Israel: What percentage of Europeans believe that the country should not participate at Eurovision 2024?

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Truth be told, there is a great number of Europeans who firmly believe that Israel should not take part in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, mainly because of their geographical position.

However, the situation in Gaza remains fraught and this has made a plethora of people call for Israel’s excusion from this year’s Contest.

Eurotrack recently conducted a survey asking respondents if Israel should be allowed to participate at Eurovision this year. The exctracted result showcased that many stand by Israel’s exclusion for geographical reasons and not political. What is also interesting is that, among those who intend to watch the show, the percentage of the viewers who claim that Israel should not participate, is significantly smaller compared to the general population.

In each of the seven countries that were taken into account for the survey, 40-59% support that Israel should be banned from entering the Contest, whereas 23-37% claim the opposite.

Despite this, as it was abovementioned, the viewers who are going to watch the show this year present a higher possibility of considering Israel’s participation and being more amenable towards it. Especially the majority of German viewers believe in Israel remaining as a participating country.

Why do Europeans want to see Israel banned from Eurovision?

Of course, Israel is at the center of current affairs with the conflict in Gaza still in progress, and this matter stands as the principal factor for many people across Europe to wish upon the country’s exclusion from the Contest. Is that what motivates the public opinion though?

Yes, to a certain extent. When the respondents of Eurotrack’s survey were asked the reason behind their stance to ban Israel from Eurovision, somewhat between 38% and 65% in each country base their answers on the Middle East conflict. Among those who truly are planning to watch the Contest and think that Israel must be excluded, this argument is supported by 47-69%.

Despite this data, it is still common for people to believe that Israel should not be a part of Eurovision because of where it i geographically located.

In reality, according to the survey, the percentage of people who want Israel to be excluded solely because of the tense in Gaza is around 21-36% and when it comes to Eurovision viewers, 12-20%.

With great polarisation around the matter, we shall see how these percentages will be translated on Israel’s votes in the Contest, especially the televote.

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Eurovision 2024: The results of the first day of the press poll!

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Earlier today an email was sent to accredited journalists here in Malmö Arena to vote for up to 10 favorites in both semi-finals and the final.

Below are the preliminary results of the semi-finals and the final, as they were determined today, May 6th, at 20:00.

Semi-Final 1:

Semi-Final 2:

 

Final:

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Norway: Angelina Mango Emerges Victorious in Adresse Malmø

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Italy’s Angelina Mango secures the top spot in Adresse Malmø, the Norwegian precursor to the Eurovision Song Contest.

Italy clinches victory in Adresse Malmø, narrowly beating out Ukraine by a single point. Over the course of five episodes, a panel of celebrities, alongside a public jury, meticulously reviewed and scored the songs. The grand finale of the show, which aired today, saw Croatia’s Baby Lasagna rise to prominence among the seven featured songs.

Here are the results from the final episode:

  • Croatia – Baby Lasagna – “Rim Tim Tagi Dim” – 78 points
  • Sweden – Marcus & Martinus – “Unforgettable” – 77 points
  • Greece – Marina Satti – “Zari” – 73 points
  • Serbia – Teya Dora – “Ramonda” – 65 points
  • Australia – Electric Fields – “One Milkali” – 50 points
  • Czechia – Aiko – “Pedestal” – 47 points
  • Albania – Besa – “Titan” – 41 points

The overall series scoreboard stands as follows:

