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Eurovision Cruise 2024: The biggest Eurovision party went back to Helsinki and Stockholm!

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Eurovision fans meet once again in Helsinki to celebrate with their favorite acts and party at the sea.  This year, the Eurovision Cruise departed from Helsinki to Stockholm.

In these three days in the Baltic Sea, Eurovision fans could party inside the cruise, meet their favorite Eurovision acts, sing at the Eurovision Karaoke, and of course, attend the live performances at night.

These are some of our highlights of this year’s Eurovision Cruise.

Suzy

The Portuguese representative had time to talk with Eurovisionfun about her experience performing for the very first time on a Cruise, the love fans have for her and Quero Ser Tua.  Find out some not so well known facts about Suzy in this exclusive interview

Suzy performing Quero Ser Tua

DQ

There was no drama with DQ, who not only performed at the Eurovision Cruise but was also one of the main hosts of the biggest Eurovision party at the sea.  In this interview, DQ talks about what makes a drag artist great, her memories in Eurovision, and which drag act she will give it 12 points.

You can also watch the performances of Silvester Belt, Poli Genova and Hera Björk in the links embedded below:

 

Poli Genova was the last act announced for the cruise.  Initially, Ari Ólafsson was scheduled to perform at the Eurovision Cruise.  Unfortunately, he could not make it, and the Bulgarian representative at Eurovision joined us instead.

Another interesting fact: during her performance, Hera Björk performed her 2024 song “Scared of Heights” in both English and the Icelandic version of her song.

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Get ready for the Eurovision Cruise 2024!

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The Eurovision Cruise is departing again from Helsinki bringing the biggest summer Eurovision party.

The Eurovision Cruise is organized by OGAE Finland.  Fans from Finland and all over Europe meet in Finland every year to enjoy two days of Eurovision celebration, music and a fancy journey inside a Cruise that travels from Helsinki to Stockholm, Sweden.

This year, the tradition will continue with previous Eurovision acts performing live.  We will also have a Eurovision Karaoke and a Eurovision disco by DJ Werneri & DJ First Rank.

The Eurovision Cruise will be hosted by DQ (Denmark 2007) who will also be one of the main performers.  Matleena is joining DQ as a host of the Eurovision Cruise.

Let’s review the programme of the Eurovision Cruise 2024.

Thursday 22 August

    • Ami Aspelund (Finland 1983): Ami Aspelund represented Finland in Eurovision with her song Fantasia in Munich.
    • Suzy (Portugal 2014): Suzy represented Portugal with her song Quero Ser Tua in Copenhaguen.  Although Portugal did not qualify to the Grand Final that year, Quero Ser Tua has become a Eurovision anthem that is played in almost every Eurovision party across Europe

Friday 23 August

    • DQ (Denmark 2007): Peter Andersen, better known by his stage name DQ represented Denmark at the Eurovision Song Contest 2007.  DQ is returning to Helsinki in their role as a performer and co-host of the event.
    • Silvester Belt (Lithuania 2024): This year’s Lithuanian representative is also joining the Eurovision party
    • Poli Genova (Bulgaria 2011, 2016): Ari Ólafsson (Iceland 2018) was initially scheduled to participate at the Eurovision Cruise.  Unfortunately, he cancelled his participation.  However, the show must go on and Poli Genova was later announced as a participating act.  Poli Genova needs no introduction.  She represented Bulgaria in 2011 but did not qualify.  However, she raised the Bulgarian flag once again in 2016 with her song If Love Was A Crime and this time she did not only qualify but ended up in 4th place.
    • Hera Björk (Iceland 2010, 2024): Hera Björk is one of the most beloved Icelandic representatives in Eurovision.  She represented Iceland in 2010 with Je Ne Sais Quoi and once again this year with Scared of Heights

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Eurovision 2024: Which rehearsal has the most views on TikTok?

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Two days ago, the first rehearsals for all 37 entries officially concluded, and today the second rehearsals are expected to be completed, with the Big 5 and the host country Sweden taking the stage at the Malmö Arena for the second time! This means that we are getting closer to the Eurovision week, with the Dress and Jury Rehearsals for the first semi-final starting on Monday.

However, as we know on TikTok, all the first rehearsals are uploaded. Apart from their performances, we’ll also get a sneak peek backstage before they take the stage for the first time in a video of about one minute.

One of the many features of TikTok is the ability to add songs to each user’s video creation. However, the TikTok algorithm is usually able to detect the song used in the video, assign it to the correct track, and then include it in the total number of videos where that sound has been used. Based on this capability, the most popular songs before rehearsals were from the Netherlands and Italy. Will they receive the same promotion as before?

