Every day between now and the grand final in May, the team from wiwibloggs will be rounding up the latest titbits from the world of Eurovision 2019. We’ve trawled through Instagram, Twitter and elsewhere so that y’all don’t have to. This is the Daily Digest for Wednesday the 8th of May.

Rehearsals day 4: Who’s upped their game, who needs to step up?

With the all semi-finalists now having rehearsed for the first time, this year’s Eurovision season is getting even closer to its climax. Another eight acts rehearsed on stage for the first time yesterday. But who managed to exceed your expectations, and who needs to make some adjustments? Let us know in the comments below! (Florian)

More Eurovision acts make their way to Tel Aviv, as rehearsals continue

All competing countries of the first semi-final have now had their first rehearsal. While today is a public holiday, Tel Aviv is seeing new arrives from the Big Five, just like France’s Bilal Hassani. (Florian)

Elon Musk has nothing but love for the Eurovision Song Contest

Who saw this one coming? Elon Musk, the successful tech entrepreneur, has now publicly confessed his obsession with the Eurovision Song Contest! In a post on Twitter, he says that he’s “been wanting to go ever since that Finnish metal band won”. And in a reply to his tweet, EBU Executive Supervisor Jon Ola Sand has even invited him to the grand final on May 18! (Florian) 

Duncan shows off his costume

Yesterday the Netherlands’ Duncan Laurence finally had his first rehearsal at Expo Tel Aviv. And he’s also had some help from Amsterdam-based brand Hu le Kes, who designed his stage outfit. Duncan showed off his indigo denim outfit in a series of Instagram pics. (Florian) 

S!sters perform on DAS! TV programme

Germany’s S!sters are busy doing their final promotion stops in Germany before heading off to Tel Aviv. And they’re doing it effortlessly, as they showcased another strong vocal performance at NDR TV show DAS!. (Florian)

Eurovision 2019 artists test British food

Want some laverbread or pork pie? We’ve got it for you! Some of this year’s Eurovision artists, including John Lundvik, Leonora, Miki and Duncan Laurence got to taste some very special British food. You can watch the clip from the BBC Eurovision Instagram channel below. And yes, spotted dick was on the menu! (Florian) 

Germany’s Alina Stiegler and Stefan Spiegel name their top ten

Germany’s songcheck hosts Alina Stiegler and Stefan Spiegel have now revealed their top ten for this year’s Eurovision contest. Sometimes they’re on the same page, other times they’re clearly not. Their top ten is as follows:

  1. Italy
  2. The Netherlands
  3. Switzerland
  4. Cyprus
  5. Russia
  6. Slovenia
  7. Czech Republic
  8. Malta
  9. Norway
  10. Iceland

Miki y Amigos concert to take place tonight

Just hours before his first rehearsal in Tel Aviv, you’ll be able to watch a concert of Miki including several fellow musicians, including Spain’s Eurovision 2018 singer Alfred Garcia. The concert is set to be premiered on the RTVE website. (Florian) 

Kate Miller-Heidke gets grilled by Iceland Music News

The intrepid team from Iceland Music News caught up with Australia’s Kate Miller-Heidke. The down under diva was asked for her opinion on Hatari and she confessed she likes looking at their bodies, feeling “attraction and repulsion at the same time”. Same. Kate also gave a very diplomatic answer to a very uncomfortable question about Israel and politics. (Robyn)

LOVES LOOKING AT HATARIS BODIES

ELSKAR AÐ HORFA Á LÍKAMA HATARA-Video with English subtitles-Iceland Music News got an exclusive interview with Kate-Miller Heidke, Australias representative in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019. //Iceland Music News náði einkaviðtali með Kate-Miller Heidki, fulltrúa Ástralíu í Söngvakeppni evrópskra sjónvarpsstöðva.

Posted by Iceland Music News on Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Only seven more days until the Wiwi Jam in Tel Aviv

On May 15 the Tel Aviv Theatre Club will witness a show unlike any other. Loads of this year’s contestants as well as national final stars and former contestants will take the stage to perform as part of our annual Wiwi Jam! Make sure to not miss the big night while you’re in Tel Aviv by getting your tickets now!

Follow our YouTube livestreams

While rehearsals, meet and greets and interviews take place at the Expo in Tel Aviv, you can watch our lovely Suzanne Adams and other wiwibloggers talk about the rehearsals while also answering everything you want to know. It’s basically your full-day Eurovision livestream where you’ll hear stuff first. Our rehearsal live stream will resume on Thursday, but check out the wiwibloggs YouTube channel for the latest from Tel Aviv!

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MaH
MaH
4 years ago

Can anyone tell me where to find the elbow lady please?

Whisker
Whisker
4 years ago

Spotted dick is the best #spottydicktheonlycarbsallowed

Jenny’s Eclair
Jenny’s Eclair
4 years ago
Reply to  Whisker

And it doesn’t even have to be spotted!

Oh!

Anita
Anita
4 years ago

Have you seen the children yet? 😀 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNtRe-sCz4k

Anita
Anita
4 years ago

I love how and what Kate answered. Humour paired with intelligence and attitude.

Whisker
Whisker
4 years ago

I have a crush on Kate Miller-Heidke. That interview, that interview. I don’t take the Icelandic interviewer seriously, very comedic indeed.

