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

Malta: “Loop” – Sarah Bonnici

Malta chose Sarah Bonnici’s “Loop” through what we consider to be one of the most embarrassing national finals of the year (second only to San Marino’s, though even San Marino had a live audience). Sarah Bonnici will perform 1st in the second semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6eS60n4wg8 This entry combines some of the previous entries' failings such as … Continue reading Malta: “Loop” – Sarah Bonnici

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