It’s day four, but there’s no sign of Georgia’s The Virus slowing down anytime soon. The group balanced crazy and cute at their first rehearsal on Monday, and it was more of the same this morning. Once again, the stage show centred around the natural charisma of the four young performers.

Unsurprisingly, the second rehearsal felt more polished. The band were kitted out in matching outfits and making them into more of a unit. As before, lead singer Data stole the show. His exuberance and charm draws in the audience, whether they like it or not. He’s having fun and so are we. The girls are on point. Every bit of choreography is in-sync and the harmonies are perfection. This virus is infectious y’all!

Junior Eurovision 2015: Georgia’s second rehearsal

What we thought of The Virus’ first rehearsal

Georgia balances crazy and cute better than any country at Junior Eurovision and they did it again during their first rehearsal this afternoon. The Virus spread its unique brand of electro-funk by relying not on LEDs or funky costumes, but instead the natural charisma of its young performers.

Much of this hinges on the lead singer Data. His schizophrenic performance, which is filled with exaggerated facial expressions and unpolished dance moves, sees him morph from naughty child to Elvis impersonater. He’s clearly having fun and it’s simply perfect. The three girls in the group bend and snap and clap on cue and their harmonies blow away every other group in the contest.

Georgia has taken what could have been a repetitive song and, using clever dancing and staging, have given it dynamism and drive. They’re today’s dark horse — giddy up!

JUNIOR EUROVISION 2015: GEORGIA’S FIRST REHEARSAL

Read all of our rehearsal reviews here

Read our JESC 2015 song reviews here

Follow all of our Junior Eurovision coverage here

Photo: EBU (Credit: Elena Volotova/Vladimir Dudakliev)

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Erin
Erin
8 years ago

I can’t tell the difference between the Georgian and Armenian songs. I find both incredibly contrived.

Ben Rafter
Ben Rafter
8 years ago

This was without a doubt the worst rehearsal of the day Awful vocals and I thought it was a group- it looks like a lead singer and three backing vocalists.

Jaccobabe
Jaccobabe
8 years ago

I love it. Theyre so cute and have so much energy and it looks like theyre enjoying themselves