  1. Italy – Angelina Mango – “La noia” – 12+12+12+12+10+10+10+10 – 88 points
  2. Ukraine – Alyona Alyona & Jerry Heil – “Teresa & Maria” – 12+10+12+12+12+7+10+12 – 87 points
  3. Switzerland – Nemo – “The Code” – 8+12+10+10+12+12+12+8 – 84 points
  4. Poland – Luna – “The Tower” – 6+12+12+12+6+10+12+10 – 80 points
  5. Spain – Nebulossa – Zorra – 12, 4, 12, 10, 7, 10, 12, 12 – 79 points
  6. Croatia – Baby Lasagna – “Rim Tim Tagi Dim” – 10+10+12+12+7+10+5+12 – 78 points
  7. Sweden – Marcus & Martinus – “Unforgettable” – 12+5+10+6+12+12+10+10 – 77 points
  8. France – Slimane – “Mon Amour” – 12+7+10+8+10+12+10+6 – 76 points
  9. Greece – Marina Satti – “Zari” – 10+10+8+8+12+8+10+7 – 73 points
  10. Armenia – Ladaniva – “Jako” – 10+10+10+10+12+7+3+10 – 70 points
  11. Azerbaijan – Fahree ft. Ilkin Dovlatov – Özünlə apar – 5, 12, 10, 12, 4, 7, 12, 7 – 68 points
  12. Georgia – Nutsa Buzaladze – Firefighter – 12, 12, 12, 12, 3, 8, 2, 6 – 67 points
  13. Serbia – Teya Dora – “Ramonda” – 8 +6+8+6+6+7+12+12 – 65 points
  14. Netherlands – Joost Klein – Europapa – 12, 10, 8, 5, 10, 4, 8, 8 – 65 points
  15. Denmark – Saba – “Sand” – 8+8+7+5+12+3+8+12 – 63 points
  16. Cyprus – Silia Kapsis – Liar – 7, 8, 8, 8, 7, 7, 8, 10 – 63 points
  17. Lithuania – Silvester Belt – “Luktelk” – 8+6+8+8+6+7+12+6 – 61 points
  18. Austria – Kaleen – “We Will Rave” – 10+1+12+8+8+2+10+5 – 56 points
  19. Germany – Isaak – “Always on the Run” – 4+6+8+10+6+10+5+7 – 55 points
  20. United Kingdom – Olly Alexander – Dizzy – 7, 6, 8, 6, 5, 8, 7, 8 – 55 points
  21. Estonia – 5miinust & Puuluup – “(Nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi” – 10+3+2+5+12+12+2+7 – 53 points
  22. Belgium – Mustii – “Before the Party’s Over” –  4+6+5+5+8+1+12+12 – 53 points
  23. Finland – Windows95man – “No Rules!” – 12+7+10+10+2+3+6+2 – 52 points
  24. Australia – Electric Fields – “One Milkali” – 2+3+7+7+10+6+7+8 – 50 points
  25. Portugal – Iolanda – “Grito” – 6+4+5+3+7+10+4+10 – 49 points
  26. Czechia – Aiko – “Pedestal” – 8+7+8+7+1+7+3+6 – 47 points
  27. Luxembourg – Tali – “Fighter” – 7+2+6+7+6+5+6+8 – 47 points
  28. Iceland – Hera Björk – “Scared of Heights” – 4+5+5+4+10+12+1+5 – 46 points
  29. Israel – Eden Golan – “Hurricane” – 4+1+6+5+6+12+7+4 – 45 points
  30. Albania – Besa – “Titan” – 6+4+4+4+3+6+6+8 – 41 points
  31. Slovenia – Raiven – Veronika – 7, 4, 5, 5, 6, 5, 7, 2 – 41 points
  32. Ireland – Bambie Thug – “Doomsday Blue” – 4+8+2+8+10+1+2+4 – 39 points
  33. Malta – Sarah Bonnici – “Loop” – 4+5+4+3+5+5+5+4 – 35 points
  34. Latvia – Dons – “Hollow” – 3+2+2+1+4+7+10+5 – 34 points
  35. San Marino – Megara – “11:11” – 6+2+2+3+7+2+4+6 – 32 points
  36. Moldova – Natalia Barbu – “In the Middle” – 8+4+3+2+3+7+2+2 – 31 points

Since 1973, Adresse has been previewing all Eurovision Song Contest entries. Since 2004, the show has featured a panel discussing and scoring the songs.

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Israel: Eden Golan honoured the Holocaust Memorial Day in Malmö!

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Even though 36 out of the 37 participants of this year’s Eurovision, were present in the Turquoise Carpet, namely the opening ceremony of the contest, Eden Golan, the Israeli representative took part in a ceremony about the Holocaust Memorial Day, alongside the Jewish community in Malmö.

