Through his official account on Twitter the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Xavier Bettel, commented the return of the Grand Duchy in the contest after an absence of 30 years.
“The Government is proud to announce Luxembourg’s return to the Eurovision 2024 stage after almost 30 years! We are thrilled to once again compete in the contest & showcase Luxembourg’s musical talents.”
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A few hours after the last ten qualifiers for Saturday’s Grand Final and the Running Order of the competing countries in the final were announced, EurovisionFun has created the scorecard for the Eurovision final!
EurovisionFun in collaboration with Douze Points as they created the two scorecards for the two semi-finals, as well as for the final, where you can either yourself or your friends rate each entry in order of performance separetly as song, performance and staging presence. With this way you can confirm your favorite songs but who will be the big winner of the night depending on your own music taste! Will your favorites be able to win?
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Diljá, the Icelandic representative faced some technical issues last night during the rehearsal.
As the delegation of Iceland reported, the issue had to do with turntable which did not completely work during the Jury Show of the Second Semi-Final last night. Nevertheless, the Icelandic delegation is certain that there won’t be any problem during the live show tonight.
Siggi Gunnars, the Head of Music of the national broadcaster RÚV, answered at an interview in the show Morgunútvarpið of channel Rás 2, that:
“Diljá did extremely well with her powerful and powerful stage presence and impeccable singing. I repeat what has been said by myself and others, nobody is worried about Diljá. She is full of energy and everything is top notch with her on stage. Everyone just thinks it’s going to be crazy.”
Iceland competes tonight in the Second Semi-Final from spot number 7, hoping to win one of the ten tickets that lead to the final on Saturday 13th of May.
https://youtu.be/BhlJXcCv7gw
Below you can watch the reaction video of the Eurovision Fun team to the Icelandic entry.
Teodora Džehverović is a 26-year-old Serbian pop-folk singer with a great career and influence in the Balkanregion, being among the most popular and loved singers in the area, counting more than 780 million views on YouTube.
Teodora recently shared a screenshot in which someone had forwarded her the performance of Israel’s Noa Kirel in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest saying “That’s how we all see you”.
The young star posted this story on her official Instagram account commenting “One day, I promise!“
She has also collaborated with Hurricane who represented the country in Eurovision 2021!
Below you can take a loot at some of her most popular songs:
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RTVE confirmed Spain’s participation in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, revealing the rules of Benidorm Fest 2024.
What if the 2023 edition of Eurovision Song Contest is still under away, the Spanish national broadcaster is already looking at the 2024 edition, as the rules of Benidorm Fest 2024, the contest through which the Kingdom of the Iberian Peninsula chooses their representative, were released.
The submission process commences on 16th of May and is going to last until 10th of October. The reason behind the early beginning of the preparation is because RTVE wants they candidates to have plenty of time to prepare properly their entries. 16 artists are going to take part in the 2024 Benidorm Fest, while 6 will be under back-up status in case of circumstances changes.
This year Spain is being represented by Blanca Paloma and the song “Eaea” and they compete directly in the Grand Final of Saturday 13th of May, as the country is a Big 5 member.
In the following video you can also watch the reaction of the Eurovision Fun team to the Spanish entry.
The Chairman of RTK confirmed that the national broadcaster of Kosovo continues pushing for full membership in the European Broadcasting Union.
Speaking to the Board of RTK regarding the first month of 2023, Besnik Boletini, the Chairman of the national broadcaster confirmed that organisation continues lobbying for full EBU membership, through attending EBU events and hoping for full membership and invitation for participation the Eurovision Song Contest.
In order to be eligible to participate in the Song Contest, Kosovo must become member of the International Television Union and of course a member of the United Nations. Earlier this year the broadcaster launched Festivalit të Këngës which would be used as the nation’s Eurovision selection should it be able to compete.
In the past Kosovo has been allowed to participate in other Eurovision related events. In 2011 it took part in the Eurovision Young Dancers represented by Tringa Hsya. In this year’s Eurovision Song Contest the partially recognised nation of the Balkans is somehow present as the Albanian representatives hail from Kosovo.
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It was revealed earlier today that Ben Adams, member of A1 and Subwoolfer, is going to be the spokesperson for Norway in the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Ben Adams is going to announce the results of the Norwegian jury live from Liverpool Arena. Both Subwoolfers, Kith and Jim, are already in Liverpool, as they have a live show scheduled for tonight.
Subwoolfer represented Norway last year in the Contest in Turin Italy, where the brought the Scandinavian kingdom in the 10th place of the grand final with 182 points.
This year the nation is being represented by Alessandra and the song “Queen of Kings” that has already secured a place in the final of Saturday 13th of May, as she qualified from the first semi-final of Tuesday.
https://youtu.be/DMRNUyG86Qs
Below you can also watch the reaction video of Eurovision Fun team to the Norwegian entry.
