2024

🇨🇿 Tonight: Czechia selects a song!

Tonight Czechia selects a song! The Czech audience will select their song out of seven contestants. The show will be aired from the Roxy in Prague. The show will be hosted by Adam Mišík and former Austrian representative Cesár Sampson. The show starts at 20.15 and you can watch it here. Although the plan was that the titles and songs were going to be revealed during the show itself, some of the songs leaked. None of the contestants participated before. These are the participants: Aiko The angel’s share Elly Gianna Lei Lenny Red Flag Parade MYDY Tom Sean Out Of My Mind Tomas Robin

Slimane

© EBU/Sarah Louise Bennett About Quick Facts NameSlimane Nebchi Born13 October 1989 Nationality🇫🇷 French National SelectionInternal selection 2024 In Eurovision2024 Malmö SongMon Amour (2024) Biography Slimane Nebchi, known simply as Slimane, is a French singer and songwriter. Born on October 13, 1989, in Chelles, Seine-et-Marne, he is of Algerian heritage, a fact that enriches his music with a blend of cultures. He first stepped into the limelight through various music competitions like “Nouvelle Star” and “X Factor”. His persistence paid off when he won the fifth season of “The Voice: la plus belle voix” in 2016, at the age of 26, with an impressive 33% of the public vote. Prior to his success on The Voice, Slimane’s musical journey was filled with online releases of his own compositions, such as “Toi et moi” and “Amour Impossible“, the latter being a duet with Princesse Sofia. After his victory on The Voice, Slimane’s career soared. He released his debut album and multiple singles, establishing himself as a significant figure in the French music industry. His achievements are not limited to the recording studio. He has also been cast in secondary roles in musicals, such as Didier Barbelivien’s French musical “Marie-Antoinette et le Chevalier de Maison-Rouge”. On November 8, 2023, it was announced that Slimane was going to represent France in the Eurovision Song Contest. The same evening, the French entry “Mon Amour” was presented. The song was automatically placed in the Grand Final. Slimane reached a 4th place there. Entries Mon Amour Country🇫🇷 France Year2024 LanguageFrench LyricsSlimane Nebchi MusicMeïr SalahSlimane NebchiYaacov Salah Backings– Results Semi Points: –Position: –Running order: – Results Finals Points: 445Position: 4Running order: 25 https://youtu.be/-XyLecY2JyE?si=hBsDb4y2EVtTGr9u

Marina Satti

© EBU/Sarah Louise Bennett About Quick Facts NameMarina Satti Born26 December 1986 Nationality🇬🇷 Greek National SelectionInternal selection 2024 In Eurovision2024 Malmö SongZari (2024) Biography Marina Satti is a Greek singer. She was born to a Sudanese Arab father and a Greek mother from Heraklion, Crete, in Athens. Alhtough born in Athens, she was raced in Heraklion. Marina spent her childhood summers in Sudan. From a young age, Marina was immersed in music, beginning with classical piano and later adding vocal training during her high school years. She initially pursued architecture at the National Technical University of Athens but didn’t complete her degree. In 2008, under the tutelage of baritone Panos Dimas, Marina achieved her first degree in lyrical monody, earning honors and a first prize. The following year, she received a second degree in advanced classical studies and explored jazz at the Nakas Conservatory. Her musical journey further expanded in 2010 at the Berklee College of Music, where she studied jazz composition and contemporary writing and production on a scholarship, learning from esteemed teachers like Jamie Haddad and Danilo Pérez. Satti’s career took a diverse path. She was a member of the European Jazz Orchestra and performed with the World Jazz Nonet at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington. She collaborated with Bobby McFerrin in the a cappella group The Singing Tribe. In 2016, she founded Fonés, a female a cappella group focusing on traditional polyphonic songs, performing at prestigious venues like the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus and the Athens Concert Hall. Her single “Koupes” achieved over 24 million YouTube views and featured on the Buddha Bar 20 Years Anniversary album by Ravin & Bob Sinclar. Her 2017 single “Mantissa” gained international recognition, appearing in the European Union’s Official Top 100 and Bulgaria’s Top 40, and was dubbed “song of the summer” by Global Citizen. NPR’s Joanna Kakissis praised it as a generation-inspiring summer hit. In 2017, Satti initiated a series of cultural events, leading to the formation of the choir Chόres, comprising 150 women, presenting traditional songs in archaeological sites. In 2018, she and Fonés showcased “YALLA!” featuring world music and Eastern Mediterranean traditional music, touring internationally. Her debut album “YENNA,” released in May 2022, was followed by a successful four-month European tour. In October 2023, she was announced as Greece’s representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024. In the Grand Final on May 11 she reached the 11th place for Greece. Entries Zari Country🇬🇷 Greece Year2024 LanguageGreek LyricsMarina SattiOgeManolis ‘Solmeister’ SolidakisVlospa MusicGino ‘the Ghost’ BorriJay Lewitt StolarJordan Richard PalmerKonstantin Plamenov BeshkovMarina SattiNick KodonasOge BackingsErasmia Markidi DancersHüso ÇetintasIrini DamianidouVassilis KaragiannisYasin AO Results Semi Points: 86Position: 5Running order: 3 Results Finals Points: 126Position: 11Running order: 12 https://youtu.be/ENb4LCeq9Lc?si=06o5Gby9Fscbu7H5

