Eurovision 2024 Germany’s second rehearsal

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Next up on the stage of Eurovision Song Contest 2024 is Germany. ISAAK with his song “Always On The Run” is ready for his second rehearsal on the stage of Malmö Arena!

Who is ISAAK?

ISAAK embarked on his musical journey as a street musician at the age of 12.

Fueled by a deep passion for music, he honed his skills in playing the guitar, piano, ukulele, and drums. It was during this formative period that he not only cultivated his unmistakable voice, which resonated deeply with his audiences but also developed a captivating stage presence.

A devoted family man and husband, music has always been at the heart of ISAAK’s life. A big break for the singer arrived in 2021 when he won the talent show Show Your Talent.

His early experiences as a street performer have shaped his artistry today, instilling in him a deep connection to both his craft and his audience.

ISAAK won “Eurovision Song Contest – Das Deutsche Finale 2024”, Germany’s national selection for Eurovision 2024, and the ticket for Malmö!

The Rehearsal

It’s time for Germany’s ISAAK now, with his power ballad Always On The Run. Like lots of singer/songwriters, ISAAK honed his craft as a street musician – he put on an impromptu street performance before the Pre-Party in Madrid, so hopefully we’ll see him out and about on the streets of Malmö over the coming week too.

This staging has had a major overhaul since Das Deutsche Finale back in February – ISAAK is also in a room, but rather than a filthy gym it looks like a very stylish living room, made from a black metal framework that means he can still be seen from all sides. It also has an open fire – and from the first chorus, all three sides of the room burst into flames, like the house is burning down. Hard to capture the atmosphere in words, but it’s really impressive.

The set sits under the middle cube, which has descended from the heavens to create a ceiling, but during the middle eight the whole set is wheeled away and it’s just ISAAK in the middle of the stage, wearing a black suit and flanked by four backing singers.

Germany second rehearsal Eurovision 2024. Credit: Corinne Cumming/EBU

Watching both on screen and on the stage, it’s a really impactful three minutes – ISAAK’s interaction with parts of the room, the flames, and the dynamic change of set halfway through really elevates what is already a powerhouse vocal.

We’ve see SO much great staging over the past week – still four more performances to go, but it’s shaping to be a VERY good year.

Germany second rehearsal Eurovision 2024. Credit: Corinne Cumming/EBU

Later today, a video will be released with thirty seconds of clips from the TV footage of the performances of the Big 5 and host Sweden . This video will be published on the official Eurovision YouTube channel after today’s rehearsals are over.

More information about the appearance of Germany will be made public on Monday 6/5 , after the Dress Rehearsal of the countries of the 1st Semi-Final. 

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Eurovision 2024: Sweden’s second rehearsal!

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Marcus & Martinus are the next artists to hold their second technical rehearsal, on the stage of Malmö Arena. The popular Norwegian singers are representing Sweden this year with “Unforgettable”, after winning the national final in the country last March

Who are Marcus & Martinus?

Twins Marcus & Martinus rose to fame as one of Scandinavia’s biggest pop sensations after winning Norway’s ‘Junior MGP’ in 2012.

At the age of 9, their song “To Dråper Vann” hit the top 10 in Norway and was swiftly followed by their biggest hit to date, “Elektrisk”, which stayed on the charts for 66 consecutive weeks.

With over 1.5 billion streams, the duo has gained a massive following and sold out arenas across Scandinavia and topped the charts in their home country, as well as in Sweden and Finland, with multiple hit singles.

Marcus & Martinus won Melodifestivalen 2024, the Swedish national selection for Eurovision 2024, on their second attempt following their second-place finish in 2023 with “Air”. Hence, the duo will now open the Grand Final of May 11 and defend the trophy on home-ground.

The Rehearsal

22-year-old Marcus & Martinus haven’t released an official video for this song, because they didn’t need to – the staging at Melodifestivalen is basically watching a super-polished pop video being made in real time. They’ve brought the same show to Malmö, which means it’s our THIRD BOX OF THE DAY! The staging remains pretty much unchanged, down to the blue and black outfits and four backing singers in wraparound shades.

