Greece: Marina Satti has not listened to all the song submissions yet!

Marina Satti, the Greek representative for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest, discussed her participation in the competition earlier today on the ANT1 show “To Proino”.

She stated in the interview that she hasn’t listened to all the songs that have been submitted to ERT before discussing her choice to take part in the competition this year.

She stated the following when the journalist asked her about the songs that were submitted:

I have listened some songs but not all of them.

We haven’t made a decision yet, but we’ve received songs in a variety of styles.

The composer of Loreen’s two entries has sent in his proposal, as far as I know.

Eurovision is a musical celebration. Our aim is to find the best song.

Why did you decide to represent Greece at Eurovision?

Why not? This is what we do. We compose music. We sing, dance, travel and take part in festivals.

Did you respond right away when the proposal was made to you, or did you need some time to consider it?

I held off on saying yes at first. In past years, there had been conversations about Eurovision. I knew it would happen one day.

At the beginning, as in the previous times, I said “next year”.


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Greece: A song with pontic lyra along those submitted for Marina Satti!

The submission window set by ERT to submit songs with which Marina Satti will represent Greece in Eurovision 2024, closed on December 1st. For the time being, Marina Satti and her team, in accordance with ERT’s team, must evaluate and choose the one song that will compete in the contest in May, at Malmö.

In previous article we informed you that Marina Satti has already listen to a major part of the 150 songs submitted to ERT for the Greek representation in Eurovision 2024, and she has rejected all of them.

Some of the composers that have confirmed to have submitted a song to ERT are Peter Boström and Dimitri Stassos, as well as Kostas Karalis.

According to ASTRA TV, along the 150 songs submitted for Eurovision 2024, is a song signed by the renowned and awarded composers George Julius, Diana Jovolou and El Christo Kemanetzidis.

The song is in English, it’s special and original, while its music is a very nice combination between Balkan sounds and some pop touches, as well as the Pontic Lyra which is sure to make an impression.

What’s Next?

With all the procedures running and being more optimistic than ever, Marina Satti continues her feverish preparations for the contest. December finds the Greek representative representative in the studio for the recording of the Greek participation, while she continues to evaluate all 150 songs submitted by Greek and foreign creators.

The song can either be one of those subitted to ERT, or one of the songs written by Marina herself and her creative team, which is going to select the Greek representation as no Greek jury will be involved this year.

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Greece: Marina Satti has listened to many songs and rejected all of them!

According to the reposrtage on SKAI channel’s show, “Geia Sou”, the journalist Katerina Theodoropoulou, revealed that Marina Satti has already listened to a major part of the 150 songs submitted to ERT for the Greek representation in Eurovision 2024, and has rejected all of them. Read more

Germany: The 15 artists vying for a place in “Das Deutsche Finale 2024”!

This year’s ‘Ich will zum ESC’ will include fifteen performers, whose names have been made public by German broadcaster NDR. The winner of the six-episode competition show will advance to “Deutsche Finale”, the national final through which Germany’s 2024 Eurovision entry will be selected.

Rea Garvey and Conchita Wurst, the 2014 Eurovision winner, will serve as the contestants’ mentors during this procedure. The participants will either sing original music or covers of songs in the first five episodes. In the sixth and final show, they will perform the song that, if they win, will be performed at the “Deutsche Finale” on February 16.

The 15 artists

Anne

Since she was a kid, now twenty-seven-year-old Anne has watched the competition and dreamed of the day she will get to perform on that stage. In the premiere of “Ich will zum ESC,” Anne is going to perform Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now”, aiming to impress the audience with her voice as well as her dancing abilities.

Anne, Kandidatin bei "Ich will zum ESC!" © Bildergarten Entertainment

Apollson

22-year-old Bruno, a Regensburg-born independent artist, goes by Apollson. At the age of six, he joined a school choir, which marked the beginning of his musical journey. He frequently discusses his experiences with mental health concerns in his music. He will perform Rihanna’s “Love on the brain” in the premiere episode of “Ich will zum ESC”.

Apollson, Kandidat bei "Ich will zum ESC!" © ildergarten Entertainment

Béranger

Béranger is a 32-year-old Berlin-based musician with French roots. Having already released an album, he will participate in “Das Deutsche Finale 2024” with his own composition, “Wild Drift”.

Béranger, Kandidat bei "Ich will zum ESC!" © Bildergarten Entertainment

Bibiane

Bibiane, who is 26 years old, works in the social media industry. She is also a professional musician and will be performing Britney Spears’ “Toxic” at this year’s Ich want zum ESC.

Bibiane, Kandidatin bei "Ich will zum ESC!" © Bildergarten Entertainment

Celina

22-year-old Celina is of Italian descent. She characterizes her music as energetic and danceable. It will be her first time appearing in front of an audience, when she performs on “Ich will zum ESC”. She will perform Dua Lipa’s “Physical”, claiming a spot among the candidates for the “Deutsche Finale 2024”.

