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 Jessika ft. Jenifer Brening for San Marino. We have just watched their latest run through of Who We Are live on screen and here is our initial reaction.

Staging

There is a lot of changes for this rehearsal! San Marino have got some light-up circular podiums for their robots to stand upon and the robot on the left now holds a sign reading “this is just a rehearsal”! Then… the sign reads “JUSTICE FOR VALENTINA!” The backing dancers now join right from the start of the performance.

Camera shots in this performance: 53

Vocal

A competent vocal performance by both artists upon the stage for San Marino today.

Costume

We are finally seeing the stage outfits today for San Marino. Jessika is wearing a red thigh-length lacy and glittery dress. The cape has gone today too. Jenifer Brening is dressed in a white sports bra crop top and white loose-fit trousers.

To qualify or not to qualify?

We have taken a flash poll from around the ESCXTRA table here in the press centre and 6 out of 9 of us say…

NO!

Watch the rehearsal!

Stay tuned for our reaction to Rasmussen as they rehearse Higher Ground next for Denmark. 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.