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Sweden: Melodifestivalen is about to alter significantly!

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Anders Wistbacka, Melodifestivalen‘s Head of Project, indicated that the method of running the popular TV event, via which Sweden’s representative for the Eurovision Song Contest is chosen, is likely to change shortly.

There have been some modifications made to the competition recently. Specifically, it was determined last year that the presenter position will only be held by one person going forward. As previously mentioned, Carina Berg will be assuming this role this year. It has also been disclosed that a new, fifth event will shortly take the place of the semi-final. Subsequent announcements on this modification will be made.

However, Wistbacka promises further updates and adjustments in addition to current ones. In more detail, he said:

We’ll have a lot of participants in different types of roles. We’re going to redesign the program a little bit with new elements here and there.

You ‘ll find out soon.

What modifications to Melodifestivalen’s current format would you like to see?

The winner of last year’s Melodifestivalen and consequently Sweden’s representative at Eurovision 2023 was Loreen, who took the first place in Liverpool with the song “Tattoo”.

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Australia: Montaigne asks for Israel’s removal from Eurovision!

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Through an instagram post, Montaigne, the Australian representative in Eurovision 2020 and 2021 calls for a removal of Israel from the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.

As an artist who has had the privilege of competing in Eurovision, it is my shared opinion that Israel should be removed from the 2024 contest.

I have signed an open letter to the European Broadcasting Union asking them to remove Israel as it is unfair to any artist they select to have their participation tied to political motivation. This is not the spirit of the European celebration of music.

 

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There have been calls to ban Israel from Eurovision 2024. In Finland, 1300 artists signed a petition asking for Israel to be removed. The British representative Olly Alexander has also shared in public his opinion against Israel.

Montaigne didn’t manage to qualify for the final of Eurovision 2021, being the only Australian act failing to qualify to a Eurovision Final.

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Germany: Das Deutsche Finale 2024 artists to be unveiled on January 19!

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As we previously reported, the artists who will compete in Das deutsche Finale 2024—the national final through which Germany’s entry for the forthcoming Eurovision Song Contest will be selected—will be unveiled on January 19.

The artists taking part in Das Deutsche Finale 2024 have been chosen since the Christmas season, according to NDR, which also revealed that all 693 songs that were submitted were thoroughly reviewed. There are 127 bands, 71 duets, and 475 solo entries among them. Melissa Mantzoukis, a Greek-German singer who competed in the Greek national selection in 2023, is one of the contenders.

Rumored song submissions from other singers include Marie Reim, Alexandra Hofmann, Marina Marx, boy band Zeitflug, Ksenia Eirich, Dario Black, Fabio, Eva Lima, Gloria Massamba, Gute Katze Böse Katze and John Riot.

Das Deutsche Finale 2024 is scheduled for February 16, 2024, at 22:00 local time. TV3 in Germany will carry the event live. Live broadcasts from Berlin will take place on ARD Mediathek, eurovision.de, and Das Erste.

Germany was represented last year by Lord of the Lost and the song “Blood and Glitter”. The band, which is well-known in Germany, came in last place overall, with a total of 18 points. Will Germany be able to recover from its string of poor results and move to the left side of the leaderboard?

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Source: ESC Deutschland 

 

 

Romania: The decision on its 2024 Eurovision participation is due by January 22!

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The list of countries participating in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, which will take place in Malmö, Sweden, in May of next year, was made public last month. Romania is not included on the list. With a total budget of EUR 80 million for 2024, Romanian public television faces financial challenges that make its participation unclear.

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has given Romania’s national broadcaster until January 22 to consider all the options and decide whether or not the country should take part, according to Euroalfa.

Specifically, representatives of the Romanian public broadcaster, TVR, stated:

The final decision on Romania’s participation in Eurovision 2024 has not been taken. We are in contact with the organisers (the EBU), all possibilities are still open.

Romania was represented last year by Theodor Andrei, who performed the song “D.G.T. (Off and On)” in the Second Semi-Final, failing to qualify for the Final.

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Source: Euroalfa 

Lithuania: Marius Petrauskas has taken Kotryna Juodzevičiūtė’s place on Eurovizija.lt after she withdrew!

