Eurovision 2024: Which rehearsal had the most views on the fourth day?

Yesterday, first rehearsals continued dynamically, with the Malmö Arena hosting the last eight countries of the second semifinal! Be sure to also read our article from yesterday regarding the views of the eight countries that completed their rehearsals 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?

In less than 24 hours (May 1, 2024, time 16:35 CET), since the first clip from the rehearsals was uploaded, we have a indicative sample of which rehearsal was favored by the audience (here it should be noted that the videos were uploaded one after the other with a one and a half hour interval and there was a significant delay in their publication).

The rehearsals that had the most views are:

  1. Netherlands: Joost – Europapa – 1.8 million views
  2. Belgium: Mustii – Before The Party Is Over – 450 thousand views
  3. Georgia: Nutsa – FireFighter – 426 thousand views
  4. Israel: Eden Golan – Hurricane – 415.9 thousand views
  5. Latvia: DonsHollow – 297 thousand views
  6. Estonia: 5MIINUST x Puuluup – (Nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi – 206 thousand views
  7. San Marino: Megara11:11 – 183.5 thousand views
  8. Norway: GåteUlveham – 178.2 thousand views

With this small sample, we can infer that:

  • The Netherlands is indeed one of the major contenders for victory, hence rightfully gathering so many views. As it has made a huge leap, leaving Belgium behind by four times in views. Joost is expected to soon surpass Greece in views, but for now Marina Satti holds the lead.
  • There is a significant gap between the fourth and fifth positions, indicating that the last four countries did not impress much with their stage presence.
  • It’s surprising that Norway ranks last in views, considering it has the most unique song and vocals of the competition. There is a possibility of a recovery in views since their rehearsal was delayed in being published.

The top five countries with the most views from the four days are as follows:

  1. Greece: Marina Satti – ZARI – 2.3 million views
  2. Netherlands: Joost – Europapa – 1.8 million views
  3. Poland: LUNA – The Tower –1.3 million views
  4. Serbia: Teya Dora – Ramonda – 929.1 thousand views
  5. Ukraine: alyona alyona & Jerry Heil – Teressa & Maria – 876.6 thousand views

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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Eurovision 2024: Norway’s first rehearsal!

Next up, and second to last for today, on the stage of Eurovision Song Contest 2024 is Norway! Gåte with their song“Ulveham” are ready for their first rehearsal on the stage of Malmö Arena, in Sweden!

Who are Gåte?

Gåte (Norwegian for ‘riddle’) is a band from Trøndelag, Norway playing Norwegian folk music bred with metal and electronica. Their style has been referred to as progressive folk-rock. The band consists of Gunnhild Sundli, Magnus Børmark, Jon Even Schärer, Mats Paulsen and John Stenersen. The band released their first EP, “Gåte EP” in 2000, and rapidly gained popularity. In 2024 they competed in the Norwegian national final for Eurovision 2024, winning the ticket to Malmö and the country’s representation in this year’s contest.

The Rehearsal

Two more rehearsals to go today, and next up Is Norway! Gåte have been performing together for over twenty years – their sound is a mix of rock and Norwegian folk. Their song, Ulveham is a folk tale about a maiden with an evil stepmother who is banished to the woods, transformed into a wolf and ordered to kill her brother. We are not expecting a dance break.

What we are getting, however, is the whole dark, witchy mood of this song, very similar to Gåte’s performance at Melodi Grand Prix but on an epic Malmö scale. A low, slow-spinning platform with some rocks and trees, like a goth terrarium, backed by spooky swirling graphics, lots of atmospheric lasers and green spotlights.

We’ve seen lead singer Gunnhild in lots of amazing outfits over pre-party season – today she’s wearing dark green wide trousers with a matching top that designed to look like she has leaves woven across one shoulder. In the final chorus one of the guitarists throws his guitar high into the air, then catches it – we can only imagine how many guitars have been sacrificed for this big finish.

This is one of the harder performances to describe today because it’s pure atmosphere – a mix of pounding drums, building tempo and Gåte giving it everything.

Norway’s First Rehearsal Credits: Corinne Cumming /EBU

 

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The second rehearsal of Norway will take place on Friday 3/5, when we will have a better picture of what we will see from Gåte on the Eurovision stage, as we will have the official TV snippet.

Below you can watch a small clip from Norway’s first rehearsal from TikTok:

@eurovision Fireflies, guitar throwing, a spinning rock platform… Malmö is living for @GÅTE dark woodscape #Eurovision2024 ♬ original sound – Eurovision

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Eurovision 2024: The schedule of the fourth day of rehearsals (Tuesday 30 April)!

