Croatia: Baby Lasagna’s stage performance will be changed for Eurovision 2024!

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Baby Lasagna‘s stage appearance in Malmö will not be the same as his performance at the country’s national selection. Given that Croatia is currently leading the betting odds, this is a predicted development.

First off, there will be differenced in the choreography, which is almost finished. Two dancers, Luana Kličić and Sebastijan Žeželić, will accompany the performer on stage. Mihael Žipovski will play the guitar and keyboard. In addition, Matija Klaj is taking over on the drums in place of Baby Lasagna’s brother Val Perum, who will be on tour at the time.

But changes go beyond the choreography. Valentina Pliško created a new outfit specifically for the artist. The performer himself called the outfit traditional, noting that it included features that reflected Istrian culture.

https://youtu.be/EBsgTJQFl9k?si=DtAYqy1WkzpTOTlp

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Source: Jutarnji

Croatia: Baby Lasagna Rehearsing for Eurovision 2024!

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Shortly after his victory in Dora 2024, Croatia’s representative at this year’s Eurovision, Baby Lasagna, has begun rehearsals for Malmö.

In fact, from the photos released to the public, there won’t be major differences from Baby Lasagna’s appearance in the national final to the Eurovision stage.

Baby Lasagna with his song “Rim Tim Tagi Dim,” swept the national final of the country for Eurovision 2024! Croatia is currently leading the betting odds for victory in this year’s competition.

Croatia will perform in the first half of the first semifinal on May 7th.

Check out our reaction video to Croatia’s entry below:

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Betting Odds: Croatia Takes the Lead surpassing Ukraine!

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With less than two weeks left until the official release of all entries for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest, we are entering the most crucial period of the pre-Eurovision season, with national finals and entry reveals multiplying day by day.

For this reason, one of Eurovisionfun’s most beloved and discussed columns returns, with the betting analyses for the Eurovision 2024 once again here.

While you prepare for the crucial weeks ahead with most entries being revealed for May, bookmakers have already begun their work, with the Eurovision 2024 winner section already being offered by some companies. Seizing the opportunity, we present to you the latest developments for the upcoming contest.

Upset at the Top

After a long time, the top spot in the betting odds for Eurovision 2024 has a new holder, with Croatia surpassing Ukraine just a few minutes ago. The sweeping victory of Baby Lasagna at Dora brought Croatia to the top of the betting odds for the first time in its history. The victory of Croatia is currently bet on at odds between 4 and 5, which have been steadily decreasing in recent days.

Thus, in the second place is now Ukraine. Alyona Alyona & Jerry Heil may have fallen from the top, however, their distance from the leading Croatia remains small, although the momentum currently favors Croatia. Ukraine’s odds are on the rise, with a potential victory more than quadrupling the bet.

In the third position, Iceland has risen again after the appearance of Bashar Murad in the Icelandic national final. “Wild West” seems to have impressed in recent days, with bookmakers significantly reducing Iceland’s odds, ranging from 7 to 9.

Reflecting the rise of Croatia to the top and Iceland to third, was the fall of Italy to the fourth position. However, this development does not mean an increase in the odds for Angelina Mango with “La Noia“. Italy is bet on at odds from 7 to 10, at the same levels as our previous analysis when it was in second place.

Completing the top five is the United Kingdom, which, however, has a considerable gap compared to the leading countries. With the release of “Dizzy” in the next few hours, it remains to be seen how bookmakers will be influenced by the finalized form of the British entry for Malmo. Currently, the UK’s victory returns up to 15 times the bet.

Top 10

In the sixth position and for the first time outside the Top 5 during this year’s Eurovision season, Sweden has fallen. The relatively low level of this year’s Melodifestivalen has raised the odds for the host country. A Swedish victory on home soil is offered at odds between 13 and 17, marking a slight increase compared to our last analysis.

In the seventh position is Belgium. The release of “Before the Party’s Over” by Mustii a few days ago seems to have thrilled betting companies, which now have the country outside the Top 5 a few days after its release. Belgium’s victory is bet on at odds between 13 and 17, at levels similar to Sweden.

