25 May 2010

Norwegian own Didrik after first time meeting at Opening Reception asked Safura for a cup of tea on the 34th floor of the highest building in Oslo with incredible panoramic view. Didrik showed up with a present for Safura and one of hers favourite – chocolate. They’ve chatted for an hour with press buzzing around them. Didrik asked Safura about Oslo and weather here, about her parents who came to be with her during Contest. As a host competitor Norwegian singer asked, of course, about the stage of the competition. “It’s incredible! I love to be on this stage, never seen something like that before. And Oslo is beautiful city. I didn’t get much time to make a complete impression because of extra rehearsal but I’m amazed with what I have already seen” – Safura answered. Didrik wished all the best to Safura at Eurovision 2010. Safura asked Didrik about Contest and how does it feels to be the host. “I didn’t see such huge interest for my life is coming, I thought everybody will forget about me but press is following me everywhere!” – said Didrik. He wished Safura all the luck at the Contest. Afterwards both singers left for Telenor Arena to watch first semifinal.

24 May 2010

Today after busy rehearsals day Azerbaijani star visited joint party of Ukraine and Germany. Both Alyosha and Lena performed on EuroClub’s stage in front of Eurovision fans crowd and press. Safura watched closely both performances and after Lena’s performance made a surprise for everybody. She came on the stage and gave special gift that she prepared herself for fellow contestants – native Azerbaijani mat for Alyosha and late birthday present for Lena. For her Azerbaijani singer has found an ancient horse shoe for luck.

24 May 2010

May 23rd was a busy day for Eurovision contestants, guests and media – it’s finally official: The Eurovision Song Contest 2010 has started with Opening Reception at Oslo City Hall. All stars of this years Eurovision appeared at red carpet, gave interviews, smiled in front of cameras, chatted with each other. By the way, last year’s winner Alexander Rybak performed on the stage. Fan crowds near Oslo City Hall blocked all the ways in screaming and taking pictures.

23 May 2010

Yesterday, May 22d, Safura had not only important rehearsal at Telenor Arena but a special event – boat trip to the amazing Norwegian fjords along with her mom, little sister, fellow contestants and friends Turkish band maNga and limited press among which two biggest Norwegian news papers - Dagens Næringsliv and Dagbladet.

Safura left Oslo for three hours to listen to the special language of the sea, to fill beautiful contrasts of Norway within one small piece of it, to see legendary country’s diamond – fjords!

22 May 2010

The arrival of mom and sister became true "reward" for Safura after her today's second and last individual rehearsal at the Arena.

Safura’s mom Nailya and her sister Fidan surprised Azebaijani singer today after second rehearsal. When Safura came back from Telenor Arena to the hotel for a short break Nailya and Fidan was waiting for her in the lobby. Safura burst into tears of joy and kept her arms around mom and sister. Earlier this day Safura said at press conference that she is waiting for her parents to arrive to Oslo, she missed them so much and that their visit is postponed because of some transportation and visas delays. Singer’s father is also supposed to come to Oslo right before the second semi-final.

22 May 2010

Today on May 22nd Safura gave press conference after her second rehearsal for semi-final. During press-conference at Telenor Arena’s press center Safura answered a lot of questions from journalists, took pictures, and gave autographs. Safura revealed some details about the dress and stage performance and presented her backing vocalists to the press for a first time. Samantha Powell, Marlene Strand, Anna Bergenholtz and Johanna Eriksson told that they are very glad to work with such talented girl from Azerbaijan and that they hope for all the best during Contest for Safura. Amazing thing happened afterwards – press conference coordinator asked girls to sing with Safura and they’ve performed Azerbaijani song for speechless media.