Celina, Kandidatin bei "Ich will zum ESC!" © Bildergarten Entertainment

Christos

Born in Greece, Christos and his family relocated to Germany a decade ago. He is involved in music and releases his own songs under the stage name “OJI CHRISTOS” while pursuing his studies. He is going to compete with the song “Be yourself” for a spot in the German national final.

Christos, Kandidat bei "Ich will zum ESC!" © Bildergarten Entertainment

Esther

Esther, who is 57 years old, has been performing professionally for about 30 years. Having performed on music stages in various countries, she is competing with her own version of Grace Jones’ “Slave to the rhythm” in hopes of making it to the German national final.

Esther, Kandidatin bei "Ich will zum ESC!" © Bildergarten Entertainment

Florian

Florian, 28, has been a fan of the competition since he was a young child and will be singing “What Was I Made For” by Billie Eilish at this year’s “Ich will zum ESC”.

Florian, Kandidat bei "Ich will zum ESC!" © Bildergarten Entertainment

Jamina

Jamina, who is 19 years old, aspires to be a singer and actress. Her performance of Radiohead’s “Creep” in “Ich will zum ESC” will be her first step in achieving this objective.

Jamina, Kandidatin bei "Ich will zum ESC!" © Bildergarten Entertainment

Luca

Luca, who is 23 years old, has studied acting and has been in a number of musicals. He’s going for a spot in this year’s German national final with “When I was your man” by Bruno Mars.

Luca, Kandidat bei "Ich will zum ESC!" © Bildergarten Entertainment

Lyn

Lyn is 38 years old. She has already released four albums. She will try to win the jury vote with “Calm after the storm”, with which Common Linets represented the Netherlands at Eurovision 2014.

Lyn, Kandidatin bei "Ich will zum ESC!" © Bildergarten Entertainment

Marie

Marie, 23, is a musician, uploading covers to her personal TikTok account. She performs different kinds of music, both in German and English. In the first episode of “Ich will zum ESC”, she will perform Silbermond’s Something Stills.

Marie, Kandidatin bei "Ich will zum ESC!" © Bildergarten Entertainment

Paul

Paul is 26 years old and has been in the music business for 18 years. He works as a music producer and created the music project POULISH KID along with two friends a year and a half ago. He will attempt to win the judges’ vote with “Out Of Time”, which he has composed.

Paul, Kandidat bei "Ich will zum ESC!" © Bildergarten Entertainment

Sophie

Sophie is 32 years old and has roots from Bavaria. Alongside her professional work in journalism, she also works as a musician. In the first episode of “Ich will zum ESC” she will perform “Schön Enough” by Lina Maly.

Sophie, Kandidatin bei "Ich will zum ESC!" © Bildergarten Entertainment

Sven

The list of candidates for ‘Ich will zum ESC’ is completed by Sven. Sven is studying medicine and is a member of a band. He’ll try to win the jury vote with Måneskin’s “Beggin”.

Sven, Kandidat bei "Ich will zum ESC!" © Bildergarten Entertainment


Germany was represented this year by Lord of the Lost and the song “Blood and Glitter”. The band, which is well-known in Germany, came in last place overall, with a total of 18 points. Will Germany be able to recover from its string of poor results and move to the left side of the leaderboard?

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Eurovision 2024: 37 countries will join the 68th contest in Malmö!

The Eurovision season has officially started! Just moments ago, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) announced the participants’ list of Eurovision 2024 in Malmö. In total, 37 countries will participate in the 68th Eurovision Song Contest.

In detail, the following countries will take part in Malmö:

 Albania – RTSH

 Australia – SBS

 Armenia – AMPTV

 Austria – ORF

 Azerbaijan – İctimai

Belgium – RTBF

Croatia – HRT

 Cyprus – CyBC

Czech Republic – ČT

 Denmark – DR

 Estonia – ERR

 Finland – YLE

 France – FT

 Georgia – GPB

 Germany – ARD/NDR

 Greece – ERT

 Iceland – RÚV

 Ireland – RTÉ

 Israel – IPBC/Kan

Italy – RAI

 Latvia – LTV

 Lithuania – LRT

Luxembourg – RTL

 Malta – PBS

 Moldova – TRM

Netherlands – AVROTROS

 Norway – NRK

 Poland – TVP

 Portugal – RTP

 San Marino – SMRTV

 Serbia – RTS

 Slovenia – RTVSLO

 Spain – TVE

 Sweden – SVT

 Switzerland – SRG / SSR

 Ukraine – UA:PBC

 United Kingdom – BBC

Whilst Romania is currently not confirmed to compete next year, talks are continuing with TVR on their potential participation as well. That means we might have 38 nations competing in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest.

Luxembourg, one of the founding members of Eurovision as well as successful, having won the contest five times, will return after three decades long absence. In fact, Luxembourg’s return was known to public since May and it was even announced during the Grand Final of Eurovision 2023.

North Macedonia, Bulgaria and Montenegro still remain out, claiming financial reasons.

The 68th Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Malmö, Sweden during 7-11 of May 2024, following Loreen’s second win in Liverpool.

