Interview: Firelight: “Eurovision Fans are the Best”

Malta decided to bring their first mixed-gender group to Eurovision this year. ESC Daily got the opportunity to speak to Richard Edwards from Firelight about their history & current progress with Copenhagen.

1. Can you tell us some details about your band; ‘Firelight’ (e.g. how did the band begin, was it created just for ESC etc.)?

Firelight was formed last year. There are six of us, including my two brothers and my sister. As individuals we have entered the Maltese national selection many times. Finally, as a band we’ve made it.

2. What is the message of your song ‘Coming Home’?

Coming Home will mean different things to different people.  I think it will be poignant for the many Europeans who work across borders in other countries. Some are away from their families for many months.

3. Have you watched Eurovision in the past? If so, what are your favourite artists & entries from the contest; from Malta and/or further?

We love Eurovision and watch it every year. There have been so many good artists and songs that my list of favourites would be quite long. Let’s not get into that, or you will not hear the end of it!

4. How do you feel about opening the 2nd semi-final on May 8th?

I am a bit nervous to be honest. It is important that we perform well, to ensure we make it through to the final. We will rehearse hard and give it our best on the night.

5. Will your ESC performance be very similar to your National final performance or will you add some new elements? If so, can you reveal some of what they’ll be?

With us it is all about the music, so we will not be adding any gimmicks. We want to keep things pure. We have worked hard to create a different sound, combining rock, pop and folk, and that’s what we will be concentrating on.

6. Do you have a message for your fans & readers at ESCDaily.com?

The Eurovision fans are the best. We send our love and ask that if you like our song that you pick up the phone and vote for Malta.

Meanwhile, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/EurovisionSongMalta to follow our latest news and information about “Coming Home”.

Firelight will perform 1st for Malta in
the 2nd semi-final with the song: Coming Home.

ESCDaily would like to thank Richard Edwards Micallef
& the TVM management for providing us with this Interview.