Ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, Eurovoix had the opportunity to speak with Sarah Engels of Germany.<\/p>\n
We spoke with Sarah Engels as she prepares for her first rehearsal on the Eurovision stage in Vienna later this week. We spoke about her Eurovision experience so far and winning Das Deutsche Finale back in February, how her song \u201cFire\u201d is empowering women and what it means to be carrying the flag for Germany as the contest celebrates its 70th anniversary.<\/p>\n
Interview with Sarah Engels<\/p>\n
Interviewer<\/strong>: \u201cWe\u2019re days away from the Eurovision Song Contest. How has your Eurovision experience been so far?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s been an incredible journey so far, and honestly, it still feels a bit surreal. So much has happened in such a short time \u2013 it feels like just yesterday it was New Year\u2019s Eve, and now we\u2019re already here. What made it really special for me are the people and the atmosphere. Meeting so many artists and experiencing the Eurovision pre-parties in Oslo, London, and Amsterdam Interviewer:<\/strong> \u201cWhen you won selection at Das Deutsche Finale back in February, we could see the emotions and it clearly meant a lot to you. What went through your mind at that moment when you won and celebrated with your dancers?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThat moment was incredibly emotional for me. So many thoughts and feelings came together at once \u2013 joy, relief, gratitude. I think the first thing that went through my mind was: We actually did it. All the hard work, all the belief in the song \u2013 it suddenly became real. Celebrating that moment with my dancers and my team made it even more special, because we went through this journey together. It was just pure happiness and a moment I will never forget.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Interviewer: <\/strong>\u201cFire\u201d has since become an empowerment anthem, particularly for women. Was the song always written with that in mind?<\/p>\n \u201cYes, that message was there from the very beginning. When we started writing \u201cFire,\u201d it was really about strength, self-belief, and finding your inner power again. Of course, the song is universal and can speak to everyone, but it was especially important to me to create something that empowers women \u2013 something that reminds them of their worth and their strength. Seeing how people connect with that message now means a lot to me.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Interviewer: <\/strong>\u201cYou look so confident out on the stage. Does this come from all your past experience with Deutschland sucht den Superstar and, most recently, Moulin Rouge, and does this help when you take on something like Eurovision?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI think a lot of that confidence definitely comes from my experiences over the years. All shows taught me how to handle pressure at a very young age, and of course, Moulin Rouge has been such an important part of my journey. Performing a role like Satine every night gives you a different kind of strength and presence on stage. All of that helps a lot when it comes to something like Eurovision. But at the same time, I still feel the excitement and the nerves \u2013 I just learn how to turn that into something positive on stage.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Interviewer: <\/strong>\u201cWe recently saw you cover \u201cNel blu dipinto di blu\u201d beautifully. Being half Italian, do you think you might record more Italian songs in the future?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThank you so much! That song is very close to my heart because of my Italian roots, so it was really special for me to perform it. I could definitely imagine recording more Italian songs in the future. I love the language and the emotion it carries, and it feels very natural to me.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Interviewer: <\/strong>\u201cIt\u2019s a milestone year for Eurovision in its 70th year. What does it mean to you to be representing Germany in such an important year?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cIt means a lot to me, honestly. Being part of Eurovision is already something very special, but doing it in such a milestone year makes it even more meaningful. It\u2019s 70 years of music, history, and connection \u2013 and to represent Germany in that context is a huge honour. I really feel grateful to be part of something that has brought so many people together for so Interviewer: <\/strong>\u201cFinally, when you step off stage on May 16, what do you want to be able to say to yourself?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI want to be able to say to myself: I gave everything and stayed true to who I am. If I can feel that I was fully present, that I brought the emotion across and really connected with people, then I\u2019ll be proud \u2013 no matter the result. And if I can inspire even one person, especially a woman, to find her inner fire again, then I\u2019ve already won.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Eurovoix would like to thank Sarah for her time and we wish her the very best of luck in Vienna.<\/p>\n Sarah Engels will perform \u201cFire\u201d in the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, 16 May. In addition, she will also perform during the first semi-final on Tuesday, 12 May.<\/p>\n You can find out more about Sarah Engels below:<\/p>\n Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest+<\/p>\n Germany was one of seven countries to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1956. The country has taken part in every contest since then, apart from in 1996, when they failed to make it through the qualifying round. To date Germany has won the contest twice. The first time was in 1982 when Nicole sang \u201cEin Bisschen Frieden\u201d in Harrogate, which later became a global hit. Germany didn\u2019t win again until 2010 when Lena sang \u201cSatellite\u201d in Oslo. 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was amazing \u2013 there\u2019s such a strong and supportive community. I\u2019m just really grateful to be part of it and excited for what\u2019s coming next.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
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many years.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n