Which nations will win a spot within the 2024 Eurovision Track Contest Grand Last? (Getty)
As Malmö in Sweden prepares to host the Eurovision Track Contest 2024, the 2 semi-final line-ups have been determined.
The precise operating order of every semi-final was introduced on 26 March, and an earlier draw has unveiled which international locations will probably be competing by which occasion, held on 7 and 9 Could. You possibly can see all 37 of the official entries (and the related music movies) for Eurovision 2024 right here.
Within the first semi-final, Cyprus has been chosen to go first, whereas Serbia is second, in a so-called “loss of life slot”, together with Lithuania (third).
Eurovision has been round for lengthy sufficient to generate its justifiable share of superstition. In line with Reddit, most individuals contemplate the second and third efficiency slots within the semis to be the “slots of loss of life” – positions within the operating order that it is vitally tough to qualify from.
Ukraine would be the fifth nation to carry out within the first semi-final, after Eire.
The second semi remaining will see Malta go first, with Albania and Greece taking the so-called “loss of life slots”.
As ever, the “Huge 5” international locations France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK) won’t compete within the semis, and neither will Sweden as reigning champions, which is why they don’t seem to be numbered above. However the draw did resolve which of the 2 occasions every would have the ability to vote in.
Hosted within the Swedish capital by tv presenters Farah Abadi and Pernilla Månsson Colt, the draw was overseen by the competition’s government supervisor, Martin Österdahl. The outcomes have been introduced stay on the official Eurovision YouTube channel, in addition to on BBC Two and iPlayer.
“We’re thrilled to kick off one other thrilling yr for the Eurovision Track Contest right here in Malmö,” Österdahl stated.
“Liverpool set the usual in 2023 in the case of internet hosting and embracing this occasion and we’re trying ahead to Malmö constructing on that unbelievable work after we welcome 37 delegations and tons of of hundreds of followers in Could.”
Listed here are the confirmed Eurovision 2024 semi-final line-ups and, the place they’ve already been introduced, the songs and artists.
Semi-Last One, acts and songs so as (Tuesday 7 Could)
Eurovision’s semi-final one airs at 8pm BST on Tuesday 7 Could at 8pm on BBC One within the UK.
- Cyprus – “Liar”, by Silia Kapsis
- Serbia – “Ramonda“, by Teya Dora
- Lithuania – “Luktelk” by Silvester Belt
- Eire – “Doomsday Blue” by Bambie Thug
- Ukraine – “Teresa & Maria” by alyona alyona & Jerry Heil
- Poland – “The Tower” by Luna
- Croatia – “Rim Tim Tagi Dim” by Child Lasagna
- Iceland – “Frightened of Heights” by Hera Björk
- Slovenia – “Veronika” by Raiven
- Finland – “No Guidelines!” by Windows95man
- Moldova – “Within the Center” by Natalia Barbu
- Azerbaijan – “Özünlə Apar” by Fahree feat. Ilkin Dovlatov
- Australia – “One Milkali (One Blood)” by Electrical Fields.
- Portugal – “Grito” by Iolanda
- Luxembourg – “Fighter” by Tali
The ‘Huge 5’ international locations that can vote in semi-final one are Germany, Sweden and the UK.
Semi-Last Two, acts and songs so as (Thursday 9 Could)
Eurovision’s semi-final two airs at 8pm BST on Thursday 9 Could at 8pm on BBC One within the UK.
- Malta – “Loop” by Sarah Bonnici
- Albania – “Titan” by Besa
- Greece – “Zari” by Marina Satti
- Switzerland – “The Code” by Nemo
- Czechia –“Pedestal” by Aiko
- Austria – “We Will Rave” by Kaleen
- Denmark – “Sand” by Saba
- Armenia – “Jako” by Ladaniva.
- Latvia – “Hole” by Dons
- San Marino – “11:11” by Megara
- Georgia – “Firefighter” by Nutsa Buzaladze
- Belgium – “Earlier than the Celebration’s Over” by Mustii
- Estonia – “(nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi” by 5miinust & Puuluup
- Israel – “Hurricane” by Eden Golan
- Norway – “Ulveham” by Gåte
- Netherlands – “Europapa” by Joost Klein
The ‘Huge 5’ international locations that can vote in semi-final two are France, Italy and Spain.
The 2024 Eurovision Track Contest Grand Last will happen on Saturday 11 Could.