Following her remarkable performance in the first Eurovision semi-final on Tuesday evening, Tali shared her astonishment and gratitude in an interview with our colleagues from RTL Télé.
"I'm so shocked. And I can't believe they put us last, I nearly had a heart attack," Tali said straight after the long-awaited semi-final.
Tali expressed her profound appreciation for the enthusiastic audience, describing it as an unforgettable experience. "I can't believe we're in the final. This is insane," she exclaimed.
Reflecting on her nerves before taking the stage for the semi-final, Tali said, "I was like, this is the night."
The highly anticipated final is scheduled for Saturday evening at 9pm, where Luxembourg will perform during the first half. Despite the excitement, Tali highlighted her need for rest, stressing that there's no time for celebration just yet.
However, she will be up early once again on Wednesday, as she disclosed plans to collaborate with Slimane, the French representative, to "record some content." Slimane had hinted in previous media interviews that he and Tali will release a mash-up of their songs, seeing as they are the only performers singing in French.
Back again after 31 years
Luxembourg's return to the Eurovision Song Contest, after a hiatus of 31 years, has been met with eager anticipation. In 2023, the Grand Duchy started its search for the ideal candidate with the Luxembourg Song Contest. Tali emerged victorious on 27 January 2024, overcoming seven competitors and clearing the initial hurdle.
Since then, extensive preparations have been underway, including refinement of her song "Fighter," leading up to the delegation's departure for Malmö in early May. Now, having successfully navigated the semi-final, Tali faces another opportunity to shine in the final on Saturday.
Tali reflects on music's impact and Eurovision's cultural significance
During the press conference following the Eurovision Song Contest semi-final, Tali opened up about the profound role of music in her life. "Music is my therapy, my everything. There were many moments when I had nothing, and music was the only thing that kept me going," she shared. In addition, Tali emphasised the unifying force of music, particularly through the platform of the Eurovision Song Contest. Music, but especially the Eurovision Song Contest, "connects cultures and countries," she remarked.
Reflecting on the suspenseful moment when Luxembourg was announced as the final country to advance to the final, Tali humorously remarked that it nearly caused her to have a heart attack.
Finalists alongside Luxembourg include:
- Serbia
- Portugal
- Slovenia
- Ukraine
- Lithuania
- Finland
- Cyprus
- Croatia
- Ireland
Catch the final from Malmö on 11 May live on RTL, with commentary in three different languages across our sites.