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Eurovision 2022: Check in which half the ten finalists of the first semi-final were drawn!

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The first semi-final has just finished, with the first ten finalists being Armenia, Greece, Iceland, Lithuania, Moldova, The Netherlands, Norway Portugal, Switzerland and Ukraine.

Through the press conference that is currently taking place these ten countries will choose the half in which they will appear in the Grand Final on Saturday.

This is the half each qualifier drew:

  1. Switzerland – 1st half
  2. Armenia – 1st half
  3. Iceland – 2nd half
  4. Lithuania – 2nd half
  5. Portugal – 1st half
  6. Norway – 1st half
  7. Greece – 2nd half
  8. Ukraine – 1st half
  9. Moldova – 2nd half
  10. The Netherlands – 1st half

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Sweden: We could host Eurovision if Ukraine wins!

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Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra are the top favourites for the victory in the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday.
But if the war continues, it could be difficult for Kiev or any other cities in the country to held the competition next year. Therefore, Stockholm is now offered as the host city, with the Globe, Avicii Arena, as a possible arena for another Eurovision.

The Finance Mayor’s Council has contacted the Ukrainian ambassador

Stockholm, which is twinned with Kiev, has already offered the Ukrainian capital to help arrange sporting events that can no longer be held in Kiev.

Anna König Jerlmyr, Stockholm’s Finance Mayor, reported:

“This is a way to continue to show our support. We are used to hosting Eurovision and we last did it in 2016. Feeling that this experience was successful, we are happy to volunteer,”

 

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Finland: The results of the third episode of Viisukupla – Eurovisionsbubblan!

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On Saturday, 7 May, the third and final episode of Viisukupla – Eurovisionsbubblan took place, where 13 more entries of this year’s Eurovision 2022 were evaluated by the audience and the panel of judges.

The Finnish preview show is presented by Märta Westerlund and Katri Norrlin. Permanent panel members are Eva Frantz and Mikko Silvennoinen while there are two guest judges each week. In this episode we saw BESS and Robin. The audience and the panel of judges could vote for each entry by choosing a colour. Green when they liked it, yellow when the song left them with neutral feelings and red when they didn’t like it.

The results of the judges:

  1. Spain – 4 positive / Israel – 4 positive
  2. Italy – 3 positive, 1 neutral
  3. Greece – 2 positive, 2 neutral / Montenegro – 2 positive, 2 neutral
  4. Moldova – 2 positive, 2 neutral
  5. Iceland – 2 positive, 1 neutral, 1 negative
  6. Ireland – 1 positive, 2 neutral, 1 negative
  7. Croatia – 1 positive, 1 neutral, 2 negative
  8. France – 3 neutral, 1 negative
  9. Malta – 2 neutral, 2 negative / Romania – 2 neutral, 2 negative
  10. Germany – 4 negative
  1. The winners in the judges’ vote were Spain and the Israel with 4/4 positive votes.
  2. Italy received very good reviews, with three positive votes.
  3. Germany received 4 negative votes from the judges.

The results of the public voting:

  1. Italy – 88% positive, 13% neutral, 0% negative
  2. Moldova – 76% positive, 0% neutral, 24% negative
  3. Spain – 62% positive, 35% neutral, 4% negative
  4. France – 50% positive, 29% neutral, 21% negative
  5. Israel – 40% positive, 32% neutral, 28% negative
  6. Romania – 36% positive, 24% neutral, 40% negative
  7. Ireland – 31% positive, 35% neutral, 35% negative
  8. Greece – 30% positive, 48% neutral, 22% negative
  9. Malta – 24% positive, 32% neutral, 44% negative
  10. Germany – 21% positive, 13% neutral, 67% negative
  11. Iceland – 16% positive, 48% neutral, 36% negative
  12. Montenegro – 13% positive, 46% neutral, 42% negative
  13. Croatia – 4% positive, 33% neutral, 63% negative
  1. The winner of the public vote with 88% was Italy.
  2. Moldova ended up 2nd with 76%.
  3. Denmark finished last in the public vote with 4%

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Kazakhstan: Khabar Agency won’t broadcast Eurovision 2022!

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Kazakhstan’s broadcaster, Khabar Agency will not broadcast Eurovision Song Contest 2022. This will be the first time Khabar Agency will not broadcast the Eurovision Song Contest live for viewers in Kazakhstan since the 2010 contest in Oslo, Norway!

The Kazakh broadcaster is currently participating in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest as an associate member of the European Broadcasting Union. Kazakhstan has been participating in Eurovision Junior since the 2018 contest in Minsk, Belarus.

Agency Khabar is currently pushing for full membership in the European Broadcasting Union, which will allow the broadcaster to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest.

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Eurovision 2022: Czech Republic’s Second Rehearsal

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The last country to get on stage for their second rehearsal, with delay due to problems during the Swedish rehearsal, is the Czech Republic. Despite their effort, the We Are Domi band, didn’t manage to make an impact on the betting odds. In their first rehearsal, they were dressed in black and gold colours and the stadium was full of lights, giving the impression of being in a big night club.

The Second Rehearsal

The performance starts with a close-up on the DJ’s systems and then on the face of the lead singer, who’s on the floor. On the second round, the close-up is directly on the lead singer. The band wears the same out-fit as in the first rehearsal. Ancient Greek statues appear on the LED screens, that at some point break and the stage floods with flickering lights, giving the impression of a night club. The guitarist plays his custom-made cello-string guitar on stage with a bow.

Vocally the singer was excellent and the whole rehearsal completed with zero problems.

