ESCXTRA are live from Lisbon for day 6 of rehearsals ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest 2018! The countries rehearsing today, in chronological order, are Armenia, Switzerland, Ireland, Cyprus, Norway, Romania, Serbia, San Marino, Denmark, Portugal, United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Italy and France. (Yes, we know, it’s a long one…)

We’re streaming live from the press centre

Furthermore, read our handy guide for a more detailed look at this contest’s rehearsal schedule.
In addition, for our immediate reactions to every single rehearsal, you can follow our live stream from the press centre at the Altice Arena by visiting our YouTube channel.
The latest artist to rehearse for the second time is Sevak Khanagyan for Armenia. We have just watched their latest run through of Qami live on screen and here is our initial reaction.

Staging

Sevak still has a big prop on stage with him, which does absolutely nothing at all. It’s kinda like a circular cage which surrounds him but the bars are not too far off the floor. On-screen, Armenia is using the letterbox effect as seen earlier in the first semifinal by the Czech Republic.

Camera shots in this performance: 42

Vocal

Absolutely pitch perfect. It is an incredible vocal performance by Sevak, which actually elevates the performance as much as is physically possible.

Costume

Sevak is wearing the same outfit as in the first rehearsal – a grey dressing-gown-like cloak.

To qualify or not to qualify?

We have taken a flash poll from around the ESCXTRA table here in the press centre and 11 out of 11 of us say…

NO!

Watch the rehearsal!

Stay tuned for our reaction to Zibbz as they rehearse Stones next for Switzerland. If you want to know what to expect for the rest of the day, check out our rehearsal schedule here. Meanwhile, remember to tune in to our live stream from the press centre for instant reactions to each rehearsal.