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Kotryna Juodzevičiūtė, one of the finalists in this year’s Lithuanian national selection, is no longer in the running, as LRT stated earlier today.

Kotryna Juodzevičiūtė, a frequent participant in the Lithuanian selection, was scheduled to perform the song “Let’s get lost” this year. However, in the final days of the previous year, she declared that she would not be able to properly arrange her stage appearance due to personal reasons.

The singer reportedly told LRT that because she couldn’t work out her schedule with her British team members, she wasn’t able to adequately prepare for the audition.

Kotryna’s place is taken by Marius Petrauskas. The winner of the TV show “Lietuvos talentai” accepted the invitation of the organizers and will perform the song “Kol laiko yra”.

Therefore, the new list of Eurovizija.lt participants is as follows:

1. Agnė Buškevičiūtė „Puppeteer“

2. Aistay „You“

3. Aistè „Hero“

4. Andrius Pojavis „Sing me a hug“

5. Antoine Wend „Say No More“

6. Anžela „Paskubėk“

7. April Frey „New Years“

8. „Baltos varnos“ „In the Night“

9. „Clockwork Creep“ „Empty“

10. Danielė „Cold Shower“

11. Deividas Valma „Blood On Your Hands“

12. Eley „Rock My Body“

13. Emilija V „Trophy Wife“

14. Freya Alley „Serenade“

15. „Hansanova“ „Dragons and rainbows“

16. „Il Senso“ „Time“

17. Kàro „Weightless“

18. Kasparas „Fool“

19. Lina Štalytė „Perfect“

20. Luka „Move On“

21. Marius Petrauskas „Kol laiko yra“

22. Mary Mo „Done“

23. Martin „Jigsaw“

24. MeidĖ „Zoo“

25. Monika Marija „Starting Tommorow“

26. „Multiks“ „Vėjas galvoje“

27. Paula Urbana „It Is What It Is“

28. Petras „Run“

29. „Pluie de Comètes“ „Be careful“

30. „Queens of Roses“ „Walk through fire“

31. „Shower“ „Impossible“

32. Sid Hallow „Here We Go Again“

33. Silvester Belt „Luktelk“

34. „Sun Francisco“ „Trauka“

35. „The Roop“ „Simple Joy“

36. Thomas G „Us“

37. „VB gang“ „KABOOM!!!”

38. Vilija „Save Me“

39. „Žalvarinis“ „Gaudė Vėjai”

40. Živilė Gedvilaitė „Save Me“

The five semi-finals are scheduled to air on January 13, 20, 27, and February 3 and 10, respectively. Similar to past years, the semifinals will be taped earlier in the week rather than being broadcast live. In addition, the jury vote will take precedence in the case of a tie. Lastly, the live broadcast of the grand final is scheduled for February 17, 2024.

Lithuania was represented last year by Monika Linkytė with the song “Stay” , finishing in 11th place with a total of 127 points. Will Lithuania be able to achieve another favorable outcome in Malmö?

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Source: LRT 

UK: Dan Shipton will not stage Olly Alexander’s Eurovision entry – Who’s taking over?

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Dan Shipton will not be directing the stage performance of the United Kingdom’s entry in the 68th Eurovision Song Contest, as was disclosed on The Euro Trip Podcast.

Shipton served as the director of the British entries from 2015 to 2018. He also did so in 2022, the year Sam Ryder’s “Spaceman” came in second. In addition, he took overall creative supervision of the Competition in 2023 when the UK hosted on behalf of Ukraine.

The BBC’s executive producer for the competition, Lee Smithurst, told Euro Trip that Dan Shipton would not be in charge of the stage performance because Olly Alexander already had his own team.

Dan is not going to be doing the staging because Olly has his own team.

It’s important that he has his own team around him for Eurovision.


As for Olly Alexander, he added:

The good thing is that Olly’s such a massive fan of Eurovision – he does know it inside out. You don’t need to tell Olly you can only have six people on stage, or that your song can’t be more than three minutes long.

Who is going to stage Olly Alexander’s Eurovision entry?

According to Lee Smithurst, the British entry is being directed by Theo Adams, who the British representative has been collaborating with for a number of years.

