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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: DR defends Saba’s win in DMGP 2024!

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The national final of Denmark, came to a conclusion yesterday, with Saba being the winner, and getting the ticket to Eurovision 2024. However, right after, there were many negative reaction, regarding her win and the fact that she ended up third in the televoting.

There were hundreds of reactions and comments in DR’s posts on social media, claiming that the public brodcaster, does not take into consideration the pubic vote, but just the jury vote.
It’s worth mentioning that this is the second year with results in that way. In 2023, Nicklas Sonne was the one that won the televote, but after the jury vote, Reiley was the winner of DMGP 2023, ending up in another non-qualification.

However, the General Manager of DR, Erik Struve Hansen, defended these results, claiming that there is no problem with the voting system of DMGP:

“The system reflects how things also take place in the Eurovision final. After all, there are both jury and viewer votes, and we have chosen that solution this year too – and I think it’s actually a very good model.”

He then went on and stated:

“There is nothing wasted, because it is, as I said, a fifty-fifty decision. The viewers have 50 percent and the jury has 50 percent. But it is clear that you are disappointed when your favourite does not win. I understand that.”

According to the above results, Denmark will be represented by Saba and the song “Sand”, and she is going to take part in the first half of the second semi-final:

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Source: dr.dk

Iceland: The results of Semi-Final 1 of Söngvakeppnin 2024!

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Iceland is on the lookout for its representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö, Sweden. Hence, Söngvakeppnin 2024 kickstarted tonight, since Semi-Final 1 aired with Ragnhildur Steinunn Jónsdóttir, Sigurður Þorri Gunnarsson and Unnsteinn Manuel Stefánsson as the hosts of the show.

The show

The show began with Ragnhildur Steinunn Jónsdóttir and Sigurður Þorri Gunnarsson performing a mendley of iconic Icelandic entries, such as “Is It True?” and “Hatrið mun sigra“.

A total of five songs competed in tonight’s first semi-final and eventually, two of them grabbed the ticket to the Final, as it was determined by 100% televoting process.

Blankiflúr – “Sjá þig” / “Love You”

 

CeaseTone – “Ró” / “Flow”

 

Væb – “Bíómynd” / “Movie Scene”

 

Sunny – “Fiðrildi”

 

Anita – “Stingum af” / “Downfall”

 

 

Sigga, Iceland’s 1994 representative performed her Eurovision entry “Nætur” as an interval act.

The results

The two songs which secured their place to the final, after the Icelandic people cast their votes, are:

  1. Væb – “Bíómynd” / “Movie Scene”
  2. Anita – “Stingum af” / “Downfall”
The format

Ten songs are equally allocated in two semi-finals and two entries qualify from each semi-final to the Final, a result eventuating by 100% televote. Meanwhile, the producers of the show have the option to add a fifth finalist as a wildcard from the semi-finalists.

The Second Semi-Final of Söngvakeppnin 2024 is scheduled for next Saturday, February 24th.

The Final is comprised of two rounds. In the first round, the two acts that qualify for the Super Final will be decided by jury and televote. In the second round, the country’s representative will be determined solely by the public vote. The Final is set to take place on Saturday, March 2nd.

It is worth pointing out that Iceland’s participation at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest is under doubt, due to the current situation in Gaza and Israel’s involvement in the Contest. Therefore, RÚV will be in consultation with the crowned winner of Söngvakeppnin 2024 in order to make the final call regarding the country’s participation, with the former having the last word on the matter.

 

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Sweden: Demonstration in Stockholm against Israel in Eurovision! | Around 2000 people protest!

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An estimated 1,500 to 2,000 people have gathered at Odenplan in Stockholm for the demonstration, according to a police officer on site. The procession went to Gustav Adolfs Torg where the Ministry for Foreign Affairs has its office.

In the procession, several Palestinian flags were seen and the demonstrators chanted several slogans for Palestine.

Many had pictures of watermelons – a symbol of Palestinian struggle, and from the back of a car the demonstrators were urged to try to coup watermelons into the Melodifestivalen‘s TV broadcasts again, as two activists did last week. Per Hussein, who is involved in arranging the demonstration, says:

“The watermelon is a symbol of freedom and justice. The only people who would oppose such a symbol are those who stand against freedom and justice, and I don’t see why anyone would want to do that.”

Several of the demonstrators carried placards with messages about Israel’s Eurovision participation. Protester Lubna al Sheikhly said:

“Everyone agreed that Russia should not be involved. Now, after the deaths of 30,000 children, Israel is allowed to participate. This is not right.”

