Israel's 2021 Euorvision Performance Analysis
On the 2021 Eurovision stage in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Israel did not fail to amaze us once more with their performance of “Set me Free” (Israel, 2021). Composed by Amit Mordechai, Ido Netzer, Noam Zaltin and Ron Carmi, “Set me Free” (Israel, 2021) can be described as a fun and upbeat song accompanied by beautiful vocals of 21-year-old Eden Alene. The performance was amazing, showcasing Eurovision’s most popular aspects, including drastic outfits, high notes, choreography, and eye-catching makeup. According to Eurovision Song Contest’s official site, “Set me Free” (Israel, 2021) did well as it ranked 5 th place in the semifinals. However, in the final, Israel only placed 17th overall (Eurovision writers, 2021). Although this performance did not rank within the top 5, it was exceptional in highlighting key elements such as integrating western culture, ethnic symbolism, and inclusivity Western Culture Integration on and off the Stage: During Israel’s prior entry in 2020, the singer...