Thinking about things which are on fire! It was a pleasure to meet Daði Freyr in Hamburg🔥🙌
We won Germany's Eurovision!
It was great honor and pleasure raising Lithuanian flag in the cradle of Germany's culture - Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg! We won the German Eurovision! The feeling is amazing! Thank you for voting! Thank you Lithuania! Thank you Germany! 🏆🔥❤️
The trophy found its home in Lithuania: We like it. GEWINNER DER HERZEN! Germany - we love you and thank you!❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥 Stay on fire!
New show!
Today we would have appeared on the Eurovision big stage in the first semi-final. Life, however, arranged everything differently. Not necessarily for the worse. We are happy that our song continues its journey around the world. Besides, we keep working and very soon we will introduce a new concert we just filmed! We can't wait! 🙌
We have just won WIWIBLOGGS competition
We have just won one of the biggest and well known Eurovision blog WIWIBLOGGS competition. In their scoreboard the bloggers revealed their top songs of ESC 2020 to know who would have won the contest. They went around the world to get their 8, 10 and douze points and determine the winner. We thank you for believing in us! With love, THE ROOP. ❤️🏆
THE ROOP has no intention to stop – the band presents official merch!
Having to represent Lithuania in “Eurovision Song Contest”, yet with the event cancelled, THE ROOP don’t lay down their arms. The song “On Fire” and Lithuania’s name is continuing to spread around the world, while the band introduces merchandise dedicated to people who are on fire and who take control of their lives.
“Talking about the song, it hasn’t disappeared, more and more radio stations are including it into their playlists. This tune will reach its peak in midsummer. Most countries only start discovering this memorable melody and dance,” – told guitarist Mantas Banišauskas.
Having received international attention, but without possibility to go on tour, THE ROOP decided to release unique merchandise which you can see on band’s official website. GO AND CHECK
Artists attract artists. Fiery merchandise was created by Lithuanians – illustration hooligans EGYBOY – whose works are spread all around the world. That’s how “On Fire” drawings were born, and the “EuROOPvision” wordplay invented.
“I admire EGYBOY for their refined style. We want the merchandise to be high quality and sustainable, so we use exclusively organic cotton. And the earrings, the same I wore during the performance, are silver,” – said band leader Vaidotas Valiukevičius.
Great news for fans – the band announced they are continuing to work on a new record, planned to be released in November and to include “On Fire”. It is possible, however, to pre-order the upcoming vinyl and support band’s recording process. In autumn everyone would get a exclusively signed copy of the album.
"Really many people asked how could they support us so we could continue writing music, because concerts are off. Now we have the answer - each and everyone who acquires our merchandise or pre-orders our upcoming album grants us the possibility to move forward," - spoke drummer Robertas Baranauskas.
16 million views!
We calculated and we are glad! Our song "On Fire" has several videos (selection performances, official video) on Youtube, hence views are distributed among all those records. However, the total view count has gone over 16 million! To us it is a lot! Thank you!
THE ROOP has to start from the beginning (one more time)
LRT “Eurovision” working group have come to a decision regarding next year’s Lithuanian “Eurovision” – the National Selection will take place with a spot for “The Roop” in the grand finale.
“We are all upset about the developed situation – the song “On Fire” was one of the favorites to win the contest. It received lots of love in Lithuania and many other countries around the world, however, we won’t have the possibility to perform it on the big “Eurovision” stage.
This is the reason why we came to an unusual decision – we will organize a new National Selection, and secure a spot for “The Roop” in the grand finale. We really value and appreciate “The Roop” for their responsible attitude and preparation for this year’s “Eurovision”, - says Gytis Oganauskas, LRT Deputy Director General, member of “Eurovision” working group.
“The Roop” members are familiar with LRT’s position. We understand that the intention was a solution that suits both, LRT and the band. Will we participate in the National Selection with exclusive rights? We do not know yet. It has only been six weeks since we won with “On Fire”. Everything is happening very fast. Too fast. We have to think about it and the decision will come much, much later”, - says “The Roop” leader Vaidotas Valiukevičius.
