MEGA EUROVISION WEEKEND!

We had a wonderful weekend. We went to our 'broliukai' Latvians to film our performance in their Eurovision selection "Supernova". A professional team works there! When we returned to Lithuania, we hurried to the filming of "Pabandom iš naujo". We opened the final of the Eurovision Selection with "Discoteque", later brought a strong breeze with the new song "Let's Get Naked" and immersed ourselves in the memories of performing "On Fire". We received a lot of your messages from both Latvia and Lithuania with support and best wishes! Thanks for those emotions!

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Photos by E.Blaževič / LRT, Aksels Roberts Zirnis / LTV

Don't Forget To Celebrate Your Achievements and Work

The truth is, we understood very recently, that we don’t celebrate our achievements and work. In over 10 years we did not rejoice in the releases of any of our albums, in shooting any of the music videos, nor in winning the National Eurovision Selection with “On Fire” in 2020 or “Discoteque” in 2021, nor in those times when we won multiple awards, nor in participation in Eurovision in Rotterdam… After each period we would not stop, would not hug each other to rejoice, but instead we would just ask “what’s next?”. And that is not good! These are symptoms of perfectionism and workaholism, and they can be harmful. You must find time to reflect, tap each other on the back, laugh and thank everyone contributing to your success. Only after releasing “Ohmygodable” we decided, for the first time, to celebrate it - we gathered with the team and rejoiced. It was so good! This habit must be nurtured, because we almost forgot about it after recently winning Tourism Ambassador and 3 M.A.M.A. awards. Does it happen to you?

"Eurovision" Is Not a Place For New Artists Only

We just want to remind and add to what Vaidotas said during M.A.M.A. Awards about “Eurovision”. The National Selection is not a place for new beginner talent performances only. Around 200M people will see the selected act in May and it will represent Lithuania. We invite and encourage our most successful to participate in the Selection: Jazzu, Justinas Jarutis, Beissoul & Einius, Vaidas Baumila, ba., Free Finga and others. Even if you don’t win the National Selection, no one will take your crowns. People won’t turn away from you, and the Selection would be elevated to national level.

Photo by Dainius Dambrauskas

3 M.A.M.A. Awards!

A lot of emotions! 3 M.A.M.A. Awards!

*Band of the Year

*Music Video of the Year “Discoteque”

*Pop Act of the Year

Simply a sincere thank you to all! Many people asked who designed our costumes, which received millions of compliments. We are always searching for talented creators to collaborate with. We found one in Poland, right in Warsaw - a multiple award winning designer Ewelina Szymańska. Also a huge thank you to stylist Milda Metlovaitė for updating our yellow outfits! We are happy and grateful!

Photos by T. Biliūnas/BNS, J. Stacevičius/LRT, J. Kalinskas/Delfi

THE ROOP - Tourism Ambassadors of Lithuania 2021

Thank you for the Tourism Ambassador award, which is very important to us. It is proof that pop music can spread the name of Lithuania and contribute to the formation of its image and identity.

Lithuania does not only have tasty zeppelins, pink cold soup, best lasers, fast internet and tireless athletes. A very huge potential, which has not been fully used yet, is pop music.

The country's identity is not only formed by its past, but also by its present. So let's be active now to create a proud and cozy Lithuania, which would be known by and become a travel destination for millions.

Thanks to “Travel Lithuania” for believing in us!

"Discoteque" is 1 Year Old 🖖

Wow! Time flies so fast! One year ago we released “Discoteque”. We remember being very nervous before showing the song to the world – would everything be alright, would the song be accepted and understood. Vaidotas even turned his phone off and stepped away from the internet just to save himself from a stream of possible comments. The song was different from “On Fire”. But we felt inside that it was a great tune with great power. And it was true! “Discoteque” beat multiple records in Lithuania and spread around the world! The music video enchanted people, taught new dance moves and introduced everyone to the new color of hope – yellow. We are grateful for your support and the journey together!

“On Fire“ Turns 2 Today! 🔥

2 years ago, on this day, we released “On Fire” and since that moment THE ROOP life had changed forever. We had never before witnessed such big attention and for the first time we felt that taste of real success. We cried, we laughed. Oh, happy days! Thank you all for believing in us!

Just A Little Cloud

Photos by Justinas Stacevičius / LRT

Eurovision 2022 - Vaidotas in the Jury

Today is the first heat of the National Eurovision Selection. I - Vaidotas - was invited to be a member of the jury. At first I thought there was no need to go there, I just needed to stay a neutral observer. But I really care! Me, Mantas, and Robertas really care about who will represent Lithuania and how. So I decided to take part in the show. At the same time, I want to share some insights from THE ROOP. I believe they can help participants this year:

-Be brave! This is one of the most important things! Believe not only in what you sing. Be courageous to show your strengths, strangeness, sensitivity, undress not necessarily externally but internally.

-This song contest is not just a "song contest". The whole package is important - song, image, story, message and charisma. Fulfill each of these areas.

-Being different is ok! Don't look for standards.

-Not only perform the song, but also enjoy being on stage. Surely no one could force you, you wanted it by yourself, so it's time to feel happiness here!

-Do not read anonymous comments below your videos or articles. Even a single negative comment can confuse your thoughts. Focus on yourself and what you want to do next.

-Be grateful to your friends and loved ones who support you. This is the first and most important team of your success.

THE ROOP wishes you good luck!

Photo by Irmantas Gelūnas / 15min