The Greek representative Akylas has had a busy week promoting his song “Ferto” in Serbia and filming the official music video.
Akylas, who will represent Greece at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, has filmed the music video for his entry. ERT has released behind-the-scenes video from the filming of the clip, which took place earlier last week.
In addition, Akylas traveled to Serbia to promote his song “Ferto”. His most high-profile appearance came as part of the Serbian national final, which took place on Saturday night, but he also made media appearances across a number of outlets.
Akylas also had the opportunity to meet with Željko Joksimović, who competed in Eurovision 2004 and 20012, placing second and third respectively. Željko gave advice to Akylas and exchanged a gift with the Greek representative.
Akylas will represent Greece in the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. He will perform “Ferto” in the first half of the first Semi-Final on May 12.
Source: ERT
Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest+
Greece debuted in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974, when they were represented by Marinella and the song “Krasi, thalassa kai t’agori mou”, which finished in 11th place with 7 points. Three years later, Greece earned their first top 5 finish with Paschalis, Marianna, Robert, and Bessy, who finished in 5th place with “Mathima solfege”. In 2001, Greece achieved their first top 3 placing with Antique and the song “I Would Die For You”. The song became a European hit and charted across the continent. In 2005, Helena Paparizou returned to the Eurovision stage as a solo artist and brought Greece their first, and to date only, victory. Her song “My Number One” won with 230 points, beating runners-up Malta by 38 points.