Israel: Tonight the Grand Final of HaKochav HaBa – Eurovision 2024 Edition!

The exciting moment has arrived for Israel as it prepares to select its representative for Eurovision 2024 tonight. After three months and 22 episodes, “HaKochav HaBa – Eurovision 2024 Edition” is reaching its conclusion, with four artists vying for the coveted title of winner and, of course, the right to represent Israel in the 68th Eurovision Song Contest.

The Hosts and Judges

Assi Azar and Rotem Sela have been the hosts of “HaKochav HaBa” since 2014, bringing their charisma and energy to the show. The judging panel consists of Shiri Maimon, Itay Levy, Assaf Amdorsky, Ran Dankar, and Keren Pels, with the recent addition of Eden Hasson.

The Selection Process

A few days ago, the Israeli public broadcaster revealed that the final of “HaKokhav Haba” will take place on February 6, where the Israeli representative for Eurovision 2024 will be chosen. The selection process involves four contestants competing in the grand final for the ticket to Malmo, Sweden. The winner will be determined through a combination of audience votes and of a judging panel.

The broadcaster, KAN, has extended an invitation to a diverse range of Israeli creators to submit songs for the winner of “HaKokhav Haba” to perform at Eurovision 2024. A crucial requirement for this year’s submissions is that the songs must include Hebrew lyrics.

At least 30 creators will propose their songs for the winner of “HaKokhav Haba,” and the participants have the option to submit up to two songs each by February 11. All creators must hold Israeli citizenship, and foreign creators are not allowed to participate. The submitted songs will be presented anonymously to a seven-member selection committee.

The committee will evaluate the songs based on professional criteria such as the quality and originality of lyrics and melody, the suitability of the song for the artist, its appropriateness for the Eurovision competition, the likelihood of the song’s success in Eurovision, its suitability for representing the broadcaster as a public radio and television entity, the overall impression the song leaves, and other relevant criteria.

If the committee does not find a suitable song, it has the option to issue a call to the general public for additional song submissions or choose a song that has been published after September 1, or select a song from other submissions made for Israel’s participation in Eurovision between 2021 and 2023.

The winning song will undergo processing, recording, and clip production for the song’s unveiling, scheduled for a special broadcast in late February or early March.

Meet the Finalists

After this three-month journey and 22 episodes, four artists have reached the grand final of the Israeli national selection. The artists competing tonight for the title and the opportunity to represent Israel in Malmö are:

1. Or Cohen
2. Eden Golan
3. Dor Shimon
4. Mika Moshe

You can watch the Grand Final of the HaKochav HaBa – Eurovision 2024 Edition Semi-Final at 2o:30 CET through the Israeli channel, Keshet 12, by clicking here (subscription fee) or here (free).

Last year Israel at Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool was represented by the sensational Noa Kirel and her song “Unicorn” which gave the Middle Eastern country the third place in the Grand Final with 362 points.

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the developments regarding Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2024, in Malmö!