Following a week of voting, ‘Aiko’ with the song ‘Pedestal’ has been revealed as the winner of ESCZ 2024 and will represent Czechia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö, Sweden. The announcement was made at 08.15 CET this morning.
“Pedestal” is written by Alena Shirmanová and Steven Ansell.
Selection Process
On Monday 4 December, 7 acts competed to fly the Czech flag at Eurovision. The acts where:
- Aiko – “Pedestal”
- Elly – “The Angel’s Share”
- Gianna Lei – “Starlet”
- Lenny – “Good Enough”
- MYDY – “Red Flag Parade”
- Tom Sean – “Dopamine Overdose”
- Tomas Robi – “Out of My Mind”
ESCZ 2024’s winner was selected via 70% international voting and 30% Czech public voting. The public were able to vote via the official Eurovision app from 4 December until voting closed on 11 December at 23:59 CET. This morning we heard that after a week of voting, Aiko is the one who’s going to fly the Czech flag at Eurovision.
Fellow contender Elly secured the runner-up spot, with the band Mydy claiming third. Notably, Tom Sean and Lenny followed closely in the rankings.
Kryštof Šámal, Czechia’s Head of Delegation, shared his excitement:
‘This year, we witnessed an incredible and diverse cast of finalists, leading to a dynamic evolution in the race for victory. With a total of 98,000 votes received, each stage of the last week presented a different winner almost every two days.
We are excited to start working with Aiko to deliver a brilliant performance, taking advantage of the substantial resources Eurovision provides and allowing for ample preparation time. I am confident that Czechia will be proud of the outcome.
About Aiko
Aiko, currently based in Brighton (United Kingdom), 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.
Aiko’s journey in the music industry has been nothing short of remarkable. Her sophomore album, Fortune’s Child is a testament to her growth as an artist and the depth of her musical prowess.
Breaking barriers and making history, Aiko proudly stands as the first Czech artist to grace the iconic Times Square. Moreover, she has earned the distinction of being the first Czech female artist to contribute to the global Spotify Equal Campaign, emphasising her commitment to inclusivity and equality within the music industry.
Czechia in Eurovision
Vesna with the song “My Sister’s Crown” were this year’s Czech representative in Liverpool and finished 10th in the Grand final with 129 points.
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