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!​

 

[Smudy]

Croatia is so winning after today me thinks.

 

[MopManMoss]

As someone who has Belgium second this year, musti was terrible and I don't need to seem him again on Saturday

 

[Irish Cameltoe]

Netherlands is winning this Semi.

When trash like Toy could win the whole thing it might very well happen.

 

[Etanna]

out of all the bops Malta stood out for me the most

 

[Realest]

I make the bold Guess that takes s Spot, otherwise the "Big9" will qualify.

 

[soulm8]

When trash like Toy could win the whole thing it might very well happen.

It’s no jury taking part here though. This was a Televote fun time after all the tension with Israel and all at the end.

 

[empo21]

is way too overhyped

also I can't believe they had to remind us that Latvia once won, so we consider them for the final again

Spain slayage was bigger than expected

 

[cassio]

my top 10

1: Norway
2: Switzerland
3: Armenia
4: Georgia
5: Netherlands
6: Denmark
7: Israel
8: Estonia
9: San Marino
10: Latvia

 

[Laepo1]

Armenia, Norway (and Italy) were the best today

 

[Realest]

Dont wanna hate, but.....


vocally it was one of the worst Semis in History.

 

[Gwendal]

So, a recap:
- Albania, Denmark and Latvia are definite NQ.
- San Marino could have been a possible surprise Q, but not with that "performance"
- Both Malta and Czechia can Q and, honestly, I'd love this scenario. Austria, Belgium and Estonia were not good and I can definitely see two of them being rejected. Especially Austria.
- Netherlands are winning this semi, but they won't win public vote this Saturday.

 

[0scar]

In all honesty the staging was less of a mess than I expected, it's actually quite good! I feel very proud of this, it's so incredibly Dutch and I feel like Joost did his parents proud!

My other favourites this semi were

 

[cassio]

Voted for Estonia Norway Switzerland

 

[Zorjan]

Fuck, the website was too slow so accidently I used one vote on Switzerland and one for Israel, and I didn't want to vote on either of them

 

[Iker]

Albania, San Marino & Malta are dead. I think Switzerland, Denmark, Netherlands, Norway, Belgium, Austria, Estonia, Georgia, Armenia, Latvia should Q. Unfortunately I don't think Greece will (as I really like the song)

 

[Laepo1]

Netherlands chose that for the recap?

 

[NeoTen]

Georgia doesn't need my vote, but I'd still gonna give them some votes. I'm gonna try and put Albania and Denmark through though. Not great, but we have enough joke-songs. Estonia can stay behind.

 

[aef]

Is my final prediction

Last spot is a very close call between and

 

[Chrisiam]

A bold choice to use the emotional bit at the end as The Netherlands's highlight.

 

[Etanna]

Estonia and Armenia (and Italy) were my favourites today