Sweden second rehearsal Eurovision 2024. Credit: Corinne Cumming/EBU

But what feels entirely different is the scale – the cubes add a new dimension and elevated lighting effects, particularly after the box separates halfway through and the rest of the performance plays out at the front of the stage. From then the LED wall and the cubes go full pulsing neon, and the whole thing has so much bass it pounds through the floor. Hard to imagine how anyone isn’t going to be up and dancing in this arena next Tuesday – this is a certified ‘let’s go to Euroclub’ bop.

Since we’re all about the boxes, we’re wondering what France, Spain and Italy have in store for us…Slimane in a glass cube? Suggestions please….

Sweden second rehearsal Eurovision 2024. Credit: Corinne Cumming/EBU

Later today, a video will be released featuring thirty seconds of footage from the Big 5 and Sweden’s performances. This video will be posted on the official Eurovision YouTube channel after the end of today’s rehearsals.

More information on Sweden‘s performance will be released on Monday 6/5, after the first semi-final dress rehearsal.

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Eurovision 2024: The second rehearsal of the United Kingdom!

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Today is the ninth day of rehearsals and the Big 5 and the host Sweden are taking the stage at the Malmö Arena to perform their second technical rehearsal. Today’s rehearsals are opened by Olly Alexander , who represents the UK with “Dizzy”, a dance and radio track that represents the trends prevailing in the country’s music scene.

Who is Olly Alexander?

As he launches his first solo album of the same name, Olly Alexander remains one of the most innovative pop stars nowadays.

In three hugely successful albums to date, the singer, actor, and fashion icon has scored two UK Number 1 albums, 10 UK Top 40 singles and was recently awarded the BRIT Billion Award (with 6.5 billion streams worldwide).

He started his career as part of the band Years & Years and later he evolved into a solo career.  In 2024, a brand new solo era, Olly has become a once-in-a-lifetime voice: Russell T Davies ‘ It’s A Sin won Best New Drama at the National Television Awards.  Olly was also nominated for Best Actor at the BAFTA Television Awards 2022, for his performance in the series.

Olly has headlined arenas and festivals around the world and collaborated with Sir Elton John, Kylie Minogue, and Pet Shop Boys .

The rehearsal

Olly Alexander‘s appearance transports viewers to a post-apocalyptic dystopian boxing gym locker room, a spaceship hurtling towards Earth through a black hole in 1985!

There’s a large room on stage, lined with dirty tiles and shower heads – resembling George Michael’s song “Outside“, taking inspiration on the vibe of the official video.

Olly‘s four male dancers wear (minimal) red boxing gear and the camera angles constantly change so the audience feels like the room is spinning, backed by a rotating black hole of LED graphics.

The performance creates a “locker room going into space” scenario. In short, it’s a VERY ambitious and exciting set, with special-effects-packed look that only really comes to life on screen.

United Kingdom’s second rehearsal Eurovision 2024. Credit: Corinne Cumming/EBU

Also a note about the arrangement of the song – there are extra strings and the production on the final chorus is different.

Lots of sparks and fireworks at the end, giving the feeling that the stage is malfunctioning, and then we have one last big bang.

United Kingdom second rehearsal Eurovision 2024. Credit: Corinne Cumming/EBU

Later today, a video will be released with thirty seconds of clips from the TV footage of the performances of the Big 5 and host Sweden. This video will be published on the official Eurovision YouTube channel after today’s rehearsals are over.

More information on the appearance of the United Kingdom will be released on Monday 6/5 , after the Dress Rehearsal of the 1st Semi-Final countries. 

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Italy: Listen to the Spanish-Italian version of “La Noia”!

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Angelina Mango released on all digital platforms a new version of her Eurovision 2024 entry “La Noia“. Specifically, this new version contains Spanish lyrics with Álvaro De Luna featured.

Angelina Mango won the prestigious Festival di Sanremo back in February and therefore gained the right to represent Italy in Eurovision 2024, which she accepted.

