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Israel: The song selection for Eurovision 2024 is coming up!

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The committee tasked with selecting Israel’s entry for Eurovision 2024 convened yesterday (Sunday), and dozens of songwriters submitted their songs for consideration, including writers of some of the biggest pop hits in recent years. A decision is expected to be reached by tomorrow. No response has yet been received from the corporation.

The deadline for submitting the song to represent Israel at Eurovision 2024 was yesterday (Sunday). As previously announced, Israel will be represented by Eden Golan, who was chosen in the “The Next Star” final. Committee members began listening to the received songs yesterday.

It is reported that Yoav Tsafir, Tamira Yardeni, and Sion Yang from “Tedy Productions,” who produced “The Next Star,” will be members of the committee, alongside committee chairman Ofri Goffer, as well as individuals from the music field from the corporation’s radio and television programs – “experienced individuals only.”

Dozens of songwriters submitted songs, including leading writers in the country. Among the songwriters who submitted songs are Ofir Cohen (“Am Yisrael Chai,” “Lezat Me’dichaon“), Yoval Maayan (“Mi Zat“), and others. Additionally, it is reported that despite high expectations, Doron Medalie did not submit a song.

At the moment, committee members continue to listen to the songs, and by tomorrow, they are expected to make a decision regarding the song. It is not unlikely that the announcement of the song will take place today if the committee members reach a unanimous decision.

How the song will be chosen

The broadcaster, KAN, has issued an invitation to a wide range of Israeli creators to submit songs for the winner of “HaKokhav Haba” to compete in Eurovision 2024. A key requirement for this year’s submissions is that the songs must include Hebrew lyrics.

At least 30 creators will nominate their songs for the winner of “HaKokhav Haba” and participants are allowed to submit up to two songs each until February 11. All creators must have Israeli citizenship and foreign creators are not allowed to participate. Submitted songs will be presented anonymously to a seven-member selection committee.

The committee will evaluate the songs based on professional criteria, such as the quality and originality of the lyrics and melody, the suitability of the song for the artist, its suitability for the Eurovision contest, the possibility of the song’s success at Eurovision, the suitability of the representation of the broadcaster as public broadcasting, the overall impression left by the song and other relevant criteria.

If the committee does not find a suitable song, it has the option of inviting the general public to submit additional songs, or choose a song published after September 1, or choose a song from other proposals made for Israel’s participation in the Eurovision between 2021 and 2023.

The winning song will be edited, recorded and a music video produced for the song’s unveiling, which is scheduled for a special broadcast in late February or early March.

Below you can see Eden Golan’s performances during the show:

Last year Israel at Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool was represented by the sensational Noa Kirel and her song “Unicorn” which gave the Middle Eastern country the third place in the Grand Final with 362 points.

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the developments regarding Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2024, in Malmö!

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Israel: Tonight the Grand Final of HaKochav HaBa – Eurovision 2024 Edition!

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The exciting moment has arrived for Israel as it prepares to select its representative for Eurovision 2024 tonight. After three months and 22 episodes, “HaKochav HaBa – Eurovision 2024 Edition” is reaching its conclusion, with four artists vying for the coveted title of winner and, of course, the right to represent Israel in the 68th Eurovision Song Contest.

The Hosts and Judges

Assi Azar and Rotem Sela have been the hosts of “HaKochav HaBa” since 2014, bringing their charisma and energy to the show. The judging panel consists of Shiri Maimon, Itay Levy, Assaf Amdorsky, Ran Dankar, and Keren Pels, with the recent addition of Eden Hasson.

The Selection Process

A few days ago, the Israeli public broadcaster revealed that the final of “HaKokhav Haba” will take place on February 6, where the Israeli representative for Eurovision 2024 will be chosen. The selection process involves four contestants competing in the grand final for the ticket to Malmo, Sweden. The winner will be determined through a combination of audience votes and of a judging panel.

The broadcaster, KAN, has extended an invitation to a diverse range of Israeli creators to submit songs for the winner of “HaKokhav Haba” to perform at Eurovision 2024. A crucial requirement for this year’s submissions is that the songs must include Hebrew lyrics.

