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.