Eurovision 2025: Second day of rehearsals (update: conclusion)

Second day of rehearsal in Basel! 8 new candidates who dream of lifting the crystal microphone will go on the Eurovision stage for the first time today, in order to set up their scenographies, test their visual effects and work their camera games. These sessions will Take place on site behind closed doors. Belgium will be particularly monitored. This second day will be followed by Michaël.

Here are the schedules for this Sunday, May 4, which concerns the countries of the second part of the first semi-final (hours and progress likely to be modified):

This article will be updated, over the rehearsals. You can read the descriptions of the scenographies there. As for the photos, you will find them tomorrow as soon as this page completed (New Uer regulations require). We already wish you a great day. Take advantage of it and above all, let us know your impressions and comments!

Norway

Kyle always carries her armor, it was a question of modifying her to avoid a resemblance to Parg who represents Armenia, ultimately, no change on this side.

The staging of the Melodi Grand Prix was generally preserved, in particular the two pillars of Pierre and the Marches. The LED background broadcasts a series of images of post-apocalyptic mountains. The singer’s choreography uses both the bridge and the large front of the scene. There are only three dancers left, and one of them made pretty pirouettes at the end of the performance.

During the second half, a mobile lighting system lowers from the ceiling to the center of the stage, creating a breathtaking moment when Kyle is caught in a flow the lights projected towards him. And of course, pyrotechnics accompanies the end of performance!

Belgium

No mobile platform this time. Red Sebastian remains motionless most of his song, in his red outfit with triangular shoulder shoulders, while his dancers, only three in number, bear also matching red and black outfits. New, in a passage, Red Sebastian interacts with the LED floor by performing a choré in front of his “reflection” in the ground.

The show of red and black lights inhabited by the Belgian Eurosong is reproduced here, but extends to the large LED wall. In the last part of the song, the lights descend to add intensity, when the whole scene goes out and only the lights dance.

Azerbaijan

The mamagama came in black leather costumes with touches of red, and are accompanied by three dancers in black and sparkling red combinations. It is a joyful performance on the part of the Azéris, which will decide with that of last year. Everything takes place in the middle of the stage, in a luminous halo that starts from the ceiling to the LED floor which strengthens the impression. The LED wall projects shadows of dancers reproducing the movements of the three dancers who accompany Mamagama, creating a crowd effect behind them. On musical passages, after the refrains, Asef the singer plays Saz, a traditional long -sleeved lute. Large jets of flames ignited at the end of the service.

Saint-Marin

Gabry Ponte has a silver jacket. As in Una Voce Per San Marino, the accent is mainly placed on him and his turntables, made of reflective panels which refer the lights that leave in all directions. The singers are there, but they are always masked and are not at all the center of attention … There are no more dancers, but an accordionist and a drummer with a tambourine.

The LED wall projects graffiti. The performance ends with pyrotechnics and even fireworks, as well as smoke jets …

Albania

Beatriçe carries a red dress with glitter, different from that of Festival II Songand has a red glove to his right hand. Kolë has a shed type jacket, standing in the center of the stage on a structure of black and white light boxes. The LED lights of the ceiling are lowered to create a smaller and intimate space.

The whole remains red and black, the colors of Albania, with geometric shapes on the bottom and the LED floor. Beatriçe moves more when she performs her little choreography, and in the final, she climbs on the bridge. Flames sprinkle with each refrain.

The Netherlands

Claude carries a mauve costume decorated with pearls, and is accompanied by two contemporary dancers who dance around him, entering and leaving the field of the camera. Camera very centered on Claude, who often looks at her. The wall and the LED floor do not project an image before the last refrain, where they broadcast an explosion of pink and blue flowers.

Croatia

The performance has nothing to do with that of the Dora, we go on the side of witchcraft. Marko wears a long cape stuffed with the shoulders, giving it an evil air. Her dancers are in blue and white, with ribbons. The background wall shows us a decor of red and green thunderstorms, while the floor is covered with smoke. In the center of the scene is a cauldron in which Marko and his four dancers throw ingredients during the first verse and chorus. In the end, Marko removes his cape, he wears a shirt matching his dancers, while flames spring up on the final.

Chypre

“Two scaffolding laps are placed on stage, and the performance opens with Theo Evan and the two dancers forming the form of a personality referenced in the lyrics, a silhouette which will be immediately recognizable. Over the service, the towers change position to create different training courses. Théo and his four dancers harmoniously integrate them into their choreography. Breathtaking visuals and dynamic lighting enhance each movement, adding depth and intensity to the staging. »»

You have just read an explanation of the staging coming from the delegation of Cyprus itself, and for the sake of keeping the surprise, the official report of the UER is careful not to say who is the personality that appears in the Cypriot visual! It is added, however, that the lighting goes from black to white, red, and that at the very end, a camera effect gives the impression that Theo dissolves …

Conclusion

On the basis of these reports, it seems that the services of Norway, Belgium, and Albania will be similar to those of their national finals, which seems well, as well as for Saint-Marin for which your editor will tell you that he thinks that focusing on DJ Gabry who sings in Play-Back is a bad idea. For the others, the Netherlands seem to play sobriety, unlike Cyprus, Azerbaijan and Croatia which seem to promise the big show more, which will be important for the last two since the bettors doubt to see them in the final …

You can discover the photos of these performances in this same article, tomorrow morning!

See you tomorrow to discover the first feedback on the staging of candidates of the second semi-final!

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