Already in May it will start Eurovision. Our country represents this year Justyna Steczkowska. The singer won in preselections organized by Polish Television. In Basel he will sing the song “Gaja”. On April 16, a press conference took place before Justyna Steczkowska's performance at Eurovision. The singer answered us to questions related to preparations for the performance and more!
Why did you decide to return to Eurovision after 30 years? What managed you?
Justyna Steczkowska: This thought appeared in me a long time ago – two or Three years ago. So slow. I have to admit that I am a fan of Eurovision. I watch her with my family every year, we sit in front of the TV. These are huge emotions, as you know. We are sitting with the family and say: Wow is one and this one. This is a very large and well -constructed concert. It's just watching well. Of course, if someone likes entertainment, show business, such artists, and sometimes even freak-artists. Sometimes this is the color of the world, so I always watched it well. I decided, because above all I wanted the world to hear about my latest album “Witch Tarohoro”, because there I talk about man in the context of the universe, this is an important topic for all of us. I managed to win in Poland, this is a large turn of information, so it can't be bought. Performance at Eurovision is something out of money. It is beyond the involvement of people, it all circulates. This is great for me. The first thing I thought about is that many people will hear about this album. I believe that he will bring them a lot of good in the verbal and music layer. It's a matter of taste.
Did you manage to implement your plan and the album achieved the intended success?
It succeeded. The album and information about the album got into the world. The album has been successful and sells well. There are plenty of listening on streaming platforms. I am very happy about that.
Going to the upcoming Eurovision Competition – which participants do you treat as the greatest competition?
I don't have such a person because I just don't treat Eurovision in terms of competition. I really treat it as a great concert in which we are all participants. There are really a lot of good artists and vocalists. And what will the audience like ultimately? This is really unpredictable.
And what are your Eurovision ambitions? Could you tell us where you aim?
I hope and believe that we will be in the top ten, because our performance is really original. He is very Slavic. There has been no one from Poland for a long time, so I believe that the audience will appreciate it, but to feel that someone is a competition, everyone and nobody – on such a principle. Someone else may also think that I am a competition for him, and I'm not at all. This is a great concert, great artists. Nice time, nice path, nice experience that I am part of it.
You can probably count on the support of your loved ones. Will your family members accompany you in Basel?
No, I'm not taking my family. The family will be in front of the TV, but I will not be alone. Leon [syn Justyny Steczkowskiej – przyp.red.] He goes with me because he joined my management last year. He also has his duties and on May 13 he will reach me to Basel.
Not only Poles are delighted with the song “Gaja”. The song also liked the daughter Elon Musk. Did she contacted you in addition to social media privately?
No, she didn't contact me. But it was very nice when she wrote it. We also thanked her for these words. I really felt very nice.
You mentioned at the conference that preparations for Eurovision are very demanding. How exactly do you take care of your vocals and fitness before the performance?
I have been sleeping for four hours recently. When it comes to exercises, I'm like an athlete. I have to practice every day or at least several times a week. As for a special diet, not even. Although I try not to eat too much dairy in front of the concerts, especially before important performances. However, I practice and sing, run and sing, walk, do ordinary things around the house – I sing. The mind works completely differently all the time. It is important that he automatically learns many things. It is important that in difficult and stressful situations the mind joins its path and save the situation. This is important, especially when emotions join this. However, before you turn on your emotions, you must be a good craftsman. First of all, the artist should be, and then apply all art, layers and so on.