ESC Covers got the following press report from RAIVEN’s press department. As you know RAIVEN was picked to represent SLOVENIA at the 2024 Eurovision song contest in Malmo.
In the vibrant atmosphere of Madrid’s La Riviera club, the air thrummed with the voices of over two thousand Eurovision enthusiasts. United in anticipation, they experienced the electrifying live debut of Raiven’s Eurovision entry, ‘Jaz sem. Ti si. Veronika.’
The words resonated, a shared moment of musical communion, as fans and artist connected in a unique, unforgettable encounter. Raiven brought together an international audience, who accompanied her performance with singing in Slovene and fierce applause.
PHOTO and PRESS LINK: https://www.dropbox.com/Raiven_PRE-PARTY_MADRID
“Reflecting on an unparalleled moment in my career, the performance was one of the most beautiful experiences I’ve ever had. For the first time, I felt the overwhelming sensation of a crowd singing my song back to me. It was profoundly moving and inspiring to hear fans, many of whom don’t speak a word of Slovenian, passionately singing ‘Veronika.’ This, to me, was the essence of music’s universal language,” shared the Slovenian Eurovision representative.
Raiven’s performance of ‘Veronika’ was elevated by a mesmerizing dance sequence, brought to life by the talented dancer Mateja Železnik. Alongside the ballet ensemble from the Slovene National Opera and Ballet Ljubljana, she will also be a part of a dynamic expression of movement on the Eurovision stage.
After the pre-party concert the Eurovision fever continued to spread in the club. ‘Veronika’ lingered in the air, hummed and sung by attendees. Raiven, joining in from the balcony of La Riviera club, shared this moment of unity, further endearing herself to the Eurovision community. “It was a delightful surprise to see fans engage with my other works, like ‘Sijaj’ beyond the Eurovision sphere. Their appreciation for my music, beyond Eurovision, was incredibly touching,” Raiven reminisced.
The Madrid event, a showcase for 27 Eurovision contestants this year, served as a precursor to the main event in May. Welcomed by a throng of fans and media on the red carpet, Raiven’s presence was eagerly anticipated. Her engagement with the audience extended to addressing Spanish viewers in their native language on national television. The evening was imbued with a special Slovenian flair, co-hosted by Bojan Cvjetićanin, Joker Out’s lead singer and co-writer of ‘Veronika,’ marking a memorable first chapter of Eurovision festivities in Spain.
Describing the experience in a single word, Raiven chose “euphoria.” Despite the exhaustion, she found the experience incredibly rewarding, cherishing the opportunity to connect with fellow artists. “I’m not usually one to seek out social interactions, but the prospect of continuing these new friendships excites me,” she added.
As Raiven’s pre-Eurovision journey leads her to Barcelona, London, Amsterdam, and Stockholm, she anticipates celebrating a decade in music with a major concert at Cankarjev dom on April 21st. This event promises to be a fusion of electropop and opera, showcasing her musical evolution. Following the release of her EP ‘Sirene, pt. 1‘ in February, Raiven explores personal and iconic narratives through music, with ‘Veronika’ standing out as a societal reflection and a highlight of her career, amassing significant attention on platforms like YouTube and Spotify.
Link to Veronika: https://www.youtu.be/Veronika
Link to making of Sirene, pt. 1: https://youtu.be/Sirene pt. 1
Link to Sirene, pt. 1 on platforms: https://bfan.link/sirene-pt-1
Raiven’s representation of Slovenia with ‘Veronika’ at the 68th Eurovision Song Contest is not just a milestone in her career but a testament to her innovative musical journey, blending introspection with the universal language of music.emphasizing that the witch-hunt in 2024 is very much alive. It is known that Raiven will appear under order number 9 in the first semi-final, May 7.
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