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Anne-Marie David’s message on the return of the hostages from Hamas!

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Luxembourg’s 1973 Eurovision winner Anne-Marie David made a guest appearance at the Luxembourg Song Contest 2024, the Grand Duchy’s national final, for its return to the Eurovision, 30 years after its last entry. Anne-Marie David did not hesitate to express her support for the more than 100 kidnapped by the terrorist organization Hamas, who are still being held hostage in Gaza, wearing the yellow ribbon, a symbol for the return of captives and hostages, during the performance of the legendary now Tu Te Reconnaitras.

Thousands of Israelis now walk around every day wearing the yellow ribbon, an international symbol for the return of prisoners. The yellow ribbon is also used by thousands of protesters around the world, while it is tied to the balconies of many houses in Israel, as well as in the USA, as a message of hope and in favor of the return of the hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza since the terrorist attack on October 7 , which resulted in the deaths of 1,140 innocent civilians and the hostage taking of 240.

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At the moment when nauseating and inhumane comments are appearing on the internet and concern the Israeli origin of Tali, winner of the Luxembourg Song Contest and now representative of Luxembourg at Eurovision 2024, Anne Marie David discreetly but respectfully sends her own message and joins the struggle of all these families, but also of the official state of Israel, for the return of their loved ones, who for so many months remain unjustly, as hostages in the hands of Hamas, most likely to be used as human shields.

Watch Anne Marie David’s performance in the video below:

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Luxembourg: Tonight the final of the Luxembourg Song Contest 2024!

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Luxembourg, one of the most successful countries in Eurovision history, is making a comeback to the Eurovision Song Contest after a hiatus since 1993. With a desire to reclaim its glory and eyeing a sixth victory, Luxembourg is set to choose its representative for Malmo tonight through the Luxembourg Song Contest 2024.

Selection Process

After months of meticulous planning, Luxembourg’s Eurovision delegation organizers opted for a unique and thorough selection process. A panel of five international experts was entrusted with the task of deciding which songs would participate in tonight’s Luxembourg Song Contest 2024.

The inclusion of this “external” factor served as a safeguard to ensure objectivity, a critical element for a small nation like Luxembourg. The international committee comprised five distinguished members, each with substantial experience in the Eurovision realm:

  1. Christer Björkmann: Renowned Swedish producer, TV host, and former Eurovision participant (Sweden 1992). Björkmann, a pivotal figure in Eurovision, has also served as Head of Delegation for Sweden, produced the Eurovision Song Contest in 2013 and 2015, and was involved in the unique American Song Contest in 2022.
  2. Jan Bors: Former Head of Delegation for the Czech Republic.
  3. Cesár Sampson: Represented Austria in Eurovision 2018, securing the first place in the jury vote. Sampson is also playing an active role in the Czech Republic’s national selection this year as the artistic director and presenter.
  4. Alex Panagi: Eurovision authority and two-time representative for Cyprus (1995 and 2000). Panagi, in recent years, has taken on roles as a Vocal Coach for various Eurovision participants and contributed vocally to Elena Paparizou’s performance in 2005.
  5. Tali Eshkoli: Israeli TV producer, involved in the production of Eurovision 2019 and the organization of the Miss Universe competition in 2021. Eshkoli has also been a jury member in national selections of various countries over the years.

The Finalists

Eight artists will compete tonight for the honor of representing Luxembourg at Eurovision 2024 in Malmo, Sweden. The talented finalists are:

  1. Angy & Rafa Ela – “Drop”
  2. CHAiLD – “Hold On”
  3. EDSUN – “Finally Alive”
  4. Joel Marques – “Believer”
  5. Krick – “Drowning in the rain”
  6. Naomi Ayé – “Paumée sur terre”
  7. One Last Time – “Devil in the Detail”
  8. TALI – “Fighter”

Voting Process

The winner will be decided through a 50-50 split, with 50% coming from the jury’s vote and the remaining 50% from the audience. Specifics include:

  • The jury, contributing 50% to the result, comprises representatives from eight countries, with five members from each country.
  • The audience voting is open not only to the local audience but also to the international audience, giving everyone a say in who will represent the Grand Duchy at Eurovision 2024.

The Luxembourg Song Contest 2024 will be hosted by Désirée Nosbusch, Melody Funck, Raoul Roos, and Loïc Juchem. You can catch the grand final at 20:00 CET through the official website of Luxembourg’s public television by clicking here.

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the updates on Luxembourg’s journey to Eurovision 2024 in Malmo!