Mar 9 • 12:30 UTC 🇫🇮 Finland Yle Uutiset

Instructions sent to EuroVision organizers on how to utilize a leaf blower for Linda Lampeniuksen's hair

Instructions have been sent to the EuroVision organizers detailing how to use a leaf blower to style Linda Lampeniuksen's hair during her performance.

The organizers of EuroVision have received specific instructions regarding the use of a leaf blower to achieve a visually stunning effect for Linda Lampeniuksen's hair during her performance. In past performances, three assistants utilized leaf blowers to make Lampeniuksen's hair and dress flutter dramatically, with the assistants, referred to as 'ninjas,' dressed in all black. According to UMK producer Matti Myllyaho, the use of these blowers enhances the performance by synchronizing the movement of the hair with the rhythm of the music, thereby adding an element of drama to the overall presentation.

This attention to detail is evident in a 30-page guide that the Yle UMK team has sent to EuroVision organizers in Austria, outlining how the entire performance should be executed and filmed. Alongside the instructions, a how-to video demonstrating the movements of the 'ninja' dancers using leaf blowers has also been included. Myllyaho expressed excitement and anticipation regarding the involvement of these leaf blower assistants in the upcoming EuroVision event, noting the potential impact on the overall visual narrative of the performance.

Despite the seemingly trivial nature of hair and dress movement, Myllyaho emphasizes that such elements are crucial for creating a captivating performance. As the event approaches, the anticipation builds not only for the musical aspect but also for the innovative choreography that will contribute to the spectacle of EuroVision, showcasing Finland's unique approach to performance artistry.

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