The Big5 + host had their first rehearsal Thursday night while the world was waiting for the new Pope that appeared from the white smoke between UK and France. Germany has upped their game from the national final bringing curtains, huge 80's style boombox prop, LED electric cello and four dancers. Fandom hopes Tynna has also brought the voice as it's been missing most pre-contest season.
France premiered their song in a packed stadium hanging meters high in the air in front of tens of thousands of people and the video gave us completely different imaginary. And here they have yet another one: sand covered circle of hour glass with time running out as the girl grows up to woman and then to mother herself. Sounds very pretty and promising I can say that much without seeing anything.
United Kingdom bring along to their chaotic morning after a huge chandelier and a boudoir screen. And their vocal harmonies. And yes, it's the very first staging we have for it, taking a tiny lead from the video.
Switzerland, another one premiering the very first staging and it's very cinematic filmed in full-scale hand held 1970's film camera with no cuts, no props, no LED screens, no pyros - just Zoe through the retro lens. And finally the public with their lights apparently.
The retro mood continues with Italy as Lucio brings his simple Sanremo staging to Eurovision with some updates: two giant retro speakers as props, a sepia filter to give it all a 1870's feel and on top of that there will be English subtitles. And yes, he manages to play an instrument LIVE at Eurovision he gets his harmonica out. Next to him on stage as always Tommaso.
Spain has reworked its Benidorm fest staging to something new: it's a three act affair with different colors and lights and dance act leading to a boombastic finish apparently.
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