Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö - EuroVisionary

Eurovision 2013 day 6: Finland's second rehearsal

Posted 11 May, 2013 - 15:27 by Kristján Sveinsson

Krista wasn't exactly a blushing bride during her first rehearsal, demanding a proposal from her beloved. She was ever the professional, with a fantastically humourous stage show. Would her second rehearsal be just as fun and punchy or would her tongue in cheek performance fall flat on its face?

Eurovision 2013 day 6: Azerbaijan's second rehearsal

Posted 11 May, 2013 - 14:48 by Verena Teuber

Azerbaijan 2nd rehearsal (c) Eurovisionary

After the first rehearsal Azerbaijan became a hot candidate to win the Eurovision Song Contest again. So how would their second rehearsal be like?

Gallery: San Marino 2013 - Second rehearsal

Posted 11 May, 2013 - 14:00 by Tommy Engström

San Marino's Valentina Monetta © Tommy Engström, EuroVisionary

These photos were taken at the second rehearsal of Valentina Monetta performing San Marinos entry Crisalide.

Video: PeR - No Woman No Cry

Posted 11 May, 2013 - 13:52 by Charlotte Jensen

For their press conference today the Latvian guys from PeR had prepared their very own version of Bob Marley's reggae hit No Woman, No Cry. That performance can be seen in this video.

Gallery: FYR Macedonia 2013 - second rehearsal

Posted 11 May, 2013 - 13:40 by Frank Holm

Ezma & Lozano FYR Macedonia. Eurovision Song Contest 2013. @Frank Holm/ Eurovisionary

FYR Macadonia rehearsing for the second time in Malmö. See the pictures from Esma & Lozano´s fun time on the big Eurovision stage.

Eurovision 2013: Video interview with Andrius Pojavis

Posted 11 May, 2013 - 13:27 by Charlotte Jensen

Andrius Pojavis interviewed by EuroVisionary © Liza Petersen

EuroVisionary caught up with the Lithuanian representative Andrius Pojavis for a quick chat about when he decided to try to reach the Eurovision Song Contest, why he doesn't dance and much more.

Gallery: Latvia 2013 - Second rehearsal

Posted 11 May, 2013 - 13:22 by Tommy Engström

Latvia's PeR © Tommy Engström, EuroVisionary

These photos were taken at the second rehearsal of PeR performing latvias entry Here We Go.

Eurovision 2013 day 6: FYR Macedonia's second rehearsal

Posted 11 May, 2013 - 13:15 by Kristján Sveinsson

Esma and Lozano © Frank Holm/EuroVisionary

Young Lozano has impressed greatly with vocals of a consistently high standard, Esma less so. Would the flamboyant Gypsy queen have a new over the top outfit for their second rehearsal? Neither disappointed.

Eurovision 2013 day 6: San Marino's second rehearsal

Posted 11 May, 2013 - 13:06 by Verena Teuber

San Marino 2nd rehearsal (c) Eurovisionary

Valentina Monetta and her team from San Marino just finished their second rehearsal. In comparison to her first rehearsal there were no visible changes and Valentina delivered again a faultless rehearsal.

Eurovision 2013 day 6: Latvia's second rehearsal

Posted 11 May, 2013 - 13:04 by Jens Erik Møller

PeR on stage in Malmö Arena © Tommy Engström, EuroVisionary

Latvia opens the second semi final with a great party. PeR is setting Malmö Arena on fire

Video: Moje 3 joined by Marija Serifovic performs for the press

Posted 11 May, 2013 - 12:01 by Charlotte Jensen

Last night Moje 3, representing Serbia at this year's Eurovision Song Contest, surprised everyone when they were joined by the 2007 winner Marija Serifovic in a great entertaining at their press conference. This included Marija's winner song; Molitva.

Video: Despina Olympiou entertains at press conference

Posted 11 May, 2013 - 11:09 by Charlotte Jensen

At her press conference last night Despina Olympiou, entertained fans and press with an acoustic version of one of her biggest hits. Despina is representing Cyprus at this year's Eurovision Song Contest with the song An Me Timase.

