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.

Jamala is next to take to the Eurovision stage this evening, performing on her own on stage.

LED screen graphics play a big part in the Ukrainian performance this year, changing in style over the course of the song as the story unwinds. As the song builds, the elements behind Jamala change and move throughout to fit with the performance. Jamala remains centre-stage throughout and towards the latter part of the performance, an image resembling a tree erupts on the LED screen before the song comes to an end.

Check out Ukraine’s second rehearsal below!

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Rehearsals continue this evening with the remaining semi-final 2 participants; Norway, Georgia, Albania and Belgium.

Photo: Andres Putting ©


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.