EBU: Israel’s public service broadcaster does not break the rules

The Eurovision organizer EBU‘s position is that the music competition is not between countries, but between public service broadcasters and that Israel‘s companies have not violated the contest rules.

There have been calls to ban Israel from Eurovision 2024, like 1000 Swedish musicians that signed today a petition to the EBU against Israel outside NRK right during the first two weeks of MGP. In Iceland, more than 500 artists signed a petition asking RÚV to withdraw from the contest, while Silvia Night signed an open letter to the EBU asking to ban Israel. 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. Also just recently Montaigne signed an open letter to the EBU asking the ban of Israel from the contest and Ben Dolic joined her by doing the same.

Source: Aftonbladet
Photo: Peter Wixtröm/Aftonbladet

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Germany: Isaak and “Always On The Run” to Eurovision 2024!

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Das Deutsche Finale 2024 is officially over and Germany now has its own artist, for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest, in May in Malmö, Sweden! The winner of the Grand Final of Das Deutsche Finale 2024 was Isaak with the song “Always On The Run” and will wave the German flag, as successor of Lord of the Lost!

Eight artists, who were selected by the German public broadcaster, as well as one more artist selected through the TV show “Ich Will Zum ESC!”, claimed the win in Das Deutsche Finale 2024, and at the same time the country’s representation in Eurovision 2024. In the end after the jury and the televote, the long-awaited representative of the country in this year’s contest was finally selected!

Barbara Schöneberger was once again the host of the German national final.

The show

The show started with a beautiful opening act by Barbara Schöneberger, pretending to be Loreen, and stepping on stage under the music of “Tattoo”. Αfter that, the nine contestants walked on the stage, in the style of a “Flag Parade”.

After that, the competition part of the national final started:

NinetyNine – “Love on a budget”

A very radio-friendly, mid-tempo song, that really doesn’t seem to be the one that will break the negative streak of Germany, but a great start for the show overall.

Leona – “Undream you”

A very beautiful ballad, written by Elsie Bay (MGP 2022, 2023), that the crowd in the studio seemed to have liked a lot, as the applauses didn’t stop for the whole performance.

Isaak Guderian – “Always on the run”

Great vocals, on a song that could give germany a result, much better than the previous years, under conditions.

GALANT – “Katze”

A very clever staging, on a somewhat weird song, that could very much be a joke entry.

Floryan – “Scars”

The wildcard of this year’s national final. Floryan performed a moving ballad that the crowd loved, and could easily be tonight’s surprise.

Bodine Monet – “Tears like rain”

Bodine is the second favourite for tonight’s win. A very beautiful performance, with vocals on point, that the crowd loved

RYK – “Oh boy”

The favourite to win the national final, gives a majestic performance with great vocals, but is that enough to give him the ticket to Malmö?

Marie Reim – “Naiv”

An amazing performance by Marie, that could easily get Germany out of the last places, and at the same time, being the first song they select in German after 2007.

Max Mutzke – “Forever strong”

The last performance of the night. Max Mutzke returns after 20 years and hopes to give Germany a result as good as the one he got back in Istanbul 2004.

The final result, was determined by 50% by the voting of the German public, and 50% by a series of international jury. In detail, the result of the international jury are:

  • Switzerland gave 12 points to Ryk
  • Croatia gave 12 points to Bodine Monet
  • Spain gave 12 points to Marie Reim
  • Lithuania gave 12 points to Max Mutzke
  • The United Kingdom gave 12 points to Isaak
  • Iceland gave 12 points to Galant
  • Austria gave 12 points to Isaak
  • Sweden gave 12 points to Ryk

The Jury votes for the German national final!

During the counting of the public votes, we watched a tribute to ABBA, by Barbara Schöneberger and the contestants of the national final.

The voting of the public gave the maximum 12 points to Isaak, giving him the ticket to Eurovision 2024!

 

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Below, you can watch the winning performance of “Always On The Run” by Isaak once again:

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Belgium: Mustii’s song “Before the Party’s Over” will be revealed in the morning show “Le 8/9”!

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As we’ve previously informed you, the song with which Mustii will represent Belgium in Eurovision 2024 will be released in February 20!

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Sweden: Edward af Sillén, scriptwriter of Eurovision 2024, inducted into the Melodifestivalen Hall of Fame!

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After the success of Eurovision in 2013 and 2016, Edward af Sillén is preparing to once again hold the helm of the contest – as scriptwriters and also as director.

In Saturday‘s competition from Växjö, the director, screenwriter and commentator Edward af Sillén is awarded the Hall of Fame award.