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The big day has finally arrived, with the First Semi-Final taking place tonight, live on your National Broacaster or YouTube at 21:00 CET!
EurovisionFun in collaboration with Douze Points created two new scorecards for the two Semi-Finals, where you can either yourself or your friends rate each entry in order of performance separetly as song, performance and staging presence. With this way you can dertimine which ten countries according to your music taste you would like to see in Saturday’s Grand Final. Will your favorites make it through?
First Semi-Final
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Second Semi-Final
You can download the pdf for the Second Semi-Final here: sf2
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On the occasion of the upcoming competition, Holidu has analysed the Google search queries of the participating countries to find out in which country the contest is most popular!
Spain, Sweden and Greece the three countries with the most dedicated eurofans are in podium. On the contrary San Marino, Georgia and Azerbaijan are the three countries with the less interesting on Eurovision.
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Today is the first day of the Eurovision week! We can already feel “United by Music” all the way from M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool and it’s just a few days before we finally know the winner of the 67thEurovision Song Contest!
The dress rehearsal of the Eurovision 2023 First Semi Final has just started. EurovisionFun will be watching all the shows live both at the on-site press centre in Liverpool and at the online press centre and will be commenting on the full performances of the 15 participating countries, as well as Germany, France and Italy.
This article gets updated in real-time, all you need to do is hit the refresh button on your browser!
So stay tuned to this article as we update it with all details, preparing you for what you will see in the Semi-Final tomorrow May 9th, at 21:00 CEST.
The Show
The show opens with a video of a young Liverpudlian boy traveling across the city telling his family, friends, neighbours (and some special guests!) that Eurovision is in Liverpool. The young boy dances yogether with a young girl on the Eurovision stage.
Julia Sanina performs “Mayak” by The Hardkiss. Translating from the Ukrainian for Lighthouse, the performance: “symbolises in many ways how the UK is United by Music with Ukraine through the hosting the 2023 Contest on behalf of the 2022 winners.”
Spice Girl Mel C‘ voice introduces to the stage the hosts of the contest to viewers across the globe. The hosts of the show are the female trio of superstars Julia Sanina of The Hardkiss, Hannah Waddingham, and Alesha Dixon.
The Competing Countries – LIVE COMMENTARY
Norway: Alessandra – Queen of Kings
Alessandra Mele kicks off the contest with loads of energy, performing her scandi-banger. The performance is very similar to the one from MGP, dark with intense strobing lights and some added orange led content near the ending. Vocally ok but not great, Alessandra will sail to the Grand Final.
Malta: The Busker – Dance (Our Own Party)
The Busker, performing in the unlucky 2nd position, give us a slightly updated version of their MESC performance, with almost identical camera cuts and transitions. A fun and colorful number that will probably struggle to make it to the Final.
Serbia: Luke Black – Samo Mi Se Spava
Another energetic performance from Luke Black, who also kept the staging from his National Final but significantly elevated it, making it look bigger and epic on the Eurovision stage. The added on-screen video game graphics really add to the unique performance, making it stand out. It would be a big surprise if Serbia didn’t manage to qualify for the Grand Final.
Latvia: Sudden Lights – Aijā
Sudden Lights are once again flawless performers. The performance is almost identical to their Supernova show, with some minor led content added. Beautiful performance and lightshow, but a low-key song that could easily get lost in this difficult semi-final. Sadly, it will e very difficult for Latvia to qualify.
First Break
Alesha Dixon chats with young local children and raps a small improvised song about Eurovision.
Portugal: Mimicat – Ai Coração
Mimicat is a charismatic performer but this feels like a downgrade from her FdC performance. She and her dancers give energy but the stage feels quite dark and empty, so viewers could be bored. Also this wasn’t one of her best vocal deliveries. On the other hand it stands out due to its unique style but Portugal’s qualification is not certain.
Ireland: Wild Youth – We Are One
Wild Youth have tried to improve their chances by making their performance as golden as possible. Unfortunately their lead singer is struggling vocally, as usual, and their generic song gets instantly forgotten. Ireland’s journey to Eurovision 2023 ends tomorrow.
Croatia: Let 3 – Mama ŠČ!
The unique and controversial Let 3 deliver a crazy performance, full of weird sounds, psychedelic leds and clever “SC” on screen graphics that definetely stands out. The fact that the results of the Semi Final are 100% televote should help them make it to the Grand Final.
Switzerland: Remo Forrer – Watergun
Switzerland gives us a professionally crafted performance with perfect vocals and interpretive dancing. In the beginning the dancers hold ribbons around Remo but he breaks free and in the end runs to the smaller stage. The show is full of red, black and white colors but I’m not sure if it’s memorable enough. It feels really borderline.
