We’ve got a quick bonus – one could even say 'a sample-sized bite' – of the contestants behind-the-scenes at RTL City, in this extra episode from RTL’s Eurovision podcast.
Now that we've been invited for a first listen to all eight of the songs submitted for the Luxembourg Song Contest, Chrissi Welter takes us on a whirlwind talking tour — where almost all of the finalists make cameos.
From the catering table and the glam chair to group hang-outs between what has increasingly become one big family, this bonus episode brings you into an off-the-cuff experience of the finalists as they emerge from shooting their 'postcards'.
What is a Eurovision 'postcard', exactly? It's the stylish, informative, and finalist-specific video shown before each candidate takes the center stage at the Luxembourg Song Contest Finale.
Listen in as they emerge from a long morning of work — in costumes that span the gamut from glittery and glam to bondage and black — dazed and chipper but happy to chat. They discuss the sudden experience of being launched into the greater Eurovision atmosphere, where they discover that they have fan pages with dedicated commentators as far away as Azerbaijan and Sweden.
They talk through whether they want to experience the sensation of singing onstage when the time comes, or if they’d prefer a classic out-of-body experience. Some say, "I want to live it!" while others are just ready to go with the flow.
But the greatest dream of all, they agree, is a completely sold-out show at the main hall in Rockhal. However, as CHAiLD points out, they've already done it — with tickets to the Luxembourg Song Contest on 27 January at Rockhal selling out in just a matter of hours.
Listen to the full podcast here through RTL Play or the player below:
Tune in (even more!) as Chrissi chats with Steps Lowe - taking over on the 'Sans' Steen Show - as she discusses her perspective interviewing the crew and what it's like to closely track personalities, aspirations, and tunes of The Luxembourg Song Contest.
You can also listen as Melissa Dalton of the Home Stretch chats with finalists Tali, Angy and Rafa Ela, the band One Last Time and many more throughout this week.
Stay tuned!
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The Luxembourg's Green Room podcast, is all about Luxembourg's big comeback on the famous Eurovision stage after 30 years of absence. What sets this podcast apart is its commitment to providing a contemporary perspective. Hosted by Chrissi Welter, the show includes exclusive interviews with judges and artists participating in Eurovision, offering unique insights into Luxembourg's role in Eurovision. Notably, among the guests will be Luxembourg's 8 finalists!
There will be a new episode every Friday.
Find previous episodes of Luxembourg's Green Room here:
Episode 4 - Forming firm friendships
Episode 3 - It's Magnifique!
Episode 2 - Auditions at Rockhal
Episode 1 - An insight into the jury's mind at the auditions
Luxembourg's Green Room: A Eurovision podcast with Chrissi Welter