Watch the exclusive clip of the second rehearsal through the cameras:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmBSXG7IHJM&ab_channel=EurovisionSongContest

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Eurovision 2022: Sweden’s Second Rehearsal!

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Cornelia’s turn from Sweden with her song ‘Hold Me Closer’ to enter on the Eurovision stage. Cornelia’s staging has remained the same as it was in Melodifestivalen. The same circular projection screen prop was used, plus she wore the same outfit and was barefoot on stage. Her moves and the camerawork were intuitive, making it one hell of an intimate and intense performance. Will Sweden’s betting odds approach odds’ favourite Ukraine after the second rehearsal?

The Second Rehearsal

Cornelia has some technical issues during the start of her rehearsal.

The performance starts with a close shot on Cornelia and there isn’t much lighting, except from one yellow-orange in the back. In the first chorus we see the big green prop behind her. The rehearsal stops again halfway due to technical issues.

Cornelia tries for third time, but she complains again for technical issues while she sings, she keeps on performing.

The performance is the same as the Melodifestivalen with some boost. Cornelia struggles vocally at some parts towards the end.

At the end, the prop and the backround change into red colour.

In the next run-through, Cornelia seems very annoyed. She stops again.

In the last run-through, there is pyro and smoke added. Cornelia manages to sing the whole song without problems.

Overall, great performance, qualification isn’t in question here.

Watch the exclusive clip of the second rehearsal through the cameras:

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Eurovision 2022: Belgium’s Second Rehearsal!

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Belgium and Jeremie Makiese with his song ‘Miss You’ is the next country to rehearse for today. During his first rehearsal, Jérémie appeared on stage in a silver jacket and accompanied by four dancers. The staging featured cool dance moves and great vocals. The belgian delegation comes once again on stage, this time for their second rehearsal.

The Second Rehearsal

Jeremie’s rehearsal starts with shots on himself doing some moves. He wears a silver jacket, he looks great in the street-style clothes. In the chorus, he is accompanied by 4 dancer dressed in black. His dance moves are similar to the video clip ones. Vocally he could have been better. Not a sure qualification for Belgium.

In the third run-through he complains about sound problems.

Watch the exclusive clip of the second rehearsal through the cameras:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6EMDRhVZpE

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Eurovision 2022: Montenegro’s Second Rehearsal!

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Next up is Montenegro with Vladana and her song ‘Breathe’. Vladana didn’t convince at the pre-parties being very weak vocally. in her first rehearsal, Vladana wears a blue dress with a particularly bright circular disc on the back. The lighting that has been chosen is really impressive, highlighting the overall appearance, while Vladana nails the song. She will try to convince with her second rehearsal that she owns a spot in the grand final.

The Second Rehearsal

Vladana’s second rehearsal starts with a rotating shot from above. She wears a blue dress and with a connected ‘satellite plate’ behind her. This plate, along with the upper part of her dress, starts to shine with lights from the second verse and on. Vladana is weak vocally, but better than the pre-parties. During the bridge, there are two silver figures in the backround. She sings the last pre chorus in Italian.

After the first run-through she complains that at some points her sound was off.

In the second run-through, the circular prop in her back and the upper part of her dress don’t turn on.

In the third run-through, the ‘satellite plate’ along with her dress turn on from the beginning of the performance.

Watch the exclusive clip of the second rehearsal through the cameras:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQSltJM0EBs&ab_channel=EurovisionSongContest

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Eurovision 2022: Poland’s Second Rehearsal!

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Coming up is Poland, one of the odds’ favourite to win Eurovision 2022. Poland didn’t seem to impress on the first rehearsal, as they start falling places at the odds. During his first rehearsal, Ochman appeared in a black suit and four dancers in black clothes and masks, while the fringing gives an ethereal feeling and movement on stage, as if ghosts are circling Ochman. This scene was combined with flashing lights. Will Ochman impress this time with his second rehearsal?

The Second Rehearsal

Poland’s rehearsal starts with a wide shot from above and with black-dark blue lighting, the sound of water adds on to the atmosphere. Ochman is vocally perfect. During the second verse, there are graphics with water drops displaying on screen. In the second chorus, the graphics shake and give an earthquake effect with lightnings. The dancers, who are shown at the beginning standing on the B stage, join Ochman on the main stage. The performance is atmospheric and powerful with excellent use of lights. His face expressions are quite clumsy, but it’s a sure qualification for Poland.

Watch the exclusive clip of the second rehearsal through the cameras:

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Eurovision 2022: Romania’s Second Rehearsal!

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The second section of the 7th day of rehearsals in Turin starts with Romania. WRS’ first rehearsal didn’t seem to have much difference from the national selection’s one. He wore sparkly trousers and a red frilly shirt that comes off at the end to reveal a silver sequinned vest. The staging featured great dancing, fabulous costumes and lots of different musical influences. WRS enters now on stage for his second rehearsal.

The Second Rehearsal

Romania’s second rehearsal starts with shots on dancers doing some moves. Then, WRS appears with the dancers doing choreography similar to the national selection’s one. Red is the main colour of the performance. There is good use of the LED floor screen with WRS and his dancers doing some cool rotating moves. Also the lyrics of the chorus are displayed on the backround and the LED floor. In the bridge, WRS changes outfit from red to a black with silver marks. Generallly, the choreography is very good, not much different to what we have seen from WRS so far. He is a performer, but the staging lacks some big moments.

Watch the exclusive clip of the second rehearsal through the cameras:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeGSbG-Vpws&ab_channel=EurovisionSongContest

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