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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The team will be on hand to cover everything going on in Malmö over the coming weeks, so make sure to follow ESC United on Facebook, Twitter (X), Instagram, and YouTube and Twitch to not miss a minute!

Please also use this thread for any rehearsal coverage and discussion, including for jury shows, dress rehearsals and the live shows!​

 

[Realest]

The 253 Jurypoints made his Performance tonight possible.

 

[Ajeje Brazorf]

Diodato's cousin on stage... RAI hyping him up.

 

[Gabor77]

vocals even weaker than expected btw

Thanks for reminding me, UK was even worse than Finaland imo

 

[Franzilein]

How I wish we were in Finland right now. Getting already tired of the Sweden-parade

 

[Sabrewulf238]

was last 2015,16,17

I still don't think we'll be announced last just because I don't think it's going to feel like much of a surprise. I don't think the anticipation would be there.

 

[Etanna]

i wouldn't recognize benjamin ingrosso he looks so different

 

[Lindon]

Where can I vote for that guy?

 

[Jay25]

My mother just asked me the most striking question: Where is Måns?!?

 

[Paco Roca]

The one with the guitar is dressed like Damiano from Måneskin

 

[empo21]

"Didn't win, but won our hearts"

Eleni: *check*
Eric: *check*
Chanel: *check*

Benjamin: 21 televote points

now now

 

[SpiritofKeiino]

Muted the tv during Ingrosso.

 

[Chrisiam]

There is a line of salt around the arena to keep Måns out.

 

[Realest]

6 Years later it still hurts..

 

[musicfan]

i wouldn't recognize benjamin ingrosso he looks so different

The music is just as bland.

 

[Biste]

I am sorry, but where in Europe is Benjamin storming the charts? Or was that Sweden's usual hubris?

 

[Geborgenheit]

but I feel the atmosphere and hosting are a bit cold.

It is Sweden, not Spain after all.

 

[Biste]

was last 2015,16,17

Ah yes, those were the days.
FU production teams in 2016 & 2017.

 

[0scar]

This feels like the most textbook Eurovision semi final we've seen in a while. Like.. it's really artificial. Sterile and cold. No attention paid to details, it's quick and dirty.

 

[Gabor77]

Lithuania was the best tonight imo

 

[Cathan]

Judging by Youtube views it looks like Ireland, Ukraine, Croatia will be the top 3, all 3 streets ahead of the rest in views...(granted Finland is still early days but the trend isnt in their favour that they'll catch up).