Greece chose Marina Satti’s song “Zari” through an internal selection process. Marina Satti will be performing 3rd in the second semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTYalXf184A The music video is a fantastic satire of foreign tourists’ visits to Greece with frenetic cuts and video overlays. It feels very post-post-modern and Gen Z, and it is unlike any other official … Continue reading Greece: “Zari” – Marina Satti
2024
France: “Mon Amour” – Slimane
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
United Kingdom: “Dizzy” – Olly Alexander
The United Kingdom, who hosted the contest last year on behalf of Ukraine, chose “Dizzy” by Olly Alexander through an internal selection process. As part of the Big Five countries, the UK’s entry will automatically qualify for the final. Although he already has a spot in the final, Olly Alexander will be performing right after … Continue reading United Kingdom: “Dizzy” – Olly Alexander
Portugal: “Grito” – Iolanda
Through one of the last national finals of the season, Festival da Canção, Portugal selected Iolanda’s song “Grito.” Iolanda will perform 14th in the first semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5wDGhcDSpQ&t=4s “Grito” is in line with previous Portuguese entries in that Portugal seems to think they are competing in a completely different contest than many other countries. They are … Continue reading Portugal: “Grito” – Iolanda
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
Denmark: “Sand” – Saba
Through their national final, Dansk Melodi Grand Prix (not to be confused with Norway’s Melodi Grand Prix), Denmark chose Saba with her song, “Sand.” Saba will be performing 7th in the second semi-final. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pCtdFnv9eQ Yet another female power/pop ballad, this entry is classic, solid Eurovision. We know what to expect. Saba sang well in her … Continue reading Denmark: “Sand” – Saba
Albania: “Titan” – Besa
Albania chose Besa and her song “Titan” through their national final back in December. Besa will perform 2nd in the second semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrjFhjpm7D8 The song was originally performed as “Zemrën N’dorë” in Albanian, with a live orchestra and an impressive amount of cleavage. The official Eurovision revamp released with the music video ended up being … Continue reading Albania: “Titan” – Besa
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
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