Italy as a member of the BIG 5 is automatically granted a spot in the Grand Final of May 11. Angelina Mango has her second technical rehearsal scheduled for today, 4/5.

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The Model: Switzerland Tipped for Victory with One Week Remaining

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With the Grand Final of Eurovision 2024 just around the corner, The Model, Eurovoix’s data-driven simulation of the contest, is favoring Switzerland as the potential winner.

Drawing from diverse data sources including current betting odds, community rankings, and polls, The Model maintains that Nemo and their song ‘The Code‘ are the frontrunners to clinch victory in this year’s competition.

As per the latest simulation, Switzerland is anticipated to accumulate a total of 454 points, potentially marking the lowest winning total since the inception of the new voting system in 2016. Trailing closely behind are Ukraine and Italy, both projected to score 422 points and sharing the second position.

Utilizing data from bookmakers’ odds, community rankings, and more, The Model endeavors to provide accurate Eurovision predictions. For a deeper understanding of its methodology, check out a brief explanation here:

As the contest draws nearer, The Model adjusts its projections to reflect evolving dynamics, considering factors such as show running orders, political biases, and tactical voting. This meticulous approach aims to generate realistic forecasts of the final outcome.

So, if The Model were to be entirely accurate, what scenarios does it predict for Eurovision 2024?

Semi-Final One

With rehearsals underway, fans and bookmakers gain insights into each country’s staging plans, influencing the shifting landscape of winning probabilities. Today’s updated projections from The Model reflect these changes, presenting a significantly altered picture from previous assessments.

Ukraine retains its lead in the first semi-final, with Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil‘s song “Teresa & Maria” receiving a significant boost in odds following the reveal of their staging. Following closely behind is Baby Lasagna and Croatia, securing the second spot despite climbing to first place in the overall odds.

Noteworthy is Ireland, rapidly climbing in the rankings following the unveiling of Bambie Thug‘s rehearsal clip for “Doomsday Blue“. With shortened odds, The Model now predicts Ireland to comfortably secure 135 points in the first semi-final, marking a return to the final stage.

Silvester Belt‘s “Luktelk” for Lithuania follows closely with 115 points, while Finland and Cyprus tie at 94 points in fifth and sixth places. Despite being high-energy songs, both “No Rules” and “Liar” benefit from the removal of juries this year, enhancing their chances of garnering public support.

Semi-Final Two

In the second semi-final, although there have been fewer changes, The Model adapts its projection to align with evolving odds, polls, and other factors. Notably, bookmakers display higher confidence in the outcome of Semi-Final Two compared to Semi-Final One, a sentiment echoed by The Model.

Joost Klein is forecasted to triumph in this semi-final with his hardstyle anthem “Europapa“, closing the show with a bang. Despite some critique of the staging, The Model anticipates overwhelming support for the song translating into substantial points on Thursday.

Trailing behind Joost Klein is Nemo with “The Code“, securing a robust 165 points. While Switzerland‘s position as a favorite to win the overall contest remains unchanged, Nemo‘s projection reflects the advantageous impact of their later performance slot in the running order.

Grand Final

In the absence of the running order for the final, The Model treats each song as if performing in the same position, except for Sweden, who has already drawn the first slot. Despite this limitation, The Model projects a compelling showdown in the Grand Final.

In this simulation, Israel leads the pack in the jury vote with their poignant ballad “Hurricane“, narrowly surpassing Switzerland. However, the public vote paints a different picture, with Ukraine emerging victorious, closely trailed by Switzerland and Italy.

Ultimately, Switzerland secures victory with 454 points, leveraging its strong performances in both the jury and public votes. While surprises abound in The Model’s projections, only the final show will reveal whether these predictions materialize into reality.

With just one week left until Eurovision 2024, The Model continues to refine its projections. Stay tuned for predictions for each show next week, and after the events, we’ll compare The Model’s forecasts with the actual results, offering insights into its accuracy.

As the excitement builds, all eyes are on Switzerland as the projected favorite to emerge victorious. The countdown to Eurovision 2024 is on, and anticipation is at an all-time high as fans eagerly await the grand finale.

