The 29-year-old from Upper Austria performed her song “We Will Rave” three times during the first rehearsal. The TV implementation of the stage performance was then presented in the so-called viewing room, where there was also the opportunity to submit requests for changes.
A first look at Kaleen’s stage show:
“We’ll still be fine-tuning the little things”
“The first rehearsal was great – so many impressions! The moment on stage burned in. I really felt how the song, the energy and the hall were pulling me along and the rehearsal felt more and more like a real show. We “We’ll still be fine-tuning the little things in the choreo, but that’s what rehearsals are for,” said Kaleen.
Marina Hoermanseder designed the glitter bodysuit
The singer relies on a combination of dance, movement, singing and her personality. She is supported on stage by four dancers. And she relies on Austrian fashion expertise. Star designer Marina Hoermanseder designed the body, which is decorated with 150,000 Swarovski crystals. The boots, also decorated with crystals, complete the look. More than 700 hours of work went into Kaleen’s glittering outfit. Hoermanseder: “With this spectacular stage outfit, Kaleen will not only shine on the ESC stage in Malmö, but will also attract the attention of viewers worldwide.”
Image gallery: Kaleen appears at the song contest in this sparkly outfit
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ORF delegation leader Stefan Zechner: “Everything worked 95 percent at the first rehearsal, so we are satisfied and on the right track. We will have a great second rehearsal and can look forward to a very nice performance in the second semi-final.”
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