In the eighth position, one finds France, which presents upward trends in recent days, especially after Slimane’s appearance in the Croatian national final a week ago. France’s odds return up to 21 times the bet with “Mon Amour.”

Ninth is now “Luktelk” by Silvester Belt from Lithuania, which may have dropped one position compared to our last analysis but remains within the top ten. Lithuania’s maiden victory is played at similar odds to those of France.

Finally, Switzerland completes the top ten, just hours after the release of “The Code” by Nemo. Upward trends for the country in Central Europe, as seen in the betting odds, with Switzerland possibly to climb even higher in the coming days. Switzerland’s victory is bet on at odds between 17 and 26.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBsgTJQFl9k

Do you think Baby Lasagna will give Croatia its maiden victory as an independent country in the Eurovision Song Contest? Let us know in the comments!

Croatia: Käärijä’s reaction on Baby Lasagna’s “RIM TIM TAGI DIM”!

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This Sunday, Baby Lasagna was crowned the winner of Dora 2024 and therefore Croatia’s representative in Eurovision 2024 with his song “RIM TIM TAGI DIM“. Even before the national selection, “RIM TIM TAGI DIM” caught the fandom’s attention leading Croatia to rise on the betting odds. As it was expected, Baby Lasagna won Dora 2024 with a landslide and will fly to Malmö.

However, there are no few commenting on how similar “RIM TIM TAGI DIM” sounds and looks compared to last year’s runner up, Käärijä, especially following Baby Lasagna’s performance in Dora. On a short video posted on TikTok displaying both Käärijä’s and Baby Lasagna’s performances, Käärijä commented the following:

Same vibe but its not the same! I love this crazy croatin song

The aforementioned comment of Käärijä was posted by Baby Lasagna on his Instagram story, while he considers this comment as an honor.

At the moment Baby Lasagna is one of the hot favorites to win the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, as he is currently placed second on the betting odds. Croatia will perform at the first half of the first semi-final on May 7.

You can also watch the reaction video of EurovisionFun on “RIM TIM TAGI DIM“, below:

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Croatia: Rim Tim Tagi Dim Copyright Issue for Baby Lasagna?

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You read in our previous article, the issue that has arisen with the song Baby Lasagna, will represent Croatia at Eurovision 2024. Part of Rim Tim Tagi Dim is identical to Espectro, a demo by dj Adrián de la Vega. The DJ spoke to X’s Spanish account, Espace, saying that he is investigating the copyright issue that may exist and concerns the part of the two songs that are similar.

Adrián de la Vega’s Espectro has been around for 3 years at X. That is, it preceded Baby Lasagna’s Rim Tim Tagi Dim. It is not uncommon for an artist to have purchased a music sample from a creator. But from what it seems and based on Adrián de la Vega’s reaction, there is no such case here. The dj told Espace:

I am investigating the copyright issue with an expert. The sample in question was a portion of the song, in which i hold copyright.

Apart from the issue of copyright, there is also a question regarding the regulations of the competition, since a significant part of the Croatian entry has been in official circulation for three years on the web.

You can listen and draw your own conclusions. After the 3rd minute exactly:

Baby Lasagna won a landslide victory in Dora 2024, Croatia’s national final for Eurovision and so with the song Rim Tim Tagi Dim, he will represent his country in Malmö. In fact, it is already considered one of the favorites, since Croatia is in second place in the betting for winning Eurovision 2024.

We await the development of this matter. We will update you with any news!

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Croatia: Is Baby Lasagna’s Rim Tim Tagi Dim a copy of another song?

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A demo by a dj that has actually existed for three years on YouTube under the name Espectro has been circulating in the last few hours on the forums and in the groups of Eurovision, who are commenting not just on the similarity, but on the faithful copying of part of Baby Lasagna’s song with which he will represent Croatia at Eurovision 2024.

You can listen and draw your own conclusions. After the 3rd minute exactly:

Baby Lasagna won a landslide victory in Dora 2024, Croatia’s national final for Eurovision and so with the song Rim Tim Tagi Dim, he will represent his country in Malmö. In fact, it is already considered one of the favorites, since Croatia is in second place in the betting for winning Eurovision 2024.

It remains unknown whether Baby Lasagna has copied or bought the specific sample. We will monitor the matter and update you with any new updates.

