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!​

 

[AliceEsc]

The first year that Eurovision fans are looking forward to the post-Eurovision blues.

I've been feeling blue the past 2 days, which by the way have felt like 2 weeks.

It will be more of a relief when it's all over.
+Sadness depending on the results

 

[aef]

I’m not like „yes it’s over soon“. You know what, I’m still looking forward to the evening. Nobody can steal my passion away. Not even Barbara Schöneberger in pre-show hahaha.

And you know what too, very likely the current drama won’t be over tomorrow or in a few days,

 

[GermanBango]

But hey, at least it can’t get worse next year - right? RIGHT?

 

[heke1988]

But hey, at least it can’t get worse next year - right? RIGHT?

If Israel wins, it will be.

 

[Sabrewulf238]

Soon it will all be over

Love the vagueness of this statement.

 

[Chrisiam]

But hey, at least it can’t get worse next year - right? RIGHT?

Breaking News: Joost has been seen trying to saw Sweden off Scandinavian with plans to throw it into the sun.

 

[GermanBango]

If Israel wins, it will be.

At least Germany would get a top 3 placement then. Because there would only be three participating countries

 

[Ajeje Brazorf]

Four hours and it's over. Thank God.

 

[heke1988]

Four hours and it's over. Thank God.

Well there could be post Eurovision drama, as always.

 

[Himan]

The Dutch television has raised charges upon the EBU. Since they can't play anymore Martin Österdahl has been suspended.

 

[jatojo]

It would be interesting to know if an incident like the one with Joost Klein is unique in the history of Eurovision. My guess is that artists have behaved stupidly towards people from the staff many times. So ultimately, this was "accident waiting to happen" in the light of MeToo and all the other stuff of which I only partially approve.

If it had been physical violence as mentioned at first (was it in order to avoid criticism because the organizers speculated that no one will criticize a DQ in a case of violence?), then I guess it would have had consequences even decades ago. But as it is, with the organizers insisting on disqualifying the Netherlands and not accepting an apology, I think it's the result of a sort of no tolerance policy that is only a few years old. And it happens in a country which is probably number one in the world when it comes to MeToo cases.

 

[Irish Cameltoe]

If Israel wins, it will be.

Israel will do like the Russians in Mariupol and pour concrete over the corpes and debris and build a new "Unity and Freedom" arena: "Shalom! Welcome to Eurovision 2025 and the beautiful city of Gaza. A year ago this was just desert, and look at it now!".

 

[GermanBango]

Well the only thing that could make this evening worse is Barbara Schönenerger … and there she is.

 

[ESC94]

Well the only thing that could make this evening worse is Barbara Schönenerger … and there she is.

Are you seriously watching this trainwreck of a show??

 

[GermanBango]

Are you seriously watching this trainwreck of a show??

It’s tradition.

 

[GermanBango]

It’s the first time in 5 years that I am watching the final alone actually.

 

[gingerale]

It’s tradition.

How NDR of you.

 

[Looren]

Well the only thing that could make this evening worse is Barbara Schönenerger … and there she is.

Yeah I see her on my TV right now, I don't speak German but just those scary eyes are enough for me

 

[ESC94]

Yeah I see her on my TV right now, I don't speak German but just those scary eyes are enough for me

How do you see her?? And be thankful you don´t speak German, she´s constantly talking bs and is full of herself.

 

[Laepo1]

Well there could be post Eurovision drama, as always.

there will be, if (when?) Israel wins.