Dragon Fetish and Pumuckl Advance to First Semi-final Round
Eurovision 2021 Unleashed: Arrivals, Scandals, and Favorites
You've got the rhythm and the chaos of Europe's biggest party, the Eurovision Song Contest, right here! Kick off your shoes and get ready to groove as we dive into the wild ride of this year's competition.
Contestants, Costumes, and ControversiesThe Eurovision season has already seen its fair share of buzz, with Malta's "Kant" pulling a quick one and getting dropped, and Finland's Érika Vikman's steamy outfit causing a stir with the EBU. Austrian sensation JJ will join them in the second semifinal.
Eurovision Insider's Guide: What You Need to KnowThe competition starts tonight, fasten your seatbelts! The first semifinal goes live at 21:00 (ORF1) with Austria, with Austrian hopeful JJ giving it his all. Tonight, Estonia’s Tommy Cash takes the stage as number four, ready to wow the audience with his quirky tune "Espresso Macchiato" and ironic lyrics.
Semifinal Smackdown: Who's Competing in Austria's Semifinal?Estonia's Tommy Cash faces some tough competition, including the close favorites like Red Sebastian from Belgium. Both contenders take on techno beats, but Sebastian's voice pales in comparison to the powerhouse that is JJ. He may look like Pumuckl gone wild with the hair clippers, but Sebastian's got charm!
Eurovision 2021's Mascot Sparks Debate: The Adorable LumoThe clear frontrunner of the competition is Sweden with "Bara Bada Bastu," a feel-good tune filled with accordions and infectious choreography. The antics of the Scandinavian macarena will surely have viewers on their feet, even if it triggers a sauna revolt.
Eurovision Anticipation: Is Austria a Contender in 2025?Influenced by folklore are Spain, casting a spell with their flamenco vibes and castanets, while Albania blends ethno with electro-dance. Beware of unexpected string passages in Iceland, where two young singers in sleek silver outfits take the stage with some provocative dance music. Poland, on the other hand, offers drama rock pop tailored to a specific Game of Thrones dragon fetish theme party.
They're Already Here: Italy's Entry LockdownItaly's offering, Lucio Corsi, brings the Habakuk vibe with his white-faced clown makeup and JD Vance eyeliner. With skills on numerous instruments, Corsi is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with.
Eurovision's Online Singing Coaches on Austria's "Wasted Love"This year's DJ Bobo award for Eurodance nostalgia goes to Cyprus, whose song is a time capsule of the 90s.
A Confused Genre Mashup: Croatia's Eurovision EntryCroatia's song is a journey through various genres, leaving some critics wondering if it's not even coherent. As of now, Croatia is sitting at the bottom of the betting odds.
The First Semifinal Lineup: It's Pumuckl and Dragon Fetish Showtime
Enrichment Data:Here's the complete list of participating countries and their songs for the Eurovision Song Contest 2021:
| Country | Artist | Song ||--------------|--------------|--------------------|| Albania | Anxhela Peristeri | "Karma" || Armenia | Athena Manoukian | "Chains on You" || Australia | Montaigne | "Technicolor" || Austria | Vincent Bueno | "Amen" || Azerbaijan | Efendi | "Mata Hari" || Belarus | Val | "Da vidna" || Belgium | Hooverphonic | "The Wrong Place"|| Bulgaria | Victoria | "Growing Up Is Getting Old" || Croatia | Albina | "Tick-Tock" || Cyprus | Elena Tsagrinou | "El Diablo" || Czech Republic| Benny Cristo | "Omaga" || Denmark | Fyr og Flamme | "Øve os på hinanden" || Estonia | Uku Suviste | "The Lucky One" || Finland | Blind Channel | "Dark Side" || France | Barbara Pravi | "Voilà" || Georgia | Tornike Kipiani| "You" || Germany | Jendrik | "I Don't Feel Hate"|| Greece | Stefania | "Last Dance" || Iceland | Daði og Gagnamagnið || "10 Years" || Ireland | Lesley Roy | "Maps" || Israel | Eden Alene | "Set Me Free" || Italy | Måneskin | "Zitti e buoni" || Latvia | Samanta Tīna | "The Moon Is Rising"|| Lithuania | The Roop | "Discoteque" || Malta | Destiny | "Je me casse" || Moldova | Natalia Gordienko | "Sugar" || Netherlands | Jeangu Macrooy || "Birth of a New Age" || North Macedonia| Vasil | "Here I Stand" || Norway | Tix | "Fallen Angel" || Poland | Rafał | "The Ride" || Portugal | The Black Mamba | "Love Is on My Side" || Romania | Roxen | "Amnesia" || Russia | Manizha | "Russian Woman" || San Marino | Senhit | "Adrenalina" || Serbia | Hurricane | "Loco Loco" || Slovenia | Ana Soklič | "Amen" || Spain | Blas Cantó | "Voy a quedarme" || Sweden | Tusse | "Voices" || Switzerland | Gjon's Tears | "Tout l'univers" || Ukraine | Go_A | "Shum" || United Kingdom| James Newman | "Embers" |
The competition was held in a reduced format due to the COVID-19 pandemic, featuring a diverse array of songs from across Europe and beyond. Get ready to sing, dance, and perhaps a little scream as Eurovision 2021 unfolds!
- fans of the Eurovision competition can anticipate various genres of music, such as techno, flamenco, ethno-electro, and even a touch of 90s Eurodance, showcased in this year's contest * In the semifinals, audiences can expect performances from a diverse range of artists, including Estonia's Tommy Cash with his unique, quirky tune "Espresso Macchiato" and Austria's Vincent Bueno with his powerful ballad "Amen".