THE ROOP press release about the cancellation of Eurovision in Rotterdam
Official news about the cancellation of this year’s Eurovision song contest reached THE ROOP. The band feels upset, yet understands that the current situation forces such decision.
“It is very sad; we don’t want to deny it. But health comes before any contests. We promise not to let our hands down and continue to promote our song and dance around the world. Currently the song is starting to reach foreign radio stations. We noticed that “On Fire” is very well liked and its path to people’s hearts is just beginning”, - says THE ROOP leader Vaidotas Valiukevičius.
The band calls everyone to remain united. Stay in quarantine and spread your good mood with “On Fire” dance at home and on your balconies.
“We managed to create something that unites people and spreads positivity. It is very much needed now. And remember that it is not the contest that gives meaning to the song, but the listeners. So, each and every one of us can be an “On Fire” ambassador and promote it”, - says THE ROOP drummer Robertas Baranauskas.
“This year Lithuania was rated very high and that is an achievement in itself. We already proved that we can be notable, brave, professional and leading. We wish all to remain that way in their lives,” – said THE ROOP guitarist Mantas Banišauskas.
The band is not aware of the future of the contest. Would they have an opportunity to participate next year, or will new selection take place? Everything will be clear in the nearest future. Currently THE ROOP members remain in quarantine and use their time at home for writing new songs. The band does not plan to slow down and will continue promoting their music.
THE ROOP wishes everyone health and unity in this difficult period.
OFFICIAL: THE ROOP won’t be travelling to The Netherlands
OFFICIAL: THE ROOP won’t be travelling to The Netherlands for postcard filming and cancel their upcoming shows abroad
One of this year’s Eurovision favorites – Lithuanian representatives THE ROOP – in reaction to the rapidly escalating worldwide situation around coronavirus cancel their tomorrow’s trip to The Netherlands, where they were supposed to be filming Eurovision postcard video. The band also calls off their planned appearances in London and Amsterdam.
“We don’t want to risk neither our own, nor public health. We are complying with the recommendations of the government to avoid trips abroad. We believe that precaution is the main measure which will allow us to come back to our casual living quicker”, - says THE ROOP leader Vaidotas Valiukevičius.
The band continue their intensive Eurovision preparations and believe that the situation will improve until mid-May and allow them to perform at the main event at full power.
“At this point the world must be extremely united. Now is not the time for fighting or racing, but the time for unity. We can’t wait until we can meet everyone and wish that the only virus spreading around the world would be the “On Fire” dance virus”, - says THE ROOP guitarist Mantas Banišauskas.
“We are very sorry to have to postpone this long-planned trip, however, such decision in this case is the only reasonable move. Fighting the coronavirus pandemic, we must act responsibly and avoid risks and travelling abroad as much as we can”, - says LRT executive producer and head of the Lithuanian delegation in Eurovision Audrius Giržadas.
STAY SAVE!
Visited LATGA
We visited Asociacija LATGA , thanked for the money transfer and their support. We were welcomed with a caramel cake, wide smiles, and had a wonderful chat about Eurovision. Thank you!
What are THE ROOP doing?
What’s happening? What are THE ROOP doing? We want share our daily routine. Lately we have stopped all interviews, they would not end, and the time until the trip is limited. All of our energy is concentrated towards the preparation for Eurovision in Rotterdam. First of all, we fill out all of the required documents, submit information. We receive countless queries regarding concerts and various collaborations. Even reviewing all of the offers takes hours. You constantly ask how can you support us and send us money. We are launching crowdfunding very shortly so everyone would be able to help us get ready to represent Lithuania. So far everything is going as planned. Don’t be frightened when our song is jumping up and down in the odds – this is a normal process. Do not cling to all kinds of top charts. What’s important now is support and unity. And don’t forget to be ON FIRE in your everyday personal life!
Fire and calmness
Only by being calm you can control the fire so that it would not burn you but make you warm.
THE WINNERS!
Record voting in Lithuania.
Record gap between the first place and runner-up.