For Olly and Theo to be working together already and thinking about ideas is great because they’re a team and they trust each other. They’re going to come up with something great.

Olly Alexander and Lee Smithurst collaborated on a number of noteworthy projects, the most prominent of which being Alexander’s world tour and duet with Elton John at the 2021 BRIT Awards.

 

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Source: The Euro Trip 

Austria: Will the artist representing the country be made public in the upcoming week?

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The artist who will represent Austria in the 68th Eurovision Song Contest has already been chosen and will be revealed within the next week, according to the Austrian newspaper Kronen.

Austria, for another year, chose its entry internally, following an open call to interested artists. Fourteen of the songs that were initially submitted made it to the live audition round.

At this point, a specially formed, multidisciplinary committee comprised of twenty-five individuals selected the artist who will represent Austria in Malmö, Sweden, in May of next year. The jury included both musicologists and Eurovision fans.

With the song “Who the Hell is Edgar?” Teya and Salena, who represented Austria last year, came in fifteenth place overall with 120 points.

 

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Source: Kronen Zeitung 

Norway: Auto-Tune will be allowed in MGP 2024 once more!

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The Melodi Grand Prix, in 2024, will once again permit the use of Auto-Tune, according to Norwegian media outlet TV2.

As a result, the MGP 2024 performers this year will once again get the chance to have flawless vocals using the so-called Auto-Tune, a digital tool that adjusts “sour” tones to ensure proper pitch.

Last year, Auto-tune was described by the Norwegian Head of Delegation, Stig Karlsen, as a development that follows thr current global trends in live concerts and music performances.

Some of the artists, nevertheless, stated that they would prefer not to utilize it. For instance Ulrikke chose not to use Auto-Tune during her performance last year. However, because the EBU forbids contestants in the Eurovision Song Contest from using Auto-Tune during their performances, Norwegian fans have voiced reservations about this modification.

Many are thinking that this would change, although the EBU has not yet provided confirmation of this rule change. However, according to a recent prediction made by the Norwegian delegation’s head, Auto-Tune will soon be permitted at Eurovision!

Melodi Grand Prix 2024

On January 5, the songs that will be nominated to represent the country are anticipated to be released. Melodi Grand Prix 2024 will feature 18 contestants over the course of four weeks:

  • January 13 – First Semi Final
  • January 20 – Second Semi Final
  • January 27 – Third Semi Final
  • February 3– Grand Final

Last year, Norway was represented by Alessandra and the song “Queen of Kings”. With a total of 268 points, Alessandra came in fifth place overall and third in the televote. Will Norway be able to maintain its success and secure a third consecutive top 10 finish?

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Source: TV2 

Finland: Hints for UMK 2024’s first act!

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The first hints regarding the first contestant of UMK, the Finnish national final for Eurovision 2024, have been revealed by Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu’s official Instagram account!

  1. I AIN’T SCARED ANYMORE
  2. Wet leather
  3. PEDDO MELLON A MINNO (Speak and pass, a phrase from the Lord of the Rings)

 

 

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Three singers—Sara Maria Forsberg, Saara Aalto, and Sini Sabotage—are mentioned in the initial speculations. Sara Maria Forsberg appears to fulfill the requirements. 29-year-old Sara Maria Forsberg is an actor and singer-songwriter. She rose to fame after she posted a singing video on YouTube which eventually went viral. Capitol Records then gave her a record deal. She later moved to Los Angeles in order to develop her music. Soon after, she received an invitation to play Natalya in the movie Skiptrace, where she costarred with Jackie Chan and other celebrities. Despite her lack of acting experience, people were amazed by the work she did on the set.

 

From January 11 to January 19, one song from UMK 2024 will be released every day. On January 10, the artists will be revealed!

Käärijä, the former UMK champion and Finland’s representative at Eurovision 2023, placed second in the Grand Final with the song “Cha cha cha”.

 

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Italy: The first details about the songs of Sanremo 2024!

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The artists who are taking part in the 74th Sanremo Italian Music Festival made an appearance on a special RAI show to reveal the first details of the songs they will be competing with, with the goal of representing Italy at Eurovision 2024 as well as winning the Golden Lion.

