Akylas impressed the audience during the final rehearsal for the Eurovision 2026 semifinal. Greek media reports suggest that the performance left a strong impression and that Akylas is well-prepared for the semifinal.

George Stephanou, who was present in Vienna for SKAI, reported that the Greek performance was revealed in full during the rehearsal. He noted that the crowd in the arena was singing along to "Ferto" and gave a strong round of applause at the end.

The rehearsal highlighted that the Greek performance is one of the most demanding in the semifinal. Akylas reportedly executed the performance both vocally and physically with precision.

Following the rehearsal, Greece started climbing the odds. Stephanou estimated that after the live semifinal, the Greek entry could rise even more in the standings.

The rehearsal also discussed Finland, which is seen as a strong contender. The report noted that Finland's performance starts and ends dynamically but has a dip in the middle.

For the Greek performance, the overall staging seems to be the key element. The live broadcast is expected to reveal even more about Akylas's act.

Particular attention was paid to Phoka Evangelinos, who directed Akylas's performance. According to reports from Vienna, the live television presentation is anticipated to further highlight the act of Greece.