🇮🇱 🇲🇹 National final season started already

France has already decided for a song and Czechia is about to do so. But two more countries have started their national selections. An update: Israel It is not a big surprise, the Israel-Hamas war influenced their national selection. The show was postponed, in the first show segments of the Israeli Defence Force were shown and the second show was postponed again due to a press conference about the hostages. However, two shows of HaKokhav Haba were shown so far. HaKokhav Haba (Rising Star) is the national final, as it was between 2015-2020. Every auditioning artist has to get 70% of the votes in order to get through to the next round. 22 November Shay Tamino, 85% Lian Biran, 97% Eliya Sharabi, 56% Eden Golan, 100% 2 December: Moriya Angel, 96% Jonathan Bitton, 86% Malka, 45% Arik Sinai, 90% Arik Sinai participated before. He earned a 4th place….. back in 1985!! Malta Malta has had four semifinals in October and November: 27 October Kurt Calleja, “Misunderstood” Sarah Bonnici, “Loop” Gail Attard, “Wild card” Mark Anthony Bartolo, “Condition or Fiction” Eliana Gomez Blanco, “There’s Only Flowers” Oxygyn, “Cloudmaker” Nathan, “Ghost” Lyndsay Pace, “Fire proof” Dominic Cini, “Bewsa” Kurt Calleja became 3rd in 2011, won in 2012 and represented Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest with “This is the night”.Sarah Bonnici took part in X-Factor Malta 2019 and became 12th in 2022.Gail Attard also took part in X-Factor Malta 2019.Mark Anthony Bartolo also took part in X-Factor Malta 2019, became 11th in 2022 and reached the semifinal in 2023.Eliana Gomez Blanco was 9th in 2023.Nathan was 11th in 2022.Lyndsay Pace took part in the 2015 semifinal and, of course, in X-Factor Malta 2019.Dominic Cini was involved in the 2009 semifinal. 3 November Marie-Claire, “Fading” Franklin Calleja, “Puppet” Desirei Grech, “Watch Me” Sopranique, “Empire” Janvil, “Man” Haley Azzopardi, “Tell Me That It’s Over” Denise Mercieca, “Mara” Mark Portelli, “Just be” Maria Christina, “Moving On” Marie-Claire took part in the 2023 semifinal.Franklin Calleja took part in 2013 (semifinal), 2014 (7th) and X-Factor Malta 2019 (10th).Janvil or J. Anvil took part in 2005 (3rd), 2006 (4th), 2009 (10th), 2010 (semifinal), 2011 (10th) and 2012 (14th).Denise Mercieca was involved in the auditions of X-Factor Malta 2019 and in 2022 (5th). Also Mark Portelli and Maria Christina took part in the auditions of X-Factor Malta 2019. 10 november Jessica Micallef, “Tagħna Tnejn” Cosette Baldacchino, “Free fall” Michela Galea, “Let’s talk about love” Thea Aqulina, “Blood stream” Miguel Bonello, “Better off alone” Moira Stafrace, “Feather flight” Dan, “Baraxx” Stefan Galea, “Numb” Karin Duff, “Breaking bad” Jessica Micallef auditioned for X-Factor Malta 2020. Michela Galea did the same in 2019. Miguel Bonello did an attempt in both years.Moira Stafrace took part in 1992 (2nd), 1993 (final), 1994 (winner in duet with Christopher Scicluna). Chris and Moira represented Malta in 1994 with “More than love) .Dan auditioned for X-Factor Malta 2020 and took part in 2023 (12th).Stefan Galea was involved in 2016 (semifinal), X-Factor Malta 2019 (auditions) and in 2023 (16th). 17 November Erba’, “Sirena” Miriana Conte, “Venom” Christian Arding, “Bellus” Lisa Gauci, “Breath” Matt Blxck, “Banana” Martina Cutajar, “Miles away” Greta Tude, “Topic (bla bla)” Ryan Hill, “Karma” Kyle George, “Arrows” Miriana Conte took part in 2017 (16th), 2018 (12th), in the X-Factor Malta 2019 and 2020, 2022 (6th), Already in 2006, Christian Arding took part (5th), and in 2009 (semifinal) and 2023 (10th).Matt Blxck took part in X-Factor Malta 2019 (auditions), 2020 (auditions), 2022 (7th) and 2023 (4th).Greta Tude reached the semifinal in 2023. The names in bold letters go through to the final in January.

