We will continue our exciting Eurovision journey with a series of posts, “Around The Continent,” where we will share a recap of the Eurovision season news.
Let’s travel through country by country, to collect all the exciting stories and updates.
General
Gina Dirawi is one of the leading names to host Eurovision 2024. She was involved in hosting “Melodifestivalen” in 2012, 2013, and 2016.
Sardi Strugaj has also chosen to withdraw from “Festivali i Këngës 62”.
In the near future, we will find out whether a new act will take his place in the festivalץ
The singer announced it yesterday during “Dancing With The Stars.”
Around 200 songs were submitted for “Dora 2024″. HRT will shortlist around 24 of them to compete in “Dora 2024“. There’s a possibility for a semi-final round.
The provisional data for the final is February 24th.
According to rumors, the following artists might have submitted a song:
- Meri Andraković (“Bye Bye Blonde”, Dora 2023)
- Let 3 (Eurovision 2023)
- Danijel Popović (Yoguslavia, Eurovision 1983)
- Vetra – A well-known rock band
- Lana Mandarić
- Aljoša Šerić (Juror, Dora 2022)
7 artists will compete in “ESCZ 2024”:
- Aiko
- Elly – The Angel’s Share
- Gianna Lei
- Lenny
- MYDY – Red Flag Parade
- Tom Sean
- Tomas Robin – Out Of My Mind
The national selection will be held on Monday, the 4th of December 2023.
Stéphanie Surrugue and Sara Bro will host the “Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2024”
“Eesti Laul 2024” songs will be released next Friday, the 8th of December.
YLE has released more teasers regarding “UMK 2024”:
It looks like Benjamin (UMK 2023) will host the show.
One of last year’s artists will come back as a songwriter.
The rumoured artists to take part are: Cyan Kicks (“UML 2022”) , 69 Eyes, Sara Siipola, Sexmane, Mikael Gabriel
The submission window for songs for Marina Satti closed on the 1st of December 2023.
32 artists remained in the race to represent Germany at Eurovision 2024.
Some of the submitted songs are written in the German language.
The list of established artists who will take part in “Sanremo 2024” will be released on the 3rd of December.
The 12 finalists of “Sanremo Giovani 2023” are:
- bnkr44 – Effetti speciali (Eng: Special effects)
- Clara – Boulevard (Eng: Blvd.)
- Grenbaud – Mama
- Jacopo Sol – Cose che non sai (Eng: Things You Don’t Know)
- Lor3n – Fiore d’inverno (Eng: Winter Flower)
- Santi Francesi – Occhi tristi (Eng: Sad Eyes)
- Tancredi – Perle (Eng: Pearls)
- Vale – Stronza (Eng: Bitch)
- Dipinto – Criminali (Eng: Criminals)
- Fellow – Alieno (Eng: Alien)
- Nausica – Favole (Eng: Fables)
- Omini – Mare Forza 9oi
On the 19th of December, 3 of them will get a ticket to “Sanremo 2024”
The list of established artists who will take part in “Sanremo 2024” will be released on the 3rd of December.
108 songs (of a wide music range) were submitted for “Supernova 2024”.
A jury panel of Latvian and international music and TV experts will shortlist the submissions.
Luxembourg will choose its Eurovision 2024 entrant via “The Luxembourg Eurovision Song Contest”. The final will be held on the 27th of January 2024. The finalists will be revealed during this month
Marion Ravn and Fredrik Solvang will host the “Melodi Grand Prix 2024“
Based on the local media, it seems like we will most likely get a solo performer to represent The Netherlands at Eurovision 2024
According to the Polish website eurowizja, the following artists are interested in representing Poland at Eurovision 2024:
- Anna Jurksztowicz – Varsovie
- Dominik Dudek (“TBSe 2023”)
- Edyta Górniak (Eurovision 1994)
- Justyna Steczkowska (Eurovision 1995)
- Luna – The Tower
- Marcin Maciejczak
- Natasza Urbańska
As the casting for “Una Voce Per San Marino 2024″ continue, we learn more details about the selection process.
- The national broadcaster will collaborate with London-based hi-tech startup Casperaki to enable submission of songs that will be generated by A.I. You can read the full details here
- The final was rescheduled to Saturday, the 24th of February 2024.
- The semi-finals we be held/recorded/broadcast around the 15th and the 16ht of February 2024.
- The selection will include 6 semi-finals. In one of them, the San Marineese artists will take part.
- 20 artists will qualify from the semi-finals and will be joined by 8 established artists (who will automatically qualify for the final)
SVT revealed the full line-up for “Melodifestivalen 2024”:
Heat 1 – 3rd of February 2024: Malmö
- Lisa Ajax – “Awful Liar”
- Elisa Lindström – “Forever Yours”
- Samir & Viktor – “Hela Världen väntar” (Eng: The Whole World is Waiting)
- Smash Into Pieces – “Heroes Are Calling”
- Melina Borglowe – Min Melodi
- Adam Woods – Supernatual
Heat 2 – 10th of February 2024: Gothenburg
- C-Joe (Charles Koroma) – “Ahumma”
- Liamoo – “Dragon”
- Engmans Kappel – “Norrland”
- FRÖKEN SNUSK – “Unga & Fria”
- Maria Sur – “When I’m Gone”
- Dear Sara – “The Silence Aster You”
Heat 3 – Saturday, 17th of February 2024: Växjö
- Clara Klingenström- “Aldrig Mer” (Eng” Never Again)
- Jacqline Moss – “Effortless”
- Klaudy – “För dig” (Eng: For You)
- Cazzi Opeia – “Give My Heart a Break”
- Gunilla Persson – “I Won’t Shake” (La La La Gunilla)
- Kim Cesarion – “Take My Breathe Away”
Heat 4 – Saturday, 24th of February 2024: Eskilstuna
- Lia Larsson – “30 km/h”
- Scarlet – “Circus X”
- Albin Tingwall – “Done Getting Over You”
- Lasse Stefanz – “En sång om sommaren” (Eng: A Song About Summer)
- Danny Saucedo – “Happy That You Found Me”
- Dotter – It is Not Easy To Write a Long Song”
Heat 5 – Saturday, 2nd of March 2024: Karlstad
- Jay Smith – “I am Back To My Roots”
- Elecktra (Robin Werner) – “Banne Maj”
- Chelsea Muco – “Controlla” (Eng: Control)
- Annika Wickihalder – “Light”
- Medina – “Que Sera” (Whatever Will Be)
- Marcus and Martinus – “Unforgettable”
According to rumors, Oliver Alexander Thornton (The lead singer of “Years&Years”) is the leading name to represent the UK at Eurovision 2024