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Greece: Will ERT host a show to celebrate 50 years of Eurovision participation?

It was reported earlier today, via the television program “Mega Kalimera”, that ERT is working on the idea of hosting an anniversary show in April to honor the 50th anniversary of Greece’s debut participation in the competition with Marinella and “Krasi, Thalassa kai t’ agori mou”.

Among the candidate names for the presentation of the event are Daphne Bokotta and Fotis Sergulopoulos with Jenny Melita. The aforementioned names have all served as commentators for Greek public television in the past.

Nevertheless, no details regarding the character and content of the program are provided above, and it is stressed that this is merely an idea whose execution has not yet been determined.


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EXCLUSIVE: The composer and producer of “Tattoo” is making a song for Marina Satti!

Peter Boström the composer and producer of “Tattoo”, the song that won this year’s Eurovision, is currently in the studio alongside the Greek composer Dimitri Stassos and they are making a song for Marina Satti for Eurovision 2024, which will be submitted to ERT in the following days, as we can now exclusively reveal to you! Read more

The CEO of Panik Records discusses Josephine’s potential participation in Eurovision in the future!

George Arsenakos, the CEO of PANIK Records, the label that Josephine is signed to, discussed the rumors that have been circulating for the past few months regarding Josephine’s potential participation in Eurovision 2024. He said that there had never been any conversations regarding her participating in the competition!

Josephine was never meant to compete in Eurovision! We were not contacted by ERT. What the public television would like is not the same as what the Eurovision fans want.

Georgos Arsenakos also spoke about Marina Satti, expressing his satisfaction with ERT’s choice:

This year, the decision made by public television was excellent. I believe we’ll do well because Marina Satti is an amazing artist!

Josephine recently discussed Eurovision as well, stating that, despite her claims last month that she was in talks with ERT for Eurovision 2024, participating in the contest is not one of her top priorities.

We had discussions regarding Eurovision, but they stalled. I’m not dying to do it. My country is the only reason I would do it. I sincerely hope Marina Satti will succeed because she deserves it.


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Greece: Marina Satti’s song will not be decided by a broadcaster’s committee!

The song with which Marina Satti will represent Greece in Malmö and Eurovision 2024 will not be chosen via a televised show and hence by the audience. Thus, it was mentioned in “SUPER Katerina” morning show, that no jury will be involved in the selection of the song either.

The abolishment of a special committee for Eurovision 2024

The decision-makers have decided that there will be no involvement of a committee in choosing the Greek song for the upcoming competition. Βearing in mind the severe criticism ERT faced earlier this year about its selection process which led to the worst Greek result in Eurovision history, the reason behind this decision is considered quite obvious.

As a short reminder, the jury’s preferences were vastly different from the audience committee’s ones. Regardless Melissa Mantzouki’sLiar” finishing first by a wide margin in the audience’s vote, the jury ranked her last, depriving her of the Greek representation in Liverpool.

As a result, in order to keep a possible committee out of the spotlight, ERT appears to have made the decision that the selection of Marina Satti’s song for Eurovision 2024 will take place without the involvement of any committee. Nevertheless, Marina Satti herself was chosen as the Greek representative without the involvement of any committee.

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Greece: Marina Satti’s first interview as the Greek representative | What to expect from her entry!

Marina Satti gave her first interview to “Studio 4” and ERT1 as Greece’s representative in Eurovision 2024. Marina discussed her initial preparations for the competition, the song she will perform in Malmö, as well as how she feels about this big challenge!

Marina Satti filmed the interview a few days earlier in the Acropolis for the needs of the introductory video that will be posted on the official Eurovision social media.

Marina Satti will probably sing in Greek

Marina Satti, who is thrilled to be entrusted to represent Greece in Eurovision 2024, described what we can expect from her participation in Eurovision in a few words but clearly:

I would like my project to be contemporary, to represents my generation and the “new” Greece, beyond the stereotypes that Europeans have about us, but also that it is relevant so that they can dance and identify with it.

Furthermore, she mentioned that the Greek verse is a favorite for her participation in the upcoming competition, where Greece will celebrate its 50th anniversary in the contest, as the English-language power pop song genre is somewhat far from the genre she belongs to.

Marina Satti’s favorite Eurovision entries

Marina Satti having Mahmood’s song from 2019, “Soldi”, as her favorite entry is somehow expected, but her favorite Greek entry was certainly unexpected.

Michalis Rakintzis‘ “SAGAPO”, the Greek entry in 2002, is her favorite Greek entry, and she did not hesitate to mention in front of the STUDIO 4 camera.

Preparations have already begun

Marina Satti mentions that she is very touched with the love and joy she received from everyone when ERT announced her as the country’s Eurovision representative. She also added that from now on she also shares a common goal with all those people supporting her.

The search for Marina Satti’s song continues, for those interested in submitting complete song proposals, until December 1st.

At the moment, I’m not stressed and I feel like I’m doing what I’m doing in my life anyway, rehearsing, making music and songs.

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