Things are really shifting into gear now! Today, nine more acts take to the stage inside the Rotterdam Ahoy for their first rehearsals at Eurovision 2021.
The first half of acts competing in semi-final two will complete their first run-throughs today. We’ll see the first rehearsals of San Marino, Estonia, Czech Republic, Greece, Austria, Poland, Moldova, Iceland and Serbia. Will the favourites live up to the hype, or will we see an underdog rise to the top?
May 10: First rehearsals at Eurovision 2021
Here’s who’ll be taking to the Eurovision stage today. All times are listed in CEST (BST + 1).
- 10:00 – 10:30 San Marino: Senhit — “Adrenalina”
- 10:40 – 11:10 Estonia: Uku Suviste — “The Lucky One”
- 11:20 – 11:50 Czech Republic: Benny Cristo — “Omaga”
- 12:00 – 12:30 Greece: Stefania — “Last Dance”
- Break
- 13:40 – 14:10 Austria: Vincent Bueno — “Amen”
- 14:20 – 14:50 Poland: Rafal — “The Ride”
- 15:00 – 15:30 Moldova: Natalia Gordienko — “Sugar”
- Break
- 16:00 – 16:30 Iceland: Daði & Gagnamagnið — “10 Years”
- 16:40 – 17:10 Serbia: Hurricane — “Loco Loco”
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As always, we’ll have individual posts for each rehearsal here on wiwibloggs. You’ll be able to read our thoughts on the rehearsal and find out how each country chose to stage their entries.
And of course, our team on the ground in Rotterdam will be livestreaming reactions to the first rehearsals over on wiwi.tv, so make sure you’re subscribed and keeping an eye on our YouTube channel!
Eurovision 2021: Press Meet & Greet times
Shortly after their rehearsals, each act will be available for their first press meet and greet. Things will look a little different this year with social distancing in place. But we’ll still be on hand to chat with the stars from a safe distance to get their thoughts on the rehearsal.
Here’s the list of times for each act’s Meet & Greet:
- 11:55 – 12:15 San Marino: Senhit — “Adrenalina”
- 12:35 – 12:55 Estonia: Uku Suviste — “The Lucky One”
- 11:20 – 11:50 Czech Republic: Benny Cristo — “Omaga”
- 13:55 – 14:15 Greece: Stefania — “Last Dance”
- Break
- 15:35 – 15:55 Austria: Vincent Bueno — “Amen”
- 16:15 – 16:35 Poland: Rafal — The Ride
- 16:55 – 17:15 Moldova: Natalia Gordienko — “Sugar”
- Break
- 17:55 – 18:15 Iceland: Daði & Gagnamagnið — “10 Years”
- 18:35 – 18:55 Serbia: Hurricane — “Loco Loco”
Whose first rehearsal are you most excited to see? Will the favourites live up to the hype? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
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Semi 2 also offers some exciting songs. What I’m hoping for? – A lot of color and dance for San Marino. Senhit in a cool wig. Flo Rida projected on led screens. – For Estonia to brighten the contrasts. Something dramatic, but bit less stiff. – For Czechia, I expect it to be good anyway. Something tells me he’ll climb up the beting odds. I would love to see the actress from the video interacting with him, and adding some physical comedy. – I have big expectations for Greece. Some form of flight simulation would be cool. – For Austria,… Read more »
Looking forward to this 3rd day. Its so much fun! What do we think of the stage? A lot of people said it’s boring but now i see it in full action i think it looks pretty impressive. Still need to wait till next week when we see it on tv though, but i think this years ESC will be a HQ production for sure. Good luck to all artists and host broadcaster!
Hello guys. I’m gonna be a bit off topic, but I have to ask this somewhere. Have the juries for ESC 2021 been published? I’m not following fan sites, forums etc. this year so I don’t really know. I’ve been searching on the Net for a while to find out this, but I couldn’t find an info about the juries nowehre.
I’m so nervous about the Czech Republic…hoping it will be gooood
It’s the day omaga
Kirkorov will be again sitting next to Natalia. The only thing he doesn’t is appearing on stage yikes
So hyped about Greece. I actually think that with the right staging Stefania could win.
Agree as well. Based on the performances we’ve seen if Fokas tells a magical story she can potentially win cos her vocals are on the spot
Excited for San Marino and Greece
Not that he’s likely to front up for the first rehearsal. But, do we know if Flo Rida is expected in Rotterdam?
He is not.
Go Benny! Show them that you WILL qualify!
It’s the first time I’m not hyped about greece lmao, stefania is a sweetheart but the song just doesn’t click with me, but good luck homeland (BTW I feel something will go wrong with today’s rehearsals lmao)
So sad to be unable to see the first rehearsals
Anyway, good luck to everyone, especially San Marino, Moldova, Greece and Iceland!
Moldova? Meh…
Looking forward to Iceland because Dadi and his band have already proven they can create a very fun performance. Also very curious about what San Marino may have in store. Looking forward to Moldova as well. The music video and lyrics set a very clear staging premise that would be very hard to screw up imo
Greece is apparently bringing green screens/virtual reality tomorrow
I’m interested to see Greece. I think it might be a dark horse. Which would’ve been a sweet pun if she did ride a horse.
I can’t believe how San Marino can be one of the highlights of the year. Please Senhit, this is the moment, time to shine!
Will flo rida come to Rotterdam?
Nobody really knows. If Senhit does her 2nd rehearsal without Flo Rida next week, it’s unlikely he’ll be in Rotterdam.
I am kind of looking to watching all the performances. HOWEVER, I am really curious to see how San Marino, Czech republic, and Serbia will stage their performances.
I just know Benny Cristo is going to slay! I’m worried for senhit tho, the song could fall apart live, especially if Flo Rida won’t be present.
Greece will have green screen effects, lets see how they will work on camera
down voting me for what??? are you serious people?
I think they can’t have green screen because it’s against the rules
What will you say if they do? They said it is something never done before and it is rumored to be green screen.
They will have virtual reality guys indeed.
Maybe except for Greece and San Marino, I don’t have many/high expectations for tomorrow’s rehearsals. So, I’d be glad if someone changes my mind and surprises everyone tomorrow!
Keeping my fingers crossed for Czech Republic and San Marino !
I cant sleep. So excited to see Czech Republic, Estonia, Moldova. This right there is my top 3.
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