The ranking with all the entries (in brackets will be the day of the rehearsal) based on the increasing number of views after one week from the start of the first rehearsals on TikTok is as follows:

  1. Netherlands: Joost (fourth day) – Europapa – 3.2 milion views
  2. Greece: Marina Satti (third day) – ZARI – 2.7 million views
  3. Poland: LUNA (first day)– The Tower –1.5 million views
  4. Switzerland: Nemo (third day) – The Code – 1.2 million views
  5. Serbia: Teya Dora (first day) – Ramonda – 980.1 thousand views
  6. Ukraine: alyona alyona & Jerry Heil (first day) – Teressa & Maria – 971.2 thousand views
  7. Croatia: Baby Lasagna (first day) – Rim Tim Tagi Dim – 812.3 thousand views
  8. Georgia: Nutsa (fourth day) – FireFighter – 637.4 thousand views
  9. Israel: Eden Golan (fourth day) – Hurricane – 607.1 thousand views
  10. Belgium: Mustii (fourth day) – Before The Party Is Over – 585.7 thousand views
  11. United Kingdom: Olly Alexander (sixth day) – Dizzy – 567.4 thousand views
  12. Armenia: LADANIVA (third day)  – Jako – 528.6 thousand views
  13. Sweden: Marcus & Martinus (sixth day) – Unforgettable – 515.6 thousand views
  14. Spain: Nebulossa (sixth day)– Zorra – 448.5 thousand views
  15. Albania: Besa (third day) – TiTan – 413.5 thousand views
  16. France: Slimane (sixth day) – Mon Amour – 412.5 thousand views
  17. Ireland: Bambie Thug (first day) – Doomsday Blue – 388.2 thousand views
  18. Latvia: Dons (fourth day) – Hollow – 383.2 thousand viewsc
  19. Austria: Kaleen (third day)  – We Will Rave – 366.2 thousand views
  20. Azerbaijan: FAHREE feat. Ilkin Dovlatov (second day) – Özünlə Apar – 363.5 thousand views
  21. Cyrpus: Silia Kapsis (first day) – Liar – 324.8 thousand views
  22. Lithuania: Silvester Belt (first day) – Luktelk – 306.2 thousand views
  23. Luxembourg: TALI (second day) – Fighter – 304.3 thousand views
  24. Estonia: 5MIINUST x Puuluup (fourth day) – (Nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi – 292.0 thousand views
  25. Malta: Sarah Bonnici (third day) – Loop –  291.7 thousand views
  26. Czechia: Aiko (third day) – Pedestal – 284.9 thousand views
  27. Denmark: SABA (third day) – SAND – 262.0 thousand views
  28. Norway: Gåte (fourth day) – Ulveham – 255.4 thousand views
  29. San Marino: Megara (fourth day) – 11:11 – 238.2 thousand views
  30. Australia: Electric Fields (sexond day) – One Milkali (One Blood) – 229.9 thousand views
  31. Moldova: Natalia Barbu (second day) – In The Middle – 211.0 thousand views
  32. Germany: Isaak (sixth day) – Always On The Run – 210.2 thousand views
  33. Portugal: iolanda (second day) – Grito – 192.3 thousand views
  34. Italy: Angelina Mango (sixth day)– La Noia – 186.0 thousand views
  35. Iceland: Hera Bjork (second day) – Scared of Heights –  180.3 thousand views
  36. Finland: Windows95man (second day) – No Rules – 172.2 thousand views
  37. Slovenia: Raiven (second day) – Veronika – 162.4 thousand views

The views were counted at 17:45 CET.

Based on the views from the first semi-final, the following countries will qualify (in ascending order): Poland, Serbia, Ukraine, Croatia, Ireland, Azerbaijan, Cyprus (seventh), Lithuania, Luxembourg, and Australia.

Similarly, from the second semi-final, the following countries will qualify: Netherlands, Greece, Switzerland, Georgia, Israel, Belgium, Armenia, Albania, Latvia, and Austria.

TikTok has played a significant role in the success of Eurovision songs in recent years. For example, Duncan Laurence’s winning entry “Arcade” became a global hit a year after winning the competition when it was used in over a million videos on TikTok. One of the earliest TikTok successes from Eurovision was Getter Jaani’s “Rockefeller Street”, which went viral on the platform in 2018 and has since been used in over two million videos. Let’s not forget that Armenia’s entry in 2022 by Rosa Linn with “Snap” gained over a billion views on the platform. Finally, Norway’s entry last year gained significant worldwide publicity months before the competition week, where it secured fifth place.

