Eurovision 2024: Dress Rehearsal of the First Semi-Final – Live Commentary! [UPTATED]

Today is the first day of the Eurovision week! So lets wish happy Eurovision Week to all the eurofans around the world! We can already feel “United by Music” all the way from Malmö Arena in Sweden and it’s just a few days before we finally know the winner of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest!

The anticipation is high for Saturday’s final! Until then, we’re here to bring you all the latest updates and the excitement from the first Dress Rehearsal of the First Semi-Final. EurovisionFun will be watching all the shows live both at the on-site press centre in Malmö and at the online press centre and will be commenting on the full performances of the 15 participating countries, as well as the United Kingdom, Germany and Sweden.

This article gets updated in real-time, all you need to do is hit the refresh button on your browser!

So stay tuned to this article as we update it with all details, preparing you for what you will see in the Semi-Final tomorrow May 7th, at 21:00 CEST.

The Show

The show opens with the iconic Eleni Foureira, representative of Cyprus in 2018 singing Fuego! She also dances oriental in a different version of Fuego. After Eleni, Eric Saade comes to the stage to sing Popular in a explosive performance. Last but not least, Chanel rocks the stage, the Spanish representative or 2022 sings SloMo in a different performance than that we saw in Turin two years ago. That a way to start this year’s Eurovision Season!

The hosts of the show are Petra Mede which is familiar to eurofans because of her previous interaction with the song contest and the actress Malin Åkerman. The female duo is dressed in pink and orange neon suits that are suitable with the LED background.

Perta welcomes us back in Sweden and she made a joke about her voting Finland last year. They also thank last year’s organizers for hosting a incredible show back in 2023. Malin praises Petra for hosting for a third time the contest and Petra said that she never tried to host with a woman and she’s thrilled for this experience.

The hosts are explaining the voting process in english AND french this year, we’ve missed so much Petra speaking French!! Malmo are we ready? Let the Eurovision Song Contest begin!

The Competing Countries – LIVE COMMENTARY

Cyprus: Silia Kapsis – Liar

The young 17 y/o Silia rocks the stage! She’s accompanied from 4 male dancers. The LED’s are mostly in neon turqoise colours, Silia has improved so much vocally from her previous attempts. She really dance in the whole performance. The dancebreak looks better than the second rehearsal, the camera shots are improved by a lot!! In the last 20 seconds the colours of the LED turns into red. This is a really good opener for the competitive part of the show.

Serbia: Teya Dora – Ramonda

Next in the running order is Teya Dora with her Serbian ballad, the whole performance is with her standing or sitting in a rock. This performance can really move you emotionally but I don’t know if this is enough to pass into the Grand Final.

Lithuania: Silvester Belt – Luktelk

Lithuania is next with Luktelk! His performance is kinda similar to the national final one. I’m really enjoying the camera shots in Lithiania. The LED’s are based in red and blue colours. Silvester really seems to enjoy the performance and that’s really important. A sure qualifirer!

Ireland: Bambie Thug – Doomsday Blue

And now it’s time for the most anticipated performance in this semi-final (at least for me). I got the GOOSEBUMPS in the begining!! Bambie really know how to pull a live performance with their voice and their face expressions. They are accompanied from a shirtless dancer that seems that he is their lover in the performance. The dancer dresses off Bambie and they are lest with a very thin suit. On the bridge for the song, the candles rise upwards, and the lighting turns red. At the end of the song they scream and the performance is finished with a LED phrase “Crown The Witch”. The croud was clapping for a long time.

Break

United Kingdom: Olly Alexander – Dizzy (not competing)

Now the first Big 5 artist hits the stage, Olly sings in a Box that seems to be a shower in the walls, accompanied from 4 male dancers in boxer shorts. The whole performance seems to be so much sexualised but it’s really good. The choreography and the camera shots are perfect. In the last chorus he leaves the box among with his dancers and he’s performing in the front part of the stage. Vocally Olly was really weak.

Ukraine: alyona alyona & Jerry Heil – Teresa & Maria

The folk duo is next to perform. In the first chorus the shots are from above with the LED floor being in grey and blue colours making a hurricane. Aliona comes to the stage for her rap part and she is vocally perfect. After that, we can see Jerry in the LED wall being as mother teresa. At the end of the performance Jerry and alyona are laying on the floor and the LED is full of women dressed in beige. Really moving performance, I loved it and I believe that Ukraine is a contender to win the Eurovision trophy!

Poland: Luna – The Tower

Something very different. We move into space, and the floor resembles a chessboard. Two towers dominate, and Luna is surrounded by two dancers, one black and one white. Then, a red figure appears like the shadow of the singer. At the final point of the song, the two towers come together and change color to red, while we also have fireworks. Seems little bit borring to me.

