Eurovision 2023: The Third Day’s rehearsal schedule!

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The big moment for all Eurofans has arrived. The wait has come to an end, as we are now in the most important days before the live shows. Rehearsals officially begun yesterday for the 67th Eurovision Song Contest to be held in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

The rehearsals are divided into two phases; the first phase will last three days, from Sunday 30/04 until Tuesday 02/05 and will include the first rehearsals of all the countries taking part in the two semi-finals of the competition. The second phase will last from Wednesday 03/05 until Saturday 06/05 and includes the second rehearsals of the countries of the two semi-finals as well as the rehearsals of the countries competing directly in the Final, namely the Big 5 and last year’s winner Ukraine.

Last year’s changes in the way rehearsals are covered continue this year, as the Press Center opens on Monday after the first and second rehearsals, which means that the information we will have for the first week of the competition will come exclusively from the material to be provided by the EBU to the accredited journalists.

Program

The last eleven countries from the second semi-final will make their first appearance on stage at the M&S Bank Arena. These countries are:

  • Estonia 11.30 – 12.00
  • Iceland 12.10 – 12.40
  • Greece 12.50 – 13.20
  • Poland 13.30 – 14.00
  • Slovenia 15.10 – 15.40
  • Georgia 15.50 – 16.20
  • San Marino 16.30 – 17.00
  • Austria 17.10 – 17.40
  • Albania 17.50 – 18.20
  • Lithuania 18.30 – 19.00
  • Australia 19.10 – 19.40

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From Monday 8/5, the press center opens normally for accredited journalists, who will have the opportunity to watch the general rehearsals before the live shows as was the case in previous years.

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Estonia: ERR coverage of Eurovision 2023!

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The Estonian public broadcaster ERR has revealed the coverage for Eurovision Song Contest 2023.

Marko Reikop will be the commentator of the 67th song contest in Liverpool, covering the show in the Estonian language. This is going to be the 28th time that Marko Reikop takes up the role of the commentator since 1994, when Estonia debuted in the Eurovision Song Contest. Just before the grand final of Saturday 13rd of May, Kuidas valmistutakse Eurovisiooniks Liverpoolis show will be broadcast getting the public in the Eurovision mood.

Alongside with the coverage in the Estonian language, there is also going to be coverage in the Russian language through ETV+. The Russian coverage will be carried out by Aleksandr Hobotov and Julia Kalenda.

Estonia is being represented by Alika and her song “Bridges” and is going to compete in the second semi-final on Thursday 11th of May from the fourth spot.

The first rehearsal of Estonia is scheduled to take place tomorrow, Tuesday 2nd of May.

Below you can watch the reaction video of the Eurovision Fun team to the Estonian entry.

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Source: Eurovoix

Estonia: Cyprus wins the sixth episode of Eurovisiooni laulud 2023 show!

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Cyprus was the favourite of the jury in the sixth episode of Eurovisiooni laulud 2023, the Estonian show for the Eurovision Song Contest.

The sixth episode of Eurovisiooni laulud 2023 was broadcast last night where a four-member jury reviewed some of the entries in this year’s competition. The panel consisted of Grete Kuld and Tõnis Niinemets, as well as the two guests for this week, Kristel Aaslaid and Jüri Pootsman.

The jury reviewed the following entries:

  • San Marino – Piqued Jacks – “Like an Animal”
  • Serbia – Luke Black – “Samo mi se spava”
  • Albania – Albina & Familija Kelmendi – “Duje”
  • Croatia – Let 3 – “Mama ŠČ!”
  • Cyprus – Andrew Lambrou – “Break a Broken Heart”
  • Iceland – Diljá – “Power”

At the end of the night Cyprus was the big winner of last night’s episode, with Andrew Lambrou and “Break a broken heart” receiving very good reviews. Eurovisiooni laulud 2023 continues next Thursday night 4/05 on ETV.

Source: Εurovoix.com

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Latvia: Sudden Lights win Fifth Estonian Eurovision Preview Show

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Sudden Lights have won the fifth episode of the Estonian preview show Eurovisiooni laulud 2023.

The four jury panel consisting of Grete Kuld and Tõnis Niinemets and two guests continued evaluating the competing songs for Eurovision 2023.  This week Piret Krumm and Silver Laas joined the panel.

During the fifth show we watched the six following songs:

  • Belgium – Gustaph – “Because of You”
  • Latvia – Sudden Lights – “Aijā”
  • Portugal – Mimicat – “Ai coração”
  • Armenia – Brunette – “Future Lover”
  • Azerbaijan – TuralTuranX -“Tell Me More”
  • Romania – Theodor Andrei – “D.G.T. (Off and On)”

At the end of the night Latvian representatives Sudden Lights and their song Aijā were the favourites.  Eurovisiooni laulud 2023 will continue reviewing the competing songs next thursday evening.

Meanwhile you can watch our reaction to the Latvian entry Aijā by the Eurovisionfun team in the video embedded below:

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London Eurovision Party 2023: Watch all the live performances!

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Yesterday, 16th of April, London held the last pre-party for this year’s Eurovision season.

