MÄNA on her Eurovision dreams and living a double life

ARA City Radio

MÄNA is one of the seven hopefuls competing in the Luxembourg Song Contest on 25th January. The winner will go on to represent Luxembourg in Basel for the Eurovision Song Contest. Despite the demands of her final year at university and a stressful move, MÄNA was drawn to join the competition by a song that resonated deeply with her experiences. “It perfectly described what I was going through,” she shares. MÄNA's musical journey began with classical training, mastering the violin and flute before turning to vocals at age 14. While classically trained, she thrives in pop-rock performances and loves the creative freedom singing offers. "Singing feels like a rebellion — perfection isn’t the goal, it’s about expression," she explains. In the interview, MÄNA delves into the importance of separating her stage persona, MÄNA, from her private life as Alexia. She likens herself to "Hannah Montana," using her stage alter ego to channel a confident, extroverted version of herself. When asked about her mysterious staging for the upcoming performance, Mina promises an unforgettable show: "I’m keeping people on their toes, but it’s going to be mysterious and thrilling." Representing Luxembourg on such a grand stage is a point of pride for Mina, who wants the world to know that despite its size, Luxembourg is brimming with creative talent.