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Estonia: Changes in the lyrics of the entry!

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Khover, a member of 5miinust, one of the two acts that are going to represent Estonia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö, Sweden, gave an interview to the show “Hommik!” of R2 where he shared his impressions after their victory in Eesti Laul 2024 as well as that there should be a change in the lyrics of the entry before the Competition. The goal of this year’s participation, according to Khover, is to finish in the first half of the scoreboard, in the Eurovision final.

“On Saturday we started in such a way that we had two perfectly acceptable scenarios, either fourth or first place. Fourth place would be a big failure and a disaster on a personal level. Magnus Müürsepp, who was supervising us, said that if you lose, all the cameras will be on you, then no one will talk to the winner, so you have to be polite, and I said that I don’t sell my principles for a penny. My mother was also afraid that I couldn’t lose.”

Then Khover, regarding the lyrics, said that they should proceed with the removal of the word Lay’s, the well-known snack brand, as according to EBU regulations lyrics containing brands are not allowed.

In addition, Khover also highlights the points of Estonian participation that need attention. One concerns Pääkoer, a member of the band 5miinust, who has a problem with the rhythm and has therefore acquired a Klick Track device. The other point concerns the verse “Ujee!”

In the end Khover added:

“The plan is to reach the top half of the table in the Eurovision final. The main thing is not to win, second place would be ideal. We’ve got a decent Backstreet Boys-esque song, something that suits everyone’s music taste.”

Estonia will be represented at the upcoming competition in Malmö, Sweden by the bands 5miinust and Puuluup with the song “(Nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) meda”. In the first phase Estonia will compete in the second half of the second semi-final on Thursday 9 May, claiming one of the ten tickets to the grand final.

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Source: ERR

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San Marino: The eight established artists of the Final of Una voce per San Marino 2024 revealed!

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A few moments ago the national broadcaster of the Most Serene Republic of San Marino, RTV, announced the eight established artists as well as the winner of Casperaki who are going to compete directly at the final of Una voce per San Marino 2024!

The eight established that are going to perform in the final of Una voce per San Marino 2024 are as per below:

  1. Aimie Atkinson
  2. Aaron Sibley
  3. Jalisse
  4. La Rua
  5. Loredana Bertè
  6. Marcella Bella
  7. Pago
  8. Wlady, DJ Jad, Corona & Ice MC
  9. Dana Gillespie – The Last Polar Bear (winner of Casperaki)

Amongst the aforemntioned artists the two names that stand out are of Jalisse, who represented Italy in the 1997 edition of Eurovision with Fiumi di Parole finishing fourth, and of Loredana Berte, one of the most famous Italian performers who participated in this year’s edition of Sanremo. An other name worth to be mentioned is that of Aaron Sibley who took part in the inaugural edition of Una voce per San Marino 2022 and ended up in the third place. Last but not least the winner of Casperaki is Dana Gillespie with The Last Polar Bear. 

The programme of Una voce per San Marino 2024 is the following:

  • 19 February – First Semi-Final
  • 20 February – Second Semi-Final
  • 21 February – Third Semi-Final
  • 22 February – Fourth Semi-Final
  • 23 February –  San Marino Semi-Final
  • 23 February – Second Chance
  • 24 February – Grand Final

We remind you that the Grand Final is set to take place on February 24, 2024 at Teatro Nuovo in Dogana. A total of 17 artists will participate in the final. Eight of the participants come from the “emerging” category, while the remaining nine were selected and invited by RTV as established artists. Al Bano will be the president of the jury in the final.

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Source: San Marino RTV

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Denmark: Saba will represent the country in Malmö!

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Denmark’s national selection for Eurovision 2024, Dansk Melody Grand Prix, took place tonight .The show was hosted by Stéphanie Surrugue and Sara Bro. Eight artists competed to represent Denmark in Malmö. The winner and therefore Finland’s representative, was Saba with the song “Sand”

The songs

  1. Saba – “Sand”

2. Stella  – “Sign Here”

3. ChuChu – “The Chase (Zoom Zoom)”

4. Basim – “Johnny”

5. RoseeLu – “Real Love”

6. Ublu – “Planetary Hearts”

7. Janus Wiberg – “I Need Your Love”

8. Aura Dione – “Mirrorball of Hope”

Results

The winner was determined through two rounds of voting. Both the jury and the general public had 50% of the vote.

After the first round of voting, three artists advanced to the second round. Those artists were:

  1. – Saba – “Sand”
  2. – Janus Wiberg – “I Need Your Love”
  3. – Basim – “Johnny”

The three artists that made it to the Super Final then gave another performance of their songs. Following the conclusion of the second round of voting, Saba was announced as the winner of the Dansk Melody Grand Prix 2024, and therefore Denmark’s Eurovision 2024 representative.