London Eurovision Party 2023 was held in Here at Outernet and presented by Nicki French(UK 2000) and Paddy O’ Connell(former Eurovision commentator for the BBC).

22 Eurovision participants sang in London and you can watch their live performances below:

  • Australia – Voyager

There is a big difference between the studio version and their live performance. It’s a rock performance and it shows that band songs are meant for live performances. It is indeed difficult to make any predictions, but I wouldn’t be surprised in case it does well with the televoting, even if Australia is usually a jury favorite.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCNeHC4NvAI

  • Austria – Teya & Salena

A much loved entry by Eurovision fans and it is worth it. The vocals are good, the chemistry between the duo is splendid, the weird dancing is present and the crowd is loving it. Austria has managed to beat the odds so far, contrary to those who thought that Who the Hell is Edgar was going to be a fan-flop, similarly to last year’s Halo. Now, we will only have to see how it works in Liverpool stage!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlf8Sb5RaUQ

  • Azerbaijan – TuralXTuran

A beautiful song for sure and regardless the final result, I’m really glad that Azerbaijan finally sent a song that was written by Azerbaijani people. Although, that doesn’t seem to be enough and their performances do not have a large appeal. Probably we will not see them perform in the Grand Final.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLvPB2-2LAc

  • Croatia – Let 3

The most controversial entry of Eurovision 2023. Controversial is also the whole career of Let 3. Although, everyone thought that they wouldn’t make it to the Final, their live performances prove the opposite. The crowd is having fun and singing with them and their eccentricity will sure be noticed. It looks like Croatia made the right choice!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHnz8Y4SmHI

  • Czechia – Vesna

A fan favorite to win at first, but at the moment it does not give winning vibes. It was a better performance than usual but it will be a long way for Czechia in order to achieve their result. Their vocals were better but staging still looks messy and chaotic and it does not put across the message of the song. There is still time!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZdTtoA6IcI

  • Denmark – Reiley

A much better performance than usual but it remains a song that has small potential when live performed. Reiley being famous on TikTok might be helpful for his entry, so I can’t exclude any possibility.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ng571hW6Ro

  • Estonia – Alika

A beautiful song and impressive vocals. That’s it! It’s another cliché Eurovision ballad, not good enough for Alika’s vocal abilities.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWma2X8tnxA

  • Finland – Käärijä

We can all understand the hype. Exactly like any of his performances, he gives once more the 100% of his personality and energy. The crowd goes crazy and here we have if not the winner, a top 3 contender.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeBDb3QoKss

  • Iceland – Diljá

Strong vocals and stage presence as Diljá is an energetic performer. Although, the song doesn’t seem enough for Diljá either.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5GrD6IRMfc

  • Ireland – Wild Youth

A good band performance, full of energy. On the other hand, the song does not stand out for their qualification. It’s not anything new, it’s something done before but it’s not done well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c03adZUY3I

  • Lithuania – Monika Linkytė

Monika brought the London Community Gospel Choir for her performance in London Eurovision Party. A vocal powerhouse. The song slowly receives more support and it’s all because of Monika herself. Stay is going to be loved by the juries and we can’t exclude the possibility of the public voting for her. She has a personality and you can’t skip over it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FplK-xqYZ90

  • Malta – The Busker

Good vocals and great energy on stage. Looks like they are having fun. Frontman’s moves resemble exactly what the song is all about, feeling socially anxious in parties. I really like this entry, but unfortunately it doesn’t stand out and it’s not enough for Malta’s ticket to the Final.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZF3ucUwzok

  • Moldova – Pasha Parfeni

A really energetic performance of Pasha. The crowd is enjoying it and is probably sending him straight to the Final.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVM4HO6991Q

  • Norway – Alessandra

Vocally speaking she gets better and better each time. Personally, I don’t mind any voice cracks of Alessandra. She has a really strong entry, her presence is imposing and her view of pre-parties like actual parties, is actually obvious when performing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPRsTpDEV3A

  • Portugal – Mimicat

Although I’m not a big fan of this year’s Portuguese entry and looks weird to me, Mimicat is vocally flawless and I’m waiting for a better performance on Liverpool to disprove me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COErIMq3AFo

  • Romania – Theodor Andrei

You will either like it or not. I don’t like it. Vocally he’s good but none of his performances, although far better than the one in Romania’s NF, seems convincing, just messy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwR26PjTJI8

  • San Marino – Piqued Jacks

In any means, not a bad song. The lead singer is vocally on point. The whole package, although, is not enough.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nep9c326_x4

  • Serbia – Luke Black

I still don’t get the song. It’s not my favorite entry but it is quirky, eccentric and special. He still looks awkward to me when referring to his stage presence. I’m waiting for his performance in Liverpool!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXy8vNlVIDA

  • Slovenia – Joker Out

I love that song! Although, the studio version was not that promising at first, the charisma of every single one of the band’s members is to die for. They are stylish, humorous and committed to what they do. I hope to see that energy in Liverpool and Slovenia finally getting awarded with a good result.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwZIzxI7who