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Croatia: Arena Zagreb is being reserved, regarding a potential Eurovision victory!

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According to Croatian media’s recent reports, the Arena Zagreb no longer accepts reservations from April to May 2025, regarding a potential Eurovision win, as Croatia is once again the favourite of the betting odds to win.

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Eric Saade’s statement regarding his involvement in Eurovision 2024!

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The artists that will perform as the opening act in the Eurovision 2024 first semi-final were revealed by the EBU a few hours ago. Eric Saade, the Swedish representative for Eurovision 2011, is one of these performers. The musician, who is of Palestinian origin, has stated on multiple occasions that he opposes Israel competing in this year’s competition. A few minutes ago, he shared the following statement, regarding his involvement in this year’s competition:

First..

This is a love message.

When you are no longer able to wear a symbol of your ethnicity in our so-called

‘Free world, it is more important than ever for me to participate.

EBU’s handling of Eurovision is disgraceful.

They do not permit any Palestinian symbols inside the Arena, while symbols representing any other ethnicity in the world are welcomed.

Their slogan ‘United by music’ (if you’re not Palestinian) is already a joke. By broadcasting Is*eli propaganda during prime time to the whole world, yet focusing on banning the Palestinian flag?

Therefore, it is more crucial than ever for me to be present on THAT STAGE.

You may take our symbols, but you cannot take away my presence

Love u.

 

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Eurovision 2024: Eleni Foureira, Eric Saade, and Chanel to Open First Semi-Final!

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SVT has unveiled the star-studded lineup for the opening act of the First Semi-Final of Malmö 2024. Eurovision enthusiasts can anticipate a dazzling performance featuring three beloved Eurovision Song Contest veterans on Tuesday, 7th May.

Eleni Foureira, Eric Saade, and Chanel have been handpicked by SVT to kick off the festivities with a spectacular show titled “United By Music.” This grand opening not only embodies the official slogan of the Eurovision Song Contest but also celebrates the enduring legacy of artists who captivated audiences worldwide with their performances.

Since her electrifying runner-up finish at Eurovision 2018 with “Fuego,” Eleni Foureira has continued to soar, delivering chart-topping hits like “Temperatura” and “El Telephone.” Similarly, Eric Saade‘s third-place triumph for Sweden in 2011 with “Popular” remains etched in Eurovision history, solidifying his status as a pop sensation. Meanwhile, Chanel‘s victory at the inaugural Benidorm Fest and her subsequent third-place finish for Spain in Eurovision 2022 with “SloMo” have catapulted her to superstardom, with hits like “Loka” and “Clavaíto” dominating the Spanish charts.

Accompanied by 24 dancers, Eleni, Chanel, and Eric will grace the stage with their iconic Eurovision entries, promising an unforgettable performance that embodies the spirit of unity through music.

Director and scriptwriter of Eurovision 2024, Edward af Sillén, shares his vision for the opening act:

“We aim to ignite this year’s edition with a high-energy pop spectacle that showcases Sweden‘s unwavering passion for the Eurovision Song Contest and exemplifies our collective bond through music. These three phenomenal artists, though they may not have clinched the top prize, have undoubtedly won the hearts of fans across Europe. This performance is poised to set the tone for an exceptional week, and we hope viewers will be swept away by its magic.”

Tune in to the First Semi-Final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest on Tuesday, 7th May at 21:00 CEST to witness this electrifying spectacle unfold.

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Eurovision 2024: This is the running order of the Turquoise Carpet!

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The running order for the Opening Ceremony of Eurovision 2024 has been revealed. The EBU has revealed the order in which the Eurovision 2024 artists will appear on the Turquoise Carpet tomorrow Read more

Norway: Italy wins the fourth show of Adresse Malmø!

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NRK, the public broadcaster of Norway, broadcasts Adresse Malmø, a special show dedicated to the Eurovision Song Contest. Each week approximately eight songs will be reviewed with the judges rating the songs from one to twelve points. Read more