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!​

 

[LoveHate]

It's thoroughly entertaining lol

That’s why it won UMK. The favorites with the proper songs flopped live, and this had people smiling for 3 minutes.

 

[jatojo]

You could argue that Portugal is going to get a lot of votes from those who dislike the freaky songs. But you could say that about all the slow ballads this evening?

 

[Citelis]

She has amazing voice but don't like that song.

 

[Ajeje Brazorf]

I just adore Grito, one of the best songs of the entire competition. Unsurprisingly, Portugal is one of my favourites this year.

 

[ollibox]

I see you reading and thinking about voting for Finland, right now, yes, you there. Don't do it. Stop drinking.

Tooooo late for the drinking part!

 

[Etanna]

I beg the juries to give a lot of appreciation to Portugal!!! (It's also a bit funny to me how Portugal sent one of the best if not the best female vocalist this year and Spain one of the worst lol)

 

[lavieenrose]

Just tuning in, is the show itself proceeding ok thus far?

 

[musicfan]

Portugal is technically great but I feel Serbia has more heart.

 

[jatojo]

That’s why it won UMK. The favorites with the proper songs flopped live, and this had people smiling for 3 minutes.

And the quality of this year's UMK was miles below 2023.

 

[Chrisiam]

Just tuning in, is the show itself proceeding ok thus far?

More or less as expected. Booing where you'd expect, aside from that nothing else bad has happened.

 

[hawadharma]

Armenia is the spice in a tasteless soup.. ethnic songs rule..

 

[NemesisNick]

Song 18: Portugal: I watched Festival da Canção 2024 Final, on demand, online from the UK, one day late. I like the way iolanda starts by singing in a slow and gentle manner, and builds up to a comparatively lively middle section, with a beat, and accompanied by dancers. At the end, the way she returns to a soft voice rounds this off nicely. This could do well with the juries, but less well with the public tonight.

 

[gigi_copp3]

I think, if Israel doesn't win and then withdraws, Eurovision could still be saved. Everything's going on normally

 

[ramiroqai]

Why Jack Nicholson is singing for Armenia?

 

[jatojo]

It's like Armenia has taken a very traditional "riff" and twisted it - which makes the song enjoyable! The best ethnic act next to Norway.

 

[Etanna]

the Armenian singer is such a character, love her attitude

 

[soulm8]

Jaiiiiiii hooooo

 

[cassio]

amenia happy goofy song

 

[Uto]

Just tuning in, is the show itself proceeding ok thus far?

Seems so beyond the obvious censorship regarding the crowd reactions when Israel was up, but I do get reactions from many people saying that it doesn't quite feel the same.

 

[NeoTen]

Croatia made a huge jump and is over 50% now in winner odds. Highest odds to win ever! I don't know why...