It’s now time for the rehearsals of semi-final 2 to take place this afternoon, where the 18 participants will take to the stage at the Globe Arena for a second time! We here at ESCToday are ready to bring you the latest news live from the arena itself.

Returning artist Kaliopi is next onstage this afternoon, wearing a black and white dress.

Kaliopi appears onstage with 4 female backing vocalists who perform at the side of the stage along with a male dancer on the opposite side. Kaliopi remains at the centre of the stage throughout her performance, standing in front of a number of spotlights in the first half. The latter half sees the stage light up in orange colours in a water-ripple effect.

Check out FYR Macedonia’s second rehearsal below!

Rehearsals continue this afternoon with Lithuania, Australia, Slovenia and Bulgaria before another break takes place.

Photo: Andres Putting ©