2024

🇱🇺 Finally a new song for Luxembourg

After 31 years Luxembourg will select a Eurovision entry again. After the 1993 contest, Luxembourg has left Eurovision and did not return…. until now. Tonight, a new chapter will be added to the Luxembourg Eurovision history. Out of eight songs, Luxembourgish broadcaster RTL will select one. The show starts at 20.00 CET and you can watch it here. Of course, none of the contestants did participate before. However, we do have a familiar face: One of the hosts, Désirée Nosbusch, hosted the 1984 Eurovision Song Contest. These are the eight contestants: Song Artist * Drop Angy & Rafa Ela * Hold on Chaild * Finally alive Edsun * Believer Joel Marques * Drowning in the rain Krick * Paumée sur terre Naomi Ayé * Devil in the detail One Last Time * Fighter Tali

🇱🇹 Lithuania: Next step in Eurovizija LT

Tonight is the night: the third episode of the Lithuanian preselection Eurovizija LT will be held. The show will exist of 5 semifinals, each with 8 songs. Two songs will head to the final. The show will start at 20.00 CET and you can watch it here or at the LRT app. These are the 8 competing songs of tonight: Anžela sings “Paskubėk” Sid Harlow sings “Here we go again” MeidĖ sings “Zoo” Pluie de Comètes sings “Be careful” Sun Francisco sings “Trauka” Mary Mo sings “Done” Baltos Vamos sings “In the night” Shower sings “Impossible” Justė Kraujelytė (Pluie de Comètes) took part in 2022 (5th) and 2023 (8th).Sun Francisco was present in 2022 (7th).Mary Mo reached the semifinal in 2022.Baltos Vamos took part in the 2020 semifinal.

🇳🇴 Melodi Grand Prix: 3rd semifinal

The Norwegian national final Melodi Grand Prix continues with a third semifinal. We will be able to watch three heats with 6 songs each. Half of the songs will go through to the final. The show starts at 19.50 CET and you can watch it here. These are the six entries of tonight: Vidar Villa sings “Mer” Mistra sings “Waltz of Death” Thomas Jensen sings “Take me to heaven” Annprincess sings “Save me” Miia sings “Green lights” KEiiNO sings “Damdiggida” Vidar Villa took part in MGP 2018.Benedicte Adrian (Mistra) was a member of Dollie Deluxe and represented Norway in the 1984 Eurovision Song Contest with “Lenge Leve Livet”. As Dollie they also took part in MGP 1981 (6th) and 1982 (10th).KEiiNO represented Norway in 2019 with the song “Spirit in the sky”. Two years later they were 2nd in MGP with “Monument”. Dollie Deluxe (with Benedicte Adrian) sings “Lenge Leve Livet” in 1984. KEiiNO sings “Spirit in the sky” in 2019.

🇮🇱 Six artists left in Israel

Israel comes closer to a decision. The artist representing the country will be chosen on 6 February. Meanwhile, the call for exclusion of Israel due to the Israel-Hamas war becomes louder. Iceland has put the biggest questionmark on participation in a contest with Israel this week. This is to be continued. Meanwhile, the Israeli selection process, HaKokhav Haba, continues. 21 january Or Cohen, 86% Shai Tamino, 83% Dor Shimon, 88% Mika Moshe, 94% Orel Ravid, 81% Eden Golan, 90% Jonathan Bitton, 62%, eliminated Lian Biran, 68% Arik Sinai, 66% 22 january This was a round with duels. One of each duel went directly to the next round, three others were saved by the jury. Mika Moshe (97%) vs Dor Shimon (81%) Lian Biran (82%) vs Orel Ravid (59%) Eden Golan (83%) vs Shai Tamino (73%) Or Cohen (94%) vs Arik Sinai (79%) Dor Shimon, Shai Tamino and Arik Sinai were saved. 25 January Or Cohen, 94% Mika Moshe, 86% Dor Shimon, 79% Eden Golan, 92% Shai Tamino, 72% Lian Biran, 56% Arik Sinai, 51%, eliminated Note that Arik Sinai took part in the national selection in 1985 and was 4th.

