Breaking News: See Which 10 Countries Are Surging Ahead, Including Luxembourg!
Welcome to Music Nation 365, your go-to source for all things Eurovision! The first live broadcast of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest has kicked off the excitement with 10 countries advancing to the grand final and five bidding farewell.
Among the standout winners are Luxembourg, making a comeback after a 31-year hiatus, and Ireland, known for its record seven wins alongside Sweden. Ireland’s Bambie Thug has broken a streak of 11 semifinal eliminations with the captivating track “Doomsday Blue,” marking a historic moment as the first nonbinary artist to represent the country in Eurovision.
Expectations are high for Thug’s performance in the grand final, with hopes of a top-five finish reminiscent of Ireland’s 1997 success with “Mysterious Ways.” Talia, a Luxembourg-based Israeli singer, will also make history as the first representative from the Grand Duchy since 1993.
Joining them in the grand final are Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Lithuania, Portugal, Serbia, Slovenia, and Ukraine, while Australia, Azerbaijan, Iceland, Moldova, and Poland bid adieu based on public votes. Croatia is a top contender for victory, aiming for its first win in 30 attempts.
The excitement continues with the upcoming second semifinal featuring 16 countries vying for a spot in the grand final. Pre-qualified countries like Sweden and the ‘Big Five’ (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom) will skip the semis, given their significant contributions to the event’s budget.
Don’t miss the action unfolding on Peacock in the U.S., as Semifinal No. 2 broadcasts on Thursday, followed by the grand final on Saturday. Stay tuned for the crowning moment of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest!