Croatia: Baby Lasagna – Rim Tim Tagi Dim

The fan and bookers favourite is next on the stage. The eurovision live stream is lagging so I will try to make the best commentary in this performance.We start with smoke and a setup resembling a rock concert. There are fireworks, and the lights are in various colors with alternations Marco shouted before the dancebreak dance with me in the croud. At the last chorus we can see many smoke and many pyro also. In general, the dancers and the choreo is similar to the national final one but more polished. The croud were driving crazy in Croatia’s performance.

Iceland: Hera Björk – Scared Of Heights

The performance of the mother of mothers Hera Björk, started with her standing at the top of some stairs. The LED backdrop is in golden colours and really suits with her iconic dress. Vocally Hera never dissapoints. At the middle of her performance the colours are transformed in red colours. Up until the second chorus, she is alone on stage, and then her backing vocalists appear. The platform rises, and we see fireworks as well. She seems that she enjoyed the performance by 100%!

Break

Germany: ISAAK – Always On The Run (not competing)

The performance starts in a lounge with a fire in a barrel. In the chorus, the whole living room catches fire, and Isaak stands in the middle. In the end, we see the backing vocalists on stage, while the fires go out. It’s decent as a whole, but I don’t think it has much hope with the audience.

Slovenia: Raiven – Veronika

After Germany, next on stage is Raiven. She is dressed with a transparent bodysuit, at the begining of the performance she is layed on the floor by herself and then in the chorus, she is accompanied from the dancers. To be honest as much I like the song by its own, i don’t like the camera shots and the choreography. At the end of the song, the LED floor is in blue colours like they are floating in the sea.

Finland: Windows95man – No Rules!

The egg makes its appearance again. It opens, and we see Windows95Man in his familiar style. The dancers have a 2000s style, and the shots are framed to give the impression that the singer is naked. In the end, he wears denim shorts with fireworks. By far the worst staging i’ve seen today. This is so disturbing to my eyes and unsighty in general. I can’t really imagine people really enjoying this.

Moldova: Natalia Barbu – In The Middle

In The Middle as a song had so much potential in my opinion but the staging seems a little bit empty. Natalia is serving with her vocals but with her standing for 3 minutes in a row seems a little bit borring unfortunately. The LED until the violin part is with purple colours and a purple tree. The violin part is with the angel wings we knew from the rehearsal clip and then until the end the song is with golden colours (both of the returning contestants are using golden colours and both of them have huge chances not to qualify…).

Sweden: Marcus & Martinus – Unforgetable (not competing)

Finally, something interesting in this semi-final after two entries. The performance is the same with the one from Melodifestivalen but this is way better. It feels like the inside of a club with flashing lights and dancers. A very professional presentation that will surely do well in the Final.

Azerbaijan: Fahree feat. Ilkin Dovlatov – Özünlə apar

Next act on the stage is the male duo from Azerbaijan, the LED wall is with a human unknown gender and the LED floor is with the hands of it, based in purple, grey and white colours. In the middle of the performance two huge hand props were revealed in the stage. Overall, the performance was nothing special, I don’t think that this has chances to qualify.

Australia: Electric Feilds – One Mikali (One Blood)

Even though this song is not my cup of tea, I firmly believe that this performance stands out from the second half of this semi-final. The staging has not something unexpected that leaves you speachless. The camera shots are really good but that’s all. “On the LED screens, we see scenes from the video. Then three dancers-vocalists appear, and in the second chorus, the didgeridoo appears, and the title of the song is written on the wall.

Portugal: Iolanda – Grito

I would like to note that I didn’t liked this song back in the national final but now that I’m seeing this performance it’s so cool and for me this is a sure qualifier. The vocals of Iolanda are on point and the camera frames and shots are perfect. One of the floating cubes is lower the whole performance based on the other three. The performance is based in white colours as we already knew.

Luxembourg: Tali – Fighter

Last country before the competing part of the show ends is Luxembourg, the country made it’s comeback this year with a french/english pop song, which is unusual based on the previous representatives. Tali is really good vocaly but the camera shots are so weak. The performance is based in purple and golden colours as well. Thank god, she changed the braids from the rehearsals. There is fog on the stage and shots towards the audience. In the last chorus, we also have fireworks, and the word ‘Fighter’ appears on the LED screens.

A recap of all the entries follows.

Interval Act

Petra Mede present us in a really special interval act the double Irish winner Johnny Logan! Johnny sings Loreen’s Euphoria with a live orchestra. A beautiful performance!

