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!​

 

[JChan]

Voted for

 

[Laepo1]

A lot of plastic surgery there eh, but all three did a great job

 

[0scar]

Does Malta actually have vocals in the snippet? Or is she just looping around

 

[Betwixt Tales]

For me, these are the ones I liked best tonight and hope will Q:

Greece
Switzerland
Czech Republic
Denmark
Armenia
Georgia
Estonia
Israel
Norway
Netherlands

 

[Zorjan]

So I votes:
8 Armenia
8 Norway
2 Greece
1 Switzerland (mistake)
1 Israel (Mistake)

 

[HarryUK]

Our commentators staying silent about Israel in the recap. Made comments about all other acts

 

[Realest]

Btw.. is the winner this Year.

 

[jatojo]

If they name the qualified songs in the way they normally do, Denmark would have to be among the first ones. Otherwise it's an NQ.

 

[Etanna]

Does Malta actually have vocals in the snippet? Or is she just looping around

but at least she sang a lot during the performance unlike others

 

[Realest]

Who will be the last Qualifier today?
I say

 

[jatojo]

but at least she sang a lot during the performance unlike others

Yeah, it's the most "singback" Eurovision ever.

 

[NeoTen]

A lot of plastic surgery there eh, but all three did a great job

Like 30% of all girls are taken something. It's more normal than vegans nowadays.

 

[gigi_copp3]

Finally the reference to ABBA and Waterloo

 

[SpiritofKeiino]

It feels weird to have Sertab here as Turkey hasn't participated for years, but Everyway That I Can was an amazing winner.

Everyway That I Can remains one of my favourite ever Eurovision winners. Also, had a holiday in Turkey 10 years ago and it was brilliant.

 

[0scar]

Now we get a clip of songs that didn't even PARTICIPATE IN EUROVISION I'm done with this history vids

 

[Biste]

That shade to Switzerland for not sending Lys though

 

[mauve]

Who will be the last Qualifier today?
I say

 

[Kev4000]

Israel last qualify for MAXIMUM drama.

 

[MopManMoss]

Our commentators staying silent about Israel in the recap. Made comments about all other acts

Scott didn't talk at all during the postcard and you can't usually shut him up

 

[jatojo]

Relatively quiet during and after Israel's act, apparently. Maybe the protesters came earlier (when the tickets were cheaper).