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!​

 

[Etanna]

the biggest cheer has been for Croatia it seems

 

[lacrymea]

I'm in a really bad humour watching Eurovision unlike ever before because of NL DQ. :-( Will the hosts adress the situation?!

Probably not.

 

[kaarendew]

There is no such thing as people quitting a big event in protest. Lack of viewers only occurs when something is boring.

I disagree. It worked quite well here in Iceland, with viewership going down greatly for the semi-finals. And before you say that we're not a good metric as we're a small nation, I think it goes to show that when people band together to do something, it works. Far too many people are too weak-minded and fickle to stick to anything long-term, though.

 

[jatojo]

I'm in a really bad humour watching Eurovision unlike ever before because of NL DQ. :-( Will the hosts adress the situation?!

They'll have to address it, but they'll undoubtedly use some abstract words.

 

[Realest]

What was the Flag of Nemo?

 

[Gwendal]

Oh, at least, Dutch flags haven't been brought out of the arena

 

[Biste]

My dad just said he likes Croatia. I am SHOOK

 

[Kev4000]

What was the Flag of Nemo?

Nonbinary

 

[Gwendal]

And the winner of Eurovision (and biggest cheering) is: Petra Mede! Welcome to Gällivare 2025!

 

[Chrisiam]

What was the Flag of Nemo?

They brought out the Nonbinary flag.

 

[Miloutchi]

Oh, at least, Dutch flags haven't been brought out of the arena

According to Dutch media, they were taken from fans before entering.

 

[jatojo]

Did Joost Klein make the cut in Malin Åkerman's dress?

 

[Gwendal]

According to Dutch media, they were taken from fans before entering.

I've seen some for sure

 

[Irish Cameltoe]

Probably not.

They will not. Remember, today we are "united by music"

 

[Iker]

Who will end up last? I think

 

[Etanna]

hasn't the rest of the world been able to vote for a few hours now? It's a bit strange to tell them that the lines are only being opened now

 

[Andrin]

Who will end up last? I think

Martin O.

 

[Iker]

They'll have to address it, but they'll undoubtedly use some abstract words.

Our Polish TV commentator did not describe why Joost Klein got DQd.

 

[jatojo]

Who will end up last? I think

I kind of feel like voting for Isaak because he represents music and not freaky stuff. On the other hand, it would be funny to see them get zero points ...

 

[Etanna]

Sweden is a good opener actually. I don't care for the song much but it feels like a good transition from the introductory part into the competition