Whisker
Whisker
4 years ago

Whoever you are, do keep your agenda out of our celebration. Eurovision is a multi-national, multi-cultural celebration of music and diversity, open to everyone to enjoy should they want to – even to people from countries like Brazil, Indonesia and the US, with definite proof of posters on this terrific website. Do not hijack the spirit of Eurovision. Eurovision is meant to be enjoyed. We don’t need or want toxicity. It’s a once a year celebration, we want to show what our countries! have to offer in terms of musical and artistic talent. Eurovision goes beyond what you see on… Read more »

Joe
Joe
4 years ago

Kate continues to be dope. Iceland 2019 is so very different from Iceland 1999. Sisters are getting mad slept-on, so hold on to your hats when Big 5 rehearsals start. And man, of all the American celebrities to tip their cap to Eurovision, why Elon Musk? At least Will Ferrell is chill.

Whisker
Whisker
4 years ago

Jurij is so handsome.

THE REAL ISRAEL
THE REAL ISRAEL
4 years ago

Gosh….. Icelanders seems to be so bored – that they COME to Israel (and welcomed!!) while provoking (with their delusional comments and pseudo journalistic questions) – All just to get a “kick of Adrenaline”……. Ha ha… Hilarious 🙂 🙂 I will buy them a ticket to an exciting roller-coaster 🙂 🙂

Whisker
Whisker
4 years ago

Good idea.

Melissa J
4 years ago

How can people still hate S!sters?! They’re so good, I feel such emotion from their performance.

La Signora
La Signora
4 years ago
Reply to  Melissa J

When I read something about them my mind plays “SISTAAAH”. I love them

Whisker
Whisker
4 years ago
Reply to  Melissa J

Their act is fake.

Ezal
Ezal
4 years ago
Reply to  Whisker

Cringe name S!sters to begin with + everything what Una said

THE REAL ISRAEL
THE REAL ISRAEL
4 years ago

Life in Gaza is a direct result of them being governed by HAMAS (a worldwide recognized TERRORIST group). Therefore – Address your grievances directly to them – NOT to the VICTIMS (!!!) of their terror : e.g. Israel – A Free and Democratic society (women in the work force, dress as they like, free to marry who they love, as well as Israel being an open and gay friendly society). The Blockade is hence REQUIRED and will continue till HAMAS abandons their chart (literally) to destroy the state of Israel. Capicci dear??

Whisker
Whisker
4 years ago

100%

La Signora
La Signora
4 years ago

My dear, we are not interested in your copy and paste comments. We are a bunch of people who loves to watch and wait every year this “kitschy song contest” because it makes us happy and we learn a lot of things from this cultural event. We are not here to talk about political dramas because neither me, you, or other people on this website have the knowledge and the skills to judge or make sentences about any country’s political issues. We didn’t when it came to Azerbaijan, we didn’t when it came to Ukraine and we will not do… Read more »

La Signora
La Signora
4 years ago
Reply to  La Signora

And stop playing the part “I am a Social Justice Hero/Warrier and you all are just a bunch of insensible monsters without humanity and I’m here to show my thesis”. IGNORANT.

Whisker
Whisker
4 years ago
Reply to  La Signora

Plus, it’s harmless “kitsch”. We can’t get all too serious about everything in life, though some people do but it’s still harmless. 🙂

La Signora
La Signora
4 years ago
Reply to  La Signora

Thank you, I appreciate that. There are some country which I don’t like the government but Eurovision is my opportunity to know more about the actual culture and the actual people who live there. The music, the languages, trough this “kitschiness” I’ve learned a lot 🙂

Raoul
Raoul
4 years ago

Kate’s interview is utterly awesome. Australia’s entry was something I wasn’t able to listen to at first and now it’s reaching my top ten. I am falling in love with her by the minute.

Dami Im
Dami Im
4 years ago
Reply to  Raoul

Australia always gets jury love because it deserves it. Last year’s entry was amazing!

Paul
Paul
4 years ago

Glad Elon Musk can get a ticket for the final when I can’t!!!

Whisker
Whisker
4 years ago
Reply to  Paul

Next year!

Dami Im
Dami Im
4 years ago
Reply to  Paul

I hope he isn’t getting it for free!

Hannah
Hannah
4 years ago

Miki’s face when he sees the pork pie is the best thing I’ve seen all week

La Signora
La Signora
4 years ago
Reply to  Hannah

Yeah lol 😀

Whisker
Whisker
4 years ago
Reply to  Hannah

What was he expecting? Pork pies are ultra-delicious.

danny
danny
4 years ago

I believe is a genuine friendship between Carlotta and Laurita, that started because of esc, why not?
That food competition is something no vegan will take part.

David F
David F
4 years ago
Reply to  danny

Sometimes being vegan sounds like a food competition in itself.

Frisian esc
Frisian esc
4 years ago

Aaand off course hatari needs to bother other artists with political questions again. God forbid you give the wrong answer

danny
danny
4 years ago
Reply to  Frisian esc

I would like to tell them more about the history of their own continent, and to ask them how were they dressed when they visited H e br on 3 days ago.

Ayaz Karabulut
Ayaz Karabulut
4 years ago
Reply to  Frisian esc

Don’t be racist please. It’s extremely important that everybody gets confronted with our message.

Frisian esc
Frisian esc
4 years ago
Reply to  Ayaz Karabulut

Clarify please, how exactly was my comment racist??

HallsiKallsi
HallsiKallsi
4 years ago
Reply to  Frisian esc

Kate didn’t really mind the question, she answered very logically, art is about expression and saying what you want to say, plus, they’re still one of the contenders to win