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!​

 

[Geborgenheit]

I can't vote tonight, but good luck to and !

 

[Biste]

Ah yes, first mention of Waterloo & ABBA on Flemish TV. Lasted the full 60 seconds


EDIT: Enjoy the show!

 

[Etanna]

how lazy to make the opening be just the postcards lol

 

[Geborgenheit]

The arena looks amazing.

 

[HarryUK]

I’m loving this intro ngl

Eleni, Eric and Chanel are amazing choices

 

[Malagant]

Eleni just as hot as in 2018 when she should have won with Cyprus.

 

[gigi_copp3]

I still can't understand why Netta won over Eleni

 

[Citelis]

Great way to start the show!

 

[HarryUK]

GO ON GIRL GIVE IT SOME WELLYYYYY

 

[Bench]

Was the 'hand scarf' of Eric Saade a statement?

 

[Etanna]

the crowd chanting "petra" is some wholesome

 

[Biste]

Was the 'hand scarf' of Eric Saade a statement?

I guess.

"There will be no political statements allowed." 2nd person walking on stage be like "Yeah so look at my scarf"

 

[Geborgenheit]

The joke about Finland... If I were Finnish, I would hate Swedes.

 

[jatojo]

Petra Mede looks more natural than the other one.

 

[Bench]

I guess.

"There will be no political statements allowed." 2nd person walking on stage be like "Yeah so look at my scarf"

Yeah, I wonder if he kept it hidden or if EBU was 'informed'.

 

[Etanna]

Petra Mede looks more natural than the other one.

she's the best, but the other host seems to be doing quite well given that she's not a professional presenter

 

[AliceEsc]

Petra could do this on her own, but let's see. She is my favorite host.

 

[Chrisiam]

Twenty years of not being able to vote by text in the UK, the true controversy with the EBU.

 

[Zeus]

Petra looks 10 years younger compared to the last time she hosted ESC, the Swedes are really criminal in every single way

 

[gigi_copp3]

Cyprus might flop since in the 1st half are locks, has diaspora and has key allies