Israeli Singer Noam Bettan Performs Michelle at Eurovision Rehearsal
Noam Bettan performed the song Michelle during a dress rehearsal for the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. The performance took place inside a rotating structure with dancer Lihi Freud and used mirrors to create a dynamic visual effect. The rehearsal occurred on May 11, 2026, at Wiener Stadthalle in Austria.
jpost.comIsraeli singer Noam Bettan performed the song Michelle during a dress rehearsal for the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. The performance took place on May 11, 2026, at Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria. Bettan performed inside a rotating structure accompanied by dancer Lihi Freud.
The staging created a dynamic visual effect through the use of mirrors and poses. A photograph from the rehearsal shows Bettan during the performance. The image was taken by Tobias Schwarz and distributed via AFP and Getty Images.
The song Michelle is Israel's entry in this year's contest. The first semi-final is scheduled to determine which countries advance to the grand final. Organizers have not released official jury or audience reaction scores from the rehearsal.
Key Facts
Potential Impact
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Performance may influence jury scores ahead of the first semi-final.
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Israel's participation continues amid reported rhetoric around the event.
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Visual staging could be noted in contest coverage and reviews.
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