Eurovision 2023: Watch the exclusive rehearsal footage from the second rehearsals of the Semi-Final 1 acts!

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The preparations on Liverpool for the 67th Eurovision Song Contest are on fire and it’s now a wrap for the 4th day of the technical rehearsals. After their first technical rehearsals, the representatives of the 15 countries participating in the 1st Semifinal on May 9, took the stage of the M&S Bank Arena for their second rehearsals.

The second rehearsals gave the opportunity to the delegations to fix any mistakes spotted on the first rehearsals and help the artists feel more safe and familiar with the Eurovision big stage.

Because accredited journalists are not allowed to watch both the first and second rehearsals this year, we have very little information about what this year’s artists have prepared for the Eurovision stage. EBU has just uploaded through the official Eurovision channel in YouTube a recap of today’s rehearsals. More specifically, we will have the chance to watch exclusive TV footage of today’s rehearsals.

The countries that had their second rehearsals today were the following:

  1. Norway
  2. Malta
  3. Serbia
  4. Latvia
  5. Portugal
  6. Ireland
  7. Croatia
  8. Switzerland
  9. Israel
  10. Moldova
  11. Sweden
  12. Azerbaijan
  13. Czechia
  14. Netherlands
  15. Finland

You can watch the recap of today’s rehearsals below:

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

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Eurovision 2023: Second Rehearsal of Switzerland!

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Today is the fourth day of rehearsals, the day when the countries participating in the First Semi Final will take over the stage for their second rehearsal at M&S Bank Arena, in Liverpool!

Next up on stage for their second rehearsal is Switzerland and Remo Forrer with the song “Watergun“.

Who is Remo Forrer?

Remo, after a childhood of playing traditional folk music on the accordion in his little Swiss village of Hemberg, Remo moved onto the piano.

Given time he might have found fame with his accordion skills but it was his singing that landed him victory at The Voice of Switzerland 2020. He also triumphed in the German version of the music game show I Can See Your Voice.

The Rehearsal

No changes from Sunday’s first rehearsal that we could see, and still sounding great in the arena. “Watergun“ is a heartfelt ballad about the tragedy of war, and a universal call for peace.

It’s clear that Remo feels a real connection to these lyrics, and his vocal is beautiful. Staging-wise, he has four contemporary dancers (one is Ellinea Siampalis, dancer at several numbers in Melodifestivalen, who has Greek roots) and also dances himself, which we weren’t expecting.

Sarah Louise Bennett / EBU

Source: eurovision.tv
Photos: Sarah Louise Bennett / EBU, Corinne Cumming / EBU

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Eurovision 2023: The Fourth 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 on Sunday for the 67th Eurovision Song Contest to be held in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

The rehearsals are divided into two phases; the first phase lasted three days, from Sunday 30/04 until Tuesday 02/05 and included the first rehearsals of all the countries taking part in the two semi-finals of the competition. The second phase will last from today, 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 15 countries from the first semi-final will make their second appearance on stage at the M&S Bank Arena. These countries are:

  • Norway 11.00 – 11.50
  • Malta 11.55 – 12.15
  • Serbia 12.20 – 12.40
  • Latvia 12.45 – 13.05
  • Portugal 13.10 – 13.30
  • Ireland 13.35 – 13.55
  • Croatia 15.00 – 15.20
  • Switzerland 15.25 – 15.45
  • Israel 15.50 – 16.10
  • Moldova 16.15 – 16.35
  • Sweden 16.40 – 17.00
  • Azerbaijan 17.05 – 17.25
  • Czechia 17.30 – 17.50
  • Netherlands 17.55 – 18.15
  • Finland 18.20 – 18.40

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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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Listen to the acouctic version of the songs from Switzerland and Lithuania!

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The third episode of the new series on the official Eurovision TouTube channel,“A Little Bit More”, took place on Friday night.

Thus, after some time, the official Eurovision YouTube channel post the various performances of the competing artists.

You can listen to the acoustic versions of the songs from Switzerland and Lithuania in the videos below!

