Watch! EMMY brings Laika Party to Trinity College Dublin
Ireland's Eurovision hopeful EMMY put in an out of this world performance alongside her brother and a troupe of dancers ahead of her appearance on Friday night's Late Late Show.
The Norwegian singer performed Laika Party with her brother Erlend Guttulsrud Kristiansen and 114 silver-clad students from Spotlight Stage School in the historic Old Library in Trinity College Dublin.
The impressive performance saw EMMY take over the iconic library hall, built in the early 18th century, alongside an expertly choreographed ensemble of dancers, all decked out in matching silver outfits.
Ahead of this year's Eurovision Song Contest, EMMY is set to chat to host Patrick Kielty on Friday's Late Late Show.
EMMY will represent Ireland with her track Laika Party, performing in the second semi-final on Thursday 15 May.
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