Eden Golan lighted a candle in the memory of the 6.ooo.ooo Jews that lost their lives in World War II in the hands of the Nazis, while wearing a yellow ribbon, representing the return of those abducted by Hamas, in October 2023.

“Today, on the eve of Holocaust Day, we will light a candle in thw  memory of the six million members of our people who were murdered. Indeed, in this year, which is perhaps the most emotionally charged we have ever known regarding Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, it is important to remember the victims of the Holocaust and the essence of the founding of the state, to remember the need to protect our people and to fight anti-Semitism at all costs.”

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Eurovision 2024: The Turquoise Carpet – Live!

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The Turquoise Carpet, a staple event in the Host City, doubles as the official Opening Ceremony, marking the commencement of the Eurovision Song Contest Live Shows week. Malmö 2024’s Turquoise Carpet commenced today at 15:30 CEST and is being broadcast live on both the Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel and via a TikTok live stream on the Eurovision account.

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The Turquoise Carpet is hosted by Elecktra and Tia Kofi! Here are tonight’s appearances:

  • Belgium

  • Slovenia

  • Azerbaijan

  • Austria

  • Portugal

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  • Norway

  • San Marino

  • Cyprus

  • Georgia

  • Czechia

  • Greece

  • Albania

  • Malta

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  • Moldova

  • Lithuania

  • Luxembourg

  • Latvia

  • Serbia

  • Croatia

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  • Spain

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  • Germany

  • Finland

  • Ukraine

  • Switzerland

  • Italy

  • Estonia

  • Armenia

  • Netherlands

  • Australia

  • Poland

  • United Kingdom

  • Iceland

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  • Ireland

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  • France

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  • Denmark

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  • Sweden

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The Israeli delegation will not attend the Carpet due to Holocaust Remembrance Day.

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Eurovision 2024: Turquoise Carpet Takes Place Today!

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Malmö is preparing to host the esteemed participants of Eurovision Song Contest 2024 on the dazzling Turquoise Carpet.

Even if you’re not in Sweden, you can still be part of the excitement of this year’s Eurovision Turquoise Carpet. Tune in live on the official Eurovision YouTube channel from 15:30 CEST on Sunday, May 5, and catch all the glitz, glamour, and behind-the-scenes buzz.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9O_Ba8PfqU

The Turquoise Carpet, a staple event in the Host City, doubles as the official Opening Ceremony, marking the commencement of the Eurovision Song Contest Live Shows week.

Malmö 2024’s Turquoise Carpet will roll out on Sunday, May 5, and will be broadcasted live on both the Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel and via a TikTok live stream on the Eurovision account. The extravaganza kicks off at around 15:30 CEST and will be held at the newly constructed Malmö Live.

The EBU has unveiled the lineup for the artists of Eurovision 2024 who will grace the Turquoise Carpet tomorrow. Belgium will lead the pack, with the host country, Sweden, closing the Carpet.

Hosting the Turquoise Carpet will be Elecktra and Tia Kofi! Here’s the complete lineup for the Turquoise Carpet:

  • Belgium
  • Slovenia
  • Azerbaijan
  • Austria
  • Portugal
  • Norway
  • San Marino
  • Cyprus
  • Georgia
  • Czechia
  • Greece
  • Albania
  • Malta
  • Moldova
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Latvia
  • Serbia
  • Croatia
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Finland
  • Ukraine
  • Switzerland
  • Italy
  • Estonia
  • Armenia
  • Netherlands
  • Australia
  • Poland
  • United Kingdom
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • France
  • Denmark
  • Sweden

The Israeli delegation will not attend the Carpet due to Holocaust Remembrance Day.

The Turquoise Carpet ceremony will take place at the Malmo Live Congress and Concert Hall, just steps away from Malmö‘s central railway station, on Sunday, May 5.

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Eurovision 2024: Which rehearsal has the most views on TikTok?

