The huge area is equipped with all facilities for working with computers, cameras and other work tools.
In separate rooms, journalists who have agreed on an interview in advance are invited to interview participants preparing for rehearsals. True, the interviews are supervised by teams of performers.
To keep the day going, coffee is served here. However, after eating here, the media representatives who come to spend most of the day have to buy. The arena bar offers sandwiches and other fast food.
The prices indicated on the menus of restaurants in Malmö are quite high. It was also decided not to give discounts to media representatives who came to work. The simplest sandwich here costs about 9 euros, a salad – about 11.
Delphi reminds that there are a few hours left before the event that captivates the whole of Europe and even the world – the “Eurovision” song contest. In the first semi-final, which will take place this evening, Silvester Belt representing Lithuania will also perform with the song “Luktelk”.
On Monday evening, the first dress rehearsal took place in the Malmö Arena, where the participants of the first semi-final gathered. In addition to the Lithuanian representative, participants representing Cyprus, Serbia, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Ukraine, Poland, Croatia, Iceland, Germany, Slovenia, and Finland also came here.
Silvester Belt’s performance during the first dress rehearsal:
Tonight’s performances had a special importance – they are not just a simple rehearsal in which the participants try out various elements of the stage. These performances will determine how many points will be awarded to the country that is unable to vote due to technical problems.
During the 1st semi-final, the countries will appear in the following order: 1. Cyprus, 2. Serbia, 3. Lithuania, 4. Ireland, 5. United Kingdom, 6. Ukraine, 7. Poland, 8. Croatia, 9. Iceland, 10. Germany, 11. Slovenia, 12. Finland, 13 .Moldova, 14. Sweden, 15. Azerbaijan, 16. Australia, 17. Portugal, 18. Luxembourg.
Delphi reminds that this year’s “Eurovision” officially opened on Sunday. Participants from all countries walked the turquoise carpet near the Malmö Arena, showing more impressive images than each other. The performers posed for photographers and interacted with the press.
The first moments of the dress rehearsal:
The performer who appeared at the event wore a combination created by a Lithuanian designer living in London. He was accompanied by dancers with their faces covered.
Silvester Belt appeared on the turquoise carpet wearing a long white raincoat, matching trousers and shirt, finished off with a black tie and silver accessories.
Speaking with “Drag Queen” Tia Kofi, the representative of Lithuania said that his image was taken care of by Lithuanian designer Saimonas Tartenis-ES.TAR, who lives in London. At the opening event of Eurovision, Silvester Belt’s company was supported by his four dancers, dressed in black costumes that covered them from head to toe. The performer, while talking to the host of the evening, joked that they were not hot at all.
You can watch a special report prepared by the Delfi team from the opening event here:
In the photo album – all contestants who walked the turquoise carpet:
You can find all the hottest news about Eurovision in one place – HERE.
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