – Acceptance.

The costumes are black bodystockings with mesh sections and lots of sparkle, and Aiko’s dancers have sparkly mesh face coverings. Aiko has a similar top section but with wide-legged trousers.

Also the CUBES are fully deployed in this performance – starting just a few feet above the performers’ heads, creating a more enclosed, domestic-feel environment that gets bigger and less confined as the cubes lift. Lots of black and red strobe lighting, and a really nice moment towards the end when Aiko’s dancers lift her above their heads. Aikonic, as we believe the kids are saying these days.

PYRO UPDATE! Czechia have brought some relationship breakup flame jets that heat up the arena for the the entire first verse and the bridge into the second chorus, then return for a big finish. Definitely adds to the drama and storytelling.

Aiko Czechia Eurovision 2024 – 1st rehearsal

 

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You may watch a part of Aiko’s rehearsal from TikTok here: 

https://www.tiktok.com/@eurovision/video/7363309710453378336?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7269788284946957856

Czechia’s second rehearsal is set for Thursday, 2nd of May and we will get a clearer view of Aiko’s performance once the official TV snippet is released. 

Source: eurovision.tv 

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