Bambie Thug

©EBU/Sarah Louise Bennett About Quick Facts NameBambie Ray Robinson Born6 March 1994 Nationality🇮🇪 Ireland National SelectionEurosong 2024 In Eurovision2024 Malmö SongDoomsday Blue (2024) Biography Bambie Ray Robinson, born in 1994 and popularly known as Bambie Thug, is an Irish singer. Robinson unveiled their debut EP, Cathexis, on 11 August 2023, with its official release on 12 October. The EP was introduced alongside two singles, “Careless” and “Last Summer (I Know What You Did).” In a discussion with DIY Magazine, Robinson shared that the EP draws inspiration from their passion for musical theatre, embodying various personas and characters. They elaborated that these characters serve as a form of protection, especially during challenging mental health periods, yet all represent different aspects of their identity. Robinson was confirmed on 11 January 2024 to compete in Eurosong 2024 with their entry “Doomsday Blue” on 26 January. Robinson secured their spot by garnering the highest votes from both the national jury and the public televote and thus represented Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest. Bambie Thug managed to become 6th in the Grand Final. Robinson describes their music as “ouija-pop,” a unique blend that they further define as “hyperpunk avant electro-pop,” alternatively referred to as “grit pop” or “rot.” They aim to be positive role models through their music, criticizing the glamorization of drug addiction within the industry. In an interview with the Gay Times, they emphasized the importance of promoting healthy behavior to be exemplary figures for younger audiences who look up to them. Robinson lives in East London and was born into a family with a Swedish father and three sisters. They identify as non-binary and have openly discussed their experiences within the LGBTQ+ community, especially regarding the significance of having relatable figures in the music scene. Robinson has openly acknowledged their past struggles with drug addiction. Entries Doomsday Blue Country🇮🇪 Ireland Year2024 LanguageEnglish LyricsBambie Ray RobinsonOlivia Cassy BrookingSam MatlockTyler Ryder MusicBambie Ray RobinsonOlivia Cassy BrookingSam MatlockTyler Ryder DancersMatt Williams Results Semi Points: 124Position: 3Running order: 4 Results Finals Points: 278Position: 6Running order: 10 https://youtu.be/UMq8ofCstMQ?si=WI5_kC6wHq4AbgKm

🇮🇪 It’s Bambie Thug for Ireland

Bambie Thug will represent Ireland. In an exciting show, part of the Late Late Show, “Doomsday Blue” was chosen out of eight songs. The song is written and composed by Cuntry Ray Robinson, Olivia Cassy Brooking, Sam Matlock, Tyler Ryder. Bambie Thug has a difficult task: together with Sweden, Ireland holds the record of seven wins. Will they be the eighth? Here are the full results: Bambie Thug, “Doomsday Blue”, 32 pts Ailsha, “Go Tobann”, 24 pts Next In Line, “Love like us”, 24 pts Erica-Cody, “Love me like I do”, 22 pts JyellowL, “Judas”, 16 pts Isabelle Kearny, “Let me be the fire”, 8 pts

🇮🇪 Ireland decides via Eurosong

Tonight is the night for Ireland. The country of Johnny Logan will select a new song for Eurovision. As a part of the Late Late Show, six songs will be presented. All the participants are newcomers in the field of Eurovision. The show will start at 22.35. You can watch it here. Below you’ll find all the participants. nr Artist Song * Ailsha Go Tobann * Bambie Thug Doomsday blue * Erica-Cody Love me like I do * Isabelle Kearney Let me be the fire * JyellowL Judas * Next In Line Love like us

Participation of Iceland unsure

Participation of Iceland in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest remains unsure. Due to the Israel-Hamas war, Icelandic broadcaster RÚV will let the possibility of withdrawal open. In an earlier stage, the Icelandic Association of Composers and Lyricists (FTT) has asked RÚV to withdraw from the Eurovision Song Contest. Stefán Eiriksson, director-general of RÚV, made a statement today. The Icelandic national final, Söngvakeppnin, will be held as planned. After the winner is known, RÚV and the winning artist will make the decision together. “They apply with the goal of becoming Iceland’s representative at Eurovision. They are concerned about the situation just like we are. This has been our preparation for Eurovision and we have announced that we intend to participate in Eurovision without any changes, but we do not know what the future holds”, says Eiriksson.

🇱🇹 Lithuania: results Eurovizija LT are in!

And also in Lithuania we have results. Jury and televoters have decided and these are the results: Zalvarinis, “Gaudė vėjai”, 22 Aistè, “Hero”, 22 Eley, “Rock my body”, 16 Thomas G, “Us”, 13 Deividas Valma, “Blood on your hands”, 11 Paula Urbana, “It is what it is”, 11 Multiks, “Vėjas galvoje”, 9 Andrius Pojavis, “Sing me a hug”, 6 That means Zalvarinis and Aistè are through to the final, and former Eurovision participant Andrius Pojavis became… last.

🇳🇴 Norway made a choice

Six songs became three, Norwegian results are in. Televoters chose these songs: Farida sings “Heartache” Mileo sings “You’re mine” Eli Kristin sings “Touch of Venus” Super Rob & Erika Norwich sing “My AI” Dag Erik Oksvold & Anne Fagerno sing “Judge tenderly of me” Gåte sings “Ulveham” That means Farida, who took part before, is out of competition. Good luck to the finalist!