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!​

 

[Malagant]

She could barely sing tonight. It was a fail compared to the studio version.

Well, to me the act was mostly performance, show and power anyway, so the vocals were secondary as I saw it. I am still very surprised it did not make it but it just shows nothing is ever certain in ESC.

 

[SpiritofKeiino]

I'm so happy for dons he has never left my top 10 since supernova kur is still my favourite song of the year sorry egghead

I commented tonight that he looks like Richard O'Brien from The Crystal Maze.

 

[Smudy]

If Israel win I will never post on this forum again (I appreciate that might be an incentive to vote for some users on here lol)

Can expect the same from me, i'm too much of a Eurovision fan to stop watching though.

 

[Looren]

I'm SHOCKED about Latvia but genuinely happy for him

Mustii and Saba

 

[Kev4000]

3/3 Baltic qualified. When was the last time that happened?

 

[MAD20]

Great to see both Latvia and Georgia back in the finals after 8 years and overall pleased with the results. I would only have switched Israel and Estonia for Belgium and Czechia.

San Marino shocked me, I do not know what happened to Kenzy's voice but it sounded like she was ill. On the other hand, Aiko surprised me positively and thought she would stand a chance...

Time for Malta to ditch their stupid NF, for Belgium to proper stage songs, and for Denmark to wake up and stop sending dull songs as 4 NQ in a row is... well, a sign.

 

[Sabrewulf238]

The last qualifier announced being Armenia was so silly.

As if anyone thought Armenia wasn't going to make it. If I had been any of the other artists I'd already have been walking out the door.

 

[MopManMoss]

I commented tonight that he looks like Richard O'Brien from The Crystal Maze.

Were you waiting for him to play a flute the entire time

 

[SpiritofKeiino]

If that this true about RAI then it’s against EBU rules isn’t it?

I honestly can’t imagine a massive televoting support. At least here in the mood is not as it was with in 2022, it’s much more divided, is seen quite controversial among many people (not the media though).

Perhaps Jewish communities have been mobilised to vote for Israel

 

[MopManMoss]

3/3 Baltic qualified. When was the last time that happened?

2015! And unlike 2015 all the Baltic songs are good this time

 

[yuki_vamp.esc]

lmao, called it!!!! when georgia will qualify then latvia will. noticed it how similar their results is in qualification around from 2015 or 2014 me think.

 

[gigi_copp3]

Can expect the same from me, i'm too much of a Eurovision fan to stop watching though.

Me too.
I think it's done, Israel will get at least 300 points from the public

 

[Ajeje Brazorf]

This is not legal, before the final results on Saturday, no?

Honestly, I don't know. I know EBU can't show the total rankings, but I don't know if broadcasters can show what votes they received. That Is the point.

 

[Realest]

2nd Year in a Row, made it to the Final.
We need to keep the Run

 

[ekzuu]

Omg latvia qualified... i thought it was doa
Luckily estonia, georgia, austria too
Sad for Malta she was such a nice girl

 

[MAD20]

Oh and the interval act, that was pure gold, I don't know how Finnish people felt about it though

 

[empo21]

Disqualify Italy for leaking their results. Sorry Angelina

Joke aside, it would be an absolute mess/travesty if Israel wins, especially with a huge margin, especially with such a mid song. Martin Osterdahl, you might have a stressful year

 

[Kev4000]

If that this true about RAI then it’s against EBU rules isn’t it?

I honestly can’t imagine a massive televoting support. At least here in the mood is not as it was with in 2022, it’s much more divided, is seen quite controversial among many people (not the media though).

If 40 % of voters are pro-Isreael its enough since you cant vote against someone.

 

[GermanBango]

Well well well that second semi was musically a hot mess. Show wise it was much less steril than the first one. I enjoyed the intervals and that jab at the Miss Universe competition caught me so off guard TWICE that I spat out my water.

 

[ekzuu]

And israel will not win
How can italy show votes right now its not right