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!​

 

[gigi_copp3]

Odds of Croatia are shortening since yesterday afternoon.
I think people are afraid to bet on Israel

 

[Irish Cameltoe]

They brought out the Nonbinary flag.

He, it's one person.

 

[LoveHate]

CHEESE UNFORGETTABLE

 

[Verjamem]

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

"Non-musical reasons"

He also said something "slippery" about Nemo, but not offensive

 

[gigi_copp3]

Is the arena booing?

 

[jatojo]

At least 20 songs are better than Sweden's.

 

[mauve]

Who will end up last? I think

That would be the next disaster if we didn't end up last. Police would investigate for sure.

 

[LoveHate]

At least 20 songs are better than Sweden's.

So 7-8 will end up higher?

 

[NeoTen]

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

Dutch TV commentaar C. Maas: "So as far as I know, but again, as far as I know because I wasn't there (!!!), he pushed her camera or phone down, I believe, and that was about it."
Very toned down admission. Just say, he didn't keep his hands off a woman. Done.
I'm done with the guy.

 

[NemesisNick]

Song 1: Sweden. I watched the Swedish national final, Melodifestivalen 2024 Final, live online from the UK, Saturday 9 March 2024. The song “Unforgettable” has plenty of electronic sounds. The chorus is catchy, albeit a bit repetitive. Just like Melfest, there were plenty of lines, and letters on the background screen, but I'm mystified as to their significance. A lively, catchy song to start, and good as a host entry, but it's not got the oomph to in tonight.

 

[NeoTen]

How do Swedish people off all people send two Norwegians, that can't sing more than 4 notes...

 

[jatojo]

I'm not a fan of rap but it does create a good mix in a song that would otherwise be too repetitive with the anthemic chorus.

 

[Andrin]

What a powerful entry from Ukraine

 

[jatojo]

I like Ukraine. In my top 5 tonight probably.

 

[NemesisNick]

Song 2: Ukraine: I like the flowing lava effect, with rocks either side, at the start. I question the need for the rap section (I don't like rap generally), but what I like about the rest of hte song far outweighs my dislike for the rap.

 

[Citelis]

Ukraine is amazing! Absolutely amazing.

 

[Etanna]

Ukraine never disappoints

 

[musicfan]

I don't like voting opening before all songs have been heard.

Crowd noise ruined the start of the Ukrainian entry.

 

[Verjamem]

Is the arena booing?

Looks like all sounds of audience are volumed down a bit. I thought Ukraine is one of the favorites

 

[Chrisiam]

Shame they got the death slot, but I can see them doing good.