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Dare To Dream

Good evening Europe! Tel Aviv, Israel, hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 with the inspiring slogan: Dare To Dream. This theme represents the importance of inclusion, diversity and union.

Michela opened the show, representing Malta, with the upbeat and catchy EDM/club track ‘Chameleon’. The colourful backdrops and a dirty drop definitely got the party started.

Jonida Maliqi delivered a stunning performance for Albania with ‘Ktheju tokës’. Great passion and fire was exuded in her compelling vocal range. Goosebumps!

Have no fear, the power lies in you. North Macedonia’s Tamara Todevksa imparted motivation and female empowerment with her intense performance of ‘Proud’.

Zala Kralj & Gašper Šantl represented Slovenia with the soft, contemporary song ’Sebi’. When your mind is full of thoughts, you can listen to my heartbeat. Their unusual yet beautiful act showed us an intimate moment between two lovers, as if they were the only people in the room.

Hosts, Israel, came ‘Home’ with Kobi Marimi’s beautiful operatic voice together with lovely harmonies. I feel the sun upon my skin. This momentous performance highlighted the proud feelings of the country.

KEiiNO represented Norway with the trendy, uplifting dance song ‘Spirit In The Sky’. The big feelgood energy was

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