The BBC, the public broadcaster of the United Kingdom, hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, on behalf of Ukraine, as the winner, was not able to host on home soil. However this was not the first time that the United Kingdom has done so.
A few days after the first pre-party of this year’s Eurovision season, one of Eurovisionfun ‘s most loved and talked about columns is back, with betting analysis for Eurovision 2024 back again.
As you prepare for the pivotal next few days with the continuation of the pre-parties, the bookers have already got down to business, with the Eurovision 2024 winner section already being offered to all bookmakers. So, we’re taking the opportunity to bring you the so far for the next competition.
It’s “chaotic” in the top five of the betting tables ahead of Eurovision 2024, less than a month before the start of the rehearsals. Switzerland, Croatia, Italy, Ukraine and the Netherlands have stood out in comparison to the other participants of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest, which leads us to an unprecedented situation in the betting chronicles of our favourite competition.
Just two days after Nemo ‘s appearance at the Madrid party, Switzerland has turned the betting tables upside down, now in first place. Already since the previous time, “The Code” was gaining ground day by day, until the Swiss representative’s maiden live performance the day before yesterday came to turn the previous data upside down. Switzerland’ s victory is now being bet at odds between 3.5 and 4.5.
Just over a month has passed since Croatia stayed at the top, with the Croats now dropping to second place, a stone’s throw away from the now leading Switzerland. Baby Lasagna ‘s win is currently being bet at odds of between 3.5 and 4.6, slightly higher than last week’s odds.
Switzerland’ s rise to the top has resulted in Italy, in addition to Croatia, losing a place. Thus, Angelina Mango with “La Noia” is considered by the bookers as the third favourite to win in Malmö. However, Italy ‘s odds of winning have dropped compared to our last analysis a couple of weeks ago, with the possibility of a second Italian victory in the current decade considered highly likely. Between 4.5 and 6 are the odds offered on an Italian win for those who believe in Angelina Mango‘s potential.
Ukraine is now in fourth place, but clearly on a downward trend. With the gap between the three leading countries widening, 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 between 5.5 and 8.
Finally, the top five is completed by the Netherlands. If we’re talking about winners of the last few weeks, surely the Eurovision 2021 host could not be absent from the discussion, with Joost Klein ‘s ‘Europapa‘ having made a big impression and sweeping the charts and streams across much of the Old Continent, being one of the dark horses of this year’s contest. Between 6.5 and 8 is the Dutch win in Malmö, well below our last analysis and with the Netherlands very likely to move up to fourth place in the next few hours.
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 Belgium. Belgium ‘s win is being bet at odds between 11 and 15, being on par compared to our last analysis, with bookies giving Mustii and ‘Before the Party’s Over‘ respectable odds for a positive result in Malmo.
France have quietly moved up to seventh place, and have consistently remained in or on the fringes of the top ten for most of this Eurovision season. Up to 23 times the stakes are returned by “Mon Amour” and Slimane, with France gaining two places in the last few days.
One place has been lost by Greece, which is now eighth. The “tailwind” after the release of Marina Satti ‘s “ZARI” brought the country within the Top 10, with Greece now stabilizing within it and not threatened to be lower in the near future.
Marina Satti ‘s win is currently being played at odds between 17 and 26, slightly higher compared to our last analysis, with bookers, however, giving a vote of confidence to the Greek entry.
Up one place for hosts Sweden, who are now ninth. Sweden ‘s home win over Marcus & Martinus is offered at odds of between 26 and 41, which are the highest bookers have offered this year on the possibility of a historic eighth home win for this year’s hosts.
Rounding out the top ten is Austria, who also gained a place after the Madrid party as Kaleen and “We Will Rave” left a positive impression. Up to 51 times the stake returns the possibility of an Austrian victory in Malmö.
In any case, with the pre-parties continuing in the coming weeks and with the start of rehearsals for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest less than a month away, the only thing that is certain is that the shake-up will continue and will culminate as the days for the big celebration in Malmö approach. The competition is fierce and with no one favourite standing out, all bets are off.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiGDvM14Kwg
Will Switzerland achieve its third Eurovision Song Contest win with Nemo’s “The Code”? Tell us in the comments!
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A new wave of tickets for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö are going on sale via Ticketmaster.se.
