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!​

 

[Himan]

And the trophy for the hottest singer goes to...

Me when I'm sweaty.

 

[musicfan]

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.

Norway is more rock to me, but I like both.

 

[hawadharma]

sorry Nemo.. despite all the efforts, not much hype about you
Jury will save you

 

[NeoTen]

I always forget how quick the actual songs go. Can't believe we're almost at the end!

You just wait until those televotes start coming, then you'll see how quick EBU shuts this down.

 

[NemesisNick]

Song 20: Cyprus: This was first to perform on Tuesday night. I like the way this contains considerable use of turquoise patterns on the background screen and stage floor. A lively, catchy, song, and the dancers add to the performance. One of the best songs tonight, I think.

 

[jatojo]

Still no below par vocal performances. I think the producers wanted that and did what was necessary.

 

[AliceEsc]

Nemo is so good. I may send some votes, just in case.

 

[hawadharma]

Still no below par vocal performances. I think the producers wanted that and did what was necessary.

Finland demands your attention

 

[gigi_copp3]

Nemo third place after the two horses (or better, the horse and the cat)

 

[mauve]

Nemo simply awesome.

 

[Citelis]

Unreal how overrated this is

 

[Etanna]

Switzerland doing a Malta 2021 and lowering their success by a terrible outfit choice (then exchanged for an identically bad outfit).

Jokes aside the platform thing is still giving me anxiety a bit, I'd like to know how it works (is the material done in a way that he can stand on more safely when it is moving or something?)

 

[cassio]

I find it hard no to see Swezerland as the winner

 

[hawadharma]

that skimpy short skirt was a terrible fashion and artistic choice..

 

[ramiroqai]

Wow Switzerland, love it

 

[Ajeje Brazorf]

The news of the night Is Germany entering the top 20 in betting odds...

 

[lacrymea]

Switzerland is just another level. I don't get why they're not favorites to win it all.

 

[MopManMoss]

My 2024 winner but I'm still voting 20x for bambie

 

[jatojo]

Finland demands your attention

They sang better (sounded better) than at any other pre-show.

 

[musicfan]

I like the Cypriot performance, it's just unfortunate that much of it seems to have her vocal backed up. She is young so maybe not quite the vocal power for parts of it yet.