Malmö will be united by music

The slogan of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest has been revealed: United By Music. Big questionmark on the head of many Eurovision fans…. United By Music was the 2023 slogan, wasn’t it? True, but the EBU has decided that, from now on, it will be a permanent slogan. The EBU announced it with a video, mentioning all the slogans since A Modern Fairytale in 2002. Marcus Österdahl on this change: “The Eurovision Song Contest is more than just a song competition; it’s a celebration of the power of music to bring people together. After over 20 years of using different slogans, and as we approach our 70th anniversary, we feel we have found one that truly encapsulates our brand. “By establishing a permanent slogan, we will have consistency in our message that music unites us all. It’s the perfect slogan to underline our values of inclusivity, equality, universality and celebrating diversity through music. As the popularity of the Eurovision Song Contest continues to grow around the world, we believe using the same slogan annually will help our brand become even stronger.”

Silia Kapsis

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🇨🇾 It’s Silia Kapsis for Cyprus

photo: EBU/CyBC Finally confirmed, after weeks of rumours: Silia Kapsis will represent Cyprus! That is what Cypriot broadcaster CyBC announced today. Silia Kapsis was, just like this year’s contestant, Andrew Lambrou, born and raised in Australia. To be more precise: in Sydney. Silia has served as the main vocalist for the Australian Youth Performing Arts Company (AYPAC) and has frequently headlined numerous prestigious global events. Beyond the spotlight, her passion for pop music grew stronger. In 2022, she unveiled her maiden track, “Who Am I?”, a song she penned and set to music when she was just 12. Her subsequent tracks, “No Boys Allowed” and “Disco Dancer”, were released in March and May of 2023, respectively, with another song anticipated before the close of 2024. Silia has collaborated with globally acclaimed choreographers. She was chosen to be part of the ImmaBeast Dance Company in Los Angeles, shared the dance floor with Stephen tWitch Boss on The Jennifer Hudson Show, and was spotlighted in a dance documentary by Taboo of the Black-Eyed Peas. But Silia’s talents don’t stop at singing and dancing. She made her on-screen debut playing Zoe in the short film Pearly Gates. Furthermore, she’s been involved in several TV ventures with Nickelodeon, and regularly presents on Nick News. A song and a title have not been announced yet, so….. to be continued! “Disco Dancer” is not Silia’s Eurovision song.

🇸🇪 Christer Björkman contest producer 2024

Today, EBU reveiled the remaining key members behind the organization of the Eurovision Song Contest for May 2024. Notably, Christer Björkman is making a comeback as Contest Producer, with Per Blankens stepping in as TV Producer. With an extensive history in Melodifestivalen and the Eurovision Song Contest, Christer Björkman’s expertise is unparalleled. Meanwhile, Per Blankens brings his rich experience from major music shows such as Melodifestivalen, Idol, American Idol, and China’s Dragon TV’s ‘The Next’ based in Shanghai. ‘Eurovision’s values are more important than ever, where diversity and community are the foundation. Therefore, I am extremely proud to once again be one of the producers for this event – it was impossible to say no’ – said Christer. Per added: ‘I remember my years at Melodifestivalen as fantastic, but to be able to participate in the big Eurovision Song Contest party in this way is a dream come true. To be able to work so closely with Eurovision’s television elite will be an incredible adventure!’ Christer represented Sweden in the 1992 Eurovision Song Contest with the song “I morgon är en annan dag”. He played a pivotal role in shaping the contemporary format of Melodifestivalen, offering his talents to the show in diverse capacities from 2001 to 2021. His contributions to the Eurovision Song Contest are also noteworthy, with notable positions as Show Producer in Malmö 2013 and Contest Producer in Stockholm 2016. Furthermore, he collaborated with various Eurovision broadcasters globally and notably introduced the Contest to American audiences in 2022 through the American Song Contest. Per is at the helm for the content and delivery of the three broadcasts scheduled for Tuesday 7th, Thursday 9th, and Saturday 11th May, aside from the contest’s competitive segments. While it’s his inaugural venture into the Eurovision Song Contest, Per’s credentials are robust. He took the reins for Melodifestivalen in 2006 and 2007 and has been a leading force behind significant music contests in Sweden, the USA, and Asia.

