Käärijä and Mario Accampa will reveal the jury votes of Finland and Italy!
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Eurovision 2024: Italy’s First Rehearsal!
Next up on the stage of Eurovision Song Contest 2024 is Italy. Angelina Mango with her song “La Noia” is ready for her first rehearsal on the stage of Malmö Arena!
Who is Angelina Mango?
With 4 platinum records, two gold records, and a completely sold-out tour, Angelina Mango was one of the break-out stars of 2023 in Italy.
Only 23 years of age, Angelina was born in a musical family environment. Both her parents, Laura Valente and Mango were professional musicians and singers. Angelina’s music is a mix that brings together different influences, including Italian and American rap, R&B and instrumental music.
In her songs, the singer-songwriter addresses issues and themes that are relevant to her, such as the anxieties of GenZ, love, the need for freedom and the value of family.
Angelina Mango won the prestigious Festival di Sanremo and therefore gained the right to represent Italy in Eurovision 2024, which she accepted. In fact, Angelina Mango is the first female Italian representative since 2016, the first female act to win Festival di Sanremo since 2014 and the first solo female act to win Festival di Sanremo and represent the country in Eurovision.
The Rehearsal
We’ve made it to the final first rehearsal of 2024, and it’s Italy’s Angelina Mango singing her song La Noia. She was a big breakout star in Italy in 2023, with a sell-out tour and a huge TikTok following. Next stop Sanremo, then Eurovision. She describes her music as influenced by Italian and American rap, R’n’B and instrumental music, and La Noia has elements of all of these.
This feels like a huge departure from Angelina’s performance at Sanremo, and even the official video – Angelina has five female backing dancers, and the staging feels like it’s set in a forest of naked trees. It also starts out with four of the five cubes lowered to the floor, projected with branches to enclose the dancers. So…four ACTUAL BOXES.
They raise to reveal Angelina in the middle backed by a huge throne also made of interwoven twigs and branches. Her costume is a red sparkly corset with plant-like patterns on her legs and arms, and her dancers have a similar style but without the red, so it’s more of a nude effect. The whole effect of trees and plants and flowers on the LED wall has a really fantastical appeal – like a psychedelic, magical woodland, but make it fashion.
Incidentally, La Noia translates as ‘the boredom’, and Angelina dances her way through it – literally the ‘cumbia of boredom’. Absolutely nothing boring about this staging – it’s full of colour and texture and richness. Photos coming soon!
Italy First Rehearsal Eurovision 2024 Credits: Corinne Cumming
Italy’s second rehearsal is scheduled for Saturday, 3/5. A TV snippet of Angelina Mango’s performance will provide a clearer picture of what to expect on the Eurovision stage.
You can watch a small clip from Italy’s first rehearsal from TikTok:
@eurovision Will the queen please take the throne… @angelinamango__ makes her entrance onto the rehearsal stage #Eurovision2024 ♬ original sound – Eurovision
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Bets: Croatia back on top – The latest odds shake-ups!
Croatia‘s rise to the top of the betting tables was only a matter of time, which is exactly what happened. So, after more than a month since Switzerland rose to the top of the betting tables, the big moment of Croatia‘s return to the position they have been in for much of this year’s Eurovision season has arrived.
We had already reported in last night’s Editorial that Baby Lasagna and “Rim Tim Tagi Dim” were rapidly closing the gap between them and the leading Switzerland. A few hours later the expected “change of baton” took place, with Croatia now in pole position to win the 68th Eurovision Song Contest.
Taking a closer look at the odds, we see significant changes in a few hours since last night’s release of the recap of the countries participating in the first semi-final. As a result, the top spot is now occupied by Croatia, with bookers offering the Croats‘ maiden win at odds between 3 and 3.5 (3.75 – 4.5 last night).
As a consequence, Switzerland dropped out of the top spot for the first time since the end of March. Switzerland and Nemo‘s win is now being bet at odds between 3 and 4, whereas until last night it was between 2.63 and 3.
Italy is also losing ground, with Ukraine threatening to overtake them within a short time. Between 5 and 6.5 is on offer for those who believe in Angelina Mango‘s potential (5-6 last night), while Ukraine‘s counterpart is now being played at odds between 5.5 and 7, clearly lower than before the recap was released when Alyona Alyona & Jerry Heil won impressions (7.5 – 10).
A drop of course for the Netherlands, which has been the big loser in the top five since the start of the rehearsals, with a potential win for Joost Klein and “Europapa” returning up to ten times the stakes.