At least 30 creators will propose their songs for the winner of “HaKokhav Haba,” and the participants have the option to submit up to two songs each by February 11. All creators must hold Israeli citizenship, and foreign creators are not allowed to participate. The submitted songs will be presented anonymously to a seven-member selection committee.

The committee will evaluate the songs based on professional criteria such as the quality and originality of lyrics and melody, the suitability of the song for the artist, its appropriateness for the Eurovision competition, the likelihood of the song’s success in Eurovision, its suitability for representing the broadcaster as a public radio and television entity, the overall impression the song leaves, and other relevant criteria.

If the committee does not find a suitable song, it has the option to issue a call to the general public for additional song submissions or choose a song that has been published after September 1, or select a song from other submissions made for Israel’s participation in Eurovision between 2021 and 2023.

The winning song will undergo processing, recording, and clip production for the song’s unveiling, scheduled for a special broadcast in late February or early March.

Meet the Finalists

After this three-month journey and 22 episodes, four artists have reached the grand final of the Israeli national selection. The artists competing tonight for the title and the opportunity to represent Israel in Malmö are:

  1. Or Cohen
  2. Eden Golan
  3. Dor Shimon
  4. Mika Moshe

You can watch the Grand Final of the HaKochav HaBa – Eurovision 2024 Edition Semi-Final at 2o:30 CET through the Israeli channel, Keshet 12, by clicking here (subscription fee) or here (free).

Last year Israel at Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool was represented by the sensational Noa Kirel and her song “Unicorn” which gave the Middle Eastern country the third place in the Grand Final with 362 points.

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the developments regarding Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2024, in Malmö!

 

Israel: Tonight the second part of the semi-final of HaKochav HaBa – Eurovision 2024 Edition!

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With the quarter-finals behind us, “HaKochav HaBa – Eurovision 2024 Edition” enters its most crucial phase until the next one – the semi-finals. At the end of the quarter-finals, five contestants were left vying for one of the four tickets to the final to crown Israel‘s representative in Malmö.

Mika Moshe, Or Cohen, Dor Shmaon, Shai Tamino and Eden Golan, made their appearance on Monday once again on the talent show stage, where we learned the first finalist of the HaKochav HaBa grand final. Or Cohen became the first artist to secure her ticket to the grand final, which means that tonight we will find out the next three finalists of the Israeli selection. So Mika Moshe, Dor Shmaon, Shai Tamino and Eden Golan are competing tonight for a place in the final that will bring them the closest to representing Israel at Eurovision 2024.

We recall that the presenters of HaKochav HaBa are Assi Azar and Rotem Sela who have been in this position since 2014, while the jury members are Shiri Maimon, Itay Levy, Assaf Amdorsky, Ran Dankar and Keren Pels with a new addition being Eden Hasson.

The Selection Process

A few days ago, the Israeli public broadcaster revealed that the final of “HaKokhav Haba” will take place on February 6, where the Israeli representative for Eurovision 2024 will be chosen. The selection process involves four contestants competing in the grand final for the ticket to Malmo, Sweden. The winner will be determined through a combination of audience votes and of a judging panel.

The broadcaster, KAN, has extended an invitation to a diverse range of Israeli creators to submit songs for the winner of “HaKokhav Haba” to perform at Eurovision 2024. A crucial requirement for this year’s submissions is that the songs must include Hebrew lyrics.

At least 30 creators will propose their songs for the winner of “HaKokhav Haba,” and the participants have the option to submit up to two songs each by February 11. All creators must hold Israeli citizenship, and foreign creators are not allowed to participate. The submitted songs will be presented anonymously to a seven-member selection committee.

The committee will evaluate the songs based on professional criteria such as the quality and originality of lyrics and melody, the suitability of the song for the artist, its appropriateness for the Eurovision competition, the likelihood of the song’s success in Eurovision, its suitability for representing the broadcaster as a public radio and television entity, the overall impression the song leaves, and other relevant criteria.

If the committee does not find a suitable song, it has the option to issue a call to the general public for additional song submissions or choose a song that has been published after September 1, or select a song from other submissions made for Israel’s participation in Eurovision between 2021 and 2023.

The winning song will undergo processing, recording, and clip production for the song’s unveiling, scheduled for a special broadcast in late February or early March.