Israel: Noa Kirel – Unicorn
Noa starts her performance inside her rectangular prop and is then joined by her dancers. Vocally she sounds ok, maybe a little unstable (even though technical issues of the online press center can’t let us be certain). The final part of the performance remains as it was in the rehearsal snippet that was released, very energetic but maybe a bit dark. Israel is heading for the top-5 and maybe even top-3 of this Semi-Final but could do worse than expected in the Grand Final.
Moldova: Pasha Parfeni – Soarele şi Luna
Pasha delivers a great show, in orange and red colors with two backing singers – dancers, a dancing dwarf and two drummers, that massively stand out for its ethnic and techno elements. Vocally great and interesting to watch, Moldova should have no problems qualifying.
Second Break
Sweden: Loreen – Tattoo
The big favourite of Eurovision 2023 does not disappoint. Loreen, vocally amazing, had to down-scale her Melodifestivalen performance but this still looks cinematic and epic with great lighting. Some camera shots definetely need to be worked and maybe some added smoke could create a more mysterious atmosphere. Qualification isn’t even a question of course.
Azerbaijan: TuralTuranX – Tell Me More
A sweet performance, in red, blue and pink, by the Azeri twins, that reminds us of The Beatles tunes. An entry that could be supported by juries if they voted in the semi final, but qualification with 100% televoting seems impossible.
Czechia: Vesna – My Sister’s Crown
The girl-group Vesna have significantly improved from their previous performances but still sound a bit shaky vocally and the mixing needs work. The staging is very sleek and modern, but maybe a bit cold. The bridge of the song looks very impressive on stage as the lights go down and the girls stand in a circle singing in unison. Czechia will qualify but maybe not do that well in the Final.
Netherlands: Mia Nicolai & Dion Cooper – Burning Daylight
Another act that has improved a lot from their previous live performances. Still room to improve vocally but very decent. The atmospheric blue staging with strobes of “burning daylight” really fits the song, that really stands out as the only duet. Mia and Dion could surprise and make it to the Grand Final!
Finland: Käärijä – Cha Cha Cha
A fun and colorful performance from Finland that starts inside a wooden box (with some weird camera shots) that will definetely get the crowd going wild and easily qualify. In the beginning the leds are mainly green and towards the end they include all the colors of the rainbow. However, Käärijä sounded very weak vocally and the entire show could come off as rather kitsh. Finland will do well but won’t come anywhere near winning Eurovision this year.
Interval Act
Wordwide superstar Rita Ora performs a medley of her hits, as well as a world premiere of ‘Praising You’. Alyosha (Ukraine 2010) and Rebecca Fergusson perform together a cover of “Ordinary World”.
Certain Qualifiers
Sweden
Finland
Norway
Israel
Moldova
Serbia
Croatia
Czechia
Borderline Qualifiers
Netherlands
Switzerland
Portugal
Non Qualifiers
Malta
Latvia
Azerbaijan
Ireland
BIG 5 Performances
France: La Zarra – Évidemment
La Zarra stands on a huge platform that is covered by a sparkling dress. The dress falls and revelas that the top of the platform looks like a discoball, sending light everywhere in the arena. The performance has great camera cuts and vocals. Near the end, the French flag appears in the background lights and a huge curtain of fireworks falls from the ceiling.
Germany: Lord of The Lost – Blood & Glitter
Lord of the Lost deliver a professional show full of energy, very similar to their performance in the national final. The singer is vocally amazing and the song finishes with lots of pyro. Germany should avoid the last places in the Grand Final.
Italy: Marco Mengoni – Due Vite
Marco wears a sparkly shirt and leather pants. Two dancers are behind him on a staircase, falling on a trampoline, in front of the eclipsed moon. However throughout the performance the focus remains on him and his impreccable vocals. A very touching entry that could do better than expected.
The Results
Martin Osterdahl executive producer of Eurovision Song Contest 2022, declares that he is happy to see that we now have a valid result!
Here we have a big change, as the 15 competing acts stand on stage, without their delegations, waiting for the result. The camera shows them one by one, as the presenters announce the qualifiers. After the first 5 qualifiers are announced, Alesha interviews them backstage and then we learn the 5 remaining qualifiers.
The ten countries that (virtually) qualify to the finals for the purposes of the rehearsal were the following:
Sweden, Moldova, Switzerland, Azerbaijan, Norway, Finland, Latvia, Israel, Serbia and the Netherlands
Closing the televised show, we will get to watch a recap of the ten finalist songs.
Watch clips of the dress rehearsal from inside the arena:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxZjOnmr0-s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7UWucPFidw
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