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How interesting. The slogan used at the last Eurovision Song Contest in 2019 was “Dare To Dream<\/strong>.” While inspirational when used in its original context when the competition was hosted in Tel Aviv. I can’t help but look at it now as being more than a little prophetic at what has since transpired. (Like, dare to dream Eurovision will even happen in 2021.) Twelve months on, from the cancellation of the 2020 contest. Eurovision hosts The Netherlands are encouraging that we instead “Open Up<\/strong>” in ways of our own, choosing. Admittedly they had, opening up to others, to different opinions, each other\u2019s stories and of course to each other\u2019s music, in mind. All the same, the slogan couldn’t be more apt at the time when the world is slowly making steps to opening up again after being tightly gripped by the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hosting and coverage of the Eurovision Song Contest this year is more important than ever. A pivotal step forward in regaining some normalcy, getting back on track for the music industry. It feels so good for me, even being able to type Eurovision 2021 is happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s take a look at semi-final heat 1 which takes place on May, 18th, and who we should look out for. This draw is particularly strong, the potential winner has a good chance of coming from this batch of entries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Discoteque” by The Roop (Lithuania)<\/strong>
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Photo by E.Bla\u017eevi\u010d \/ LRT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


The Roop<\/strong> from Lithuania has the honour of opening up the proceedings. Looking at the rest of the Heat 1 line-up, the eccentric pop band stands out as the perfect opening act. With their quirky stylings and even quirkier dance routines, they have already amassed a lot of attention with their previous hit “On Fire<\/strong>.” There was a lot of heat on them before the 2020 competition got shelved. Yet they have come back stronger with ravey EDM banger “Discoteque<\/strong>.” Putting it out there, I rather love The Roop. The lyrics of the track says it is OK to dance alone. If I was in a club and “Discoteque<\/strong>” came on the sound system I would be dancing. How amazing they got picked out of the hat first in the draw allocation for places or was it? I’m sorry but there is definitely, the whiff of a strategy about this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n