As for the rest of the Top 10, Israel has moved up to sixth place in the last few hours. Israel‘s victory is offered at odds between 17 and 23, slightly higher compared to last night (15-21). A one place drop for France, in a development that was largely expected, as we reported in our betting analysis last night. Up to 26 times the stake is returned by “Mon Amour” and Slimane.
Greece remains stable for now, in eighth place. A possible win for “ZARI” and Marina Satti is still being played at the moment at odds between 21 and 34, just like last night.
Slightly behind Greece is Ireland who remain ninth, but are seeing their odds of victory diminish by the hour. Performing one of the best rehearsals of the first semi-final, it’s only natural that bookies are dropping Ireland’s odds to win, a possibility that is currently being played at odds between 23 and 41, when just a few hours ago it was returning up to 67 times the stakes.
Finally, absolutely stagnant in tenth place remains Norway. Should Gåte win this year’s Eurovision with “Ulveham“, people who bet on them will get up to 101 times their money back.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBsgTJQFl9k
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Eurovision 2024: The schedule of the sixth day of rehearsals (Thursday 2 May)!
With the first rehearsals for the participating countries of the two semi-finals complete, the action continues today with the countries that will take part in the first half of the second semi-final taking to the stage for the second time, while the Big 5 and host Sweden will make their debut on the Malmö Arena stage.
With no major changes expected this year, the rehearsals for Eurovision 2024 are expected to take place in the upcoming week. Rehearsals are divided into two phases, the first which will run for four days from today until Tuesday 30/04 and will include the initial first rehearsals of all countries taking part in the two semi-finals of the contest and the second which will run from Wednesday 01/05 until Saturday 04/05 and will include the second rehearsals of the countries in the two semi-finals as well as both rehearsals of the countries competing directly in the Final, namely the Big 5 and the host Sweden.
Last year’s changes in the way the rehearsals are covered are maintained this year, as the Press Centre opens on the Monday after the first and second rehearsals.
As a consequence, the information we will have for the first week of the contest will come exclusively from the material provided by the EBU to accredited journalists, as well as through the Live Blogs on Reddit and the short videos on TikTok.
Today’s Schedule
Fifteen countries are set to take to the stage at Malmö Arena today, with Malta and Sarah Bonnici “kicking off” on Thursday morning. The detailed schedule for the sixth day of rehearsals of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest is as follows (Mentioned in CET/Swedish Time):
Eurovision 2024: The odds after the completion of the first rehearsals!
The favourite column of many of you returns, as the betting analyses for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest are back again.
With less than a week to go until the first Eurovision 2024 semi-final and after the fourth day of rehearsals, we take a look at the betting companies’ odds regarding each country’s chances of winning this year’s contest.
Top 5
Largely unchanged is the situation at the top of the betting tables, with Nemo and Switzerland seen as the heavy favourites to win the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Switzerland‘s victory is now being bet at odds of between 2.63 and 3, with the odds remaining largely stable.
In second place, with more or less the same odds compared to our last analysis a week ago, is Croatia. Baby Lasagna and ‘Rim Tim Tagi Dim‘ will go all the way for the Croats’ maiden win, with bookies offering odds of between 3.75 and 4.5.
A short distance behind Croatia is Italy, who have moved back up to third place. A day before the Italian team’s first rehearsal in Malmö, the competition’s performance so far has boosted Angelina Mango‘s chances with “La Noia“, as now at almost all bookmakers the odds of an Italian victory have dropped significantly. Between 5 and 6 is offered for the Italian victory for those who believe in the potential of the talented young performer.
Fourth is currently Ukraine, whose maximum odds of winning are exactly the same as those of the fifth-ranked country, the Netherlands. However, a closer look at the table reveals that almost all bookers agree that the Netherlands‘ rehearsal was probably the worst among the favourites in the contest, which is why they are now offering it at a higher yield.
On the contrary, the momentum is much more favourable for Ukraine, whose first rehearsal was one of the top of the 31 countries taking to the stage for the first time. Ukraine‘s fourth win in the Eurovision Song Contest is currently being bet at odds of between 7.5 and 10, while the Netherlands‘ win is currently being bet between 5 and 10.
Top 10
With the countries in the Top 5 having stood out in comparison to those below them in the betting tables, let’s take a look at the rest of the top ten. In sixth place is still France, who have consistently remained in or on the fringes of the top ten for most of this Eurovision season. Up to 21 times the stakes are returned by “Mon Amour” and Slimane.
