Aarzemnieki says thank you all for voting and for the love

Even though Aarzemnieki didn't qualify to the final last night, they had a great time on stage. After the show they said they really felt the love and support from the audience in the B&W Arena and they was very happy with their performance. We definitely think so as well! Their performance was 300% musical power, with authentic flavour and no extra sugar added, and they filled their cake with love and shared it with Europe.

Family members of the group and many other contestants (like Conchita and Hersi) came to congratulate the band for an amazing performance. The groups said they have no regrets about the outcome, they send their love to all their competitors that went trough to Saturday's Grand Final, and want to thank all those who voted for them. They feel every competing country gave it their best last night in the love for the music, and that's what it's all about. Now, they will enjoy the rest of their stay in Copenhagen and cheer for all of their competing friends on Saturday! Go Team Cake, we are proud of you!

Aarzemnieki walked the Eurovision Fan Mile

Yesterday was a busy day for Team Cake To Bake. They had arranged two visits to two of the most famous bakeries in Copenhagen, and afterwards they went for a stroll on the fan mile on Copenhagen's famous shopping street.

Even though that it was in the middle of the rush hour Aarzemnieki got the opportunity to meet the Danes first hand. For every stop they made they made sure to take their time to meet each and everyone properly, to share thoughts and of course to take pictures.

2nd rehearsal day for Aarzemnieki

This morning Aarzemnieki left their hotel very early to attend their 2nd rehearsal at the B&W Arena.

Today they opened the arena for the press and that gave the group someone to perform to, which added a bit more BADABING to their stage presence.

Aarzemnieki doing their thing

Total harmony on stage

And then a bow to the audience

After rehearsals it's time for the press conference.

During the short press conference they answered questions like which cakes they liked, what to drink while eating cake and Katrīna Dimanta was asked how it was for her to be in a band with three boys, when she is used to work closely together with her sisters home in Latvia. She answered that she has a big family with four brothers, so she don't think about it, she likes to work with both boys and girls.

Katrina and the boys!

Tonight Aarzemnieki will perform at Euro Fan Cafe round 21:00.
See you there!

Where to go when you're hungry for more!

In just two days the Eurovision weeks begin! And that also means that there will be many hungry party monsters looking for a place to go after the ESC clubs closes. 2Pixies has already started posting tips to "Where to go - Who to know", and today it's all about FOOD during night time! 

Copenhagen is famous for their many Shawarma shops. They are on almost every corner and many of them stays open till late.

If you are hungry for Lebanese/Turkish BBQ we can recommend BEYTI restaurant @ Blågårdsgade 1, Copenhagen N. They are open all night.

If you are more into Japanese then Kung Fu Izakaya Bar @ Sundevedsgade 5, Copenhagen V is the place to go. They are open until 4:00.

If you want to try Danish food, Rio Bravo is surly ready to serve you many Danish traditional dishes. Try the dish "Stegt flæsk med persillesovs" - Fried pork with parsley sauce and potatoes. They are open till 5:00 and you'll find them on the corner of Vester Voldgade 86 and Stormgade, Copenhagen V.

If FISH is your flavour of the day, you should visit Kødbyens Fiskebar. The kitchen closes at 1:00 but the place is open till 2:00. The restaurant is one of the best fish-restaurants in Copenhagen. Their address is Flæsketorvet 100, Copenhagen V - smack in the middle of the popular hipster neighbourhood in Copenhagen. Maybe combine your visit there with a visit to one of the many bars located there.

That's all for now. Enjoy!

Next stop Euro Village & Euro Fan Cafe!

2Pixies have been on a quest to visit and test the Eurovision Venues before they become venues. 

Next stop on the 2Pixies tour round Copenhagen is Nytorvet. The address for the upcoming Euro Village. Right now it's the playground for the pigeons, but this time next week it will be transformed into a cheerful Eurovision village with a grand stage ready for various performers. What is on their programme is yet to be revealed, but you can bet your a.... that there will be several acts from the competing countries. 

The huge question is... Will there be room enough for dancing and waving/kicking with arms & legs in the attempt of looking like a gorgeous backing singer?? - Well! 2Pixies think so and have already tried it and had our applause! So bring your pompoms and be ready for a great show.      

If you get tired of performing you can always relax on one of the city benches.

Just around the corner from the Euro Village is the venue for the Euro Fan Cafe. It's located in Huset-KBH, Rådhusstræde 13. For now it's a cultural event house with weekly concerts and performing arts on their programme. Next week it will be something completely different.

This is the place to go if you want to have a bag full of Eurovision treats. There will be performances from the competing countries and many former Eurovision artists will pop by for a surprise visit. There are also made big plans for pop-quizes, talk shows with Eurovision personalities and parties with Eurovision DJ’s. You will find the programme on Huset-KBHs website.

AND BAAAAAM! While writing this blog, visitcopenhagen.com just published the programme for the Eurovision weeks. Go and seek it HERE.