Malmö Arena opened its gates on Saturday for the rehearsals of the 37 participating countries of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest, and the action continues today with the remaining eight countries of the second semi-final taking to the stage for the first time.

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

Eight countries are set to take to the stage at Malmö Arena for their first rehearsal, with Latvia and Dons “kicking off” on Saturday morning. The detailed schedule for the fourth day of rehearsals of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest is as follows (Mentioned in CET/Swedish Time):

 

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Iceland: Norway Wins Second Episode of Alla leið 2024

The second episode of Alla leið, the preview show by Iceland’s public television for the entries of Eurovision 2024, concluded yesterday!

Hosted by Eva Ruza, Alla leið featured judges from Iceland’s artistic community who scored the songs competing in the Second Semi-Final of Eurovision 2024, with Norway and Gate claiming the top spot.

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

Here are the results of the second episode:

  • NorwayGåte – “Ulveham” – 5+12+12+10 – 39 Points
  • ArmeniaLadaniva – “Jako” – 8+10+10+10 – 38 Points
  • SwitzerlandNemo – “The Code” – 7+12+12+5 – 36 Points
  • NetherlandsJoost Klein – “Europapa” – 12+10+10+4 – 36 Points
  • AustriaKaleen – “We Will Rave” – 10+3+10+8 – 31 Points
  • MaltaSarah Bonnici – “Loop” – 10+6+7+8 – 31 Points
  • DenmarkSaba – “Sand” – 12+7+4+5 – 28 Points
  • BelgiumMustii – “Before the Party is Over” – 3+8+8+7 – 26 Points
  • AlbaniaBesa – “Titan” – 7+6+6+6 – 25 Points
  • Czech RepublicAiko – “Pedestal” – 6+6+5+4 – 24 Points
  • San MarinoMegara – “11:11” – 6+6+3+6 – 19 Points
  • GeorgiaNatia Busalazdze – “Firefighter” – 6+4+5+4 – 19 Points
  • Estonia5miinust and Puuluup – “(Nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi” – 7+4+3+2 – 16 Points
  • GreeceMarina Satti – “Zari” – 6+2+5+2 – 15 Points
  • LatviaDons – “Hollow” – 4+4+2+5 – 15 Points
  • IsraelEden Golan – “Hurricane” – 1+1+1+1 – 4 Points

The judging panel for the second episode comprised:

  • Eva Ruza – Host
  • Matti Matt – Country Representative at Eurovision 2011
  • Regina Osk – Country Representative at Eurovision 2008
  • Jógvan Hansen – Singer

Next week, the entries of the Grand Final will be evaluated.

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Norway: Ukraine wins the third show of Adresse Malmø!

NRK, the public broadcaster of Norway, broadcasts Adresse Malmø, a special show dedicated to the Eurovision Song Contest. Each week approximately eight songs will be reviewed with the judges rating the songs from one to twelve points.

The professional jury for the Adresse Malmø show includes Thomas Numme and Tara Lina Shahin.

The fan jury consists of Adrian Vad Flaaten from Tønsberg, Victoria Haugan Saur from Sunndal and Alex Snyder (41) from Vikersund and the USA, who shared their score.

The winners of the second episode of the Norwegian preview show for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, were alyona alyona & Jerry Heil from Ukraine.

https://youtu.be/k_8cNbF8FLI

The results were as follows:

  1. Ukraine – alyona alyona & Jerry Heil – “Teresa & Maria” – 12+10+12+12+12+7+10+12 – 87 points
  2. France – Slimane – “Mon Amour” – 12+7+10+8+10+12+10+6 – 76 points
  3. Armenia – Ladaniva – “Jako” – 10+10+10+10+12+7+3+10 – 70 points
  4. Denmark – Saba – “Sand” – 8+8+7+5+12+3+8+12 – 63 points
  5. Portugal – Iolanda – “Grito” – 6+4+5+3+7+10+4+10 – 49 points
  6. Ireland – Bambie Thug – “Doomsday Blue” – 4+8+2+8+10+1+2+4 – 39 points
  7. Malta– Sarah Bonnici – “Loop” – 4+5+4+3+5+5+5+4 – 35 points

The next episode of Adresse Malmø will be broadcast next Friday 3/5.

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Source :  NRK


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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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Watch the performances of Sweden, Norway and Finland in “A Little Bit More”!

