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.

Greta Salóme, Iceland’s representative, was next to perform on stage today wearing her leather jumpsuit with fringes across the arms.

Greta performs completely on her own on stage in collaboration with the special graphics effects seen on the LED screens. The performance is similar to that of her national selection performance with extra additions and colours being added to the graphics. Greta is constantly moving throughout the performance with her specially-designed choreography.

Check out Iceland’s second rehearsal below!

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Rehearsals continue this afternoon with performances from Bosnia & Herzegovina and Malta.

Photo: Thomas Hanses ©


Jessica was born and raised in the United Kingdom. Eurovision has been a huge part of her life for a number of years, getting to see the contest live for the first time in 2015. Jessica joined the ESCToday team in November 2013.