Switzerland – Remo Forrer – “Watergun”

https://youtu.be/8DQF09cco-U

Lithuania – Monika Linkytė – “Stay” 

https://youtu.be/jS1eAwm1Sfs

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Eurovision 2023: The odds after the first rehearsals of the countries of the first semifinal!

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The first rehearsals for the countries of the first semifinal have been completed and, as it is expected, the odds have been refreshed for those ones. It is the second year in a row that the press center has been closed so there is no more information about the perfomances than the TikTok videos that Eurovision account have published. As a result, there are no big chances in the first days compared to last years.

1st Semi Final: The race of qualification

Most countries have been stabled in their position, except Switzerland who has overpassed Croatia and is now 7th in the betting odds to qualify for the Grand Final. Remo Forrer odds are between 1.33 and 1.4 compared to Let 3 who are between 1.36-1.55. It is also crusial to mention that Portugal has grown the gap with the Netherlands and, despite being 10th, has more chances to qualify compared to “Burning Daylight“. Also, Latvia, Malta, Ireland and Azerbaijan seem to loose ground and that it will be difficult for them to qualify to the Grand Final of Eurovision 2023.

1st Semi Final: The Winner

For the first time since 2007, televoting will decide 100% the result of the semi final, which means that the ten countries who will qualify and also the winner of the semi will be determined only by the viewers. Finland is ahead of this race and it is believed that “Cha cha cha” will win the televoting of the semifinal. The dynamic stage presentance, catchy chorus and also the fact that Kaarija is closing the show are making the odds to believe that he will overtook Loreen and “Tattoo“, the big favourite of this year’s competition. Honorouble mention to Israel and Noa Kirel, who has decreased the difference with Norway and is coming for the third place after the great reviews of her first rehearsal. Could “Unicorn” be the dark horse of the semifinal?

The Big Final

All “blue” for Finland and Israel, who are probably the gainers of the first rehearsals, in the betting odds. Kaarija has decreased his difference with Loreen and is now aiming for the first place. Also, Israel has overtook Austria and is now in the 7th place of the betting odds after her dance break. However, Loreen and “Tattoo” are still on the top of the scoreboard with a “safe” gap from Finland, until now. Sweden has managed to transfer the Melodifestivalen’s staging to Liverpool, despite the fears and difficulties, and did not dissapoint.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3vJfR81xO0&embeds_euri=https%3A%2F%2Feurovisionfun.com%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&feature=emb_title

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Eurovision 2023: First Rehearsal of Switzerland!

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Today is the first day of rehearsals, the day when the countries participating in the First Semi Final will take over the stage for their first rehearsal at M&S Bank Arena, in Liverpool!

Next up on stage for their first rehearsal is Switzerland and Remo Forrer with the song “Watergun“.

Who is Remo Forrer?

Remo, after a childhood of playing traditional folk music on the accordion in his little Swiss village of Hemberg, Remo moved onto the piano.

Given time he might have found fame with his accordion skills but it was his singing that landed him victory at The Voice of Switzerland 2020. He also triumphed in the German version of the music game show I Can See Your Voice.

The Rehearsal

Well, this is quite special. “Watergun“ is a heartfelt ballad about the tragedy of war, and a universal call for peace. It’s clear that Remo feels a real connection to these lyrics, and his vocal is beautiful.

Corinne Cumming / EBU

Below you can watch a small clip from the Swiss first rehearsal, once it’s published on TikTok:

@eurovision A heartfelt and haunting call for peace✌️🇨🇭 #Eurovision2023 #Eurovision @remoforrer ♬ original sound – Eurovision

Staging-wise, he has four contemporary dancers (one is Ellinea Siampalis, dancer at several numbers in Melodifestivalen, who has Greek roots) and also dances himself, which we weren’t expecting.

Corinne Cumming / EBU

The staging for this was created by Sacha Jean-Baptiste, who was also responsible for Switzerland‘s G’jon’s Tears in 2021 and Marius Bear in 2022.

Corinne Cumming / EBU

Who says you can’t have pyro in a ballad? Remo Forrer is breaking all the rules, with a short interlude of smoke and red fireworks raining down from the roof. All VERY dramatic.