In seventh place with a steady upward trend is Israel. Having, admittedly, one of the best rehearsals we have seen so far, Eden Golan and “Hurricane” are on the verge of sixth place and it may be a matter of a few hours before they overtake France. Israel‘s win is offered at odds between 15 and 21, down by almost half on our last analysis.
Eighth-placed Greece are among the winners in the early rehearsals. Marina Satti‘s very good rehearsal has brought down Greece’s odds of victory at most of the betting companies. Thus, now a possible victory of “ZARI” and Marina Satti is currently being played at odds between 21 and 34, slightly lower compared to our analysis before the first rehearsals.
The big winner in recent weeks has clearly been Ireland, who have remained firmly in ninth place over the last week. As many as 67 times the stakes are returned for Ireland’s win with Bambie Thug‘s “Doomsday Blue“, with bookers’ opinions divided over the fate of this entry more than any other Eurovision 2024 song.
A “new entry” in the top ten is now Norway, which took advantage of the fall of Belgium and Lithuania, climbing into the Top 10 after more than two months inside the Top 10. Should Gåte win this year’s Eurovision with “Ulveham“, people who bet on them will get up to 101 times their money back.
First semi-final
As part of this analysis, we will also take a first look at the odds of qualifying for the grand final. We start with the first semi-final, whose participating countries took to the stage of Malmö Arena for the second time today and will return on Monday for the rehearsals of the shows.
Four countries are considered a given to qualify, with Croatia, Ukraine, Lithuania and Finland offered by bookers at odds of under 1.10. It is telling that the odds on the top four countries in particular return almost nothing to those who bet on them. For example, in the event that someone bets ten euros on their qualification, they will only make a profit of fifty euro cents on the best one.
The countries following the top four countries also seem to have a very big chance of qualifying for the grand final. Luxembourg, Cyprus and Ireland have over 80% chances of qualifying, with their eventual qualification being bet at odds of close to 1.20-1.25.
Poland seem to be in a league of their own, seen as the eighth favourite to qualify for the grand final on May 11. Luna‘s qualification is offered at odds of around 1.30-1.36, with a clear distance between them and both the leading and trailing countries.
A battle is expected for the last two tickets to Saturday’s grand final, with four countries battling it out. Serbia have the edge over that group of four countries, with bookers offering any qualification for Teya Dora close to 1.5. Portugal and Australia are next, both being played at exactly the same odds, between 1.5 and 1.73, with bookmakers unable to give either country a qualification advantage.
Less likely compared to the aforementioned countries is Slovenia, whose eventual qualification, despite being seen as the 12th seed to qualify from this semi-final, returns less than 2 times the stake. One understands that the differences between them are marginal and, therefore, qualification will be decided on the margin.
The following countries, namely Azerbaijan, Moldova and Iceland, are considered less likely to qualify. More chances of qualification for the Azeris are being played between 2.38 and 3.25, with bookers not ruling out the surprise. Conversely, Moldova and Iceland are far and away in the bottom two spots having the least chance of qualification.
Second semi-final
Regarding the second semi-final, things seem to be clearer. Sixteen countries are involved in this semi-final, with ten of them being played at odds of less than 2. You can see how bookers seem to have easily settled on the top ten that will qualify for the final.
Switzerland, Netherlands, Greece, Greece, Norway, Armenia and Israel are seen by bookmakers as certain to qualify, with their qualification returning up to 1.1 times the stake. It is understandable that with six out of ten countries being taken for granted to qualify for Saturday’s grand final, things become more difficult for the remaining ten.
Much the same is true of Belgium, Austria and Estonia, with bookies offering the possibility of them making the final of this year’s competition between 1.20 and 1.28.
Rounding out the top ten is tenth-placed Georgia, who are in a league of their own and it looks like it’s time to break their negative streak of exclusions since 2016. At odds of between 1.33 and 1.4, Georgia are on offer, with the possibility of qualification being the most prevalent.
And we move on to the other six semi-final countries, which are considered by bookies as underdogs for qualification. Clearly more likely are Denmark and Albania, who should be considered anything but out of the running, with their qualification odds at close to 2.40 and 2.75 respectively.
