As day one of the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest rehearsals kicks off today in Malmö, Sweden, esctoday.com got the chance to speak to one of of the most famous acts competing this year in the event, none other than Anouk from The Netherlands.

Esctoday’s  Robin Scott got to speak to Anouk just after her 1st rehearsal. She shared her thoughts and feelings about her first stage rehearsal during the interview.

Anouk will represent the Netherlands at the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest with Birds. The Netherlands will compete in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest Semifinal 1 on 14 May.

Anouk’s first impressions after her first rehearsal today- video courtesy of eurovision.tv

Stay tuned to esctoday.com for the latest news on The Netherlands and the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest.


Sanjay (Sergio) joined esctoday.com in December 2006 as an editor. He was appointed as the Head of Press of ESCToday.com in 2011. Hereafter in 2016 he was promoted as the Head of International Relations & Communications at ESCToday. Sergio has covered the Eurovision Song Contest live 22 times since 2000, having worked for several international magazines and media outlets.