Today is the fourth day of second rehearsals in Basel, with the Big Five and Switzerland rehearsing during shorter slots of 20m. The Eurovision social accounts have been publishing the traditional second rehearsal videos, which are short extracts of the TV feed from each performance. The Eurovision website has also released new pictures for each rehearsal.
Below, you can find all the videos in the larger Youtube format (unlisted but made available by the Eurovision app), as well as the new details they and the photos might reveal, and links to the notes taken from the first rehearsal of each country. In this article, we cover the Big Five and host nation Switzerland.
You can find our reviews of the previous second rehearsals in the links below:
- Semi 1 – Song #1 to #5 – Iceland, Poland, Slovenia, Estonia, Ukraine
- Semi 1 – Song #6 to #10 – Sweden, Portugal, Norway, Belgium, Azerbaijan
- Semi 1 – Song #11 to #15 – San Marino, Albania, the Netherlands, Croatia, Cyprus
- Semi 2 – Song #1 to #4 – Australia, Montenegro, Ireland, Latvia
- Semi 2 – Song #5 to #9 – Armenia, Austria, Greece, Lithuania, Malta
- Semi 2 – Song #10 to 12 – Georgia, Denmark, Czechia
- Semi 2 – Song #13 to 15 – Luxembourg, Serbia, Finland
🇩🇪 Germany – Abor & Tynna – Second Rehearsal
Check out our notes on the first rehearsal here.
Forget Brat Summer, Bratwurst Summer has just entered the chat! The clip starts with a look at Abor’s white electric cello, before the real Tomorrowland experience begins with a curtain drop to reveal Tynna performing on top of the boombox.
‘Baller’s’ big budget smoke cannons bring the Tomorrowland rave experience to the Basel stage.
🇫🇷 France – Louane – Second Rehearsal
Check out our notes on the first rehearsal here.
The rousing chorus of ‘Maman’ stirs through the clip like the tornado of sand swirling around Louane. The close-up shots help to elevate the emotive connection Louane is conveying to the audience watching at home.
A striking image as Louane is immersed in the sands of time as she appears to almost draw them down from the ceiling with her hand in the air.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remember Monday – Second Rehearsal
Check out our notes on the first rehearsal here.
The trio bring Bridgerton to Basel as they fill the catwalk space with their harmonies and playful energy. In the background is a small glimpse of the chandelier prop that is a focal part of the stage performance.
In one of the new images revealed today, the pyrotechnic glitter and smoke cannon are being shown off.
🇨🇭 Switzerland – Zoë Më – Second Rehearsal
Check out our notes on the first rehearsal here.
Although very little is given away in this clip. It teases just enough to leave the viewer curious to know more. Here the focus is entirely on Zoë with the close up camera panning around to showcase the emotion of the performance.
A full view of Zoë Më’s floral dress emerging from the dark stage lighting.
🇮🇹 Italy – Lucio Corsi – Second Rehearsal
Check out our notes on the first rehearsal here.
The clip focus on Lucio and fellow guitarist Tommaso Ottomano having their rock-out moment together with the backdrop featuring the 70s style amp speakers.
A shared moment on stage between Lucio Corsi and his guitarist Tommaso Ottomano.
🇪🇸 Spain – Melody – Second Rehearsal
Check out our notes on the first rehearsal here.
Melody is delivering big vocals on her big platform as the money notes are backed with the pyro curtain. There is a lot of focus on the wider shots of the stage in this footage as the dancers fill the space around Melody’s podium. Black and silver offer a contrasting colour scheme.
The diva strikes a pose with the outfit change now revealed as the dancers form a protective barrier in front of her platform.
And we’re done with the Big Five and Switzerland and their second rehearsals! Soon it will be time for the dress rehearsals, on Monday (semi 1) and Wednesday (semi 2). We will attend these in the arena, so stay tuned on ESCXTRA! But we will be on the ground even earlier, starting tomorrow, to bring you all the latest from Basel, including the Turquoise Carpet and more.
