Audrius Giržadas on Father's Role in Eurovision Delegation and Lessons for Participants: 'I Always Say'

As Lithuania prepares to send its delegation to the Eurovision Song Contest, Audrius Giržadas, a seasoned member of the team, offered a candid look into the emotional landscape of pre-competition preparation. Speaking with Delfi, Giržadas revealed that even with years of experience, the anticipation of the contest still brings a unique sense of unease.

Giržadas articulated the familiar pre-travel sentiment: "As always, the mood before flying is travel-like – as always, I stand here and think: did I really forget anything? There's a little something gnawing at my heart. I worry if we've done everything, if we've answered all the emails, if we've ordered everything... Well, the usual pre-travel excitement."

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Kaip ir visada, nuotaikos prieš išskrendant yra tokios kelioninės – kaip ir visą laiką, taip ir dabar stoviu, ir galvoju: ar tikrai nieko nepamiršau? Yra toks kažkoks kirbuliukas širdyje. Rūpi, ar viską padarėme, ar atsakėme visus laiškus, ar viską užsakėme... Na, įprastas prieš kelioninis jaudulys.

This sentiment is not unique to Giržadas; he acknowledged that his fellow Lithuanian representative, Tomas, is also experiencing similar feelings of excitement and nervousness. This shared experience highlights the intense pressure and meticulous planning involved in representing Lithuania on the international Eurovision stage, where every detail matters, from logistics to artistic performance.

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Žinau, kad tas jaudulys jau prasideda ir Tomui. Taip būna visada – yra noras greičiau sėsti į tą lėktuvą