Finally, Latvia, San Marino, Malta and the Czech Republic seem to be “boiling in the same pot”, whose qualification quadruples, quintuples and sixfold the stakes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiGDvM14Kwg
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Eurovision 2024: Contestants to perform at the Eurovision Village
This year’s Eurovision Village will be situated in Folkets Park in central Malmö from May 4th to May 11th. There will be two stages, one larger for special events, and concerts with Eurovision and guest artists, and a smaller stage for more intimate performances. Several participating acts of Eurovision 2024 will perform at the Euphoria stage on the following dates:
May 4 – (21:00-22:00)
- Armenia – Ladaniva
- Belgium – Mustii
- Norway – Gåte
- Portugal – Iolanda
May 7 – (19:00-20:00)
- Albania – Besa
- Italy – Angelina Mango
- Malta – Sarah Bonnici
- Austria – Kaleen
May 8 – (15:00-16:00)
- Iceland – Hera Björk
- Moldova – Natalia Barbu
- Serbia – Teya Dora
May 9 – (15:00-16:00)
- Azerbaijan – Fahree feat. Ilkin Dovlatov
- Finland – Windows95man
- Lithuania – Silvester Belt
- Germany – Isaak
Eurovision Village will serve as a dedicated hub for Eurovision enthusiasts and locals also hosting independent cultural events organized by local organizations.
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Italy: Mina to host Sanremo 2025!
After Amadeus announced his retirement from the position of presenter and artistic director of the Sanremo festival. Sanremo 2024 was be the fifth and final festival run by the popular Italian TV presenter.
As he stated back in the days:
I say it officially: this is my last Festival. Five in a row is a lot. I am honored to have drawn Pippo Baudo and Mike Bongiorno. If in a few years they asked me I could go back, yes in the future but now I have to stop.
During that period, there were many rumors about Amadeus to host and artistically direct the next two editions of the Sanremo Festival, 2025 and 2026. Unfortunately, RAI denied that rumor with the withrawal of Amadeus being official.
The Italan public broadcaster is currently searching for the new presenter of the famous music show. Many names and rumors are heard until today, but recently it became known that the famous Italian singer Mina is among the candidates to host the next edition of Sanremo.
According to La Verità, in fact, Mina is among the candidates to inherit the artistic direction of Sanremo from the record-breaking host. The there were circulations about the fact that Mina would host back in 2019 and it seems that this is happening again.
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Who is Mina?
Mina Anna Maria Mazzini, known as Mina, was born on 25 March 1940. Mina is an Italian singer and actress and she was formed as dominant figure in Italian pop music from the 1960s to the mid-1970s, known for her vocal abilities at three-octave vocal range, soprano voice, and her image as an emancipated woman.
Mina was making history back in the days by selling over 150 million records worldwide, she is the best-selling Italian musical artist. Mina dominated the country’s charts for 15 years and reached an unsurpassed level of popularity. She has scored 79 albums and 71 singles on the Italian charts, and charted at Billboard Hot 100.
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Bets: The latest odds before the rehearsals!
We are two days away from the start of the rehearsals in Malmö and that’s why one of Eurovisionfun‘s most loved and talked about columns is back, with the Eurovision 2024 betting analysis back again.
As you prepare for the pivotal days ahead with the climax of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest celebrations, the bookers are already getting down to business, with the Eurovision 2024 winner section already on offer across all bookmakers. So, we’re taking the opportunity to bring you the so far for the next contest.
The five that became four
A battle for four seems to be shaping up in this year’s contest, with Switzerland, Croatia, the Netherlands and Italy having a distinct lead over their pursuers and Ukraine ‘losing ground’ recently after the parties.
More specifically, at the top, now having a clear lead over its competitors, is Switzerland. With two 24 hours to go until the start of rehearsals in the Swedish south, Nemo‘s “The Code” starts from pole-position to win Switzerland‘s coveted third victory in its almost 70-year presence in the Eurovision Song Contest. Switzerland‘s victory is now being bet at odds of between 2.63 and 3.1, becoming the first to break the triple barrier this year.
In second place remains Croatia, who have been firmly established in the top two of the betting tables for the past two months, with their odds remaining largely stable after this year’s pre-parties. Baby Lasagna and “Rim Tim Tagi Dim” will go all the way for a maiden Croatian victory, with bookers offering odds of between 3.25 and 4.6.