We are now watching a video with the turquoise carpet that took place yesterday.

A recap of all the entries follows.

Second Interval act for semi-final one is Benjamin Ingrosso in a amazing medley of three songs.

Certain Qualifiers

Cyprus

Lithuania

Ireland

Ukraine

Croatia

Finland

Portugal

Luxembourg

Borderline Qualifiers

Serbia

Poland

Slovenia

Australia

Non Qualifiers

Iceland

Moldova

Azerbaijan

The Results

The green room is behind the stage and the LED wall opens so we can see the contestants behind it. Martin Osterdahl executive producer of Eurovision Song Contest 2024, declares that he is happy to see that we now have a valid result!

Here we have a big change, as the 15 competing acts stand on stage, without their delegations, waiting for the result. The camera shows them one by one, as the presenters announce the qualifiers. After the first 5 qualifiers are announced, Alesha interviews them backstage and then we learn the 5 remaining qualifiers.

The ten countries that (virtually) qualify to the finals for the purposes of the rehearsal were the following:

  • Portugal
  • Australia
  • Ukraine
  • Lithuania
  • Poland
  • Azerbaijan
  • Cyprus
  • Serbia
  • Slovenia
  • Finland

Closing the televised show, we will get to watch a recap of the ten finalist songs.

Watch clips of the dress rehearsal from inside the arena in our YouTube channel!

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Norway: Angelina Mango Emerges Victorious in Adresse Malmø

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:

  • CroatiaBaby Lasagna – “Rim Tim Tagi Dim” – 78 points
  • SwedenMarcus & Martinus – “Unforgettable” – 77 points
  • GreeceMarina Satti – “Zari” – 73 points
  • SerbiaTeya Dora – “Ramonda” – 65 points
  • AustraliaElectric Fields – “One Milkali” – 50 points
  • CzechiaAiko – “Pedestal” – 47 points
  • AlbaniaBesa – “Titan” – 41 points

The overall series scoreboard stands as follows:

  1. ItalyAngelina Mango – “La noia” – 12+12+12+12+10+10+10+10 – 88 points
  2. UkraineAlyona Alyona & Jerry Heil – “Teresa & Maria” – 12+10+12+12+12+7+10+12 – 87 points
  3. SwitzerlandNemo – “The Code” – 8+12+10+10+12+12+12+8 – 84 points
  4. PolandLuna – “The Tower” – 6+12+12+12+6+10+12+10 – 80 points
  5. SpainNebulossaZorra – 12, 4, 12, 10, 7, 10, 12, 12 – 79 points
  6. CroatiaBaby Lasagna – “Rim Tim Tagi Dim” – 10+10+12+12+7+10+5+12 – 78 points
  7. SwedenMarcus & Martinus – “Unforgettable” – 12+5+10+6+12+12+10+10 – 77 points
  8. FranceSlimane – “Mon Amour” – 12+7+10+8+10+12+10+6 – 76 points
  9. GreeceMarina Satti – “Zari” – 10+10+8+8+12+8+10+7 – 73 points
  10. ArmeniaLadaniva – “Jako” – 10+10+10+10+12+7+3+10 – 70 points
  11. AzerbaijanFahree ft. Ilkin DovlatovÖzünlə apar – 5, 12, 10, 12, 4, 7, 12, 7 – 68 points
  12. GeorgiaNutsa BuzaladzeFirefighter 12, 12, 12, 12, 3, 8, 2, 6 – 67 points
  13. SerbiaTeya Dora – “Ramonda” – 8 +6+8+6+6+7+12+12 – 65 points
  14. NetherlandsJoost KleinEuropapa – 12, 10, 8, 5, 10, 4, 8, 8 – 65 points
  15. DenmarkSaba – “Sand” – 8+8+7+5+12+3+8+12 – 63 points
  16. CyprusSilia KapsisLiar – 7, 8, 8, 8, 7, 7, 8, 10 – 63 points
  17. LithuaniaSilvester Belt – “Luktelk” – 8+6+8+8+6+7+12+6 – 61 points
  18. AustriaKaleen – “We Will Rave” – 10+1+12+8+8+2+10+5 – 56 points
  19. GermanyIsaak – “Always on the Run” – 4+6+8+10+6+10+5+7 – 55 points
  20. United KingdomOlly AlexanderDizzy – 7, 6, 8, 6, 5, 8, 7, 8 – 55 points
  21. Estonia5miinust & Puuluup“(Nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi” – 10+3+2+5+12+12+2+7 – 53 points
  22. BelgiumMustii – “Before the Party’s Over” –  4+6+5+5+8+1+12+12 – 53 points
  23. FinlandWindows95man – “No Rules!” – 12+7+10+10+2+3+6+2 – 52 points
  24. AustraliaElectric Fields – “One Milkali” – 2+3+7+7+10+6+7+8 – 50 points
  25. PortugalIolanda – “Grito” – 6+4+5+3+7+10+4+10 – 49 points
  26. CzechiaAiko – “Pedestal” – 8+7+8+7+1+7+3+6 – 47 points
  27. LuxembourgTali – “Fighter” – 7+2+6+7+6+5+6+8 – 47 points
  28. IcelandHera Björk – “Scared of Heights” – 4+5+5+4+10+12+1+5 – 46 points
  29. IsraelEden Golan – “Hurricane” – 4+1+6+5+6+12+7+4 – 45 points
  30. AlbaniaBesa – “Titan” – 6+4+4+4+3+6+6+8 – 41 points
  31. SloveniaRaivenVeronika – 7, 4, 5, 5, 6, 5, 7, 2 – 41 points
  32. IrelandBambie Thug – “Doomsday Blue” – 4+8+2+8+10+1+2+4 – 39 points
  33. MaltaSarah Bonnici – “Loop” – 4+5+4+3+5+5+5+4 – 35 points
  34. LatviaDons – “Hollow” – 3+2+2+1+4+7+10+5 – 34 points
  35. San MarinoMegara – “11:11” – 6+2+2+3+7+2+4+6 – 32 points
  36. MoldovaNatalia 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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Moldova: Watch the official video-clip of “Ιn the Middle”!

