EUROVISION 2022: THE SECOND REHEARSAL DAY

Day 2 in Pala Olimpico and first 30 minute rehearsals from Portugal, Croatia, Denmark, Austria, Greece, Iceland, Norway and Armenia - that's a lot of female vocals and girly guitars! Today's gossip sees Albania's rehearsal photos being too provocative. Meanwhile the the stage and its rotating sun keeps being a matter of heated discussion. Now apparently it has been decided it won't be used by the delegations at all but only during the opening and interval acts etc. What's the big deal? The same thing happened in Helsinki 2007 for example when the catwalk was forbidden from delegations to use but was heavily used by other acts. Meanwhile I am once again quite disgusted by the fandom on social media, their bad behavior and arrogance. I'm so ready to leave twitter and this once this season is over. Here are few examples:

Errr. how do you know? What do you know? How? WTF?!

Clearly you have NO idea of anything.... You Italian one, ma conosci l'Eurovision manco un po'??!!

Also some organisation decisions keep up with heated discussion and opinions and I do have to agree a bit with the post below. I mean what's the point of press conferences if there are no press? Or even "press".... or fans. or ANYBODY? The TikTok thingy is totally wasted with an older generation fan and blogger like this one, give me my Youtube videos instead!

Today's big news is however the fact that the presenters Laura Pausini, Mika and Alessandro Cattelan will bring a little bit of Sanremo and yesteryear's Eurovision to Turin by announcing the artists as they should be! Such vintage pleasure, can't help thinking what a mess the hostess in Munich did with Finland in 1983. And yes, also Toto Cutugno in 1991 made whole of Finland laugh when trying to pronounce Hullu yö..... I don't dare to think how other countries feel. On the other hand it adds to the charm, doesn't it?

But now over to the rehearsals today, once again behind closed doors (thankfully):

Portugal uses the B stage in front of the Green room (Salvador Sobral anyone?) Maro and her backing singers are in a circle that certainly fits the song's mood, and added smoke on the ground adds to the magic. I already know this is going to be one of my favorite moments!

Croatia's Mia has now three contemporary dancers next to her on stage interpreting the song perhaps and they all apparently do a good use of the huge stage. Her dress is very pretty in every way but I remember we discussed her image when reviewing the songs with Home Jury and the general opinion was she should stay as she is and not to dress up for the occasion too much. This is bordering too much.....

Denmark brings in more neon lights and dress up as 60's/70's style like many others this year. Add pyros.

Austria seems very energetic with their huge ring of lights they sung inside in. Add smoke and pyros. All they need now is Pia Maria to deliver the vocals.

Greece uses echo in vocals creating a moment, and it's all blue and white. She's wearing a white dress and on stage there are blue chairs, maybe to remind us of some beach tavernas in Greece?

Iceland seems to be able to recreate the magical atmosphere on stage. Their harmonies are hypnotic and the song is one of my favorites. They sport the 70's hippie retro look again and it's all in the family; besides three sisters on vocals and guitars their brother is on drums. 

Norway seems perfection. Very similar to the national final performance. On spot vocals and choreography from Keith and Jim, three dancers in yellow and Dj Austronaut. Pyros.

Armenia looks stunning with the rotating bedroom she's in covered with post.it like papers. 

Tomorrow it's time for the second semi-finals first part, including Finland, fan favorite Serbia and San Marino's Achille Lauro that I wait with great curiosity!