Claude leaves Schiphol for Basel on Saturday to officially start his Eurovision Song Contest adventure. The first day is tough right away: a rehearsal is scheduled for Sunday. The press is not allowed to see it, and the singer is happy about that.
For the first time in years, the press is not allowed to make their own images during the rehearsals for the semi-finals and final. It is part of new rules to protect artists. The rehearsals in the first week have been held behind closed doors for years, although a short fragment does appear on social media.
“I like it,” says Claude during the farewell moment at Schiphol. According to the 21-year-old singer, it gives artists peace of mind. In this way, before the start of the semi-final, all kinds of images of moments that an artist might have wanted differently are not already online.
In previous years, people sometimes fell during rehearsals, set pieces fell over or a dancer was not in the right place. The fact that this was on camera had a great impact on participants and how they felt about the competition.
A fragment of the second rehearsal next week will be online. “Maybe the first rehearsal isn’t exactly what you want,” says Claude. “So it’s nice that you still have time to adjust it, and that the rest only sees it later. I do like that the media might get something, but it’s best if that’s later.”
The singer has been busy preparing for his departure until late at night. He will rehearse this first week, but he also hopes to have time for himself.
“I’m also up for just exploring the city later. I’m very curious about the city and the people and everything. So I’m going to find a good balance to be focused, but also do fun things on the side.” Source: nu.nl.
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