  • Sweden – Loreen

The real queen of this year’s Eurovision. She teaches every Eurovision winner about when and how to return back. Vocally flawless and she seems to be connected with the crowd. Although, the led platform is missing, her strong personality is here and elevates the song. Personally, I want to see her crowned as a winner again!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCYrO5vspeM

  • Spain – Blanca Paloma

Whether you like her entry or not, one thing is for sure. No one can deny Blanca’s flawless vocals and how expressive she is. Although, I can’t fully understand the song, because it has many references to Spanish culture, every time I watch her performances, her emotions really touch me. RTVE is here to win, although I don’t think it will be come true. A great entry, one of my favorites, and it is a good example on what should follow the next year after a great Eurovision result.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep2fuj9-FBc

  • United Kingdom – Mae Muller

MAE I LOVE U!!!I can’t be completely honest with her. Vocally wise, her best performance. What it is indeed challenging is not exactly her vocals but how it will be staged. It needs some dancing, but mostly sass and attitude. These are Mae’s weapons, indeed. She seems to enjoy it and no matter the comments, crowd loves her. It’s the most mainstream pop song of this year’s Eurovision, there’s no way it will not be placed high!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJYqmM3g5qk

Which were your favorite performances? Write in the comments!

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Estonia:Tanel Padar and Dave Benton reunite 22 years after their Eurovision victory!

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A pleasant surprise filled the Estonian Eurovision fans with joy last Friday during the EFTA awards ceremony.In the first half of the three-hour broadcast of the awards,the duo that brought the Baltic country its first victory 22 years ago performed their winning song “Everybody” on the EFTA awards stage and stole the show.

This performance is, in fact, the first joint performance of the now 72-year-old Benton with the 43-year-old Padar since they won the Eurovision contest in May 2001 in Copenhagen.

This performance stands as an important landmark in the history of the contest as Dave Benton was the first person of color to win the Eurovision song contest and remains the only one to have done so to date.

Estonia,which is the first Baltic and the first ex-Soviet country to have won the contest,is competing in the second semi-final on May 11th with the song “Bridges” sung by Alika.You can watch our team’s reaction video here:

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OGAE Poll 2023: The results of Estonia and Norway!

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The announcement of the results of the OGAE fan clubs continues. The eighth and ninth club to announce their results are that of Estonia and Norway.

The members of OGAE Estonia voted as follows:

The members of OGAE Norway voted as follows:

The aggregate results after voting by the seven fan clubs are as follows:

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Source: OGAE International

Italy: Marco Mengoni wins fourth Estonian Eurovision Preview Show

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Marco Mengoni was the jury’s favourite during the fourth Estonian Preview Show.

Estonian broadcaster is currently having Eurovisiooni laulud 2023, their Eurovision preview show.  Each night a panel of judges comment on the acts participating in Eurovision 2023.  The Estonian panel consist on Grete Kuld and Tõnis Niinemets plus two guest jurors.  For the fourth night OLLIE and Merlyn completed the jury panel.

The following songs were reviewed for the fourth show of Eurovisiooni laulud 2023 last night:

  • Poland – Blanka – “Solo”
  • Moldova – Pasha Parfeni – “Soarele și luna”
  • Greece – Victor Vernicos – “What They Say”
  • Germany – Lord of the Lost – “Blood & Glitter”
  • Georgia – Iru – “Echo”
  • Italy – Marco Mengoni – “Due vite”

In the end, the favourite song of the night was Marco Mengoni with Due Vite.  As a member of the Big 5, Marco Mengoni is performing in the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool.

In the meantime you can also watch our reaction to Due Vite by the Eurovisionfun team in the video embedded below:

Source ETV

Estonia: Alika has filmed her Eurovision postcard!

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Alika has filmed her postcard for Eurovision 2023.  The Estonian representative has visited Tallinn, the capital of the country to film her postcard.  The postcard features Tallinna teletorn (Tallinn TV Tower).

During the postcard we will see Alika walking around the tower and exploring the outside:

The 2023 postcard are taking place in each of the 37 countries of the participant acts.  In addition to this, we will see 111 locations across the Ukraine, the UK and the 37 countries in competition.  The postcards will be accompanied by music made by Ukrainian musician Dmytro Shurov.

Alika will represent Estonia in Eurovision 2023.  She will perform the song Bridges in the first half of the Second Semi-Final.

In the meantime you can enjoy our reaction to Bridges in the video embedded below:

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Estonia: Alika will bring her piano to Liverpool!

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With a similar appearance to the one she performed in the Eesti Laul 2023 final, Alika will appear in Liverpool. This means that she will have her special piano with her!

In Alika’s Bridges performance at Eurovision 2023 she will play the piano that was part of Eesti Laul’s performance. The revelation was made earlier this week as Tallinn Airport shared photos of her piano being shipped to Liverpool as part of preparations for the contest.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbEj29AjB-c

This is of course not surprising, since almost all the Estonian representatives in the competition retain the stage appearance they had in Eesti Laul to Eurovision as well, with some improvements of course.

Estonia is competing in the second semi-final, with the betting so far putting them on track to qualify for the grand final.

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