Tickets will be available for purchase to all nine shows, including the Grand Final, held in Malmö Arena from May 6 to 11.
Don’t miss your final chance to buy tickets to this year’s Eurovision Song Contest on Friday 5 April – more details on https://t.co/3coxa5gvI7 pic.twitter.com/MSduP4EwJg
— Eurovision Song Contest (@Eurovision) March 28, 2024
Go to Ticketmaster.se at 10:00 CEST Friday 5 April
Tickets prices will range from 415 SEK to 3795 SEK (36–331 €) in various categories and shows:
Semi-Final 1
May 6 – Evening Preview: 495–795 SEK (43–70 €)
May 7 – Afternoon Preview: 415–545 SEK (36–48 €)
May 7 – Live Show: 2000–2395 SEK (175–209 €)
Semi-Final 2
May 8 – Evening Preview: 495–795 SEK (43–70 €)
May 9 – Afternoon Preview: 415–545 SEK (36–48 €)
May 9 – Live Show: 2000–2395 SEK (175–209 €)
Grand Final
May 10 – Evening Preview (Jury Show): 2000-2395 SEK (175–209 €)
May 11 – Afternoon Preview (Family Show): 1030–1385 SEK (90–121 €)
May 11 – Live Show: 3295–3795 SEK (287–331 €)
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We strongly advise only to purchase tickets from the official seller Ticketmaster and not on any secondary platform.
Resale tickets have also been available on the official Ticketmaster platform from 12 December.
If you haven’t bought tickets for a Eurovision Song Contest before: listen up! The Eurovision Song Contest isn’t just one Saturday night spectacular… it isn’t even just the three broadcast Semi-Finals and Grand Final… it’s actually 9 arena shows across the Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday of Eurovision week!
Tickets will be available for the nine Eurovision Song Contest arena shows from Ticketmaster.se – you can set up a Ticketmaster account now, regardless of the country you live in, so you’re ready for the on sale date.
The Evening Preview (previously known as the ‘Jury Show’) is a full run through of the show that takes place the night before the televised version. It’s when the international juries cast their votes for the participants. Audiences can stay for a randomised version of the qualifier/points reveals, as the presenters rehearse for different scenarios.
The Afternoon Preview (previously known as the ‘Family Show’) is a full run through of the show that takes place earlier in the day of the Live TV Show; it serves as one final rehearsal for the artists and crew, and as the name suggests, it’s much more convenient for those who wish to bring younger Eurovision fans. Again, the Family Show features a randomly generated presentation of the qualifiers and points.
The Live TV Show is exactly that: a live television show. Audiences across Europe (and Australia) will get to cast their votes to add to the Jury scores. No randomisations this time – it’s all for real!
Interest in Eurovision tickets is always high, but as fans who have travelled to a Contest before will tell you: traditionally it can be easier to secure tickets for the Preview shows. These shows have all of the content and performances of the broadcast shows, but leave you free to watch the Live TV Show as it was intended… on the television!
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Please be advised that tickets should only be purchased from Ticketmaster.se Ticketmaster strongly advises its customers to not purchase second-hand tickets if it’s not through Ticketmaster Resale. In Sweden, it is not forbidden to purchase or sell tickets second hand, but this often involves more risks as there is no guarantee that the tickets are genuine.
Ticketmaster Resale is a service which means that you, the ticket buyer, can sell and buy tickets second hand completely safely, securely and anonymously – from fan to fan.
The process of buying a Resale-ticket is exactly the same as when you buy a regular ticket. Ticketmaster verifies each ticket when the ticket changes owner so that you can be sure that you get a valid ticket. Once you have purchased tickets, you will see the order as usual in your Ticketmaster account. Head to Ticketmaster.se for more information.
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With a month and a half to go until the first Eurovision 2024 semi-final on 7 May, the EBU today announced the order of the semi-final line-up.
The order of appearance was determined by the EBU in cooperation with the Swedish organisers, taking into account which place each country was drawn to perform (first or second), but also in a way that the show would be more interesting.
The official Eurovision YouTube channel announced a few minutes ago the official order of appearance of the songs in the semi-finals of this year’s contest.
