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Sarah Engels Ramps Up 'Fire' Staging for Germany's Eurovision Selection on Feb. 28

She declines to comment on boycotts to keep the focus on music.

Overview

  • The singer competes in Berlin’s national final Das Deutsche Finale 2026 on Feb. 28 with "Fire", seeking Germany’s ticket to the May 16 Eurovision final in Vienna.
  • "Fire" is presented as a women‑empowerment dance track about breaking free from a toxic situation, with a performance built around dancers.
  • Preparation includes intensive choreography and vocal stamina work, with Engels training on a treadmill while singing and acknowledging she is not a dancer.
  • She cites Loreen’s commanding aura and Eleni Foureira’s choreography as touchstones for the staging approach.
  • Engels relies on family support during rehearsals and steers clear of the boycott debate, stressing a music‑first event.