Will it be lights on or light off for the Czech Republic in Turin?

After an early online selection the Czech Republic has selected We Are Domi, an electro-pop band formed in the UK, with “Lights Off”. It is a modern and radio-friendly entry performed well by the band’s lead singer. Jurors are likely to rewards the commerciality of this effort, much like they did in the national final where the band dominated the international jury voting section and with Norway in 2017.

There could be concerns on the televote side of things. The track could struggle to stand out in an 18 song semi final depending on the running order. A strong staging package will be needed to ensure it stands out from the rest of the crowd. There are already successful elements of this in the NF performance with the effective lighting.

A strength for this entry is the charisma and vocal ability of the lead singer. She already connects well with the camera and comes across as likeable. All in all, I envisage a result closer to Norway 2017 than Poland 2018 but staging will remain key to the ceiling for Czechia.

Prediction: Borderline Qualifier (15th – 21st in Grand Final)