LONDON, Might 6 (Reuters) – Singer Brooke Scullion will probably be flying the flag for seven-time winners Eire on the Eurovision Tune Contest, this yr held within the Italian metropolis of Turin.
The 23-year-old, who performs as Brooke, is participating along with her personal music “That is Wealthy”, and is scheduled to compete within the second semi-final subsequent Thursday to have the ability to make the Might 14 finals.
In an interview with Reuters from Turin, Scullion spoke in regards to the vastly well-liked contest, competing alongside Ukraine’s entry Kalush Orchestra and following within the footsteps of Eire’s previous winners.
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Q: How does it really feel to be in Turin?
Scullion: “It is a actually proud second for me, somebody that hasn’t actually ever sung in two years. I used to be working in an property brokers again house and took a Wednesday off to write down my music. So this is sort of a dream come true for me.”
Q: How a lot has the Ukraine battle affected the environment?
Scullion: “You simply really feel so particular that they are (Kalush Orchestra) right here and that they are within the room and so they’re capable of carry out. As a result of if there’s one factor that Eurovision is all about, (it) is music transcends all the pieces. Everybody can simply neglect in that second and join with the music. And it is given everyone such a carry and such a buzz that they’ll compete.”
Q: Eire carried out effectively prior to now, successful three years in a row. What does it imply so that you can be representing Eire?
Scullion: “I’ve obtained a giant banner to hold and a giant load of individuals hoping again house and I simply actually hope that I can actually do our nation justice and hopefully qualify for the finals.
It is such a tough competitors and I actually really feel like my music is completely different and it will hopefully convey Eire into a brand new approach of competing, as a result of in the previous couple of years we actually have not lived as much as our status and our title.”
Q: Who would you wish to dedicate your efficiency to?
Scullion: “My two grannies are my two largest supporters… They’re truly coming to Turin… COVID has made everyone nervous, and for them to have the ability to get on a aircraft and are available and help me, that seems like probably the most particular second of my life.”
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Reporting by Hanna Rantala; Writing by Marie-Louise Gumuchian
Enhancing by Gareth Jones
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