Overview
- At Vienna rehearsals, Engels opened ‘Fire’ with a quiet piano section that flips into the dance‑pop beat, with a 30‑second clip posted Saturday pulling tens of thousands of likes and upbeat comments from fans and rival acts.
- The stage show leans gold throughout, pairing a fitted bodysuit with four dancers, a start on a cube platform, towering screen visuals, and a planned pyrotechnic finale.
- Observers on site highlighted strong live vocals, and a US singer noted her voice sounded more powerful in rehearsal than on the studio track.
- Engels disclosed recent illness and brief circulatory issues in Vienna and asked followers for a physiotherapist, adding a health question as live shows near.
- Germany is prequalified for the May 16 final as a Big Five country, and Engels will showcase the act out of competition during Tuesday’s first semi while bookmakers and some analysts still project a mid‑to‑low finish.