YOU, dear voters, are ON FIRE!
WE ARE THE WINNERS! Our team says THANK YOU!
Live your life to the fullest!
Don't let anyone in life tell you what you are supposed to be. Don't believe that it's too late to pursue your dreams. Don't sit in one place, move forward. Even when it's hard. You are a unique person. Another you doesn't exist. Go!
Is something that is strange bad?
Is something that is strange bad? No. Do you require courage to stand out in the crowd? Yes. Does pursuing your dreams, having ideas and wishing to fulfill them demand strength? Yes! Is it necessary to be liked by everyne? No! It is not possible. But it is very good when you like yourself. Accept and befriend yourself. When you are sufficient for yourself. Then your life is ON FIRE!
No1 !
Happy to be in the top position on the Power Hit Radio's TOP 15 this week. We feel your support!
THE ROOP are ready to conquer Eurovision
After successful appearance in 2018 Eurovision Song Contest National Selection THE ROOP were constantly asked about participating again. According to the band those questions strengthened their decision to return to the competition even more. Two years after “Yes, I Do” THE ROOP are introducing their brand-new Eurovision song – “On Fire”.
“This year’s song is about something I carried within and observed around myself. It’s about writing yourself off too quickly. We are underestimating ourselves too often. We think we don’t meet some standards or that we are uninteresting, too young, too old.” – said leader of the band Vaidotas Valiukevičius - Naive.
While talking to one music producer, Vaidotas learned that rather often people in their early twenties come to producers but declare feeling too old to achieve something. The singer believes that the youth cult is too big and inadequate.
“People in their thirties already feel untimely aged and hopeless. I believe this is not normal. I faced such thoughts myself, but I strived to change my approach to things, put more energy into my activities than I did when I was 20. With this song I wish to send my listeners confidence and good vibes. We are all capable of being who we want, when we want, and age is not important” – told Vaidotas.
According to the band, the name of the song “On Fire” means being in the state of excitement, feeling passionate, engaged and full of energy.
The vibrant music video was produced by director Indrė Juškutė and cinematographer Adomas Jablonskis.
“We are often observed by others as if through a magnifying glass, we search for ourselves in reflections of other people, in the public opinion, in gazes of strangers, and most frequently the image is incomplete, crooked. But when you gain confidence reflections become nothing but a game” – director Indrė describes the idea of the video.
Members of THE ROOP, if asked whether they are ready to represent Lithuania, boldly say “yes”. Their strengths – age, experience, the team and professionalism. THE ROOP’s first appearance in the Eurovision Song Contest Lithuanian National Selection show is on January 25th on LRT.
Greitai pristatysime naują Eurovizinę dainą ir klipą
Su Laisvės gynėjų diena! Ačiū už šią laisvę, kuri leidžia giliai kvėpuoti, įgyvendinti svajones, kurti! Tad kuriame toliau! Vakar naktį mes baigėme naujo klipo filmavimą. Jį ir Eurovizinę dainą “On Fire” pristatysime jau šį penktadienį, sausio 17 dieną!
Foto: Jurga Urbonaitė
Vaidotas tapo KAUNAS 2022 Kultūros Sostinės Ambasadoriumi
Vaidotas: Labai džiaugiuosi tapęs Kaunas 2022 Kultūros Sostinės Ambasadoriumi ir prisijungęs prie jau esamų rato. Užaugau Kauno rajone ir visą vaikystę bei paauglystę dažnai leisdavau Kauno centre. Man patinka, kad šis miestas, turintis nuostabią istoriją ir architektūrą - išlaikęs daug gotikos ir gausiai nusėtas bauhaus pastatais, tampa vis didesniu traukos centru. Vaikščiodamas senamiesčiu, negaliu nesišypsoti, kai matau laisvus ir išraiškingus jaunus žmones. Be abejo, kiekvienas miestas turi ir savo iššūkių, tačiau labai mums reikia išmokti pasidžiaugti. O čia straipsnis, kuriame apie viską šiek tiek plačiau. 🙏
Naujas singlas "Dance With Your Hands"
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