It is worth noting that this year is the first year in which the Big 5 and the host country, Sweden, are going to perform their songs live in the two semi-finals. So, among the competing countries in the two semi-finals, we will see Germany, Sweden and the UK as guest stars in the first semi-final, while in the second semi-final we’ll see France, Italy and Spain.
Semi-final 1 – Tuesday 7 May
Semi-final 2 – Thursday 11 May
The analysis from fans and beyond has been on fire for a few minutes now. After the theories based on the countries’ history in the competition, it’s a first insight into how deep the qualification to the final is or isn’t. In other words, it’s time to make our predictions about who will make it to the final and who are favourites to say goodbye to Malmö early…
Malmö will host the 68th Eurovision Song Contest from 7 to 11 May at the Malmö Arena. The motto of this year’s event, as chosen by the organisers, is ‘United by Music’.
Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the developments regarding Eurovision 2024!
In the wake of yet another devastating terrorist attack, fears are mounting about the safety of the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden, slated for May. The recent tragedy, which claimed over 100 lives in a concert hall just outside Moscow, has heightened concerns about the vulnerability of large-scale cultural events.
Expert Jörgen Holmlund, a teacher of intelligence analysis at the Swedish Defence University, expressed grave concerns about the potential for similar attacks targeting Eurovision.
“From a Swedish perspective, this is exactly what I’m afraid of,” he stated, underscoring the risks associated with events that draw large crowds and substantial media attention.
“Cultural events with both large crowds and a great deal of media attention are at risk of being attacked,” Holmlund warned.
“For the terrorists, there will also be a double reporting, partly because there is already a lot of coverage and partly because a terrorist attack would give maximum exposure.”
The Eurovision Song Contest, a highly anticipated event that attracts numerous visitors to Malmö, is expected to be a focal point for demonstrations against the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Holmlund emphasized that the attack in Moscow underscores the potential magnitude of a well-planned terrorist assault.
“It shows how motivated and capable they are, unfortunately,” he lamented, highlighting the need for heightened vigilance and awareness among the general public. Despite the grim outlook, Holmlund believes that ordinary individuals can play a crucial role in thwarting potential attacks by remaining vigilant and trusting their instincts.
“We have a better ability to observe than we think, but we also have to rely on it,” he urged, emphasizing the importance of proactive measures in preventing acts of terrorism.
As preparations for Eurovision continue, security measures are likely to be intensified to ensure the safety of participants and spectators alike.
Source: Svenska Dagbladet
Skånetrafiken, the regional public transport carrier of the region of Skåne – where Malmö is located, is developing two new tickets that are valid when the Eurovision Song Contest will be held in the region!
In the first week of May, thousands of visitors are expected to visit the region Skåne. Skånetrafiken has decided to make it easy for everyone to choose to travel by train and bus and is therefore producing two adapted tickets for the Eurovision week. Both tickets are valid for eight days, 5-12 May. One is valid for the whole of Skåne and the other for over the Öresund Bridge, which connects the city of Malmö with the city of Copenhagen in Denmark, and in the whole of Skåne.
The tickets can of course be bought regardless of whether you are going to see Eurovision or not.
This is how the tickets work:
Tickets can be purchased from April 15 to May 12 via the app which can be downloaded for Android or iOS devices via Google Play or Appstore respectively!
Update 16:57 CET:
Pernilla Lyberg, Sales and Marketing Manager at Skånetrafiken, says in a press release:
“We want to make it possible for as many people as possible to travel by bus and train. We will strengthen all traffic and have developed two really advantageous tickets.”
Changes to train services during the Eurovision week:
• Extra trains will go to Ystad and Trelleborg during the evenings.
• Some trains that would normally have Lund as their final station will continue to Hässleholm.
• Extra train to Helsingborg in the evening.
• Extra train to Copenhagen on Thursday, May 9th, when Denmark participates in the semi-finals.
Skånetrafiken writes that they also plan to increase the number of buses during the week and have customer hosts on site around Malmö. The customer center at Malmö Central Station will also extend its opening hours during the week.
In addition, skanetrafiken.se will be partially translated into English.
Don’t miss out on the performance of Marcus & Martinus, at the Melodifestivalen 2024 afterparty that took place at Quality Friends Hotel, in Stockholm, Sweden, after their victory on this year’s Melodifestivalen final!
