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JESC 2024: Several Broadcasters Opt Out of Participation!

A few days ago, it was announced that the 2024 Junior Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Madrid, Spain. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Spain’s national public broadcaster, Radiotelevisión Española (RTVE), are thrilled to reveal that the 22nd edition of the contest will take place in Spain later this year. This marks a historic moment, as RTVE will …

Meet Sergio Jaén: The Wizard Behind Bambie Thug’s Bewitching Stage Show

When the first images and clips of Bambie Thug‘s “Doomsday Blue” rehearsal trickled out a week before this year’s first Eurovision semi-final, there was one thing practically everyone could agree on: Ireland’s staging was something special. The operatic, demonic slice of musical theater excellence wowed press and fans alike, and the buzz around “Doomsday Blue” exploded overnight. Would this non-binary, …

ESC 2024: A complete list of this year’s jury

For the second year in a row, the semi-finals were purely decided by the televote – well, with the exception of San Marino – however, the final is still decided by both the jurors and the televote, which has been the case, since 2009 now. Once again this year, the EBU revealed the full list of all the jurors from …

ESC 2024: The draw decided for the 10 first semi-finalist qualifiers

Just like that, the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest has started, the show was seen and in the end, a decision was made. However, our focus for now, will be on the 10 countries that made it out of the first semi-final. Let’s finally dive into their draw. Who goes where? As a reminder, congratulation to all 10 qualifiers, but also …

Reader’s Poll: Which acts from Semi-Final do YOU think will qualify?

As the first semi-final quickly approaches, it’s time for us to learn who YOU think will qualify into the grand final tomorrow. A total of 15 acts are set to compete in the semi-final but a total of 10 spots are on the line. Now it’s time for you, the readers of ESC United, to tell us who YOU think …

What’s Another Winner? Two-Time Eurovision Champ Announced as Interval Act

Johnny Logan is Headed to Malmö! Swedish broadcaster SVT revealed today that Logan, the two-time winning Eurovision artist for Ireland, will be performing as an interval act during this year’s first semi-final. He joins previously announced interval acts from Benjamin Ingrosso and the dynamic team-up of Eurovision winners Helena Paparizou (Greece 2005), Sertab Erener (Turkey 2003) and Charlotte Perrelli (Sweden …

Eurovision 2024: Second Rehearsals of the First Semi recap (1/2)

Today rehearsals continue within the Malmö arena, with all fifteen acts from the first semi-final getting another twenty minutes to rehearse on stage. These rehearsals are important to help the artist be more comfortable on stage ahead of the full dress rehearsals next week, but also allow any delegation to make minor edits to their performances (outfit changes, camera angles, …

Reader’s Poll: Who is YOUR favorite rehearsal from day one?

A total of seven countries and artists have taken to the stage in Malmo to rehearse their Eurovision performances – Cyprus, Serbia, Lithuania, Ireland, Ukraine, Poland and Croatia. And now as is tradition here at ESCUnited we want to hear who stood out to YOU most via our flash poll! Below you will find a listing of all seven acts …

Eurovision 2024: Lithuania, Ireland, and Ukraine have finished first rehearsals in Malmo

Another three countries have completed their first rehearsals on the Malmo stage – Lithuania, Ireland, and Ukraine. Let’s look at how their rehearsals went today! Lithuania 🇱🇹 – Silvester Belt takes us to the club @eurovision It’s a luminous Luktelk on stage! @Silvester Belt hits rehearsals for Lithuania 🇱🇹 #Eurovision2024 ♬ original sound – Eurovision Following his win at the …

ESC 2024: Running order for the semi-finals are out!

There’s only a few weeks until it all takes place in Malmö, Sweden. As we wait for the time to approach, all the remaining small pieces are being put into place. The list of all the participants has long ago by now been revealed, the allocation draw has taken place and all songs are well released by now, so of …

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