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!​

 

[lacrymea]

Ouch, these vocals

 

[ollibox]

For Azers, I must say the staging is quite (at least) 10 points!

 

[Stargazer]

I like that Azerbaijan is going for something a bit different and actually from their country this year. It's not the best or anything, but it's interesting.

 

[Biste]

Wheel in that hand prop lads!

 

[NeoTen]

Australia has overtaken Serbia for 10th

 

[gigi_copp3]

I'd like to see Azerbaijan in the final

 

[musicfan]

I like the Azerbaijan song a lot, but the sci-fi visuals are strange to me, doesn't match.

 

[AliceEsc]

very good, laid-back, I'd love to have this at the final. I don't know how it could happen though.

 

[Chrisiam]

Good thing Azerbaijan brought a singer to help with their act.

 

[Citelis]

I still think that Azerbaijan will make it. It's very good!

 

[gigi_copp3]

Are the two Electric Fields in a relationship?

 

[Zorjan]

I'm going to Azerbaijan in a couple of weeks, and I just got my visa today so I like Azerbaijan!
...but certainly not because of their Eurovision-entry. I don't think it's bad, but just a bit boring

 

[musicfan]

Not a fan of our entry this year. It's a visually striking performance and stage show, but the song itself is really quite dull.

Some might say that's typical for many Swedish entries for a while.

 

[slatka]

Australia NQ… such a messy performance…

 

[jatojo]

Australia's song is one of the "plain" pop songs that are going to struggle this year. I don't know how I feel about that - I think we need slightly more "normal music" at Eurovision.

 

[gigi_copp3]

Oh no, they used the "two naked strangers in an elevator" video in their staging.
Good performance, if only Zach had better vocals in the chorus

 

[bstream]

They mislabeled Australia 2019 as 2018

But these vocals are the best I’ve heard from them

 

[gigi_copp3]

Ouch, the voice crack

 

[Gordon_Shumway]

Still can't find Australia on a land map of Europe.

 

[ollibox]

I'M SORRY, but this is.... Not good. And I REALLY REALLY hope Australia qualifies....