The First Semi-Finalists Meet the Press

Posted 10 May, 2013 - 23:59 by Steve Paxton

The fifth day of rehearsals also saw the acts competing in the first semi-final on Tuesday meet the press for the first round of press conferences. All sixteen countries should have given conferences today. However, the Moldovans cancelled their conference to express their unhappiness with the production.

Gianluca from Malta makes emotional visit to childrens hospital in Sweden

Posted 10 May, 2013 - 21:36 by Ian Fowell

Gianluca Bezzina at children's hospital in Lund, Sweden © TVM

Gianluca Bezzina will soon take to the stage to perform the Maltese 2013 Eurovision entry, Tomorrow. Gianluca is a qualified doctor and today he spent an emotional day at a childrens hospital in Lund, Sweden.

Eurovision 2013 day 5: Serbia's second rehearsal

Posted 10 May, 2013 - 21:26 by Ian Fowell

The beautiful girls from Moje 3 from Serbia took to the stage for the second rehearsal run through. The girls give a lively interpretation of Ljubav Je Svuda with the very effective use of strobe lighting.

Gallery: Belgium 2013 - Second rehearsal

Posted 10 May, 2013 - 21:20 by Tommy Engström

Belgium's Roberto Bellarosa © Tommy Engström, EuroVisionary

These photos were taken at the second rehearsal of Roberto Bellarosa performing the belgian entry Love Kills.

Gallery: Serbia 2013 - second rehearsal

Posted 10 May, 2013 - 21:12 by Frank Holm

Moje 3 from Serbia. Eurovision Song Contest 2013. @Frank Holm/ Eurovisionary

Moje 3 from Serbia were the last of the day. See all the pictures of the girls having fun on the big Eurovision stage.

Gallery: Cyprus 2013 - Second rehearsal

Posted 10 May, 2013 - 20:53 by Tommy Engström

Cyprus Despina Olympiou © Tommy Engström, EuroVisionary

These photos were taken at the second rehearsal of Despina Olympiou performing the cypriot entry An me thimasai.

Eurovision 2013 day 5: Belgium's second rehearsal

Posted 10 May, 2013 - 20:52 by Jens Erik Møller

Roberto Bellarosa on stage ESC 2013 © Thomas Hanses (EBU)

Roberto Bellarosa was on stage this evening to rehearse his entry. Not much has been changed since his rehearsal earlier this week.

Eurovision 2013 day 5: Cyprus's second rehearsal

Posted 10 May, 2013 - 20:32 by John Stanton

Despina Olympiou (c) eurovision.tv/Thomas Hanses

Cyprus has sent a singer chosen by CyBC this year. Despina is an accomplaished performer and acquitted herself way when she rehearsed on Tuesday. How would this second rehearsal fair?

Gallery: Ireland 2013 - second rehearsal

Posted 10 May, 2013 - 19:56 by Frank Holm

Ryan Dolan from Ireland. Eurovision Song Contest 2013. @Frank Holm/ Eurovisionary

Ryan Dolan singing "Only Loves Survives" for Ireland in the 2013 edition of the Eurovision Song Contest i Malmö. See the pictures of his second rehearsal full of dancers and drums.

Gallery: Moldova 2013 - Second rehearsal

Posted 10 May, 2013 - 19:38 by Frank Holm

Aliona from Moldova. Eurovision Song Contest 2013. @Frank Holm/ Eurovisionary

Aliona Moon competes for Moldova in The Eurovision Song Contest 2013. O Mie ( One Million) is her song. See the pictures from the second rehearsal in Malmö.

Gallery: Belarus 2013 - Second rehearsal

Posted 10 May, 2013 - 19:23 by Tommy Engström

Belaru's Alyona Lanskaya © Tommy Engström, EuroVisionary

These photos were taken at the second rehearsal of Alyona Lanskaya performing the belarussian entry Solayoh.

Eurovision 2013 day 5: Ireland's second rehearsal

Posted 10 May, 2013 - 19:18 by Kristján Sveinsson

Ryan Dolan had his second attempt to live up to Ireland's name as the Celtic tiger and deliver another spectacular, dynamic stage show. EuroVisionary was on hand to follow his rehearsal to see if he could rise to the occasion once again and give an equally convincing performance.