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Lithuania: changes in Silvester Belt’s outfit

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Silvester Belt’s costume will have some changes compared to the outfit he wore during Eurovizija.LT national final.

According to stylist Vainotas Jakštas, the new outfit was created with the shape of the Eurovision stage in Malmö in mind.  The Lithuanian team wants the audience to see the costume from all angles adequately.  The goal is to make it look as it waves, resembling the movement of petals.  Also, the name of the song “Luktelk” will be written on the back of the shoes.  The hoods of the backing dancers now have sleek lines.

Nevertheless, the new costume’s color, fabric, and silhouette will remain similar to the national final.

The Lithuanian team in charge of creating the Eurovision look for Silvester is an all-Lithuanian team.  Vainotas Jakštas has joined forces with designers Marija Petraitytė, Kamilė Peleckytė and Gintarė Pečkytėthe making of Silvester Belt’s costume.

Silvester Belt will perform Luktelk during the First Semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest on May 07, 2024.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrL668EQRu0&ab_channel=EurovisionSongContest

Source: LRT

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Eurovision 2024: Which rehearsal had the most views on the first day?

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Yesterday, the big moment we’ve all been waiting for has arrived! Rehearsals began with the first seven countries of the first semi-final taking the stage.

However, as we know on TikTok, all the first rehearsals are uploaded. Apart from their performances, we’ll also get a sneak peek backstage before they take the stage for the first time in a video of about one minute.

One of the many features of TikTok is the ability to add songs to each user’s video creation. However, the TikTok algorithm is usually able to detect the song used in the video, assign it to the correct track, and then include it in the total number of videos where that sound has been used. Based on this capability, the most popular songs before rehearsals were from the Netherlands and Italy. Will they receive the same promotion as before?

In less than 24 hours (April 28, 2024, time 17:20 CET), since the first clip from the rehearsals was uploaded, we have a indicative sample of which rehearsal was favored by the audience (here it should be noted that the videos were uploaded one after the other with a one and a half hour interval and there was a significant delay in their publication).

The rehearsals that had the most views are:

  1. Poland: LUNA – The Tower – 711.3 thousand views
  2. Ukraine: alyona alyona & Jerry Heil – Teressa & Maria – 608.1 thousand views
  3. Serbia: Teya Dora – Ramonda – 606.7 thousand views
  4. Croatia: Baby Lasagna – Rim Tim Tagi Dim – 484.7 thousand views
  5. Ireland: Bambie Thug – Doomsday Blue – 208.7 thousand views
  6. Cyprus: Silia Kapsis – Liar -195.8 thousand views
  7. Lithiania: Silvester Belt – Luktelk – 193 thousand views

With this small sample, we can infer that:

  • Poland’s performance possibly appealed to fans, with the caveat that the stage presence was a surprise – either positively or negatively.
  • The rehearsals of Ukraine and Serbia also gained huge popularity, surpassing the following four positions in views, demonstrating their strength in the semifinal.
  • Croatia, as one of the major favorites of the competition, did not gather particularly high views, although fans and betting companies have placed it at the top for victory, resulting in the stage presence not making enough of an impression.
  • Similarly, Lithuania did not impress fans at all, as it maintained the same appearance as its national final.

TikTok has played a significant role in the success of Eurovision songs in recent years. For example, Duncan Laurence’s winning entry “Arcade” became a global hit a year after winning the competition when it was used in over a million videos on TikTok. One of the earliest TikTok successes from Eurovision was Getter Jaani’s “Rockefeller Street”, which went viral on the platform in 2018 and has since been used in over two million videos. Let’s not forget that Armenia’s entry in 2022 by Rosa Linn with “Snap” gained over a billion views on the platform. Finally, Norway’s entry last year gained significant worldwide publicity months before the competition week, where it secured fifth place.

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Lithuania: Watch exclusive footage from Silvester Belt’s First Rehearsal!

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Today, Silvester Belt, the Lithuanian representative in Eurovision 2024, stepped for the first time on the stage of Malmö Arena for his first technical rehearsal.

Eurovision 2024: Lithuania’s First Rehearsal!

Following the conclusion of Silvester’s rehearsal, LRT, the Lithuanian competing broadcaster, shared a backstage video on its social media. Specifically ,we can enjoy more footage from Silvester’s rehearsal.

The second rehearsal of Lithuania will take place on Wednesday May 1st, when we will have a clearer picture of what we will see from Silvester Belt on the Eurovision stage, as we will have the official TV snippet.

Source: LRT

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Eurovision 2024: Lithuania’s First Rehearsal!

