After the 2nd Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Finals last Thursday we have the Final running order for this evening’s show.

Last Thursday, we saw more fantastic acts and songs getting through to the finale. Finland in particular stands tall with yet their hard rock song, “Darkside” sung by Blind Channel.

Some people may still remember the time when Finland surprised the world by winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 with the song “Hard Rock Hallelujah” sung by Lordi

In tonight’s final, Destiny will be representing Malta after earning her ticket during a fantastic performance in the 1st Semi-Finals last Tuesday.  Malta, as can be seen in the official list below will be the sixth song to go on.

Eurovision Song Contest 2021
Grand Final Running Order

1. 1. Cyprus / Elena Tsagrinou – El Diablo
   2. Albania / Anxhela Peristeri – Karma
   3. Israel / Eden Alene – Set Me Free
   4.  Belgium / Hooverphonic – The Wrong Place
   5.  Russia / Manizha – Russian Woman
   6.  Malta / Destiny – Je Me Casse
   7. Portugal / The Black Mamba – Love Is On My Side
   8.  Serbia / Hurricane – Loco Loco
   9.  United Kingdom / James Newman – Embers
   10. Greece / Stefania – Last Dance
   11. Switzerland / Gjon’s Tears – Tout l’Univers
   12. Iceland / Da∂i Freyr og Gagnamagni∂ – 10 Years
   13. Spain / Blas Cantó – Voy A Querdarme
   14. Moldova / Natalia Gordienko – SUGAR
   15. Germany / Jendrik – I Don’t Feel Hate
   16.  Finland / Blind Channel – Dark Side
   17. Bulgaria / Victoria – Growing Up is Getting Old
   18. Lithuania / The Roop – Discoteque
   19. Ukraine / Go_A – Shum
   20. France / Barbara Pravi – Voilà
   21. Azerbaijan / Efendi – Mata Hari
   22. Norway / TIX – Fallen Angel
   23. The Netherlands (Hosts) / Jeangu Macrooy – Birth of a New Age
   24. Italy / Måneskin – Zitti E Buoni
   25. Sweden / Tusse – Voices
   26. San Marino / Senhit – Adrenalina

We stand with Destiny and wish her the best of luck. Whether she brings the Eurovision Song Contest to our shores in 2022 or not we believe that Destiny will have given her best throughout the whole contest.

Watch Destiny’s  Semi-Finals’ Performance Below

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The moment all Malta eagerly awaits year after year is finally here. Well, almost here as tonight we got to experience the first of the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 semi-finals.

Destiny – Eurovision Song Contest 2021 The journey so far.

Destiny was chosen to represent Malta in 2020, but that never happened due to Covid. This was very disappointing, not only for Destiny and all the other singers but also for the Maltese public. Just in case you are not aware, the Maltese public, in general, loves the Eurovision Song Contest. Every year hopes rise high. So far Malta managed to get into the second and third places a couple of times before, but never the top spot. Destiny was going to represent Malta in 2020 with the song ‘All Of My Love’. Watch the video below.

Destiny and Year 2021

Suddenly after a long year of ups and downs, we’re in 2021. But now we have vaccines and have a better knowledge of Covid, so the game is on. Then in March, we hear for the first time Malta’s entry sung by Destiny ‘Je Me Casse’.  And boy what a surprisingly refreshing change to Malta’s usual choice of songs. It becomes a hit with the Maltese public straight away.

The heat is on and Destiny quickly became a favorite to win. The song and the accompanying ‘hot’ video are a hit over socials, with a whopping  8M+hits and counting on Youtube.

The Rehearsals

In May, Destiny leaves Malta with her entourage and heads off to Rotterdam for her rehearsals for the big night the week to follow. She hits all local news outlets, except ours, and her costume creates a social media frenzy. To place it simply, people did not like her pink costume. Now that the night is on, here is our view of Destiny’s pink costume in just three words, we loved it!

Next rehearsal Destiny shows herself in a silver costume and pink boots. We love the silver costume too, but the boots don’t really match.

But then the final dress rehearsal comes along and Destiny seems to be complete, silver dress with silver boots and stuns everyone. Interpretation, attitude, and energy portray a true star that will shine long after this contest is over.

The Night Arrives

So we are finally here, the night all Malta awaits and we know Destiny will be closing the show. The show is being presented by Nikkie de Jager, Chantal Janzen, Jan Smit and Edsilia Rombley. In total sixteen songs will be competing for the ten spots in the finals up for grabs tonight.  But at the time of writing Ireland is about to go on. So far we’ve seen some fascinating costumes and gimmicks including a Russian Doll costume and CGI magic effects but none of the songs we’ve heard so far are ones we like much. Ireland is currently finishing off its song and this is the first one that we like here at Entertainment Malta.

This is followed by a ‘Lady Gaga’ soundalike with a devilish theme and exactly after an act that had time to work on his angelic wings! We are currently listening to Croatia and we like this song too. Another song we like is that of Israel which hits a whopping B6 note, the highest note in Eurovision history. Azerbaijan also provides us with a song we like.

Finally, the moment we’ve been waiting for arrives and the presenters introduce Destiny. From the first shot, Destiny rules the TV screen in her silver dress and her interpretation throughout is simply fantastic. Great voice, full of energy, and flawless. Otherwise in just one word; WOW! Watch tonight’s performance hereunder:

The First 10 Finalists

Here are the first 10 Finalists in the order as announced on television but an order, which is random and not reflecting actual official placings:

Norway: TIX – Fallen Angel
Israel: Eden Alene – Set Me Free
Russia: Manizha – Russian Woman
Azerbaijan: Efendi – Mata Hari
Malta: Destiny – Je me Casse
Lithuania: The Roop – Discoteque
Cyprus: Elena Tsagrinou – El Diablo
Sweden: Tusse – Voices
Belgium: Hooverphonic – The Wrong Place
Ukraine: GO_A – Shum

While we are happy to see Malta making it through the finals, it is a little disappointing to see Ireland and Croatia leave the competition at this point.

On Thursday we will get to know the second batch of semi-finalist songs, completing the list of songs making it through to the finals on Saturday night. As for the finals and Destiny – Eurovision Song Contest Winner? What do you think?

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Je Me Casse starring Destiny

Boy, hasn’t Destiny done it with her entry this year or what?

Je Me Casse is Malta’s song for the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 and it comes with a video that has it all! Colorful scenes, exciting cinematography, sex appeal,  spectacular choreography and excellent direction! But what tops it all is the song and the singer. Destiny Chukunyere’s voice is extraordinary and this girl is destined for greatness!

If you have not seen the video yet (and if you are living in Malta that would be impossible) then do take a look. And once you do, you will want to watch it again and again.

With the odds in favour of this young and dynamic singer, Malta stands a good chance of obtaining good points from its peers across Europe.

We are looking forward to the return of the Eurovision Song Contest this year, being the 65th edition. Originally the 2020 edition was planned to be the 65th edition but that was canceled due to the global pandemic. However, the contest is still to be held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The Netherlands won the contest in 2019 with the song “Arcade” by Duncan Laurence.

We wish Destiny the best of luck and we hope she will enjoy the whole experience to the full. Here at Entertainment Malta will be supporting her as much as the rest of the island will do too.

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