Norway once again chose their participating act through their Melodi Grand Prix National Final. After an 8 minute homage to …Sweden(?), the results were announced, crowning Gåte and their song “Ulveham.” Gåte will be performing 15th in the second semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UipzszlJwRQ Gåte (pronounced like "GO-tuh") is a folkloric-rock band that sets Norwegian folklore to rock/heavy … Continue reading Norway: “Ulveham” – Gåte
Azerbaijan: “Özünlə Apar” – FAHREE feat. Ilkin Dovlatov
Through an internal selection process, Azerbaijan chose “Özünlə Apar” by FAHREE featuring Ilkin Dovlatov as one of the final entries to be announced this year. FAHREE and Ilkin Dovlatov will be performing 12th in the first semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNhAk4rVgNc We aren't sure why we've ranked this entry so high. We keep reevaluating, thinking we must have … Continue reading Azerbaijan: “Özünlə Apar” – FAHREE feat. Ilkin Dovlatov
Luxembourg: “Fighter” – Tali
Luxembourg chose Tali with her song "Fighter” through the Luxembourg Song Contest to represent them at Eurovision. Tali will perform 15th in the first semifinal - the coveted closing act spot. It has been 30 years since Luxembourg has opted to participate in Eurovision, and they've returned with a bang! Firstly, their televised national song … Continue reading Luxembourg: “Fighter” – Tali
Georgia: “Firefighter” – Nutsa Buzaladze
One of the last songs to be released this year, Georgia chose Nutsa Buzaladze’s song “Firefighter” through an internal selection process. Nutsa Buzaladze will perform 11th in the second semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blMwY8Jabyk&t=5s At first, this song completely blended in with many of the other female pop numbers this year (Cyprus, Malta, Albania, and Israel). It's another … Continue reading Georgia: “Firefighter” – Nutsa Buzaladze
Ireland: “Doomsday Blues” – Bambie Thug
Ireland continues to choose their national entry in a one night competition between six possible selections. After a streak of disappointing non-qualifying performances and a roundly mocked generic boyband entry last year, Ireland unexpectedly chose “Doomsday Blues” by Bambie Thug. Bambie will be performing their song 4th in the first semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGRXRrlIspY We are always … Continue reading Ireland: “Doomsday Blues” – Bambie Thug
Greece: “Zari” – Marina Satti
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
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
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