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Eurovision 2024: Sweden’s second rehearsal!

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Marcus & Martinus are the next artists to hold their second technical rehearsal, on the stage of Malmö Arena. The popular Norwegian singers are representing Sweden this year with “Unforgettable”, after winning the national final in the country last March

Who are Marcus & Martinus?

Twins Marcus & Martinus rose to fame as one of Scandinavia’s biggest pop sensations after winning Norway’s ‘Junior MGP’ in 2012.

At the age of 9, their song “To Dråper Vann” hit the top 10 in Norway and was swiftly followed by their biggest hit to date, “Elektrisk”, which stayed on the charts for 66 consecutive weeks.

With over 1.5 billion streams, the duo has gained a massive following and sold out arenas across Scandinavia and topped the charts in their home country, as well as in Sweden and Finland, with multiple hit singles.

Marcus & Martinus won Melodifestivalen 2024, the Swedish national selection for Eurovision 2024, on their second attempt following their second-place finish in 2023 with “Air”. Hence, the duo will now open the Grand Final of May 11 and defend the trophy on home-ground.

The Rehearsal

22-year-old Marcus & Martinus haven’t released an official video for this song, because they didn’t need to – the staging at Melodifestivalen is basically watching a super-polished pop video being made in real time. They’ve brought the same show to Malmö, which means it’s our THIRD BOX OF THE DAY! The staging remains pretty much unchanged, down to the blue and black outfits and four backing singers in wraparound shades.

Sweden second rehearsal Eurovision 2024. Credit: Corinne Cumming/EBU

But what feels entirely different is the scale – the cubes add a new dimension and elevated lighting effects, particularly after the box separates halfway through and the rest of the performance plays out at the front of the stage. From then the LED wall and the cubes go full pulsing neon, and the whole thing has so much bass it pounds through the floor. Hard to imagine how anyone isn’t going to be up and dancing in this arena next Tuesday – this is a certified ‘let’s go to Euroclub’ bop.

Since we’re all about the boxes, we’re wondering what France, Spain and Italy have in store for us…Slimane in a glass cube? Suggestions please….

Sweden second rehearsal Eurovision 2024. Credit: Corinne Cumming/EBU

Later today, a video will be released featuring thirty seconds of footage from the Big 5 and Sweden’s performances. This video will be posted on the official Eurovision YouTube channel after the end of today’s rehearsals.

More information on Sweden‘s performance will be released on Monday 6/5, after the first semi-final dress rehearsal.

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Eric Saade’s statement regarding his involvement in Eurovision 2024!

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The artists that will perform as the opening act in the Eurovision 2024 first semi-final were revealed by the EBU a few hours ago. Eric Saade, the Swedish representative for Eurovision 2011, is one of these performers. The musician, who is of Palestinian origin, has stated on multiple occasions that he opposes Israel competing in this year’s competition. A few minutes ago, he shared the following statement, regarding his involvement in this year’s competition:

First..

This is a love message.

When you are no longer able to wear a symbol of your ethnicity in our so-called

‘Free world, it is more important than ever for me to participate.

EBU’s handling of Eurovision is disgraceful.

They do not permit any Palestinian symbols inside the Arena, while symbols representing any other ethnicity in the world are welcomed.

Their slogan ‘United by music’ (if you’re not Palestinian) is already a joke. By broadcasting Is*eli propaganda during prime time to the whole world, yet focusing on banning the Palestinian flag?

Therefore, it is more crucial than ever for me to be present on THAT STAGE.

You may take our symbols, but you cannot take away my presence

Love u.

 

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Eurovision 2024: Footage from Armenia’s and Latvia’s rehearsals has been released!

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On the sixth day of rehearsals, the first nine countries competing in the Second Semi-Final had their second technical rehearsal on the Malmö Arena stage. The official Eurovision YouTube channel will air a 30-second video featuring all the rehearsals from the Second Semi-Final tomorrow, according to an announcement made by the EBU. Nonetheless, a few of the participating countries’ public broadcasters decided to release the clips ahead of schedule. Those from Latvia and Armenia are among them. They posted the clips on their official Instagram accounts.

Armenia’s second rehearsal: 

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When the Second Semi-Final Dress Rehearsal takes place on Wednesday, May 8, more details about Latvia’s and Armenia’s performances will be revealed.

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Eurovision 2024: Czechia’s Second Rehearsal!

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After Switzerland the next central European country to take the stage for the second rehearsal is Czechia. Czechia is being represented by Aiko and the song “Pedestal”!

Who is Aiko? 

Alena Shirmanova-Kostebelova, widely known by her stage name Aiko, is a visionary artist who delves into profound themes such as love, solitude and self-understanding, using her music as a medium for introspection and connection. 