The Semifinalists

With just a few hours left until the semifinals, let’s take a look at what unfolded on Monday in the first part of the “HaKochav HaBa – Eurovision 2024 Edition” semifinal. Anticipation is building for the second part, where three out of the four talented contestants who have made it this far will compete alongside Or Cohen in the grand final on February 6th.

Mika Moshe: Mika kicked off the evening with Rihanna’s “Umbrella.” Mika’s captivating voice, as usual, garnered attention, scoring 84%, despite two judges not casting their votes in her favor.

Or Cohen: Or Cohen opted for Margol’s “Clay Walls.” Another outstanding performance by Or, showcasing her prowess as a singer throughout the season. She delivered a compelling and captivating interpretation, earning positive votes from all judges and amassing an impressive 93%.

Dor Shmaon: Dor chose to perform Ofer Levy’s “In love with the rain.” One of the season’s standout vocalists, Dor possesses a strong and resonant voice filled with confidence. Although all judges voted in his favor, he failed to convince the television audience, receiving a total of 80%.

Shai Tamino: Shai Tamino selected Ofra Haza’s “Loruh Hayam” for tonight’s performance. The judges were divided over her rendition, as she presented a more ethnic and artistic side. In the end, she only managed to score 62%, as three of the judges voted against her.

Eden Golan: Eden took on Katy Perry’s “Roar.” Despite being considered one of the favorites for the Israeli selection, she seemed to fall slightly short compared to her previous performances. While all judges voted in favor, they expressed reservations about Golan‘s performance. Consequently, Eden garnered 88%.

You can watch the second part of the HaKochav HaBa – Eurovision 2024 Edition Semi-Final at 2o:30 CET through the Israeli channel, Keshet 12, by clicking here (subscription fee) or here (free).

Last year Israel at Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool was represented by the sensational Noa Kirel and her song “Unicorn” which gave the Middle Eastern country the third place in the Grand Final with 362 points.

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the developments regarding Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2024, in Malmö!

 

Israel: Tonight the semi-final of HaKochav HaBa – Eurovision 2024 Edition!

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With the quarterfinals behind us, “HaKochav HaBa – Eurovision 2024 Edition” is set to enter a crucial phase—the semifinals. The remaining five contestants, Mika Moshe, Or Cohen, Dor Shmaon, Shai Tamino, and Eden Golan, are gearing up for a night that could propel them closer to representing Israel at Eurovision 2024.

We recall that the presenters of HaKochav HaBa are Assi Azar and Rotem Sela who have been in this position since 2014, while the jury members are Shiri Maimon, Itay Levy, Assaf Amdorsky, Ran Dankar and Keren Pels with a new addition being Eden Hasson.

The Selection Process

A few days ago, the Israeli public broadcaster revealed that the final of “HaKokhav Haba” will take place on February 6, where the Israeli representative for Eurovision 2024 will be chosen. The selection process involves four contestants competing in the grand final for the ticket to Malmo, Sweden. The winner will be determined through a combination of audience votes and of a judging panel.

The broadcaster, KAN, has extended an invitation to a diverse range of Israeli creators to submit songs for the winner of “HaKokhav Haba” to perform at Eurovision 2024. A crucial requirement for this year’s submissions is that the songs must include Hebrew lyrics.

At least 30 creators will propose their songs for the winner of “HaKokhav Haba,” and the participants have the option to submit up to two songs each by February 11. All creators must hold Israeli citizenship, and foreign creators are not allowed to participate. The submitted songs will be presented anonymously to a seven-member selection committee.

The committee will evaluate the songs based on professional criteria such as the quality and originality of lyrics and melody, the suitability of the song for the artist, its appropriateness for the Eurovision competition, the likelihood of the song’s success in Eurovision, its suitability for representing the broadcaster as a public radio and television entity, the overall impression the song leaves, and other relevant criteria.

If the committee does not find a suitable song, it has the option to issue a call to the general public for additional song submissions or choose a song that has been published after September 1, or select a song from other submissions made for Israel’s participation in Eurovision between 2021 and 2023.

The winning song will undergo processing, recording, and clip production for the song’s unveiling, scheduled for a special broadcast in late February or early March.

