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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The team will be on hand to cover everything going on in Malmö over the coming weeks, so make sure to follow ESC United on Facebook, Twitter (X), Instagram, and YouTube and Twitch to not miss a minute!

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

 

[Leydan]

Non ESC friends sending me Eurovison "News" from media outlets via text. Like stuff I read in this very forum 24 hours ago.

It's cute but what the hell are they thinking Eurovision fans are doing during Eurovison week?

Yes I've been having the same thing. It happens all the time. My mum sent me a link to Dizzy about a week after it was revealed as our entry just to let me know. It's nice they think to do it, but also kinda funny

 

[jatojo]

I think this will certainly put past countries (and new ones) from wanting return or debit next year

But Denmark will be there. The Danes have a record to defend.

 

[Navn Navnes]

Why?

 

[EscGeek]

Non ESC friends sending me Eurovison "News" from media outlets via text. Like stuff I read in this very forum 24 hours ago.

It's cute but what the hell are they thinking Eurovision fans are doing during Eurovison week?

So relatable

 

[GermanBango]

At this point I can even see the EBU scrapping calling the spokespeople to give the jury votes and just let the hosts do it. They are probably scared that some will use the platform to say something about the war. As we all know: There is no war in Ba Sing Se uhm I mean Israel uhm I mean Malmö.

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[Wynnter]

2 hours until the show starts and I'm still exhausted from what has happened so far

 

[NemesisNick]

Eurovision Song Contest 2024 Analysis

Here are all the 25 finalists, in the order they will perform tonight:
Sweden, Ukraine, Germany, Luxembourg, Israel, Lithuania, Spain, Estonia, Ireland, Latvia, Greece, United Kingdom, Norway, Italy, Serbia, Finland, Portugal, Armenia, Cyprus, Switzerland, Slovenia, Croatia, Georgia, France, Austria.

Now for the 11‬ countries which failed to reach the final, but which will still vote tonight:‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬
Albania, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Iceland, Malta, Moldova, Poland, San Marino.

N.B. The Netherlands was among the top ten countries, which qualified from the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 Second Semi-Final, on Thursday 9 May 2024, and whose entry was planned to perform between the entries of Luxembourg and Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 Grand Final, but was officially disqualified earlier today.

Now let's look at some country groups:

Baltic States (Ex-USSR)
In: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania.

Nordic area
In: Finland, Norway, Sweden. Out: Denmark, Iceland.

Benelux
In: Luxembourg. Out: Belgium, Netherlands.

Former Yugoslavia
In: Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia. Didn’t enter: Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia.

Central Europe
In: Austria, Germany, Slovenia, Switzerland. Out: Czechia, Poland. Didn’t enter: Hungary, Slovakia.

Greece and Cyprus
In: Cyprus, Greece.

Iberian Peninsula
In: Portugal, Spain. Didn’t enter: Andorra.

Founding Seven
By this I mean the seven countries which appeared in the very first Eurovision Song Contest in Lugano in 1956:

In: France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Switzerland. Out: Belgium, Netherlands.

More details about each group are available on my blog:
Eurovision Song Contest 2024 Analysis

 

[MopManMoss]

Non ESC friends sending me Eurovison "News" from media outlets via text. Like stuff I read in this very forum 24 hours ago.

It's cute but what the hell are they thinking Eurovision fans are doing during Eurovison week?

Yeah why the hell didn't they have to see pictures of serhat before getting the news like normal people

 

[Sammy]

Non ESC friends sending me Eurovison "News" from media outlets via text. Like stuff I read in this very forum 24 hours ago.

It's cute but what the hell are they thinking Eurovision fans are doing during Eurovison week?

same here!

 

[theditz83]

Yes I've been having the same thing. It happens all the time. My mum sent me a link to Dizzy about a week after it was revealed as our entry just to let me know. It's nice they think to do it, but also kinda funny

Exactly what I've been dealing with!

 

[EurovisionOhYes]

x.com

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Slimane's speech, TV rendering during Family Show
Will he do it again tonight?

 

[Teaisloveable]

I'm going to enjoy this temporary feeling of "It is what it is" until I hear that opening tune and I remember what a shambles this week has been...

 

[heke1988]

Well I am now happy, that we didn't win last year. We were spared from all the drama.

 

[Leydan]

Well I am now happy, that we didn't win last year. We were spared from all the drama.

This will teach SVT for winning again.

 

[AlekS]

The Sun ("very" credible source ) says that Loreen refused to give Eurovision trophy to Eden if she wins.

 

[MopManMoss]

The Sun ("very" credible source ) says that Loreen refused to give Eurovision trophy to Eden if she wins.

Hate the sun but love that story hopefully we won't need to see if it's true or not tonight

 

[AlekS]

What a mess. Police is packing protesters right in front of the arena.

 

[Wynnter]

Käärijä has also withdrawn from giving out the jury points.

 

[gigi_copp3]

I'm so nervous, it's really not normal that a damn TV show is worrying me so much.

 

[Teaisloveable]

"Over the last few [] have raised multiple complaints to the EBU regarding instances I have experienced this week. Earlier today they confirmed to my delegation in front of others that KAN's commentator had broken the rules of conduct during the Eurovision semi final 1. I have been patiently waiting to hear what action is set to be taken by the EBU following this rule break. I have since seen a statement by EBU director general Noel Curran which contradicts this earlier confirmation. I am still waiting for an official update from the EBU"

- Bambie's Instagram story post