The absolute hit on Western and Central European radios, the Netherlands, continues its rally up the betting tables. Joost Klein‘s “Europapa” has made an impression and is sweeping the charts and streams across much of the Old Continent, now bringing the Netherlands into fourth place. We told you long ago through this column about the dynamics of this entry, which was one of the dark horses of this year’s contest. Now in third place and offered at odds of between 4.25 and 5.5, it is anything but a dark horse, with betting companies recognising its potential and moving it up two places.
Fourth, with a slightly downward trend, but within a fairly close distance of the three leading countries, is Italy. Angelina Mango with “La Noia” may have lost one place compared to our last analysis, nevertheless the chances of a second Italian victory in this decade are highly respected. Between 5.75 and 7.5 is offered for Italian victory for those who believe in Angelina Mango‘s potential.
The top five is now completed by Ukraine, who have lost the momentum they had at the beginning of this year’s Eurovision season when they were considered the early favourites to win in Malmö. With the gap between the four leading countries having widened, bookers are offering Alyona Alyona & Jerry Heil’s victory at the highest odds we have seen offered during this year’s Eurovision season. Ukraine‘s fourth win in the Eurovision Song Contest is currently being bet at odds of between 8.5 and 17.
Top 10
With the countries in the Top 5 having stood out in comparison to those below them in the betting tables, let’s take a look at the rest of the top ten. In sixth place, France has quietly risen to sixth, and has consistently remained in or on the fringes of the top ten for most of this Eurovision season. Up to 21 times the stakes are returned by “Mon Amour” and Slimane, with France gaining one place in the last few days.
Among the gainers in recent weeks is Israel, which has moved up to seventh place. Eden Golan and “Hurricane” have gained four places in the last period, steadily gaining momentum as evidenced by the reactions she is garnering on social media on the official Eurovision account. Israel’s victory is offered at odds between 21 and 36.
Greece is still in eighth place. The “tailwind” after the release of Marina Satti‘s “ZARI” brought our country inside the Top 10, with Greece now stabilizing within it and having a safety margin over its pursuers.
Marina Satti‘s win is currently being played at odds between 21 and 41, slightly higher compared to our last analysis, with bookers, however, giving a vote of confidence to the Greek entry.
The big winner in recent weeks has clearly been Ireland, who have now moved up to ninth place, being five places higher compared to our last analysis. Up to 51 times the stake is returned on Ireland’s win with Bambie Thug‘s “Doomsday Blue“.
Rounding out the top ten is Belgium, who have been the disappointment so far this Eurovision season. Mustii‘s pre-party performances with his mildly unacceptable rendition of “Before the Party’s Over” has brought Belgium into tenth place, showing a drop of four places compared to our last analysis. Belgium’s victory is currently being bet on odds between 26 and 67.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiGDvM14Kwg
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OGAE Poll 2024: The results from Lithuania, Italy and Cyprus!
Every year since 2007, OGAE International conducts the OGAE Poll, which includes the votes of its members from 42 different countries. After twenty-six countries have voted, it is now turn for Lithuania, Italy and Cyprus to cast their votes.
In detail, the 53 members of OGAE Lithuania voted as following:
- 12 points to Ukraine
- 10 points to Belgium
- 8 points to Switzerland
- 7 points to Italy
- 6 points to the Netherlands
- 5 points to Norway
- 4 points to Greece
- 3 points to the United Kingdom
- 2 points to Sweden
- 1 point to Estonia
Moreover, the 146 members of OGAE Italy voted as following:
- 12 points to Croatia
- 10 points to France
- 8 points to Switzerland
- 7 points to Belgium
- 6 points to Israel
- 5 points to Ukraine
- 4 points to Spain
- 3 points to Austria
- 2 points to Lithuania
- 1 point to Norway
Last, the 67 members of OGAE Cyprus voted as following:
- 12 points to Italy
- 10 points to France
- 8 points to Belgium
- 7 points to Greece
- 6 points to Austria
- 5 points to the United Kingdom
- 4 points to Israel
- 3 points to Croatia
- 2 points to Switzerland
- 1 point to Spain
The results following the votes of twenty-nine member clubs are the following:
Italy is now in the lead with just five points margin from Croatia and Switzerland concludes the top-three of the fan’s poll.
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Source: OGAE International
Italy: Listen to the Eurovision-version of “La Noia” by Angelina Mango!
Angelina Mango is one of the favourites to win this year’s contest with her song “La Noia”, however, right after her win in Sanremo 2024, we knew that the song required some slight changes in order to take part in Eurovision, as its duration was longer than three minutes. Read more