Just like last year, some time before the first rehearsals of the countries, the show called “A Little Bit More” aired on the official Eurovision YouTube channel. Read more

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 Norway, Australia and Estonia!

Every year since 2007, OGAE International conducts the OGAE Poll, which includes the votes of its members from 42 different countries. After twenty-nine countries have voted, it is now turn for Norway, Australia and Estonia to cast their votes.

In detail, the 79 members of OGAE Norway voted as following:

  • 12 points to France
  • 10 points to Switzerland
  • 8 points to Italy
  • 7 points to Croatia
  • 6 points to Sweden
  • 5 points to Ukraine
  • 4 points to the United Kingdom
  • 3 points to Belgium
  • 2 points to Lithuania
  • 1 point to Austria

The 273 members of OGAE Australia voted as following:

  • 12 points to Switzerland
  • 10 points to Croatia
  • 8 points to The Netherlands
  • 7 points to Italy
  • 6 points to Spain
  • 5 points to Austria
  • 4 points to Lithuania
  • 3 points to Belgium
  • 2 points to Ukraine
  • 1 point to the United Kingdom

Last, the 31 members of OGAE Estonia voted as following:

  • 12 points to Ukraine
  • 10 points to the United Kingdom
  • 8 points to Denmark
  • 7 points to Sweden
  • 6 points to Italy
  • 5 points to France
  • 4 points to Australia
  • 3 points to Israel
  • 2 points to Croatia
  • 1 point to Switzerland

The results following the votes of thirty-two member clubs are the following:

Italy is in the lead with a seven-points margin, followed by Croatia and Switzerland.


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Norway: Poland Wins Adresse Malmø Show Two!

NRK broadcasts Adresse Malmø, a special show dedicated to the Eurovision Song Contest. Each week approximately eight songs will be reviewed with the judges rating the songs from one to twelve points.

Performer Staysman ansd Einar Tørnquist joined the show as guests for the second episode on the main jury. The People’s Jury features Hansi Tryggvasson (42) from Bærum/Iceland, Simen Formo Hay (31) from Oslo and Synne Eikenes Sørensen (17) from Larvik.

Luna from Poland has won the second episode of the Norwegian preview show for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhvDkF9XZx0&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Feurovisionfun.com%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&feature=emb_title

The results were as follows:

  1. Poland – Luna – “The Tower” – 80 points (6+12+12+12+6+10+12+10)
  2. Austria – Kaleen – “We Will Rave” – 56 points (10+1+12+8+8+2+10+5)
  3. Germany – Isaak – “Always on the Run” – 55 points (4+6+8+10+6+10+5+7)
  4. Estonia – 5miinust & Puuluup – “(Nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi” – 53 points – 10+3+2+5+12+12+2+7
  5. Belgium – Mustii – “Before the Party’s Over” – 53 points – 4+6+5+5+8+1+12+12
  6. Iceland – Hera Björk – “Scared of Heights” – 46 points (4+5+5+4+10+12+1+5)
  7. Moldova – Natalia Barbu – “In the Middle” – 31 points – 8+4+3+2+3+7+2+2

The schedule of Adresse Malmø is as follows:

Show Three – Friday 19 April
Presenter Thomas Numme and comedian and radio personality Tara Lina Shahin are part of the main jury for the third episode. The fan jury includes Drian Vad Flaaten (from Tønsberg, Norway), Victoria Haugan Saur (from Sunndal, Norway) and Alex Snyder from Vikersund/USA and reveal their score. Among the countries to be rated by the juries are France, Denmark and Ireland.

Show Four – Friday 5th April
Music journalist Sandeep Singh and host of Eurovision 2010 and Eurovision Young Dancers 2011 Erik Solbakken are part of the judging panel. Eva Nodeland (from Elverum, Norway), Øystein Antonsen (from Arendal, Norway) and Omid Rashidi (from Visby, Norway) are part of the fan jury. Among the countries to be rated by the juries are Switzerland, Finland and Italy.

Show Five – Friday 3rd May
In the last episode of Adresse Malmø we will see Are Kalvø and Ingebjørg Bratland join the main jury. The fan jury consists of Marko Stojiljkovic (from Serbia), Jon Arne Ravndal (from Oslo) and Anna Lycke (from Nannestad/Sweden). Among the countries to be rated by the judging panels are Croatia, Greece and Sweden.

You can watch the show on NRK Player here.

Enjoy again our reaction video to “Tower” below:

source: NRK

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