Rehearsals for the first semi-final are underway today as the 18 participants return to the arena for a second time! We here at ESCToday are ready to bring you the latest news live from the arena itself.

Following another short break, it’s Jüri Pootsmann turn to take to the Eurovision stage this afternoon, the same suit being worn as that from his first rehearsal.

Jüri starts his performance with his back to the audience, staring into the camera before turning on the stage. As the song gets into swing, lights appear on the LED screens with Jüri later going on the produce a card from his blazer. The stage alternates between colours of blue and red, a deck of cards being the inspiration behind the staging.

Check out Estonia’s second rehearsal below!

Rehearsals continue this afternoon with performances from Azerbaijan, Montenegro, Iceland, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Malta.

Photo: Andreas Putting ©