Check out our YouTube channel for more interviews, reactions videos and Melodifestivalen material!
Stay tuned at Eurovisionfun, for all the latest developments regarding the Swedish entry for Eurovision 2024!
Source: Skånetrafiken
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A few days have passed since the unveiling of all the entries for this year’s Eurovision season, which is why one of Eurovisionfun ‘s most beloved and talked about columns is back, with the Eurovision 2024 betting analysis back again.
As you prepare for the pivotal next few days with the start of the pre-parties, the bookers have already got down to business, with the Eurovision 2024 winner section already being offered to all bookmakers. So, we’re taking the opportunity to bring you the so far for the next competition.
The situation at the top may be unchanged, with Croatia remaining in first place for almost three weeks now, but nevertheless the distance between the Balkans and their pursuers is growing. With a month and a half to go before the 68th Eurovision Song Contest, the possibility of Croatia achieving its maiden victory in the contest is looking increasingly likely. Baby Lasagna ‘s victory is currently being bet at odds ranging between 3 and 4, the lowest ever offered for a Croatian entry.
In second place, but clearly trending downwards, is now Ukraine. With the gap to the leading Croatia 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 staked at odds between 5 and 7.
In third place is Italy, with their odds dropping daily and coming close to those of Ukraine. Between 6 and 8 times the stake is currently returning Angelina Mango ‘s victory with “La Noia“, for those who believe in a second Italian victory in the current decade.
Switzerland remains in fourth place, trailing Italy by a foot. Switzerland ‘s victory is being bet at odds between 5 and 8.5, with Nemo ‘s “The Code” gaining ground day by day and being one of the big winners in recent weeks following the official release of the Swiss entry.
Finally, the top five is completed by the Netherlands. If we’re talking about winners of the last weeks, surely the Eurovision 2021 host could not be absent from the discussion, with Joost Klein ‘s “Europapa” having impressed and sweeping the charts and streams in much of the Old Continent, being one of the dark horses of this year’s contest. Between 9 and 11 is the odds on the Dutchman’s win in Malmö, well lower than in our last analysis.
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 Belgium. Belgium ‘s win is being bet at odds between 11 and 15, being marginally lower compared to our last analysis, with bookies giving Mustii and ‘Before the Party’s Over‘ respectable odds for a positive result in Malmo.
The big winner of the last few days is, of course, Greece. Greece has moved up to seventh place, being eight places higher compared to our analysis ten days ago after the national finals. Marina Satti and “ZARI” are gaining ground, with bookers having placed Greece in the highest position it has been this year during the Eurovision season.
Marina Satti ‘s win is currently being played at odds between 13 and 21, with the popularity that the Greek entry is gaining day by day has seen its odds halved and bookers giving a vote of confidence to the Greek entry.
Eighth place is held by Israel, which has also gained ground in recent days, moving up two places. The release of “Hurricane“, which Eden Golan will compete with in Malmö, has brought down the odds of Israel winning, which is being played at similar prices to those of leading Greece. Israel’s win returns up to 21 times the stake.
Ninth place went to France, which has been trending slightly downwards in recent days following the release of all the songs that will compete at Eurovision 2024. Up to 34 times the stake is returned by “Mon Amour” and Slimane.
Sweden completes the top ten. The multiple winner of the contest and host this year is steadily losing ground, being one of the biggest losers of recent days. Sweden ‘s home win is offered at odds between 19 and 36, dropping compared to our last analysis and dropping this year’s hosts by three places, bringing Marcus & Martinus to the edge of the Top 10.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBsgTJQFl9k
Do you think Baby Lasagna will be able to give Croatia its maiden victory as an independent country in the Eurovision Song Contest? Tell us in the comments!
The Eurovision Song Contest traditionally celebrates as a unifying force, bringing nations and cultures together through the power of music. This year, the diversity and excitement of fans are more apparent than ever as the city of Malmo prepares to welcome visitors from every corner of the globe.
Leading the way in international ticket sales is the United Kingdom, demonstrating an impressive level of enthusiasm as it captures more than half of the same percentage as the host country, Sweden.
However, the excitement extends far beyond European borders, with high ticket sales numbers coming from many continents. From Europe to Asia, from America to Australia and beyond, fans from every corner of the world are eagerly anticipating taking part in the festivities in Malmo in May.
