Following their first rehearsal yesterday, our Rory got a chance to catch up with TuralTuranX to discuss their Liverpool experience so far.
Watch our interview with TuralTuranX right here:
During their interview, Rory, Tural and Turan talked about how their first rehearsal went, as well as the eco-friendly inspiration behind their outfits. They also discuss what they have learned from their Eurovision experience and what they will take from their time in Liverpool in their musical careers. There might even be an upcoming podcast!
TuralTuranX’s Eurovision Journey so far
For 2023, Azerbaijan has once again opted for an internal selection to select its representative for Liverpool. After recieving over 200 submissions for its search, it was announced that TuralTuran X will represent the country in Liverpool. Within the Azeri delegation, they will have Eurovision 2011 winner Eldar Gasimov, who is joining the team as the music producer.
In the lead-up to Eurovision 2023, TuralTuranX performed at two Eurovision pre-parties in Amsterdam and London.
Yesterday, TuralTuranX performed on the Eurovision stage for his first rehearsal. You can find out more about their first rehearsal, and our thought’s on that here.
Who are TuralTuranX?
TuralTuran X started their music journey at a young age, and was influenced by music by their father, where they ended up starting a band called ‘The Red Jungle’. They both went on to have musical education, where they performed at school events. During the pandemic they went on to perform in the squares and parks of Baku.
TuralTuranX’s Eurovision 2023 entry “Tell Me More” was co-written by themselves, alongside their friends Nihad Aliyev and Tunar Taghiyev.
Azerbaijan’s Eurovision Journey
Azerbaijan is a powerhouse in Eurovision, first debuting in 2008 with the song “Day After Day” by Elnur & Samir, finishing 8th. The country has since gone on to achieve five top-5 performances, including one win in 2011. Azerbaijan has a near perfect qualification record, only failing to make the final in 2018, and is known for its impressive on-stage performances. In 2022, they were represented by Nadir Rustamli, who received 106 points and finished 16th with his song “Fade to Black”.
What do you think of our interview with TuralTuranX? Do you think they will qualify for the final this year? Where would you like Azerbaijan to finish this year? As always, let us know what you think by commenting below. Also, be sure to follow “That Eurovision Site” on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Tiktok as we cover the rehearsals of Eurovision 2023!
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Rory Gannon