The Semifinalists

Before diving into the anticipation of the semifinals, let’s recap the journey of the five talented contestants who have made it this far and who will fight for one out of the four tickets for the Grand Final on February 6:

  1. Mika Moshe: Mika, the 16-year-old sensation, won hearts with her rendition of “Yasmin” in the quarterfinals. Known for her unique blend of innocence and maturity, Mika’s powerful vocals make her a formidable contender. As she advances to the semifinals, all eyes are on Mika to see how she continues to captivate both the audience and judges.
  2. Or Cohen: Or Cohen’s emotionally charged performance of “If I Could” dedicated to her mother resonated deeply in the quarterfinals. Positioned as a frontrunner with heartfelt performances and strong vocal abilities, the semifinals offer Or the chance to showcase her versatility and make a lasting impression.
  3. Dor Shmaon: Dor Shmaon’s unexpected and moving approach to “Amen for My Children” garnered praise from the judges in the quarterfinals. Renowned for his unique style and vocal prowess, Dor aims to continue surprising the audience in the semifinals, competing for the opportunity to represent Israel on the Eurovision stage.
  4. Shai Tamino: Shai Tamino’s powerful rendition of “I’ll Stand By You” dedicated to her extended family showcased her emotional depth and vocal strength in the quarterfinals. As she advances to the semifinals, Shai is prepared to maintain her composure and deliver another impactful performance amidst the intensifying competition.
  5. Eden Golan: Eden Golan’s choice of “You Raise Me Up” dedicated to her grandmother left a lasting impression in the quarterfinals. With exceptional vocal skills and a strong stage presence, Eden is a force to be reckoned with. As she enters the semifinals, expectations are high, and Eden is poised to deliver yet another stellar performance.

As the tension rises and the competition gets tougher, tonight’s episode promises to be an unforgettable night of music, emotion, and fierce competition. Stay tuned for our post-semifinal analysis, where we’ll break down the performances, judge feedback, and the contestants’ journey toward Eurovision glory. The race to become Israel‘s representative for Eurovision 2024 is reaching its climax—don’t miss a moment of this musical spectacle!

You can watch the HaKochav HaBa – Eurovision 2024 Edition Semi-Final at 2o:30 CET through the Israeli channel, Keshet 12, by clicking here (subscription fee) or here (free).

Last year Israel at Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool was represented by the sensational Noa Kirel and her song “Unicorn” which gave the Middle Eastern country the third place in the Grand Final with 362 points.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3mIcCllJXY

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the developments regarding Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2024, in Malmö!

Israel: The results of HaKokhav Haba’s 20th episode | Five artists advance to the semi-final!!

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The 20th episode of HaKokhav Haba (special edition) was just concluded. HaKokhav Haba is the talent show under which the artist that will represent Israel at Eurovision 2024 will be selected.

Out of the 35 artists who made it beyond the audition stage, 14 advanced to the battles’ phase, where they will compete to represent their country in Eurovision 2024!

In episode twenty, the six remaining artists performed in duets, while five of them advanced to the next stage and one was eliminated. Assi Azar and Rotem Sela, serve as the show’s hosts, as they have been doing since 2014. The jury is consisted of Eden Hasson, Shiri Maimon, Itay Levy, Assaf Amdorsky, Ran Dankar, and Keren Pels.

The duets of the 20th episode

Six contestants performed in front of an audience and a panel of judges. The judges then selected one of the three contestants with the lowest score to be eliminated from the show.

Mika Moshe Vs Or Cohen

16-year-old Mika is one of the two big favorites of HaKokhav Haba. She performed a traditional ballad in Hebrew, enchanting both the audience and the jury. She achieved a score of 88%, despite the fact that one of the judges did not vote for it. He advances to the semi-final.

Despite the judges’ praise for Or Cohen’s ability to sing different styles of songs in each episode, that wasn’t enough to achieve a high score. With 75%, Or is a candidate for elimination.

Dor Shimon Vs Shai Tamino

A very Mediterranean-scented performance from Dor once again, but one that did not impress, as the judges said it was something they had seen before. With a score of 63% he is also a candidate for elimination.

Shai, on the other hand, gave an excellent performance and continues to improve with each episode. Despite this, the judges worry that she may not be suitable for Eurovision. With a score of 72%, she advances to the semi-finals.

