Through an internal selection process, France chose Slimane’s song "Mon amour" for the 2024 competition. France was the first country this year to release their Eurovision entry way back in November of 2023 - that's only 8 months after their 2023 entry was released! As part of the Big Five countries, France automatically has a … Continue reading France: “Mon Amour” – Slimane
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Sweden: “Unforgettable” – Marcus and Martinus
This year’s host country, Sweden, chose the…Norwegian(?) twins Marcus and Martinus to represent them in Malmö with their song “Unforgettable” in one of our favorite national finals: Melodifestivalen. As performers representing the host country, Marcus and Martinus automatically advance to the final. Like the countries from the Big 5, for the first time this year, … Continue reading Sweden: “Unforgettable” – Marcus and Martinus
Austria: “We Will Rave” – Kaleen
Austria chose Kaleen’s song “We Will Rave” through an internal selection process. Kaleen will be performing 6th in the second semi-final. WARNING: This music video may be too sexy. Viewer discretion is advised. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kqda15G4T-4 Kaleen is bringing the Eurodance beat with this rave song. I mean with a chorus like “We ram-di-dam-dam-da WE WILL RAVE” … Continue reading Austria: “We Will Rave” – Kaleen
San Marino: “11:11” – Megara
The small city state of San Marino chose Spanish act Megara, and their song “11:11” through their national final Una Voce per San Marino. Megara will perform 10th (really EBU not 11th?) in the second semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NcAJtfhpWA Megara was previously a contestant on Spain’s national final, Benidorm Fest, in 2023, with their song “Arcadia.” A … Continue reading San Marino: “11:11” – Megara
Cyprus: “Liar” – Silia Kapsis
Through an internal selection process, Cyprus chose Silia Kapsis and her song “Liar.” Silia will be performing 1st in semifinal one - making this the opening performance of Eurovision 2024! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8q5QozrtEPA This entry has a number of parallels to Malta, another Mediterranean island nation that has a generic female dance-pop entry opening their respective semifinal. … Continue reading Cyprus: “Liar” – Silia Kapsis
Poland: “The Tower” – LUNA
Poland chose LUNA and her song “The Tower” through an internal selection process. [Side note: It was probably a good idea for them to abandon their national final in favor of internal selection this year after the controversy last year of some highly questionable voting changes that resulted in one of the most iconic memes … Continue reading Poland: “The Tower” – LUNA
Czechia: “Pedestal” – Aiko
Chosen in the first national final of the season back in December, Czechia selected Aiko’s song “Pedestals.” Aiko will perform 5th in the second semifinal. This is one of a couple female lead alt-rock entries in Eurovision this year, and of those, this is easily the most generic. It's very 2013 Paramore. The song is … Continue reading Czechia: “Pedestal” – Aiko
Belgium: “Before the Party’s Over” – Mustii
Mustii will represent Belgium with his song “Before the Party's Over.” Belgium opted for an internal selection process rather than electing their song through the Eurosong national final they have been using the last few years. Mustii will be performing 12th in the second semi final. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCe9zrWEFNc The song does not immediately stand out, but … Continue reading Belgium: “Before the Party’s Over” – Mustii
Australia: “One Milkali (One Blood)” – Electric Fields
Through an internal selection process, Australia chose Electric Fields and their song “One Milkali (One Blood).” Electric Fields will be performing 13th in the first semi final. For the first time in its Eurovision history, Australia is incorporating some Aboriginal culture into their song with a didgeridoo and the key word in the title: Milkali … Continue reading Australia: “One Milkali (One Blood)” – Electric Fields
Germany: “Always on the Run” – Isaak
Germany chose Isaak’s “Always on the Run” through their national final, Das Deutsche Finale 2024. As part of the Big Five countries, Germany automatically has a spot in the final. However, for the first time, entries with guaranteed final spots will perform alongside other competitors in the semifinals. So although Isaak already has a spot … Continue reading Germany: “Always on the Run” – Isaak
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