The detailed Super Final results

Jury voting

  1. – Saba – “Sand” – 22/50
  2. – Basim – “Johnny” – 15/50
  3. – Janus Wiberg – “I Need Your Love” – 13/50

Televoting

  1. – Basim – “Johnny” – 19/50
  2. – Janus Wiberg – “I Need Your Love” – 16/50
  3. Saba – “Sand” – 15/50

Full results

  1. – Saba – “Sand” – 37/100
  2. – Basim – “Johnny” – 34/100
  3. – Janus Wiberg – “I Need Your Love” – 29/100

It is worth noting that Saba won the national selection because of the jury voting, despite coming last in the televote, during the Super-Final voting.

What is your opinion on Denmark’s Eurovision 2024 entry?

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The first Greek Eurovision Pre-Party will probably take place on March 23, in Athens!

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The first Greek Eurovision pre-party is anticipated to take place in Athens this year, as we exclusively disclosed around a month ago. Since March 23rd is the predicted date of the event, the talks are in progress, a few artists have already confirmed their attendance, and if nothing unexpected happens, the official announcements will be made in the coming days.

A popular Greek eurostar with presentation experience will be presenting the party, according to our exclusive information. Already, five of this year’s Eurovision contestants confirmed  that they would like to attend the first Greek pre-party; additional responses are anticipated.

However, in addition to this year’s Eurostars, well-known performers who competed as representatives of Greece and Cyprus will also be performing at the event. 2024 is the ideal year to host the first Eurovision pre-party in Athens, as it marks Greece’s 50th year of participating in the competition.

As previously reported, the event is anticipated to take place in a well-known concert venue in Athens. However, before any official announcements are made and the ticket pre-sale starts, certain details need to be finalised.

Of course, Eurovisionfun will be there to update you on everything that happens. The surprises don’t end here, of course, as we will soon be able to announce our own big party in Thessaloniki to mark our five years of operation.

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Austria: The entry will be revealed on March 1st!

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The entry of Austria in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 is expected to be revealed on Friday 1st of March!

According to the Austrian newspaper Kleine Zeitung the entry of Austria at the upcoming Eurovision 2024 in Malmö Sweden under the title “We Will Rave”, and with Kaleen as the representative, is expected to be revealed alongside with the official videoclip on Friday 1st of March, and will be broadcast by the national broadcaster ORF.

As we have already informed you in a previous article the shooting of the official videoclip is going to take place in Los Angeles. Further information regrding Kaleen you will find available in the article below.

Austria: Kaleen is off to Eurovision 2024!

Source: Kleine Zeitung

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Israel: International entertainment personalities support the country’s participation in Eurovision!

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The issue of Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest has devided the entertainment industry since the beginning of the new war conflict between Israel and Palestine.

In an open letter, published on the website of the organization Creative Community for Peace, a number of international figures support the EBU’s decision to let the country compete normally in the upcoming Contest.

Over 400 people from the entertainment industry support Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. Among them many well-known names, such as Helen Mirren, Gene Simmons, Boy George, Debra Messing, Mayim Bialik, Sharon Osbourne, Diane Warren and Liev Schreiber. All of them believe that the competition should be a place of consensus and that it should not be used as a political tool.

“We believe that unifying events such as singing competitions are essential to help bridge cultural differences and bring people from different backgrounds together through the love for music”

Slovenia: RTV SLO to Seek EBU and Council Members’ Opinion on Israel’s Participation in the Contest!

Source: expressen.se

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Estonia: Eesti Laul contestants reveal who would choose for Eurovision 2024!

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Over the past two weeks, participants who have qualified for the Eesti Laul 2024 final were invited to vote for their favorite song for the Estonian Final.

Specifically, they were asked which of their fellow competitors they would like to represent Estonia in Malmö, with the candidates answering:

  • Cartoon & Ewert Puuluup -> Ollie
  • Carlos Ukareda -> Daniel Levi
  • Nele-Liis Vaiksoo -> Daniel Levi
  • Anet Vaikmaa -> Ollie, 5miinust x Puuluup ή Daniel Levi
  • Daniel Levi -> 5miinust x Puuluup
  • Ewert & the 2 Dragons -> 5miinust x Puuluup
  • Uudo Sepp -> 5miinust x Puuluup
  • Brother Apollo -> Daniel Levi ή 5miinust x Puuluup
  • Peter Põder -> Nele-Liis Vaiksoo
  • Ollie -> Ollie
  • 5Miinust -> Cartoon & Ewert
  • Puuluup -> Ollie

We remind you that the running order of the ten artists who will compete in the grand final of Eesti Laul 2024 is as follows:

  1. Βrother Apollo – “Bad Boy” 
  2. Carlos Ukareda – “Never Growing Up”
  3. Ewert and The Two Dragons – “Hold Me Now”
  4. Anet Vaikmaa – “Serotoniin” 
  5. Ollie – “My Friend”
  6. Daniel Levi – “Over The Moon”
  7. Uudo Sepp, Sarah Murray – “Still love” 
  8. Peter Põder – “Korra veel”
  9. 5miinust ja Puuluup – “(nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi”
  10. Nele-Liss Vaiksoo – “Kate Umber Jaa”

The Grand Final of Eesti Laul 2024 is going to takes place on this Saturday 17th of February at Tondiraba Ice Hall in Tallinn hosted by Tõnis Niinemets and Grete Kuld. There will be two rounds of voting. The first round will determine the three entries that will advance to the Super Final, which are determined by 50% of the jury and 50% of the televote. There the Estonian representative will be selected exclusively through televoting.

Last year in Liverpool Estonia was represented by Alika and her song Bridges finishing in the 8th place of the Grand Final marking the best result of this Baltic Nation since 2018!

Source: ERR

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Australia: Entry to be revealed on 6th of March!

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Through an e-mail to Wiwibloggs, the national broadcaster of Australia SBS revealed that the announcement of the entry for the upcoming 2024 Eurovision Song Contest is going to take place on the 6th of March!

In 2024 SBS is proud to broadcast the event which this year is taking place in Malmö, Sweden. We also celebrate 50 years since ABBA took to the Eurovision Stage with “Waterloo”, taking home the win for Sweden.

Australia has once again been invited to send a representative to compete in the contest. Stay tuned to hear who will be representing us on Wednesday 6th March.”

At this point we remind you that despite the speculations of the last months, the world-famous Dannii Minogue denied the rumors about her participation in Eurovision 2024!

Other names rumored to be successors to Voyager are Electric Fields and Jaguar Jonze, both known for their involvement in Australia Decides.

Last year Australia was represented in Liverpool by the Voyager with the song “Promise” finishing in the 9th place of the Grand Final, having previously won the second Semi-Final!

Source:Wiwibloggs

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Greece: Is “ZARI” the title of Marina Satti’s Eurovision 2024 entry?

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A lot of information emerged today regarding the Greek entry at the upcoming 2024 Eurovision Song Contest. According to what the reporter Yannis Poulopoulos revealed a while ago on the morning show Super Katerina, the song with which Marina Satti will represent Greece in the competition has the title “Zari” and is a composition of OGE, herself as well as of other creators. Zari (written in Greek as Ζάρι) is the greek word for dice.

In the video below you can see a part of the Greek TV show:

Yiannis Poulopoulos also showed footage from the filming of the video clip which is taking place at this moment, on the Holy Rock of the Acropolis, while in these footage we also saw Fokas Evangelinos, confirming what you first read through our website, that he will be the artistic director of Greece’s participation in Eurovision 2024. (read more here)

In the footage broadcast by the show, Marina Satti is holding the Greek flag, on top of the Acropolis with the Greek antiquities in the background, while as we understand she has the status of a tour guide. All this, of course, for the needs of the video clip, which, as we have already informed you, has a lot of exterior filming.

Finally, according to what was said on the show, “Zari” will contain mainly Greek lyrics, while the use of some minimal English lyrics is being considered, so that the message of the song to be conveyed easier to the international audience of Eurovision. It was confirmed once again that the zournas is the musical instrument that characterizes the song.

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Greece: Marina Satti will film her Eurovision 2024 music video this week | How can you take part?

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Less than three months left until the 68th Eurovision Song Contest and the preparations of the Greek delegation are in full swing. As we have already mentioned, the song which Marina Satti will perform in Malmö is ready and is expected to be released early next month. In fact, the filming of the video clip is going to take place this week.

A few hours ago Marina Satti, through an Instagram story, invited her followers to participate in her next video clip, the shooting for which will take place next Tuesday.

Specifically, the singer mentioned that she’s mainly looking for people who have a special talent. She cited dancing, acrobatics, and magic tricks as examples. This is not a limitation, however, anyone can apply.

Through this story, the director of the video clip was also revealed. This role is taken by the acclaimed Will Noyse, who has collaborated with internationally renowned artists such as SZA, while his films have been included in major platforms such as HBO. Those interested are invited to apply by sending a selfie to the director’s Instagram account (@willnoyse)

Although there was no mention of the contest, it is obvious that the filming is about the Eurovision music video as there is less than a month left until the deadline for submissions to the EBU.

As we have previously reported, Marina Satti’s song will have a strong Greek element and sound, while zurnas is the predominant instrument.

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