Mustii

© EBU/Sarah Louise Bennett About Quick Facts NameThomas Mustin Born21 November 1990 Nationality🇧🇪 Belgian National SelectionInternal selection 2024 In Eurovision2024 Malmö SongBefore The Party’s Over (2024) Biography Mustii, whose real name is Thomas Mustin, is a Belgian singer and actor. He was born in Brussels in 1990. Mustin completed his theater studies at the Institut des Arts de Diffusion in Louvain-la-Neuve in 2012. Soon after, he started working on the French TV series “À tort ou à raison,” directed by Alain Brunard. On the theatrical front, he was cast as Benvolio in “Romeo and Juliet,” a production helmed by Yves Beaunesne, which was instrumental in inaugurating the new Théâtre de Liège. In late 2014, Mustin directed the play “Débris” by Dennis Kelly, showcased at the Riches-Claires in Brussels during November and December. By early 2015, he was involved in “L’Auberge du Cheval-Blanc,” a show revived under the direction of Dominique Serron and performed at Charleroi’s Palais des Beaux-Arts and the Royal Opera of Wallonia. Mustin’s filmography expanded as he featured in two movies and a TV show. He co-starred with Romain Duris and Gustave Kervern in “Odd Job” (2016), a film by Pascal Chaumeil, and with Fabrizio Rongione in “Les Survivors,” a project directed by Luc Jabon. On TV, Mustin took up the role of Kevin in “The Break,” a series by Matthieu Donck that was well-received in Belgium. 2014 also saw Mustin signing with the Black Gizah Record label, owned by Kid Noize. His debut single “The Golden Age” gained traction on several Belgian radio channels in both Flanders and Wallonia. At the 2016 D6bels Music Awards, Mustin garnered six nominations, spanning categories like Male Solo Artist, Concert, Pure FM Artist/Group, Revelation, Music Video, and Songwriter. He clinched the award for Revelation of the Year. His achievements didn’t stop there. In 2019, he was honored with the Magritte Award for Most Promising Actor for his role in “The Royal Exchange.” Later that year, he earned a nomination at the Prix de la critique for Male Revelation (Espoir masculin). In 2020, Mustii teamed up with Brut for a collaboration single, “Time is up”. On January 21, 2022, he released his second album, “It’s happening now”. The album reached the 4th place in the Belgian album charts. The song “Skyline” became a hit. On August 30, 2023, news broke that Mustin will represent Belgium at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024. Mustii performed in the second semifinal, but unfortunately didn’t manage to make it to the final. Entries Before The Party’s Over Country🇧🇪 Belgium Year2024 LanguageEnglish LyricsAlloysius LloydArianna DamatoCharlotte ClarkMustiiNina Sampermans MusicBenoit LeclerqMustiiPierre Dumoulin Backings– Results Semi Points: 18Position: 13Running order: 12 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/hNIemQwCaM4?si=9X3KzT8pfd2rQXFj

🇧🇪 It’s gonna be Mustii for Belgium

photo credits: RTBf Mustii will sing for Belgium in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest. Belgian broadcaster RTBF announced it today. Mustii, with two hit albums to his name, isn’t new to the Belgian limelight. Biography acting Also recognized as Thomas Mustin, Mustii is not just a singer but also an author, composer, and actor. He boasts an impressive portfolio in theatre, TV, and Netflix, with credits including the acclaimed Belgian show, La Trêve, and movies such as Grave, Un Petit Boulot, and L’Echange des Princesses. In 2017, Mustii showcased his acting prowess, taking on a principal role alongside Mathilde Seigner in the French TV film, Je Voulais Juste Rentrer Chez Moi. He portrayed the notorious Patrick Dils, and in 2019, he was cast as Hamlet, directed by Emmanuel Dekoninck. albums Beyond acting, Mustii has solidified his position in the music industry. With two acclaimed albums, 21st Century Boy and It’s Happening Now, he’s achieved remarkable feats, from headlining tours (and notably selling out the Ancienne Belgique three times) to clinching the ‘Revelation of the Year’ title at the D6bels Music Awards. Mustii is celebrated for his enthralling vocal talent – a blend of strength and vulnerability. Eurovision and more The upcoming year promises even greater achievements for Mustii. Not only will he stand for Belgium at the Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden, but he’s also set to rejoin the panel as a regular judge for Drag Race Belgique’s second season and feature prominently in Michiel Blanchart’s forthcoming film, La nuit se traîne, alongside Romain Duris. National selection No song has been chosen for Mustii yet. It is likely that a song will be internally selected and published in February or March.