Last Sunday, Israeli broadcaster Kan closed the submission window for songs for Eurovision 2024.
On the 6th of February, Israel held the final of “The Rising Star For Eurovision 2024” (“Hakochan Haba La’Eurovision 2024).
Eden Golan was announced as the winner, topping both the public and the jury vote.
The professional committee listened to the submitted songs and narrowed down the list to 2 songs only!
However, the committee members haven’t reached the final decision, and therefore will hold another meeting on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Eden was sent to the studio where she worked on the 2 final songs. The committee will listen to them once again and hopefully make the decision
Based on the report that has been made by Israeli outlet YNET, Kan has sent the lyrics of the 2 songs to the EBU to get general approval for the concept, message and lyrics.
In contrast to what has been wrongly reported on different media channels, the EBU hasn’t responded yet and hasn’t rejected any of the 2 songs.
It is important to clarify that each country has to get EBU’s official approval before announcing a song for Eurovision (the same applied for Spain with the song title “Zora“)
Who is Behind The Songs?
Song 1 – Stav Begger, Keren Peles, Avi Ohayon
- Stav Begger is an Israeli record producer, arranger, composer, songwriter and artistic director. He was one half of the duo who were in charge of “Toy” (Israel, Eurovision 2018). In addition, he was in charge of the production of “Golden Boy” (Israel, Eurovision 2015). He also co-wrote “Bassa Sababa” by Netta.
- Keren Peles is one of the veteran judges on “The Rising Star For Eurovision“. She has released 5 studio albums so far
- Avi Ohoayon is an Israeli composer and lyricist. His songs have been the most streamed on Israeli radio for 8 years.
Song 2 – Yinon Yahel, May Sfadia, Eden Golan
- Eden Golan will represent Israel at Eurovision 2024.
- Yinon Yahel, an Israeli composer, DJ and producer. He was one of the the co-writers of “Unicorn” (Israel, Eurovision 2023), He has also produced “Golden Boy” (Israel, Eurovision 2015). Over the years, he was involved in many local hits, including songs for Noa Kirel.
- May Sfadia is an Israeli singer-songwriter and composer. She was one of the co-writers of “Unicorn” (Israel Eurovision 2023). In addition, she was one of the writers of “Zaza“ by Inbal Bibi (Israeli selection for Eurovision 2022)
Which kind of song would you like to hear from Israel?
Eurovision 2024 will be held in Malmö, Sweden.
The semi-finals will be held on the 7th and 9th of May 2024, and the grand final will be held on the 11th of May 2024.
Israel will compete in the second half of semi-final 2.
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