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The third act to perform on the Eurovision stage today is the talented Silvester Belt from Lithuania, with his song ”Luktelk”!

Who is Silvester Belt?

Music has been an integral part of Silvester’s life since he was a child.

His songs are inspired by personal life experiences, particularly his memories of exploring his sexuality in a homophobic environment and how the repression of those feelings deeply affected him.

“Luktelk” (translation: “wait”/”hold on”) is about being stuck in a gap between two stages, in barely existing and feeling alive when you have to hold on and dance through what life throws at you.

Silvester also participated in the Vaikų Eurovizijos Nacionalinė Atranka – Lithuania’s qualifying competition for Junior Eurovision in 2010.

The Rehearsal

The staging for this needs no props – similar to the Lithuanian national finals, EUROVIZIJA.LT – it’s Silvester in his red leather suit, backed by four male dancers with masked faces and lots of red and back strobe lighting. The masks have had an upgrade – less like turtlenecks and more like black hoods. No pyro for Lithuania but according to our exclusive information a new dancebreak has been added to the song!

The second rehearsal of Lithuania will take place on Wednesday May 1st, when we will have a better picture of what we will see from Silvester Belt on the Eurovision stage, as we will have the official TV snippet.

Below you can watch a small clip from Lithuania’s first rehearsal from TikTok:

@eurovision It’s a luminous Luktelk on stage! @Silvester Belt hits rehearsals for Lithuania #Eurovision2024 ♬ original sound – Eurovision

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Watch the performances of Lithuania and Poland in “A Little Bit More”!

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Just like last year, some time before the first rehearsals of the countries, the show called “A Little Bit More” aired on the official Eurovision YouTube channel.

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Eurovision 2024: Joint announcement of nine participants about the happenings in Gaza!

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The representatives of nine countries participating in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest have publiced a joint statement regarding what is happening in Gaza. More specifically, they are asking for ceasefire for permament peace to prevail and for the hostages to return in Israel. It is worth noting that they refer to Gaza as occupied Palestinian territories by Israel.

Down bellow you can read the statement:

” We want to begin by acknowledging the privilege of taking part in Eurovision.

In light of the current situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, and particulary in Gaza, and in Israel, we do not feel comfortable being silent. It is important to us to stand in solidarity with the oppressed and communicate our heartfelt wish for peace, and immediate and lasting ceasefire, and the safe return of all hostages. We stand united against all forms of hate, including antisemitism and connections.

We feel that it is our duty to create and uphold this space, with a strong hope that it will inspire greater compassion and empathy.”

The announcement is signed by the representatives of nine countries, mainly from those that had reactions to Israel’s participation in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest and these are:

  • Bambie Thug – Ireland
  • Gate – Norway
  • Iolanda – Portugal
  • Megara – San Marino
  • Nemo – Switzerland
  • Olly Alexander – United Kindom
  • SABA – Denmark
  • Silvester Belt – Lithuania
  • Windows95Man – Finland

The announcement was then posted by Belgium’s representative, Mustii, on his social media.

 

Δείτε αυτή τη δημοσίευση στο Instagram.

 

Η δημοσίευση κοινοποιήθηκε από το χρήστη SILVESTER (@silvesterbelt)

 

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Ukraine: Watch Jerry Heil & Alyona Alyona perform “Teresa & Maria” in Lithuania!

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Representatives of Ukraine at Eurovision 2024, Jerry Heil & Alyona Alyona, met at LRT, where the final event of the “Radarom!” support campaign for Ukraine took place. They both participated in the event, performing live the song “Teresa & Maria“.

 

Δείτε αυτή τη δημοσίευση στο Instagram.

 

Η δημοσίευση κοινοποιήθηκε από το χρήστη Jerry Heil (@thejerryheil)

Silvester Belt, the representative of Lithuania at Eurovision 2024, met the Ukrainian representatives backstage during the concert. They had the opportunity to get acquainted, converse, exchange pleasantries, and teach each other various phrases in their native languages.

“It’s wonderful that they wanted to get to know each other, to connect, to communicate, and to maintain a beautiful friendship from the beginning. The performers were very charming, friendly, and I have no doubt that they are ready to impress Europe. I feel honored because I have already become a fan of theirs. I believe they will be at the top. At least in my personal ranking, for sure. We must remember that the war is not over yet; it continues, so we need to focus and make sacrifices,” Silvester Belt stated on LRT.lt.

 

It’s worth noting that both Ukraine and Lithuania will appear in the first half of the first semi-final on May 7th.

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Source: LRT.lt