Corinne Cumming / EBU

The second Swiss rehearsal will be held on the 3rd of May, when we will know how the performance will look on screen for the Swiss entry.

Source: eurovision.tv
Photos: Corinne Cumming / EBU

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Eurovision 2023: First rehearsals begin today! | The first day’s rehearsal schedule!

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The big moment for all Eurofans has arrived. The wait comes to an end today with the actual start of the competition, one of the most important days before the live shows. Rehearsals officially begin today for the 67th Eurovision Song Contest to be held in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

The rehearsals are divided into two phases; the first which will last three days, from today until Tuesday 02/05 and will include the first rehearsals of all the countries taking part in the two semi-finals of the competition and the second which 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

Ten countries from the first semi-final will make their first appearance on stage at the M&S Bank Arena, which will host Eurovision 2023. These countries are:

  1. Norway 11.30-12.00
  2. Malta 12.10-12.40
  3. Serbia 12.50-13.20
  4. Latvia 13.30-14.00
  5. Portugal 15.10-15.40
  6. Ireland 15.50-16.20
  7. Croatia 16.30-17.00
  8. Switzerland 17.10-17.40
  9. Moldova 17.50-18.20
  10. Sweden 18.30-19.00

*times in cet

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Switzerland: Remo Forrer filmed his postcard for Eurovision 2023!

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Switzerland’s representative in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, Remo Forrer, has completed the shooting of his postcard, the video that will be shown before his performance in the First Semi-Final.

The filming took place on the Swiss lake.

The countries that have confirmed that they have completed the shooting of their postcards are:

  • Albania – Albina & Familija Kelmendi
  • Austria – Teya & Salena
  • Croatia – Letya and Teja and Tina/Teya, Telja and Kyaena
  • Cyprus – Andrew Lambrou
  • France – La Zarra
  • Germany – Lord of the Lost
  • Ireland – Wild Youth
  • Latvia – Sudden Lights
  • Lithuania – Monika Linkytė
  • Malta – The Busker
  • Moldova – Pasha Parfeni
  • Netherlands – Mia Nicolai & Dion Cooper
  • Poland – Blanka
  • Slovenia – Joker Out
  • Romania – Theodor Andrei
  • Belgium – Gustaph
  • Estonia – Alika
  • Greece – Victor Vernicos
  • Azerbaijan – TuralTuranx

Switzerland are set to appear in the 8th place in the First Semi-Final which will take place on 9 May in Liverpool:

https://youtu.be/_8-Sbc_GZMc

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Germany: Käärijä wins Songcheck episode two!

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In the second episode of Songcheck, the songs from the second half of the first semi-final were evaluated, as well as Spain from the Big5. The winner of the second episode was Finland’s Käärijä.

In Songcheck, the entries are rated by panel judges as well as the audience, the latter of which votes via a special application.

The results of the second episode were as follows (former the rating of the audience, latter the rating of the panel)

  1. Finland – 11.5 + 9.9 – 21.4 points
  2. Sweden – 8.5 + 8.0 – 16.5 points
  3. Czech Republic – 7.1 + 7.9 – 15.0 points
  4. Moldova – 5.6 + 7.1 – 12.7 points
  5. Israel – 5.7 + 5.9 – 11.6 points
  6. Spain – 5.5 + 5.8 – 11.3 points
  7. Netherlands – 5.0 + 5.8 – 10.8 points
  8. Azerbaijan – 5.7 + 4.4 – 10.1 points
  9. Switzerland – 3.6 + 6.4 – 10.0 points

After the completion of the second episode, the overall results regarding the first semi-final have been formed as follows:

  1. Finland – 11.5 + 9.9 – 21.4 points
  2. Norway – 8.6 + 8.3 = 16.9 points
  3. Sweden – 8.5 + 8.0 – 16.5 points
  4. Czech Republic – 7.1 + 7.9 – 15.0 points
  5. France – 6.4 + 8.1 = 14.5 points
  6. Italy – 8.1 + 6.3 = 14.4 points
  7. Croatia – 8.5 + 5.4 = 13.9 points
  8. Latvia – 6.8 + 6.2 = 13.0 points
  9. Moldova – 5.6 + 7.1 – 12.7 points
  10. Malta – 6.8 + 5.8 = 12.6 points
  11. Serbia – 6.0 + 6.4 = 12.4 points
  12. Israel – 5.7 + 5.9 – 11.6 points
  13. Spain – 5.5 + 5.8 – 11.3 points
  14. Netherlands – 5.0 + 5.8 – 10.8 points
  15. Portugal – 4.6 + 5.9 – 10.5 points
  16. Azerbaijan – 5.7 + 4.4 – 10.1 points
  17. Switzerland – 3.6 + 6.4 – 10.0 points
  18. Ireland – 3.8 + 4.0 – 7.8 points

https://youtu.be/rJHe-iZ5HSI

Songcheck continues with the songs from the first half of the second semi-final.

Source: eurovision.de

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Iceland: Remo Forrer’s Watergun wins the second episode of Alla leið!

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The second episode of the Icelandic preview show, Alla leið, was broadcast last night (15/4). The big winner was Remo Forrer from Switzerland, with Watergun, who continues to impress in all their live performances.

Eight more entries of Eurovision 2023, evaluated by the four judges of Alla leið. At the top of the rating was the song of Switzerland, Watergun.

The results were as follows:

  1. 🇨🇭 Switzerland – Remo Forrer – “Watergun” – 12+8+12+8 – 40 points
  2. 🇨🇿 Czechia – Vesna – “My Sister’s Crown” – 10+6+10+10 – 36 points
  3. 🇸🇪 Sweden – Loreen – “Tattoo2 – 10+8+12+4 – 34 points
  4. 🇫🇮 Finland – Käärijä – “Cha Cha Cha” – 12+8+12+1 – 33 points
  5. 🇲🇩 Moldova – Pasha Parfeni – “Soarele și luna” – 12+7+7+5 – 31 points
  6. 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan – TuralTuranX – “Tell Me More” – 10+6+10+2 – 28 points
  7. 🇳🇱 Netherlands – Mia Nicolai & DIon Cooper – “Burning Daylight” – 7+3+5+1 – 16 points
  8. 🇮🇱 Israel – Noa Kirel – “Unicorn” – 7+1+1+3 – 12 points

The results of Semi-Final One are:

  1. 🇭🇷 Croatia – Let 3 – “Mama ŠČ!” – 12+8+12+10 – 42 points
  2. 🇨🇭 Switzerland – Remo Forrer – “Watergun” – 12+8+12+8 – 40 points
  3. 🇨🇿 Czechia – Vesna – “My Sister’s Crown” – 10+6+10+10 – 36 points
  4. 🇸🇪 Sweden – Loreen – “Tattoo2 – 10+8+12+4 – 34 points
  5. 🇫🇮 Finland – Käärijä – “Cha Cha Cha” – 12+8+12+1 – 33 points
  6. 🇲🇩 Moldova – Pasha Parfeni – “Soarele și luna” – 12+7+7+5 – 31 points
  7. 🇵🇹 Portugal – Mimicat – “Ai coração” – 8+7+6+8 – 31 points
  8. 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan – TuralTuranX – “Tell Me More” – 10+6+10+2 – 28 points
  9. 🇳🇴 Norway – Alessandra – Queen of the Kings – 6+7+6+8 – 27 points
  10. 🇱🇻 Latvia – Sudden Lights – “Aijā” – 2+12+8+4 – 26 points
  11. 🇮🇪 Ireland – Wild Youth – “We Are One” – 6+4+5+7 – 22 points
  12. 🇲🇹 Malta – The Busker – “Dance (Our Own Party)” – 3+6+5+7 – 21 points
  13. 🇷🇸 Serbia – Luke Black – “Samo mi se spava” – 7+5+6+3 – 21 points
  14. 🇳🇱 Netherlands – Mia Nicolai & DIon Cooper – “Burning Daylight” – 7+3+5+1 – 16 points
  15. 🇮🇱 Israel – Noa Kirel – “Unicorn” – 7+1+1+3 – 12 points

Next week the Alla way panel will rate the songs of the first half, the second semi-final.

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Source: Eurovoix