Israeli pop star Noa Kirel is galloping her way from Israel to Liverpool, ready to make a name for herself at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. The youngest ever judge on Israel’s Got Talent, Noa was handpicked by Broadcaster KAN to represent Israel at the contest, with her performance of ‘Unicorn.’
Noa’s love for pop music and her previous experience in the industry has made her a force to be reckoned with, and the Eurovision committee was confident in their decision to select her as Israel’s act. In fact, they announced her place in the contest a full eight months before the deadline. Noa’s stage name, ‘Unicorn,’ is a testament to her unique personality and style, which she fully embraces.
During her first rehearsal at Liverpool Arena, Noa did not disappoint, emerging from a unique performance prop center stage and utilizing the arena’s main focal point to deliver a dance interlude that left viewers captivated. The official Eurovision Live Blog described the performance as “pop-video polished from start to finish,” with Noa supported by five backing dancers in matching black and pink costumes.
Noa’s commitment to the unicorn theme is evident in both her performance and personal life. She revealed that her most-used emoji is the unicorn, and when asked about the age-old question of whether the chicken or the egg came first, she replied, “The unicorn.” Noa’s love for pop music extends beyond her own performance, with Britney Spears and Nicki Minaj among her favorite artists, along with Israeli singers like Omer Adam and Sarit Hadad.
Noa’s journey to Eurovision fame is just beginning, and her unique style and dedication to her craft are sure to make her a standout performer. Follow her journey at Eurovision 2023 and see how far her unicorn can take her.