Sarah Bonnici from Malta shares her Eurovision dream and putting her career on hold, while Nemo of Switzerland discusses their elaborate staging for The Code. They talk about hitch-hiking to Malmö, making friends with other contestants, and the challenges of representing their countries on the Eurovision stage.
Sarah Bonnici put her original career on hold to pursue her Eurovision dream, showcasing dedication and sacrifice for her passion.
Nemo from Switzerland discussed hitch-hiking to Malmö, showcasing the adventurous and communal spirit within the Eurovision community.
Deep dives
Sarah Benice from Malta
Sarah Benice from Malta shares about her preferences in a quick-fire question round, discussing favorite ways to cook eggs, choice between beach and city life, and her love for Maltese drink Kinney with its unique zesty flavor.
Eurovision Preparation
Sarah reflects on her first Eurovision stage experience, emphasizing a calm and focused mindset during rehearsals. She discusses dreaming about choreography and songs, integrating work even during rest, and highlighting the multifaceted nature of her performances.
Journey and Collaboration
Sarah recounts hitchhiking to Eurovision rehearsals, emphasizing the kindness of strangers and the enriching experience of trusting others during travel. She describes the intensity of her on-stage performance, balancing risk with security, and continuous training to enhance her prop-based choreography.
Steve catches up with two more acts who have arrived at the podcast fresh off stage from their first rehearsals in Malmö.
First up is Malta’s Sarah Bonnici, who talks about the complicated choreo for Loop as well as putting her original career on hold to chase the Eurovision dream.
We also catch up with Switzerland’s Nemo. They have revealed their elaborate staging for The Code. They also discuss hitch-hiking to Malmö from Zurich, and making friends with the Class of ‘24. If you heard them on the podcast previously, you can also find out if they were ever reunited with their missing luggage.
The Official Eurovision Song Contest podcast is produced and presented for the EBU by Steve Holden. The theme music is composed by Machine Sound. Visual design by Chris Fox and Ángela Espejo.