Natalia Barbu has released the official video-clip of her 2024 Eurovision entry “Ιn the Middle”!

You can watch the official clip below!

Moldova is scheduled to compete from the 11th spot of the first semi-final tomorrow Tuesday 7th of May, claiming one of the 10 tickets for the grand final of Saturday 11th of May.

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Eurovision 2024: First Two Dress Rehearsals (Press & Jury) of the 1st Semi-Final Today!

We are now in the final stretch towards crowning the winner of Eurovision 2024, with just five days left until the grand final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest.

Tonight, at the Malmö Arena in Malmö, the Press and Jury Rehearsal of the 1st Semi-Final will take place. It’s worth emphasizing the significance of tonight’s show, which is not just a mere rehearsal where delegations try out various stage elements, but a show that could determine the scores they receive from a country that might face technical issues tomorrow night and unable to vote.

It’s important to note the running order of the 1st Semi-Final:

  1. Cyprus
  2. Serbia
  3. Lithuania
  4. Ireland
    United Kingdom
  5. Ukraine
  6. Poland
  7. Croatia
  8. Iceland
    Germany
  9. Slovenia
  10. Finland
  11. Moldova
    Sweden
  12. Azerbaijan
  13. Australia
  14. Portugal
  15. Luxembourg

Let’s not forget that in this year’s contest, for the first time, we will see the Big 5 and the host country, Sweden, presenting their songs in the semi-finals in the televised broadcast.

Hosting tonight’s event, as well as all shows until Saturday, will be Petra Mede and Malin Åkerman.

Through our YouTube channel, you’ll have the opportunity to watch today’s Press and Jury Rehearsals live. So, tune in at 15:45 CET and 21:00 CET to find out how the participating countries in the 1st Semifinal vying for a spot in Saturday’s Grand Final fared!

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Eurovision 2024: The Turquoise Carpet – Live!

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.

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

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!

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?

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. NetherlandsJoost (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

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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Source: Eurovoix

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

The fifth 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, the 15 countries competing in the first 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. Cyprus
  2. Serbia
  3. Lithuania
  4. Ireland
  5. Ukraine
  6. Poland
  7. Croatia
  8. Iceland
  9. Slovenia
  10. Finland
  11. Moldova
  12. Azerbaijan
  13. Australia
  14. Portugal
  15. Luxembourg

You can watch the recap of today’s rehearsals below:


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Eurovision 2024: Watch exclusive TV footage from Serbia, Moldova, Ukraine and Slovenia!

Today, the artists from the first semifinal stepped on the stage of Malmö Arena for their second technical rehearsal.  After all today’s second rehearsals a recap video will be published on the official Youtube channel, but some videos showing the TV footage of the second rehearsals have already been released.

Below you can see the TV footage from Serbia and Teya Dora singing her song “Ramonda“:

Beneath, Natalia Barbu is performing “In the Middle” representing Moldova:

Following, Alyona Alyona & Jerry Heil from Ukraine are performing their song “Teresa & Maria“:

Last but not least Raiven is singing her song “Veronika” representing Slovenia:

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


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