Irish Eurovision winner Linda Martin has urged this year’s entry Emmy to “embrace” the contest in Basel this year.
Martin gave Emmy the advice during a recent visit to her dog shelter in Dublin, the Dog Hub, before jetting off to Basel this week for first and second rehearsals.
“Enjoy it because it’s going to go past in a flash. And speak to everybody, speak to the newspapers and magazines, the radios, anything. Speak to them just so they know who you are and what your song is about and get your song out there because it’s vitally important, but do enjoy yourself,” Linda Martin told Emmy.
“I know on the stage you’re going to be nervous. Because you’ll be aware that there’s 400 million people watching, you know, but this is the most wonderful platform you could ever imagine.
“I mean, where would you ever be seen again by so many people? So there’s going to be managers looking in, there’s going to be promoters, there’s gonna be record labels looking at everything and just use it and go forward. Embrace it. Because I love Eurovision.
“I got stuck into it straight away and Emmy, I’m still working because of that Eurovision contest, you know. You’re so beautiful and friendly. Both of you. We’ll be cheering for you on the night.”
Since opening its doors in February 2024, Dublin Dog Hub has re-homed 225 dogs.
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