UKRAINE – National Television Ukraine has reported that props sent over to Kyiv by national delegations for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest are stuck in customs. Delegations which currently have their props held up include Sweden and Serbia, which are set to perform first in their respective semi finals, as well as Azerbaijan. No official comment has been issued on the matter.
Technical rehearsals have been taking place in Kyiv this week which gives producers the opportunity to test camera angles, backdrops, as well as prop placements for each participating country. Iceland has expressed its disappointment after video of part of their technical rehearsals were leaked online.