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the updates!

Croatia: Τhe viewership for the Grand Final of Dora 2024!

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After two Semi-Finals and a Grand Final, Dora 2024, the national final for the selection of Croatia’s participation in the Eurovision contest, has been completed for another year.

Big winner of the night is Baby Lasagna with the song “Rim Tim Tagi Dim“, and will travel with the Croatian flag to Malmö.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBsgTJQFl9k

The Croatian national final was broadcast by the public Croatian Radio Television (HRT-HTV1) and was the most watched programme, with a viewership of 24%. This is shown by AdScanner company data on a sample of 900 households representing 720,000 pay TV households in the Republic of Croatia.

At the time of the results, the television viewership on the state channel hit red with the viewership reaching 50% of the total share of the audience.

Watch our reaction video for this year’s participation of Croatia:

Croatia will participate in the first half of the First Semi-Final of Eurovision 2024, claiming one of the tickets leading to the Grand Final.

Will Baby Lasgna take Croatia to the Final this year? Tell us in the comments!

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Croatia: Eurovisionfun Reacts to Eurovision 2024 Entry “Rim Tim Tagi Dim”!

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Dora, Croatia’s national final has concluded for another year with the big winner of the night Baby Lasagna with “Rim Tim Tagi Dim“, confirming all the predictions that wanted him to be the absolute favorite.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBsgTJQFl9k

The Eurovisionfun team once again watched and reacted to the official video clip of the country’s entry for the upcoming Eurovision contest! Enjoy Apostolis, Spyros and Filippos in a Reaction video with detailed commentary on Croatia’s participation in Eurovision 2024!

Do you like Croatia’s entry for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest? Tell us in the comments below!

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Croatia: Baby Lasagna will represent the country in Malmö with “RIM TIM TAGI DIM”!

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Tonight it was Croatia’s turn to select its entry for Eurovision 2024. Just a while ago, Dora 2024, the Croatian national selection for Eurovision 2024, was concluded. Dora served for another year as the country’s selection method for Eurovision and was broadcasted live from Zagreb, Croatia.

Hosted by Duško Čurlić, Maja Ciglenečki and Anja Cerar, and following the combination of votes from a four national juries and four international juries (50%) and televoting (50%), Baby Lasagna was crowned as the winner with his song “RIM TIM TAGI DIM“.

Changed to the core, Dora 2024 was the first edition in thirteen years to feature semi-finals. A record of 203 entries were submitted to the Croatian broadcaster, out of which twenty-four were advanced to the semi-finals’ stage. From each semi-final, eight acts qualified to the Grand Final chosen exclusively by the Croatian audience. Hence, the following sixteen acts competed tonight for the Croatian representation in Malmö:

  1. Natalie Balmix – Dijamanti
  2. Mario Battifiaca feat. Robert Ferlin – Vodu piti trizan biti
  3. Lana Mandarić – More
  4. Boris Štok – Can We Talk
  5. Stefany Žužić – Sretnih dana dat’ će Bog
  6. Pavel – TO THE MOON
  7. Saša Lozar – Ne plačem zbog nje
  8. Lara Demarin – Ne vjerujem ti
  9. Let 3 – Baba Roga
  10. Alen Đuras – A Tamburitza Lullaby
  11. eugen – Tišine
  12. Vatra – Slatke suze, gorka ljubav
  13. Damir Kedžo – Voljena ženo
  14. Baby Lasagna – RIM TIM TAGI DIM
  15. MARCELA – Gasoline
  16. Vinko – Lying Eyes

The Grand Final of Dora 2024 – in detail

1. Natalie Balmix – Dijamanti

2. Mario Battifiaca feat. Robert Ferlin – Vodu piti trizan biti

3. Lana Mandarić – More

4. Boris Štok – Can We Talk

5. Stefany Žužić – Sretnih dana dat’ će Bog

6. Pavel – TO THE MOON

7. Saša Lozar – Ne plačem zbog nje

8. Lara Demarin – Ne vjerujem ti

9. Let 3 – Baba Roga

10. Alen Đuras – A Tamburitza Lullaby

11. eugen – Tišine

12. Vatra – Slatke suze, gorka ljubav

13. Damir Kedžo – Voljena ženo

14. Baby Lasagna – RIM TIM TAGI DIM

15. MARCELA – Gasoline

16. Vinko – Lying Eyes

General comment: Vocal issues were present in almost all of the participants’ performances. I do not think, however, that sound-mixing is something to blame. The artists themselves is were the problem arises.