  • Alessandra Amoroso

Amoroso expressed her excitement about taking part in the festival for the first time. “Fino A Qui” is a ballad about self-awareness, she disclosed.

  • Alfa

Alfa will be performing the song “Vai” in Sanremo 2024. The folk tone of the song is reminiscent of his earlier work. Young people and the decisions they must make in life are subjects in his lyrics.

  • Angelina Mango

In certain sections, Angelina’s song “La Noia” has an up-tempo tune. The lyrics of the song are quite moving.

  • Annalisa

Annalisa gave very little information regarding “Sinceramente”. She only mentioned that it was a commitment. She said, “Give me room and freedom, and I’ll be yours.”

  • BigMama

BigMama wishes to deliver a strong message. Influencer and musician BigMama stated that “La rabbia non ti basta” is about his own personal retaliation.

  • Dargen D’Amico

The song “Onda Alta” is purely Italian and Mediterranean in nature. It is a song about how joyful life is.

  • Diodato

Diodato will sing a stirring ballad. When Diodato sings “Ti muovi” live at the event, he hopes that the audience will experience the same level of euphoria that he does every time.

  • Emma

Emma decided not to discuss “Apnea” in any detail. She only said that everybody who hears it will get up because of its energetic beat.

  • Fiorella Mannoia

When she sings “Mariposa” at the Teatro Ariston in February, audiences will grasp its deeper meaning, which translates to “butterfly” in Spanish

  • Fred De Palma

Regarding the song he’s performing at the festival, Fred De Palma wished to keep it a secret.

  • Gazzelle

Though it has other elements as well, “Tutto qui” is a song about love.

  • Geolier

According to the bookies, the festival’s current major favorite, his song is an uptempo number that depicts a profoundly in love pair.

  • Ghali

Ghali wrote his song in space with an alien friend. What this alien friend observes from up there is described in the song.

  • Il Tre

Il Tre disclosed that the song is about a difficult period he went through recently on a personal level. Not only will he sing, but he will also rap.

  • Il Volo

“Capolavoro” is a song about hope and looking for answers outside of oneself when things get difficult to figure out. Although adhering to their distinctive sound, the song represents a development in Il Volo’s career.

  • Irama

Irama, who said it’s the most emotionally charged song he’s written in a while, will perform an emotional song during the festival.

  • La Sad

The punk rock song “Autodistruttivo” has multiple themes.

  • Loredana Bertè

Loredana brings an autobiographical song to the festival.

  • Mahmood

Mahmood describes “club baile funk” as the genre of his song “Tuta Gold”. It serves to connect the present with the past. He wants to show off a different side of himself. He also expressed the desire to participate in Sanremo every year.

  • Maninni

“Spettacolare” is a pop rock song. Its lyrics are about passion and love.

  • Mr Rain

This year, Mr. Rain takes part as well, performing a ballad. Without wishing to give away too much, the song is about the loss of loved ones.

  • Negramaro

The Negramaro come in with a tune that is in line with their rock sound.

  • Nek and Francesco Renga

The two men will sing about the intricacies and highs and lows of adult love. The lyrics highlight the difficulties that lead to pain, but they also serve to reaffirm the strong emotional bond.

  • Ricchi e Poveri

The well-known band, who is making a comeback to the festival after a long absence, requested our patience until February before disclosing any information regarding their participation.

  • Rose Villain

Rose’s vibrant charm and vitality are combined with her melancholic side in “Click Boom”, making for a dynamic and comprehensive musical experience.

  • Sangiovanni

The song “Finiscimi” evokes nostalgia and despair. Sangiovanni urged listeners to interpret the song in a way that spoke to them personally.

  • The Kolors

The Kolors will be singing about a relationship in keeping with their tone and flair.

  • bnkr44

The band is still in shock that they will be participating in Sanremo 2024. The song is about a young person’s longing for change and revolution.

  • Clara

“Diamanti Grezzi” delves into topics related to insecurity and the process of personal development and maturation that we all undergo.

  • Santi Francesi

“L’amore in bocca” is a pure pop song.

A portion of the press will get the chance to listen to the songs nominated for Sanremo 2024 on January 15th and provide their opinions on them. The event will be held in the Teatro Ariston in Sanremo from February 6th to the 10th.

 

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