Nicoline Refsing has been named by RTVE as the Artistic Director for Levi Díaz’s performance at Junior Eurovision.
RTVE has announced that Nicoline Refsing is the Artistic Director for the Spanish entry for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021. This is the second time that Nicoline has worked with RTVE on Junior Eurovision, having staged “Marte” when Spain returned to the competition in 2019.
Nicoline who staged Conchita Wurst’s winning performance at Eurovision 2014 commented that:
“Reir” is a fantastic, fun song and it exudes happiness. After the tragic situation that we have gone through – and that we are still suffering with the pandemic – I think it is very important to regain the smile, have fun and get together again. This song has that joy. how much we need
While not revealing any specifics of the Spanish performance for Paris, Ms. Refsing added:
I want the staging to represent the spirit of “Reir”: the energy, color and joy that the song gives off.
Who is Levi?
Levi Díaz is 13 years old and comes from Cornellà de Llobregat in the province of Barcelona. He started in the world of music just over a year ago. His preferred style is modern pop, as it allows for more interpretation. His biggest musical idol is Frank Sinatra. He also likes Rosalía and his most listened-to Eurovision song is “Toy”.
In 2019, Levi participated in the fifth season of La Voz Kids but did not manage to pass the blind auditions. He returned for the sixth season this year and won the entire show. As part of his prize, he signed a record deal with Universal Music Spain. He is currently studying music with vocal coach Miguel Manzo, alongside his academic studies.
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Spain first took part in the contest in 2003 and participated every year between then and 2006. In 2004, María Isabel brought Spain their only victory so far with “Antes muerta que sencilla”. After an absence of 13 years, Spain returned to the contest in 2019 with “Marte” by Melani García. Spain has finished in the top 5 in all of their attempts.