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Two days ago, the first rehearsals for all 37 entries officially concluded, and today the second rehearsals are expected to be completed, with the Big 5 and the host country Sweden taking the stage at the Malmö Arena for the second time! This means that we are getting closer to the Eurovision week, with the Dress and Jury Rehearsals for the first semi-final starting on Monday.

However, as we know on TikTok, all the first rehearsals are uploaded. Apart from their performances, we’ll also get a sneak peek backstage before they take the stage for the first time in a video of about one minute.

One of the many features of TikTok is the ability to add songs to each user’s video creation. However, the TikTok algorithm is usually able to detect the song used in the video, assign it to the correct track, and then include it in the total number of videos where that sound has been used. Based on this capability, the most popular songs before rehearsals were from the Netherlands and Italy. Will they receive the same promotion as before?

The ranking with all the entries (in brackets will be the day of the rehearsal) based on the increasing number of views after one week from the start of the first rehearsals on TikTok is as follows:

  1. Netherlands: Joost (fourth day) – Europapa – 3.2 milion views
  2. Greece: Marina Satti (third day) – ZARI – 2.7 million views
  3. Poland: LUNA (first day)– The Tower –1.5 million views
  4. Switzerland: Nemo (third day) – The Code – 1.2 million views
  5. Serbia: Teya Dora (first day) – Ramonda – 980.1 thousand views
  6. Ukraine: alyona alyona & Jerry Heil (first day) – Teressa & Maria – 971.2 thousand views
  7. Croatia: Baby Lasagna (first day) – Rim Tim Tagi Dim – 812.3 thousand views
  8. Georgia: Nutsa (fourth day) – FireFighter – 637.4 thousand views
  9. Israel: Eden Golan (fourth day) – Hurricane – 607.1 thousand views
  10. Belgium: Mustii (fourth day) – Before The Party Is Over – 585.7 thousand views
  11. United Kingdom: Olly Alexander (sixth day) – Dizzy – 567.4 thousand views
  12. Armenia: LADANIVA (third day)  – Jako – 528.6 thousand views
  13. Sweden: Marcus & Martinus (sixth day) – Unforgettable – 515.6 thousand views
  14. Spain: Nebulossa (sixth day)– Zorra – 448.5 thousand views
  15. Albania: Besa (third day) – TiTan – 413.5 thousand views
  16. France: Slimane (sixth day) – Mon Amour – 412.5 thousand views
  17. Ireland: Bambie Thug (first day) – Doomsday Blue – 388.2 thousand views
  18. Latvia: Dons (fourth day) – Hollow – 383.2 thousand viewsc
  19. Austria: Kaleen (third day)  – We Will Rave – 366.2 thousand views
  20. Azerbaijan: FAHREE feat. Ilkin Dovlatov (second day) – Özünlə Apar – 363.5 thousand views
  21. Cyrpus: Silia Kapsis (first day) – Liar – 324.8 thousand views
  22. Lithuania: Silvester Belt (first day) – Luktelk – 306.2 thousand views
  23. Luxembourg: TALI (second day) – Fighter – 304.3 thousand views
  24. Estonia: 5MIINUST x Puuluup (fourth day) – (Nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi – 292.0 thousand views
  25. Malta: Sarah Bonnici (third day) – Loop –  291.7 thousand views
  26. Czechia: Aiko (third day) – Pedestal – 284.9 thousand views
  27. Denmark: SABA (third day) – SAND – 262.0 thousand views
  28. Norway: Gåte (fourth day) – Ulveham – 255.4 thousand views
  29. San Marino: Megara (fourth day) – 11:11 – 238.2 thousand views
  30. Australia: Electric Fields (sexond day) – One Milkali (One Blood) – 229.9 thousand views
  31. Moldova: Natalia Barbu (second day) – In The Middle – 211.0 thousand views
  32. Germany: Isaak (sixth day) – Always On The Run – 210.2 thousand views
  33. Portugal: iolanda (second day) – Grito – 192.3 thousand views
  34. Italy: Angelina Mango (sixth day)– La Noia – 186.0 thousand views
  35. Iceland: Hera Bjork (second day) – Scared of Heights –  180.3 thousand views
  36. Finland: Windows95man (second day) – No Rules – 172.2 thousand views
  37. Slovenia: Raiven (second day) – Veronika – 162.4 thousand views

The views were counted at 17:45 CET.

