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North Macedonia: MRT to broadcast Eurovision 2024, with Aleksandra Jovanovska in the commentary!

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North Macedonia’s broadcaster MRT has announced plans to broadcast the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, with Aleksandra Jovanovska confirmed to commentate on the live broadcasts.

In a press release from MRT, the broadcaster confirms that they are broadcasting both the semi-finals and the grand final of Eurovision 2024. The program will be available to watch live on TV and radio via MRT1.

The commentator is going to be Aleksandra Jovanovska. She is no stranger to the Eurovision Song Contest. Aleksandra has served in various roles in North Macedonia’s Eurovision delegation: as head of press on several occasions, head of delegation for Eurovision 2021 in Rotterdam, assistant head of delegation for Eurovision 2022 in Turin, the last time North Macedonia participated .

The non-participating countries that will broadcast the contest are:

  • North Macedonia – MRT
  • Unted States of America – Peacock
  • Kosovo – RTK
  • Montenegro – RTCG
  • Slovakia – Radio_FM

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Estonia: The results of Eurovisiooni laulud 2024!

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Eurovisiooni laulud 2024 is a special show on Estonian TV that aims to evaluate the Eurovision 2024 songs!

This evaluation show ended a few days before the competition, which was hosted by Grete Kuld and Tõnis Niinemets. Each episode featured a panel of experts evaluating the entries. The songs that stood out are the following:

  • Ireland – Bambie Thug – “Doomsday Blues” – Chosen by Päevakoer and Ramo Teder
  • Norway – Gåte – “Ulveham” – Chosen by Dagmar Oja and Rolf Roosalu
  • Austria – Kaleen – “We Will Rave” – Chosen by Piret Järvis-Milder and Egert Milder
  • Italy – Angelina Mango – “La noia” – Chosen by Mihkel Mattisen and Timo Vendt
  • Ukraine – Alyona Alyona & Jerry Heil – “Teresa Maria” – Chosen by Mari-Leen and Uku Suviste
  • Cyprus – Silia Kapsis – “Liar” – Chosen by Nele-Liis Vaiksoo and Cecilia

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Moldova: Watch the official video-clip of “Ιn the Middle”!

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Natalia Barbu has released the official video-clip of her 2024 Eurovision entry “Ιn the Middle”!

You can watch the official clip below!

Moldova is scheduled to compete from the 11th spot of the first semi-final tomorrow Tuesday 7th of May, claiming one of the 10 tickets for the grand final of Saturday 11th of May.

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The Netherlands: BVN to broadcast Eurovision 2024 globally!

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BVN will broadcast the Dutch coverage of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 live from Malmö, Sweden worldwide.

International viewers will be able to watch the Dutch coverage of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 around the world via BVN. BVN is a Dutch NPO-funded broadcaster that broadcasts Dutch-language content internationally.

BVN can be watched on cable networks in Germany, Greece, Luxembourg, the Dutch Caribbean, Thailand, Switzerland, the Philippines, South Africa and Portugal. BVN is one of the international channels of the EBU broadcasters broadcasting the competition.

Source: BVN

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Kosovo: RTK is going to broadcast Eurovision 2024!

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Kosovo’s national broadcaster RTK is going to broadcast the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 live from Malmö, Sweden.

The two semi-final nights as well as the grand final are going to be broadcast specifically by RTK1 on TV and by Radio Kosovo 2 on the radio, with commentators Agron Krasniqi and Egzona Rafuna.

The non-participating countries that will broadcast the contest are:

  • North Macedonia – MRT
  • Unted States of America – Peacock
  • Kosovo – RTK
  • Montenegro – RTCG
  • Slovakia – Radio_FM

Source: Eurovision Kosovo

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Wales: Campaign begins for Eurovision Participation!

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Campaign for Wales‘ participation in the Eurovision Song Contest begins!

With just one week to go until the grand final of this year’s contest, a campaign is underway for Wales to enter the Eurovision Song Contest!

This campaign has been undertaken by the record label Coco & Cwtsh which includes Sara Davies, winner of the Can i Gymru (Song for Wales) song contest, who also released her new song ‘Anfonaf Angel’ (I send an Angel).

Sara Davies will perform her new song live on the day of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest grand final. The Chief Executive of Coco & Cwtsh CEO Ffion Gruffudd commented:

“Coco & Cwtsh strongly believe that we as a nation have something special to offer this wonderful competition and that we shouldn’t be restrictedfrom having a voice on this important stage because of broadcasting technicalities.”

“The aim is to build on this next year and maybe open it out into an actual competition where artists and musicians can enter their songs before deciding on what the Welsh entry would be and doing this year on year, along with an event, until we get to compete in the Eurovision as a nation in our own right.”

Wales could only compete if the BBC chose not to enter the competition on behalf of the UK. S4C, the Welsh broadcaster, is currently a full member of the European Broadcasting Union through its parent organisation.

Source: Sky News

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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!

Source: eurovision.tv

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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!

Source: eurovision.tv

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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!

Source: eurovision.tv

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