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RTÉ News
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
'Silver, space and a rocket': EMMY ready for Eurovision take-off
It's all about "silver, space and a rocket" for Ireland's Eurovision entry EMMY as she prepares for take-off in Basel, Switzerland, later this week for the second song contest semi-final. The 24-year-old singer-songwriter from the small village of Sande, south of the Norwegian capital of Oslo, is set to perform her catchy electropop track, Laika Party, as the third song of the night at St Jakobshalle on Thursday, 15 May. Backed by her brother, Erlend Guttulsrud Kristiansen, and dancers Vilde Skorstad, Karin Aaeng Stuge, Kristiane Lindvik, and Christiane Bergersen, the singer, whose real name is Emmy Kristine Guttulsrud Kristiansen, said her team are "so grateful for the support". Watch: EMMY brings Laika Party to Trinity College "I'm feeling more Irish every day now. Whenever I hear an Irish accent, I feel at home," she told RTÉ Entertainment. The high-energy intergalactic earworm, which tells the story of a Soviet space dog, was born at a songwriting camp in EMMY's homeland, organised by the MGP - the body behind Norway's Eurovision selection. It was there she met Kilbeggan-based songwriter Larissa Tormey, who co-wrote this year's Irish entry alongside EMMY and a team of Norwegian songwriters. "It was the biggest song-writing camp I've ever been to. It was huge. About 120 songs combined were written. It was so cool," she explained. "I'm so glad Larissa [Tormey] was there and this happened. It was a lucky moment," EMMY added. EMMY's career blasted off in 2015 when she as a 15-year-old and participated in Melodi Grand Prix Junior - one of the biggest music competitions in her country for children. Six years later, in 2021, she participated in Melodi Grand Prix, Norway's national selection of a song for Eurovision Song Contest performing Witch Woods. Speaking of last year's Irish entrant, Bambie Thug, flew ouija-pop into Malmö, EMMY hopes for an equally smooth landing in Basel. Asked what fans can expect from her stage production and costume, she said without hesitation: "Silver, space and a rocket!" When it comes to amassing social media followers, EMMY's stats are out-of-this-world. With 1.2 million eyeballs on TikTok (and counting), she is every talent agencies' dream. "I started off as a TikToker that posted cover songs. Now the content has changed to be more about Eurovision," she laughed. Beaming with pride as she opens up about her family, EMMY said "they are so excited for us" while revealing Irish pop duo Jedward - made up of twins John and Edward Grimes - remain firm Eurovision favourites among her clan. "Some of the family will be coming with us to Basel and some will be staying at home cheering for us on TV, which is great because I'll also have a support system to come home to when I get off the plane." Opening up about her earliest Eurovision memories, she recalled, "The first year I really remember watching it was 2008. I was almost eight years old. Every year since I've watched it with my family and I have amazing, beautiful memories. Jedward with Lipstick in 2011 is one of my earliest memories of Eurovision. It really was iconic!". When it comes to this year's competition, Emmy says she can't stop listening to four songs on repeat - Run With U performed by the band Mamagama (Azerbaijan), RÓA by the duo VÆB (Iceland), JJ with Wasted Love (Austria) and KAJ with Bara bada bastu (Sweden). EMMY is no stranger to the Eurovision world but there's no denying that this is far more than a competition to her. "This is a childhood dream that I never, ever thought would come true, and now it's happening," she enthused. Parting ways with her hopes for what's to come over the next few days, EMMY shared, "My only two goals for Eurovision are to try my best and to make Ireland proud." Little does she know her mission has already been accomplished. The Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Finals take place on 13 and 15 May, and will be shown live on RTÉ 2 and RTÉ Player from 8pm. The Grand Final takes place on Saturday, 17 May, and will be shown live on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player from 8pm.
RTÉ News
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
EMMY wraps her second Eurovision rehearsal in Basel
Ireland's Eurovision entry EMMY has completed her second rehearsal in Basel, Switzerland as the countdown continues to her semi-final performance next Thursday - see the photos by clicking the picture above. The Norwegian singer performed Laika Party at the St Jakobshalle, backed by her brother, Erlend Guttulsrud Kristiansen, and dancers Vilde Skorstad, Karin Aaeng Stuge, Kristiane Lindvik, and Christiane Bergersen. The first Eurovision Song Contest semi-final is on Tuesday 13 May. EMMY will perform third in the second semi-final on Thursday 15 May. Tune in on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player from 8pm. The grand final is on Saturday 17 May.
RTÉ News
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
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.
RTÉ News
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Laika like that. EMMY gets first Eurovision rehearsal under her belt
Ireland's Eurovision entry EMMY has completed her first rehearsal in Basel, Switzerland as the countdown continues to her semi-final performance on Thursday week. The Norwegian singer performed Laika Party at the St Jakobshalle, backed by her brother, Erlend Guttulsrud Kristiansen, and dancers Vilde Skorstad, Karin Aaeng Stuge, Kristiane Lindvik, and Christiane Bergersen. Speaking ahead of her departure from Oslo on Sunday, EMMY said: "We are so, so excited for Basel, to see the big stage and to see our new friends, the other contestants." The first Eurovision Song Contest semi-final is on Tuesday 13 May. EMMY will perform third in the second semi-final on Thursday 15 May. Tune in on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player from 8pm. The grand final is on Saturday 17 May.
Extra.ie
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
EMMY's ready to fly the flag at Eurovision
Eurosong hopeful EMMY and Team Ireland have arrived in Switzerland ahead of their first Eurovision Song Contest rehearsal today. The Norwegian singersongwriter, who will represent Ireland at the Eurovision with the song Laika Party, posted photos from Oslo Airport on social media before her Sunday afternoon flight – which she nearly missed. She was joined by her brother, Erlend Guttulsrud Kristiansen, and the dancers who will share the stage with the siblings in Basel's St Jakobshalle: Vilde Skorstad, Karin Aaeng Stuge, Kristiane Lindvik, and Christiane Bergersen. EMMY, who will represent Ireland at the Eurovision in Basel, Switzerland, with her song Laika Party. Pic: Andres Poveda The singer was selected to represent Ireland in the competition after she won the Eurosong contest in February. EMMY revealed she had been unsure whether she would make the flight 'because I was one hour delayed because of a storm in Norway and blocked roads. But now I'm on the plane! I met the others'. She added: 'We are so, so excited for Basel, to see the big stage and to see our new friends, the other contestants.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by RTÉ One (@rteone) The first Eurovision Song Contest semi-final is on May 13. EMMY will perform third in the second semi-final on May 15 from 8pm. The grand final is on Saturday, May 17. Two of the favourites to win the final, Finland and Austria, are both in Ireland's semi-final. The top ten acts from the 16 performing on the night will go through to compete in the Saturday final.
