Basel Bulletin: the videos of today

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Today, a snippet of every rehearsal is released. We want to share those videos with you. Here they are:

🇮🇸 Iceland

The performance features a boat prop, silver costumes, and LED visuals depicting seascapes and geometric patterns.

🇵🇱 Poland

Justyna performs in a tight catsuit with cut-outs, accompanied by a dynamic light show and contemporary choreography.

🇸🇮 Slovenia

The staging includes minimalist lighting and a focus on the artist’s emotive delivery.

🇪🇪 Estonia

Tommy Cash presents a performance with avant-garde visuals and distinctive fashion elements.

🇺🇦 Ukraine

The act incorporates symbolic imagery and a monochromatic color scheme to complement the song’s themes.

🇸🇪 Sweden

KAJ’s performance includes sauna-themed props and synchronized movements reflecting the song’s concept.

🇵🇹 Portugal

NAPA utilizes vibrant lighting and rhythmic choreography to convey the song’s energy.

🇳🇴 Norway

The staging features illuminated props and a backdrop of dynamic light patterns.

🇧🇪 Belgium

Red Sebastian’s performance is characterized by strobe lighting effects and contemporary dance routines.

🇦🇿 Azerbaijan

The act includes traditional motifs blended with modern staging elements and energetic choreography.

🇸🇲 San Marino

Gabry Ponte’s performance showcases national symbols and a festive atmosphere.

🇦🇱 Albania

The staging incorporates folkloric elements and fiery visual effects.

🇳🇱 The Netherlands

Claude presents a performance with a Parisian café setting and vintage aesthetics.

🇭🇷 Croatia

Marko’s act features dark, theatrical visuals and expressive choreography.

🇨🇾 Cyprus

Theo Evan’s performance includes sleek visuals and synchronized dance movements

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