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Eurovision 2021 – First Semifinal results and reactions.

18May

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Eurovision 2021 – First Semifinal results and reactions.

The first Semifinal of Eurovision Song Contest 2021 has just ended and we have the first 10 finalists that will join the Big 5 and The Netherlands in the Grand Final of Saturday 22nd May 2021. So many feelings, so many emotions: we spent the whole night watching the event live from the Press Room in Rotterdam Ahoy Arena, and hey, did we have goosebumps the whole night! Two years since the last real Eurovision Song Contest (Tel Aviv 2019) and we finally had the chance to enjoy such a fantastic music show that the whole world enjoyed. Who are the finalists? Do we agree with them all? No! Absolutely not! Norway for example: a very weak staging; a very weak voice and we hope the back singers are paid good enough to save Tix’s voice every time he sings live on that stage; majori...

ROAD TO EUROVISION 2021 – AUSTRALIA WILL COMPETE USING “LIVE-ON-STAGE” PERFORMANCE.

During these difficult times due to Covid-19 and related restrictions (and dangers), Australian delegation has just announced that they will be performing from Home during this Eurovision Song Contest 2021. The Australian public broadcaster SBS announced - early today - that unfortunately their representative - Mantaigne - and the rest of the delegation will be unable to travel to Rotterdam due to the restrictions and dangers connected to Covid-19. Montaigne will therefore use the Live-On-tape performance already sent to EBU to participate in Eurovision Song Contest 2021. Josh Martin, the SBS Commissioning Editor and Australian Head of delegation said: “Australia has embraced the Eurovision spirit for more than 35 years on SBS, and our affection and excitement for the contest has con...

Eurovision 2020: from Australia to Rotterdam. Montaigne’s journey.

Australia has decided: Montaigne will represent them at Eurovision Song Contest 2020. She’s only 24 years old - from Sydney - and she has already become a leading name in Australian indie music panorama. In recent years, she has been honoured for her work with numerous achievements in Triple J's Hottest 100, an ARIA award as best hit artist and also a nomination as best female artist on her debut album Glorious Heights. "COMPLEX”, her second album, was released in August and quickly received great critical acclaim. After conquering the Australian public with 54 points and a jury of industry experts with 53 points (for a total of 107 points overall), Montaigne was crowned the winner of the second Eurovision - Australia Decides. She will perform with Don't Break Me in the first half of t...