Lian Biran Vs Eden Golan

Everyone in the studio is touched when Lian Biran sings a song about her mother. Sadly, she is a candidate to eliminate with a score of 82%.

Today, Eden Golan is demonstrating why she is the clear favorite to represent Israel in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest. She gave it all and according to the judges, it was a Eurovision-worthy performance. She advances to the semi-final with a score of 94%.

The results

Among the three contestants who achieved the lowest score in their duets, the judges decided that Lian Biran should be eliminated from HaKokhav Haba.

Hence, we are down to five artists that will perform in the semi-final, aiming for the Israeli representation in Malmö:

  • Eden Golan
  • Dor Shimon
  • Shai Tamino
  • Mika Moshe
  • Or Cohen

The Final of HaKokhav Haba will take place on February 6.

Israel qualified for the finals every year from 2015 to 2020 through HaKokhav HaBa, and Netta won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2018 with the song “Toy”.

Israel was represented last year by Noa Kirel and the song “Unicorn”, which came in third place with 362 points overall.

https://youtu.be/Z3mIcCllJXY

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Israel: The results of the twelfth episode of HaKokhav Haba – 12 artists in the race for Malmo!

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On Sunday night, the twelfth episode of HaKokhav Haba (special edition) was aired! Through this talent show the artist who will raise the flag of Israel at Eurovision 2024 will emerge!

As we have already informed you, 35 artists passed the scope of the auditions, with 14 of them going to the second phase – the battles phase, and they will claim the representation of the country in Eurovision 2024!

In the twelfth episode we watched seven battles with six of them advancing to the next phase. We remind you that the presenters of HaKokhav Haba are Assi Azar and Rotem Sela who have been in this position since 2014, while the members of the jury are Shiri Maimon, Itay Levy, Assaf Amdorsky, Ran Dankar and Keren Pels with a new addition being Eden Hasson.

Seven contestants then appeared in front of an audience and jury, with the one with the lowest score leaving HaKokhav Haba.

Leanne Byrne

Leanne chose to sing “Someone You Loved” by Lewis Capaldi. With precise vocals, she surprises everyone with high and beautiful notes. An excellent performance and all the judges agreed. Shiri Maimon mentioned that she should risk more: “You have to get out of your comfort zones” . She received one of the highest percentages of the night, 93%.

Ido Bartel

Ido chose to sing a mash-up tonight. The judges were troubled with his performance and many of them mentioned that they cannot imagine him representing Israel at Eurovision. Despite mixed reviews, Ido with 67%, advances to the next phase.

Shay Tamino

Shay Tamino received very good comments and most of the judges were impressed with this performance. Shiri Maimon explained that she has a beautiful voice but found it old-fashioned. Despite Shiri Maimon’s negative comments, she scored 84%.

Yehuda Saado

Yehuda Saado divided the judges and they think he made the wrong song choice. As they mentioned it was a good performance and he is a good singer but maybe he doesn’t make for Eurovision. Despite average to poor reviews, Yehuda Saado with a 50% rate, is the one to doesn’t advance to the next round.

Oral Ravid

Oral has a lot of charisma on stage, he manages to present the song in an excellent way and his special voice definitely leaves a good impression after every performance. He received the highest percentage of the night, 95%.

Mika Curtis

Mika Curtis, surprises with her special voice, as soon as she opens her mouth. The judges seem to agree that she has a very good voice, it’s just that the stage presence scares them and that’s why she got 72%.

Arik Sinai

Arik Sinai is the oldest artist of this season and surprises every time with his performance. All the judges agree that he is suitable for Eurovision and he got a percentage of 91%.

The detailed reuslts of Episode 12:

  • Leanne Byrne – 93%
  • Ido Bartel – 67%
  • Shay Tamino – 84%
  • Yehuda Saado – 50%
  • Oral Ravid – 95%
  • Mika Kertis – 72%
  • Arik Sinai – 91%

The 12 artists who are still in the race to represent Israel at Eurovision 2024 are:

  1. Leanne Byrne
  2. Eden Golan
  3. Arik Sinai
  4. Shay Tamino
  5. Ido Bartel
  6. Or Cohen
  7. Yonathan Biton
  8. Mika Moshe
  9. Dor Shimoni
  10. Mika Kertis
  11. Moria Angel
  12. Oral Ravid

Through HaKokhav HaBa, Israel managed to qualify every year to the final of our favorite competition from 2015 to 2020, while in 2018 Netta was also the winner of Eurovision with the song “Toy”.