She has hit several milestones in her career as an artist, including being the first Czech artist to feature on the Times Square screens and the first Czech female to take part in the Spotify Equal Campaign, embracing her principles of fostering inclusivity and equality. 

The Rehearsal 

Time for our first pop/rock anthem of the season, with Czechia’s Aiko singing her high energy belter Pedestal. Aiko was born in Russia, raised in Czechia, and now splits her time between London and Prague.

Aiko’s staging concept represents the five stages of grief during a breakup – Aiko is accompanied on stage by four female dancers, each representing Denial, Anger, Bargaining and Depression. Aiko herself represents the fifth and final stage – Acceptance.

The costumes are black bodystockings with mesh sections and lots of sparkle, and Aiko’s dancers have sparkly mesh face coverings. Aiko has a similar top section but with wide-legged trousers.

Also the CUBES are fully deployed in this performance – starting just a few feet above the performers’ heads, creating a more enclosed, domestic-feel environment that gets bigger and less confined as the cubes lift. Lots of black and red strobe lighting.

Czechia second rehearsal Eurovision 2024. Credit: Alma Bengtsson/EBU

Czechia second rehearsal Eurovision 2024. Credit: Alma Bengtsson/EBU

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

The Dress Rehearsal for Czechia and the rest of Semi Final 2 is scheduled for Wednesday the 8th of May!

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Eurovision 2024: Switzerland’s Second Rehearsal!

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The next country to conduct its second rehearsal is Switzerland represented by Nemo and the song “The Code”.

Who is Nemo? 

Born in 1999 and coming from Biel, a small Swiss town, music has always played an essential role in Nemo’s life, considering they have been playing the violin, piano and drums ever since they were a child. Their career sparked in 2016, after they went viral, and until this day, Nemo’s music has gained traction with occupying several high positions on the Swiss charts. 

Nemo’s songs revolve around gender identity, mental health and finding one’s place in this world, themes which are also showcased on their Eurovision entry “The Code”. 

The Rehearsal 

Time for Switzerland’s Nemo to rehearse now – they are a musician, singer and songwriter with a big following in Switzerland. The Code is a mix of rap, drum ‘n’ bass and opera, and we’ve seen over pre-party season that Nemo has the vocal range to deliver all three.

Nemo is wearing the same outfit as in the first rehearsal made of pink and white fur (with matching fur boots!), and their main prop is a white circular platform two or three metres in diameter. It tips and pivots in all directions – Nemo climbs it, slides down it, dances on it, jumps off it – the whole thing is a showcase of balance, precision timing and codebreaking ambition.

Switzerland second rehearsal Eurovision 2024. Credit: Alma Bengtsson/EBU

Switzerland second rehearsal Eurovision 2024. Credit: Alma Bengtsson/EBU

 

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

The Dress Rehearsal for Switzerland and the rest of Semi Final 2 is scheduled for Wednesday the 8th of May!

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Eurovision 2024: Greece’s Second Rehearsal!

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The third country of the second semi-final to hold its second rehearsal on the Malmö stage is Greece with Marina Satti. The acclaimed singer-songwriter will perform “Zari”, an upbeat track that combines Greek, Balkan and urban sounds.

Who is Marina Satti?

Over her career, the star has developed a unique sound that combines the different musical traditions she grew up with, such as Greek, Arabic and Balkan.

Having represented Greece in the EBU’s Euroradio Jazz Orchestra with works by Peter Herbolzheimer; singing at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington with the World Jazz Nonet; and participating in the a cappella vocal group The Singing Tribe in collaboration with Bobby McFerrin, it’s safe to say that Marina is an artist who defies categorisation.

In May 2022, Satti released her first full-length album YENNA, while in 2023 she experimented by delivering the short documentary FLABOURO, as well as TUCUTUM, a song-commentary on Balkan trap, which went viral that summer.

The Rehearsal 

In terms of staging, Marina brings the same sass and attitude we saw in the official video – the kilt has been swapped for a shiny purple dress with a puffball skirt, paired with black heeled boots. Marina has four backing dancers – three male, one female – who join Marina to fuse precision street dance moves with traditional elements. There’s lots of close-up camerawork – Marina really connects with the TV audience, and it looks great live on stage too.

In terms of graphics, there’s loads of colour and energy – with neon pink floating ZARI graphics on the cubes, and grafitti-style visuals on the LED wall bringing that same urban vibe we saw in the official video.

It’s also another track this year with deep bass, so the TA TA TA really vibrates through the floor of the arena. Officially a banger.

There are no changes with regard to the first rehearsal.