Based on the views from the first semi-final, the following countries will qualify (in ascending order): Poland, Serbia, Ukraine, Croatia, Ireland, Azerbaijan, Cyprus (seventh), Lithuania, Luxembourg, and Australia.

Similarly, from the second semi-final, the following countries will qualify: Netherlands, Greece, Switzerland, Georgia, Israel, Belgium, Armenia, Albania, Latvia, and Austria.

TikTok has played a significant role in the success of Eurovision songs in recent years. For example, Duncan Laurence’s winning entry “Arcade” became a global hit a year after winning the competition when it was used in over a million videos on TikTok. One of the earliest TikTok successes from Eurovision was Getter Jaani’s “Rockefeller Street”, which went viral on the platform in 2018 and has since been used in over two million videos. Let’s not forget that Armenia’s entry in 2022 by Rosa Linn with “Snap” gained over a billion views on the platform. Finally, Norway’s entry last year gained significant worldwide publicity months before the competition week, where it secured fifth place.

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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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Eurovision 2024: Watch the exclusive TV footage from today’s second rehearsals!

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The seventh day of technical rehearsals for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö is now over, and the preparations are heating up. Following their first technical rehearsals, seven of the countries competing in the second semi-final took the stage of Malmö Arena for their second round of rehearsals.

The second rehearsals allowed the delegations to iron out any issues from the first round of rehearsals and gave the artists a greater sense of security and comfort on the Eurovision main stage.

We know very little about what this year’s artists have prepared for the Eurovision stage because accredited journalists are not permitted to watch both the first and second rehearsals. The EBU has just posted a recap of today’s rehearsals on YouTube via the official Eurovision channel. More precisely, we’ll get to see the exclusive TV footage of today’s rehearsals.

The countries that had their second rehearsals today were the following:

  1. San Marino
  2. Georgia
  3. Belgium
  4. Estonia
  5. Israel
  6. Norway
  7. The Netherlands

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Eurovision 2024: Israel’s Second Rehearsal

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Next up on the stage of Eurovision Song Contest 2024 is Israel. Eden Golan with her song “Hurricane” is ready for her second rehearsal on the stage of Malmö Arena!

Who is Eden Golan?

Born in Israel and raised in Israel and Russia, Eden’s talents span singing, songwriting, composing, musical production and dancing.

Starting at the age of 9 years old, she garnered recognition by participating in competitions and winning numerous awards.

The young singer was the lead vocalist in a girl group for two years, captivating audiences on various stages, festivals and TV shows, before joining label and publishing house Session42 at the age of 18. She has tried to represent Russia in Junior Eurovision in 2015 and she was also a finalist on The Voice Kids in 2018.

Eden Golan won HaKokhav HaBa, an Israeli talent show via which the country’s act for Eurovision 2024 was selected. Her song “Hurricane” was selected at a later stage.

The Rehearsal

On stage Israel has a big circular prop – it’s the same style as Latvia’s, but smaller, lit up with neon and featuring a built-in wind machine. It’s also has ladders each side, so it can be used as a support for five dancers – three male, two female – who take their complex contemporary dance routine from around the circle to the front of the stage.

Israel’s Second Rehearsal – Sarah Louise Bennett

The dancers’ costumes are off-white and grey, to complement Eden’s long flowing dress. The whole performance has the same aesthetic as the official video – and as you’d expect for a song called Hurricane, the LED wall features lots of swirling colour. Our second big ballad of the day, with huge vocals to match.

Israel’s Second Rehearsal – Sarah Louise Bennett

After today’s second rehearsals a recap video will be published on the official Youtube channel! Stay tuned!

The Dress Rehearsal for Israel and the rest of Semi Final 2 is scheduled for Wednesday the 8th of May!

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