This year Israel was represented at Eurovision 2023 by Noa Kirel and the song “Unicorn” who gave the Middle Eastern country the third place in the Grand Final by collecting 362 points.

 Stay tuned on Eurovisionfun for all the news regarding the Israeli participation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, in Malmö!

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Israel: Eurovision 2024 Trailer! (Video)

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With HaKokhav Haba now entering its final phase, Israel is now closer and closer to selecting the artist that will represent the country in Eurovision Song Contest 2024. For this reason, a special trailer is airing for some days now, that talks about Israel participation in general, as well as in this special year.

The trailer starts with some articles from international press, and some images of pro-Palestinian rallies, asking to boycott the Israeli participation in Eurovision 2024.

It then goes on, with the fact that Israel is first in the betting odds and EBU’s announcement of the participating countries, with Israel being present.

Then we can listen to the voice of a judge from HaKokhav Haba, quoting some verses from the old testament, which were also being used in a known song.

“In every generation our lives will be threatened, but God will save us from them.”

The trailer ends with the commentator stating that it will be a great honor for whoever represents the country this year and we see the famous wall of HaKokhav Haba covered with the flag of Israel.

You can see the trailer, in the video below:

14 artists are still in the race to represent Israel in Eurovision 2024. From Wednesday, January 3, and in each episode of HaKokhav Haba, an artist will be eliminated, until the we reach the Grand Final, when an artists will take on the task of waving the flag of Israel in Malmö.

Stay tuned on Eurovisionfun for all the news regarding the Israeli participation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, in Malmö!

Israel: The 14 artists competing to represent the country in Eurovision 2024!

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The auditions’ stage of HaKokhav Haba, the Israeli artist’s selection format for Eurovision 2024, was concluded the past Wednesday following ten episodes. A total of thirty-five artists made it to the next stage, but only fourteen of them advanced to the main part of the show and will therefore compete for the Israeli representation in Malmö.

The procedure under which the fourteen artists were selected

During this evaluation process, all the contestants went on stage one by one and performed in front of the six judges.

  • Contestants who received a “blue yes” from all six judges automatically reserved their place in the show.
  • Contestants who received four or five “blue yeses” continued to the next stage where the judges discussed about which contestants deserved to stay on the show.
  • Contestants who received less than three “blue yeses” were eliminated from the show.

As a reminder HaKokhav Haba’s jury panel consists of Eden Hasson, Shiri Maimon, Itay Levy, Assaf Amdorsky, Ran Dankar, and Keren Pels.

The fourteen artists that passed to the next stage

  1. Leanne Byrne
  2. Eden Golan
  3. Arik Sinai
  4. Yehuda Sadoo
  5. Shay Tamino
  6. Ido Bartel
  7. Or Cohen
  8. Jonathan Biton
  9. Mika Moshe
  10. Dor Shimoni
  11. Mika Curtis
  12. Gal Kafri
  13. Moria Angel
  14. Oral Ravid

What’s next for HaKokhav HaBa?

Starting this Wednesday we will have to say goodbye to one contestant in each episode. As the episodes go by, we will approach to the finals, which will take place in a month and then we will know the next Israeli representative in Eurovision.

Through the HaKokhav HaBa format, Israel has managed to qualify to the Grand Final every year from 2015 to 2020 and even won the contest in 2018 with Netta and her song “Toy“.

In 2023, Israel was represented in Liverpool by Noa Kirel and her song “Unicorn“, ending up in the third place of the scoreboard.

Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the news!

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Israel: Everything that happened in the tenth episode of HaKokhav Haba!

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The tenth episode of HaKokhav Haba (special edition), the talent show through which Israel‘s representative for Eurovision 2024 will be selected, aired on Wednesday, December 27!

In episode ten, five auditions aired and four more artists went through to the next round. Assi Azar and Rotem Sela, who have been hosting HaKokhav Haba since 2014, are the show’s presenters. The jury consists of Eden Hasson, Shiri Maimon, Itay Levy, Assaf Amdorsky, Ran Dankar, and Keren Pels.

