Every weekday, between now and the contest in May, the team from wiwibloggs will round up the latest titbits from the world of Eurovision 2021. We trawl through Instagram, Twitter and elsewhere so that y’all don’t have to. In today’s Daily Digest Senhit travels to Poland, Stefania and Jeangu Macrooy get immortalised in commerative banknotes and Anxhela Peristeri performs an acoustic version of “Karma”. But first…
Eurovision news: 6 April
TIX reflects on his career in NRK documentary
Norwegian broadcaster NRK has released a documentary looking at TIX’s music career. The “Fallen Angel” singer watches a number of clips, with highlights from his music career and special messages from people including his old school music teacher, Norway’s Minister of Health and American popstress Ava Max. TIX also talks about how he considered withdrawing from Melodi Grand Prix 2021 after “Ut av mørket” was badly received by Norwegian music reviewers. Watch out for the cameo a
Report: AEK Athens make approach for Celtic goalkeeper Vasilis Barkas
April 3, 2021
Celtic goalkeeper Vasilis Barkas has been subject of an approach from his former club.
Sportime, a Greek outlet, suggests that the Athens side have “made contact” for Barkas. Despite numbers that jump out, including 6 clean sheets in 13 matches, the stopper just hasn’t impressed [Transfermarkt]. Whether it’s lack of confidence or an ever-shifting defence, the 26-year-old, with 13 caps, hasn’t convinced.
Although the club spent £4.5m on the stopper last summer [BBC], they could be prepared to take a loss. Scott Bain and Conor Hazard have deputised, with Bain the current no.1. Celtic have reportedly turned down a loan deal, but could be ready to do business on a permanent move.
Stefania on her newly released Eurovision 2021 entry
“Last Dance”. The song sees the Dutch-born Greek representative take us back to the 1980s in a very 2020s way, while throwing in a nod to ancient Greek mythology for good measure.
Stefania releases “Last Dance” (Greece Eurovision 2021)
The music video debuted on ERT’s streaming service ERTFLIX on Wednesday afternoon, ahead of its general release on Spotify at 18:30 CET and YouTube at 21:00 CET. The Greek team tells wiwibloggs that “the video clip balances between realism and a dream state. It is enriched with elements from Greek mythology, presented in a beautiful and modern way”.