The voting process

Four national juries (25%) along with four international juries (25%) and the TV audience (50%) decided who would fly the Croatian flag in Malmö.

National juries (25%)

Juries from four regions in Croatia casted their votes:

  • Osijek
  • Rijeka
  • Split
  • Zagreb
International juries (25%)

Juries from four countries casted their votes:

  • Germany
  • Iceland
  • Italy
  • Ukraine

Combining the voting of national and international juries and halfway through the voting process, the results were the following:

Dora 2024 Jury Voting

Dora 2024 Jury Voting

Baby Lasagna was Dora’s juries pick, followed by Vinko and Let 3.

Audience’s vote (50%)
Dora 2024 Results

Dora 2024 Results

Baby Lasagna was public’s pick for Eurovision 2024, followed by Alen Đuras and Let 3.

The winner

Following the combination of the above and with a total of 321 points, Baby Lasagna was crowned as the winner of Dora 2024 and will therefore serve as the country’s representative in the 68th Eurovision Song Contest that will take place in Malmö in May. Croatia is allocated to perform at the first half of the first semi-final on May 7.

Do you agree with Croatia’s choice for Eurovision 2024? Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the news!

Croatia: Tonight the Final of Dora 2024!

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With momentum from a rapid rise in the betting odds, Croatia finishes tonight the process of selecting its representative for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. In a few hours from now, the final of Dora 2024 will take place in Zagreb.

Format

The Croatian national final will be held over three separate nights, with two semi-finals on February 22 and 23, and the grand final on February 25.

Twelve artists participated in each of the two semi-finals, with a total of sixteen artists (eight from each semi-final) earning their ticket to Sunday’s grand final. The sixteen finalists were determined exclusively by the votes of Croatian viewers.

In the final, the artist and song representing Croatia in the Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden in May will be jointly selected by both the television audience and the jury. The ratio of the total points awarded by the audience and the jury will be 50-50. In the event of a tie between the audience and the jury, the song with the most votes from the audience will be the winner.

Furthermore, the jury will no longer consist solely of domestic professionals and music enthusiasts. Instead, the Croatian song for the Eurovision Song Contest will be selected by four Croatian committees (from the centers of HRT Zagreb, Split, Rijeka, and Osijek), as well as four committees from abroad. The international committees will come from Iceland, Ukraine, Italy, and Germany. Each jury will have three members and will consist of music critics, music journalists, composers, and producers.

Final

The sixteen artists participating in tonight’s sfinal of Dora 2024 are:

  1. Natalie Balmix – Dijamanti
  2. Mario Battifiaca feat. Robert Ferlin – Vodu piti trizan biti
  3. Lana Mandarić – More
  4. Boris Štok – Can We Talk
  5. Stefany Žužić – Sretnih dana dat’ će Bog
  6. Pavel – TO THE MOON
  7. Saša Lozar – Ne plačem zbog nje
  8. Lara Demarin – Ne vjerujem ti
  9. Let 3 – Baba Roga
  10. Alen Đuras – A Tamburitza Lullaby
  11. eugen – Tišine
  12. Vatra – Slatke suze, gorka ljubav
  13. Damir Kedžo – “Voljena ženo“
  14. Baby Lasagna – RIM TIM TAGI DIM
  15. MARCELA – Gasoline
  16. Vinko – Lying Eyes

The hosts of Dora 2024 will be Duško Ćurlić, Maja Ciglenečki, and Anja Cerar.

The final of Dora 2024 starts at 20:15 CET and can be watched through the official website of Croatian public television by clicking HERE.

Last year, Croatia was represented by Let 3 with the song “Mama ŠČ!“. The popular Croatian band finished 13th with a total of 123 points, which marks the country’s best performance in recent years at the contest.

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the developments regarding Croatia’s participation in Eurovision 2024 in Malmo!