A total of 35 artists in total have qualified for the contest’s subsequent phase and one of these will ultimately represent Israel at Eurovision 2024. The tenth episode marks the end of the auditions’ stage.

Tal Sofer

Tal Sofer is eighteen years old. She has won numerous awards for her participation in music competitions around the world since she was a child. She comes from a musical family and enjoys pop music. Shiri Maimon, the country’s representative at Eurovision 2005, is her favorite singer.

Yosef Avraham

Yosef Avraham is eighteen years old and he is from Jerusalem. He has been passionate about music since he was a child. Yosef has an impressive and captivating voice, according to the judges, but he is still very young and needs more stage experience before reaching the Eurovision stage. He does, however, have a lot of potential, and there is something about him that makes the camera instantly fall in love with him.

Gal Juma

Gal Juma is twenty-one years old. She has been dancing and singing since she was three years old, and she has performed on the country’s biggest stages with many singers. Gal has a strong voice, according to the judges, but she chose the wrong song. She did, however, advance to the next round after the judges deemed her to sing rhythmic songs.

Mia Naftali

Mai Nefalati is twenty-one years old. She works as a kindergarten teacher. Mai’s voice impressed the judges, though they weren’t fond of the song choice. They believe that with the right song can go far.

The showrunners have stated that the tenth episode was also the final episode of the auditions.

The artists who will advance to the next stage of the competition and claim to represent Israel in Malmö will be announced next week. Approximately fourteen artists will advance to the next round.

Through the HaKokhav HaBa format, Israel has managed to qualify to the Grand Final every year from 2015 to 2020 and even won the contest in 2018 with Netta and her song “Toy“.

In 2023, Israel was represented in Liverpool by Noa Kirel and her song “Unicorn“, ending up in the third place of the scoreboard.

https://youtu.be/Z3mIcCllJXY

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Source: Euromix

Israel: Everything that happened in the ninth HaKokhav Haba episode!

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The ninth episode of HaKokhav Haba (special edition), the talent show through which Israel‘s representative for Eurovision 2024 will be selected, aired on Monday, December 25!

In episode nine, five auditions aired and four more artists went through to the next round. Assi Azar and Rotem Sela, who have been hosting HaKokhav Haba since 2014, are the show’s presenters. The jury is made up of Eden Hasson, Shiri Maimon, Itay Levy, Assaf Amdorsky, Ran Dankar, and Keren Pels.

One of the 32cartists that have already qualified for the contest’s subsequent phase will ultimately represent Israel at Eurovision 2024. The presenters announced that the auditions will conclude the next week.

Michel Cohen

Michel, 25-year-old from Dimona, won the first season of “Μusic School” as a child and now he tries to represent Israel in Eurovision. He gave concerts in Israel and the whole world and he keeps on engaging with music With an 88% vote, and the vote of all the judges, Michel qualifies for the next phase.

Itai Ben Shalom

Itay, 23-year-old from Binyamina, and he studied in a music high school and at Ramon, he served in a military compound and he now dreams of representing Israel in Eurovision. Two judges thought his performance was old-fashioned and they didn’t vote. With the minimum threshold of 70%, he qualifies to the next phase.

Roman Belove

Roman, a 24-year-old refugee from Russia, left Moscow when the Russo-Ukrainian war started. His music style is rock. His performance confused the judges, with some being amazed and some not. He qualifies with a score of 72% to the next phase.

Sharon Kiddoshin

Sharon, 30-year-old from Tel Aviv, took part in the fourth season of  “The Star is Born” and ended up in fourth place. In the end of the season, she didn’t know how to keep on with her career and so abstained. Sharon chose to sing a new song, which she devotes to all women of Israel, that have gaced the cruelties of war. With the vote of all the judges, he qualifies with 79%.

In the upcoming episode—the airdate of which is still unknown— additional auditions will be broadcasted. Israel qualified for the finals every year from 2015 to 2020 through HaKokhav HaBa, and Netta won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2018 with the song “Toy”.

Israel was represented this year by Noa Kirel and the song “Unicorn”, which came in third place with 362 points overall.

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