Greece second rehearsal Eurovision 2024. Credit: Alma Bengtsson/EBU

Greece second rehearsal Eurovision 2024. Credit: Alma Bengtsson/EBU

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

The Dress Rehearsal for Greece and the rest of Semi Final 2 is scheduled for Wednesday the 8th of May!

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Eurovision 2024: Albania’s Second Rehearsal!

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The second country for today to hold its second rehearsal on the Malmö stage is Albania with Besa performing “Titan”.

Who is Besa?

Besa Kokëdhima was born in Fier, Albania to mathematician parents, who encouraged her to develop her artistry from a very early age.

This is reflected in her creativity, as BESA’s music is a unique blend of different genres ranging from pop to electronic, R&B to ballads, and everything in between.

Domestically, she’s known for her catchy hooks and exuberant performances that are always full of surprises, suspense and emotion.

She has a strong, passionate fanbase, who admire her as much for her singing as they do for her activism on animal rights, social causes and equality.

The rehearsal

Signifact changes as fas as the clothes of the Albanian entry is conserned. The initial costume with the pointy shoulders that we saw in the first rehearsal has been replaced with a shine outifit. In additon the dancers have also changed their costumes.

Projections of more dancers on the LED wall and the cubes give it even more scope and drama, so it feels like they fill the stage. Simple, but really effective.

The way this song goes full drum ‘n’ bass in the final chorus gives it a really epic finish, and the tempo of the dancing is ramped up to match. There is no pyro on this performance.

Albania second rehearsal Eurovision 2024. Credit: Sarah Louise Bennett/EBU

 

Albania second rehearsal Eurovision 2024. Credit: Sarah Louise Bennett/EBU

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

The Dress Rehearsal for Albania and the rest of Semi Final 2 is scheduled for Wednesday the 8th of May!

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Eurovision 2024: Malta’s Second Rehearsal!

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Day six of rehearsals today and it’s the turn of the 16 countries from the second semi-final to take to the Malmö stage again for their second rehearsal. In addition, the Big 5 countries (France, Germany, United Kingdom, Spain and Italy) as well as the host country Sweden are going to take the stage today for their first technical rehearsal. So the day starts with Malta.

Who is Sarah Bonnici?

Sarah has had vocal lessons from Miriam Christine, who was Malta’s Eurovision entry in 1996, performing In A Woman’s Heart at the Contest in Oslo. Miriam encouraged Sarah to take part in competitions herself, and from there she went on to take 3rd place in Malta Junior Eurosong in 2009.

Sarah has a star-studded songwriting team for Loop, and has also been part of the artistry. Linnea Deb and Joy Deb are well-known in the world of Eurovision, having written Måns Zelmerlöw’s Heroes which won the Contest for Sweden in 2015. Michael Joe Cini, known as Micimago, co-wrote Malta’s 2023 entry for The Busker, Dance (Our Own Party). And for Kevin Lee, this will be his 5th time working behind the scenes at the Eurovision Song Contest in some form or another. They’re joined by Leire Gotxi Angel and Sebastian Pritchard-James, who started as street performers and have now racked up over 9 million streams on their tracks.

The Rehearsal

The main dancing routine is largely the same as in the music video, other than having been polished up a bit in places. BUT the dance break has had a rework – it still has the flip, but with added shirt removal by the four male backing dancers, and also…blindfolds. There’s a very impressive salsa-style shoulder lift.

Sarah wears the same outfit as in the first rehearsal. Fireworks during the big note in the bridge before the final chorus, and a big firework finish.

                                               Malta second rehearsal Eurovision 2024. Credit: Sarah Louise Bennett/EBU

                                              Malta second rehearsal Eurovision 2024. Credit: Sarah Louise Bennett/EBU

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

The Dress Rehearsal for Malta and the rest of Semi Final 2 is scheduled for Wednesday the 8th of May!

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Croatia: Watch additonal footage from the Second Rehearsal of Baby Lasagna!

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A while ago the second rehearsal of Croatia with Baby Lasagna and “Rim Tim Tagi Dim” was completed which you can read about in the article below.

Eurovision 2024: Croatia’s Second Rehearsal!

Later the Croatian public television posted a video with footage from today’s rehearsal which you can watch below.

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Cyprus: Watch additional footage from the Second Rehearsal of Silia Kapsis!

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Earlier in the day the second rehearsal of Cyprus took place with Silia Kapsis conducting a very succesful appearence on the Eurovision stage!

Eurovision 2024: Cyprus’ Second Rehearsal!

A few moments ago, the Cypriot national broadcaster posted on Instagram a 30-seconds-video from todays rehearsals which you can watch below.


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