ESC United - Rehearsal and Live Show discussion megathread

[Sean]

It's time for the rehearsals to finally get underway for Eurovision 2024 at Malmö Arena! 37 countries will begin their preparations for this year's contest today, with over two weeks of coverage to come from the ESC United team on the ground!

The schedule for rehearsals is below (thank you Eurovisionworld! All times in CEST);

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You can check out Matt's pre-rehearsal live stream below in case you missed it;

DAY ONE

Eurovision 2024 Rehearsals - Day 1 Round-Up Live Stream

Join Matt and his team as they discuss the rehearsals of the day and answer your questions. The first dress rehearsal is closed to the press so we'll be here...

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Please also use this thread for any rehearsal coverage and discussion, including for jury shows, dress rehearsals and the live shows!​

 

[JChan]

The contrast in hosting skills between Malin and Petra is so stark. Malin feels like she's reading the script for the first time.

 

[Paco Roca]

Croatia: excellent energy, fun staging (an evolution of those 00s), charismatic Baby Lasagna. The voice doesn't convince me.

Iceland: Not a bad song but it's dated. Good test overall. NQ.

 

[cassio]

Imar Bergman films from the 50 and 80's many young people dont know him

 

[hawadharma]

what a strange show production this year. i can't digest these random movie references and lazy country postcards..
i think sweden are getting bored of hosting..

 

[jatojo]

Presenter sounds American, it's off-putting

Maybe she's AI generated? She looks a bit like that.

 

[Chrisiam]

Meanwhile in the UK we are getting an interview with someone involved with the production of last year's show.

 

[cassio]

RUN RUN RUN Germany

 

[Geborgenheit]

Fire on the stage.

 

[Chrisiam]

The fire is to scare off the elephants that the song keeps attracting.

 

[cassio]

Germanys song is not that bad....

 

[soulm8]

I actually adore this one! Germany! Capaldi vibes! Hope it surprises everyone and finish top 15.

 

[Realest]

He wouldnt qualify here.

 

[hawadharma]

Germany guy has such a distinguished voice.. bright future for him..
The song not so..

 

[JChan]

I think is going to really well in the jury vote. His voice sounds great and the song is very radio-esque.

 

[jatojo]

Imar Bergman films from the 50 and 80's many young people dont now him

But fair enough that a Eurovision host shows some of the nation's finest culture even though some may not know it - isn't it?

 

[Gordon_Shumway]

Come on Europe, give us the last place again. We have a reputation to keep.

 

[Etanna]

omg Germany is so good?! why was everyone bashing it so much? And Isaac suddenly turned into an engaged charismatic performer? I also love the raspy voice

 

[jatojo]

If Isaak dressed as a witch, he might have a shot at top 20.

 

[AliceEsc]

doesn't have this much fire and she's like a firefighter

Isaak great singer, nice song, not competitive.

 

[soulm8]

Loved it!