Particularly, the United States and Australia stand out among the top ticket buyers, underscoring the event’s impact on a global scale.
The most remote travelers are coming from New Zealand! That’s what dedication means!
The Eurovision Song Contest of 2024 in Malmo is poised to set a historic milestone with the impressive influx of global visitors, highlighting its enduring popularity and global orientation. Nearly half of the world’s nations are represented among ticket buyers, proclaiming the event as a truly global celebration of music and unity.
Karin Carlsson, Director of the event for the city of Malmo, expressed her excitement about the diversity of participation:
“The reception of fans and visitors of Eurovision from such a wide and varied range of countries in Malmo is truly fantastic. It vividly reflects the charm of the event and its power to unite people through the common language of music, cultural heritage, and diversity.”
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With citizens from 186 countries residing in the city and attendance from the rest of Europe, Malmo is not only Sweden’s gateway to the world but also the international gateway to Sweden.
Karin Carlsson continues:
“We see Malmo as a place where people, cultural expressions, and traditions meet and get to know each other. This is what our event should reflect. When people from over 80 countries are welcomed by the residents of Malmo, with backgrounds from over 180 nationalities, it can be incredibly exciting.”
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Below you can listen to the 37 entries for this year’s Eurovision contest!
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Source: Eurovision.tv
This year marks the 50th anniversary of ABBA‘s legendary victory in the Eurovision Song Contest, where they represented Sweden with the song “Waterloo”. The band’s career took a significant shift with this win, which essentially launched their international career.
So it was expected that this anniversary would be celebrated in some way as part of this year’s contest. Although ABBA themselves ruled out the possibility of performing live at the contest, the EBU and SVT found a different way to include the band in this year’s event
In particular, Malmö visitors will have the opportunity to participate in five activities that make up ‘ABBA World’, offering visitors a unique experience.
ABBA World consists of the following activities:
ABBA the museum
The ABBA Museum uses technology to provide visitors with a range of interactive activities. Fans have the opportunity to participate in a quiz and of course see the costumes, discs and other items of the band.
ABBA Voyage
Innovative lighting and cutting-edge technology combine to create a really unique experience as ABBA performs some of their greatest hits live as digital avatars.
Mamma Mia!
Visitors to Malmö will also have the opportunity to watch Mamma Mia!, the thrilling, record-breaking musical that has been the basis for two highly successful films. Fans will also have the opportunity to attend Mamma Mia! The Party, where they’ll be able to sing and dance to the band’s greatest hits
Polar Music International
With over 60 years in the music business, Polar Music acts as the guardian of ABBA’s catalogue. ABBA’s music is enjoyed around the clock, all over the world. Not a bad result for a tiny label that started out with a group of Swedish folk musicians in the early 1960s
ABBA World will open on 29 April and will remain open throughout the two weeks of the Eurovision Song Contest. Ticketing starts on Friday 22 March at 10:00 CET.
Stay tuned on Eurovisionfun for all the Eurovision 2o24 developments!
Source: Eurovision.tv
Loreen is doing amazing at all streaming platforms, following her big success at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, held in Liverpool, UK, as her winning song “Tattoo” managed to surpass Måneskin’s “Zitti e buoni“ in streams, at the highly-popular streaming platform of Spotify.
As of Saturday, March the 16th, “Tattoo” is the 3rd most streamed Eurovision song of all time and has accumulated 453.524.951 streams in total, while Måneskin’s “Zitti e buoni“ has accrued a tiny few less, 453,147,618 streams in total.
“Tattoo” has surpassed “Zittie e buoni” on Spotify, making it the 3rd most streamed Eurovision song of all time #Eurovision pic.twitter.com/LhFUzOJAqa
— LOREEN CHARTS (@loreencharts) March 16, 2024
Loreen is only the second artist to be in this top 10 with two different songs (“Euphoria” and “Tattoo“) after Mahmood (“Soldi” and “Brividi“) and her success after her second Eurovision victory goes on.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BE2Fj0W4jP4
Photo: Universal Sweden/Charli Ljung
How far do you think Loreen’s Tattoo can go? Will it manage to become the most-streamed Eurovision song of all times?
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