The Israeli Noa, the second soloist, said “Eurovision” is not so much a competition… but rather a possibility to bring a message to people”.

From a lyrical song from Israel, rehearsals passed to a dancing hit “Lose Control” from Finland. The group 'Waldo’s People' has invited dancers with fire to take part in their performance.

The youngest singer of the contest: Johanna from Iceland

Johanna Gudrun Jonsdottir (Copyright Alain Douit)

“I have started to sing even earlier, than I have learned to speak. Already when I was 10 my first album was recorded, and it was very popular in Iceland. At 11 and 12 years old two more albums were released, and then I decided to devote myself to study.” But now Johanna’s back and ready to win votes with her gentle voice.

Macedonia: from garage-singing to stardom in one year

The group 'Next time' representing Macedonia cannot brag of a long musical career – their band is less than a year old, but it does not prevent the twin-brothers from being the most popular group in their homeland: they have released an album and have filmed 7 video clips. Rocker-pop brothers, dressed in torn jeans and checked shirts, say popularity came not only because of the talent, but also thanks to their manager.

Regina, the group from Bosnia and Herzegovina, after having already existed for 20 years was reunited after the war and the Yugoslavian disintegration. “The war divided us, but music united us again and with our performance we wish to prove, that it is a unique uniting basis for all nations," said the vocalist of the band, Davor Ebner.

Sometimes they come back

Maltese singer Chiara Siracusa (Copyright Indrek Galetin)

The Maltese singer Chiara Siracusa who is taking part in Eurovision for the third time, says she came to Moscow this time “for the victory."

Back in 1998 she was a close third. The second time the Maltese people gave Chiara the opportunity to represent their country at Eurovision in 2005 – she came second.

At the same time, Chiara admitted that she very much likes the competition, and isn't sure whether she could ever refuse participating in it in the future.

Will Elena from Romania win the 'Sexiest Singer of Eurovision?'

Somebody brings to the show their voice and talant, and some aim to show other advantages: Elena Gheorghe, the participant from Romania, is most likely to receive the 'Sexiest Singer of Eurovision' award.

“On stage I will perform in an immodest enough dress, but, despite that, my father-priest has blessed me on participation in this mega-popular competition," Gheorghe said at the press-conference.

Pop-opera from Bulgaria

Bulgarian singer Krassimir Avramov will present pop-opera with backing vocals of Bulgarian folk, rock, and pop divas accompanied by American acrobats Karina Noland and Odious Odell, who previously were engaged in performing on one stage with Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and sir Paul McCartney.