From now on, he is also a member of this well-known group of artists, hits and creators who have all been of great importance to Melodifestivalen over the years. Christer Björkman, chairman of the Hall of Fame committee says:

“Passion, talent and love permeate everything he has done for and in our program. The Eurovision Song Contest is really a part of Edwards’ DNA.”

The motivation reads: When Petra Mede became one of the most popular presenters of all time in 2009, it was with Edward af Sillén‘s direction and script behind her.

After this, Edward has over the years in script and direction combined the love for Mello with a wonderful humor with edge and sharpness.

He has directed unforgettable performances and created magical interludes, such as Danny‘s ”Karl för sin kostym”, Perrelli‘s ”Här står jag” and Sarah Dawn Finer‘s “Lynda Woodruff“. That Edward belongs in the Melodifestivalen Hall of Fame is to quote his classic parody with Christine Meltzer as Malena Ernman: – “Inget konstigt alls” (Nothing strange at all).

An emotional Edward af Sillén expresses:

“I’m actually a bit speechless and very humbled by this honor. The fact that the work that I and my talented colleagues did for Melodifestivalen and Eurovision is still mentioned and referred to is flattering enough. This award is a key increase I was not prepared for. Thank you.”

Hall of Fame in brief

The Melodifestivalen Hall of Fame was established in 2020 to celebrate and highlight special achievements and unforgettable Mello memories in the program’s long history. Since the start of Melodifestivalen in 1958, lots of colorful artists and melodies have made an impression on Swedish music and the soul of the people.

In December each year, viewers can nominate their Hall of Fame proposals in the Melodifestivalen app. Based on these proposals, the Hall of Fame Committee will then select five award winners to receive the award in 2024. The inductees receive a statuette, the Gold Star – shaped like part of a star’s ray. The idea behind it is that the combined efforts form a whole.

Source: SVT
Photo: Jan Danielsson/SVT

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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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Poland: The Polish representative for Eurovision 2024 will be announced in 19/2!

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Public broadcaster TVP announced back in January 9 that Poland will internally select their representative for Eurovision 2024. The artists who were interested in taking part in the internal selection could send their songs until  February 2.

As we’ve previously informed you, the interest of both artists and the recording labels to have their artists represent Poland in the greatest music contest in the world, was really high.

In their latest announcement in their social media, the public broadcaster announced that the artist that will represent Poland in Eurovision 2024 will be revealed in Monday 19/2!

Many Polish artists have publicly expressed their interest in representing Poland in Malmö and sent their proposals to TVP.

You can see an indicative list of the competing artists here.

The favourite to win the internal selection, is Justyna Steczkowska with the song “WITCHER – Tarohoro” which has already been a sensation among fans for quite some time:

However, latest information in local media, talk about the Steczkowska losing the selection, to Luna and the song “Tower”, the second favourite to represent Poland:

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Source: pomponik.pl

Germany: Some snapshots from the rehearsals of “Eurovision Song Contest – Das Deutsche Finale 2024”!

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Tomorrow is the big day for Germany’s national Final, the “Eurovision Song Contest – Das Deutsche Finale 2024” where the winner will earn the right to represent Germany in Eurovision 2024, in Malmö.

Thus, only a few hours before the Grand Final, the national broadcaster of Germany, ARD, published some snapshots from all the candidates’ rehearsals, so as the viewers may take a little hint of what is going to happen on stage and what should they expect from the artists more or less.

The official running order of all the nine (9) entarnts for tomorrow night is the following: Take a look…

01) NinetyNine – “Love on a budget”

NinetyNine

 

02) Leona – “Undream you”

Leona

 

03) Isaak Guderian – “Always on the run”

Isaak Guderian

 

04) GALANT – “Katze”

GALANT

 

05) Floryan – “Scars”

Floryan

 

06) Bodine Monet – “Tears like rain”

Bodine Monet

 

07) RYK – “Oh boy”

Ryk

 

08) Marie Reim – “Naiv”

Marie Reim

 

09) Max Mutzke – “Forever strong”

Max Mutzke

 

Remember here, that Germany’s National Final “Eurovision Song Contest – Das Deutsche Finale 2024” is set to be aired tomorrow, on Friday the 16th of February, while the winner of the show will be determined by a split system between the public’s vote (50%) and the International jury’s vote (the rest 50%).

All of the artists are going to be judged by eight different national juries all around Europe according to a Eurovision-like voting system, giving from 1 point to 12 points. In a possible case of a draw, it will be the public’s first place artist that will represent Germany in Malmö in May.

Source/Photographs: Esc-kompakt.de

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