ESC 2016

We have asked artists to do a message to Russian speaking viewers, or say some words in Russian.

Yesterday Douwe Bob had a special of opening his bar in Stockholm where you can drink a beer and listen to a music you retro-pop stuff you should like if you're into Douwe Bob's music, 70s pop-rock and intimate atmosphere while spending a nice evening somewhere out.
A lot of delegations have arrived to check the opening - Russia, Finland, Estonia, Spain, San Marino and many others. Cyprus have got a special present for Douwe - Cypriot pomace brandy.
Later everyone have moved to ground floor and Douwe has performed few songs including "Slow Down", then Amir came up to the stage with a cover of Michel Fugain's "Une belle histoire". The set was finished with all guests singing The Beatles' "Hey Jude" on a small intimate stage.

Joe and Jake were prepared for the pyros this time. No eyebrows gone. But they are happy with the rehearsal and excited about it. However they are always looking to improve. It's a curse, but they are generally happy about everything. They are flattered to be role models. And if you have a dream, you should just follow it.

Jamie-Lee is a vegan, and so is her clothes. That means no fur, no leather and no wool. When jamie-Lee saw a video about how cruel animals are treated, she decided to become a vegan. And now she is a role model for many young people.

Barei has made the song "The wildest horses", the song is dedicated to her brother-in-law, who died. However the message of her ESC song is very different. That is about fighting and celebrating life. And Barei is very gratefull to be at Eurovision.

Amir was more confident with the second rehearsal. So he was very happy to see it in the viewing room. They want to have the crowd join in the song, so it doesn't seem to "stiff" on stage. Amir has a party song, but is alone on stage. He trusts the audience to make a party with him on Saturday.

Frans is looking forward to the public to arrive. The arena feels a bit empty at the moment. He is happy to have his family around. They support him and help to bring him down if he feels stressed. The composers didn't send the song to Melodifestivalen themselves. "We still don't know who did it", they say laughing. "It's a ghost in the machine".

On stage Laura mostly brings her experience from the talent show she did. And her concert with Clouseau in the Sports Palads in Antwerpen. Her song is funky, so it's easy to hear that it sounds like other songs, that has been heard before. But basicly it is a baseline and a trumphet, and many songs has that too. Laura has Italian roots. And she thinks that she has the Italian temparement.

When Eneda is on the stage, it reminds her of how she always wanted to be a singer. For her it makes no difference if she sings her entry in Albanian or in English. The emotions are the same. However the chose the English version for the Eurovision, so it could be understood all over Europe.

George is told that he looks like Liam Gallagher, and he admits that Oasis is a group he admires. Psykedellic is the main word to describe the stage show. The way Nika performs inspired them to use the mirror effect in the presentation.