EVERY year fans get ready to cheer on the weird and wonderful acts who take part in Eurovision.
The famous Song Contest has be going for nearly seven decades, and is now back on the box for another year of fun
When is Eurovision 2024?
Eurovision Song Contest final will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
The semi-finals leading up to the big night will be from Tuesday, May 14, 2024, until Thursday, May 16, 2024.
During the semi-finals the entries will be whittled down from 37 acts to 26 finalists.
The song contest has been traditionally held in May since 1995.
Before this, the show would be held anywhere between March and May.
The very first Eurovision Song Contest final was held on May 24, 1956.
Where will Eurovision 2024 be held?
For 2024, Sweden will do the hosting honours after singer Loreen notched up her second Eurovision win with Tattoo in 2023.
The Swedes have chosen Malmo as the city to welcome acts and fans from across the globe, with the local arena being used as the venue.
In 2023, the Eurovision Song Contest was held in Liverpool.
This was because Ukraine wasn’t able to host the famous song contest, after Kalush Orchestra won in 2022.
Thanks to Sam Ryder we finished second that year and therefore the hosting duties were down to the UK.
Seven cities were taken into consideration to host the big event however the city of Liverpool had the strongest bid.
In Eurovision’s history, there have been several instances where a previous year’s winner didn’t host the contest.
The last time this happened was in 1980 when the Netherlands stepped in after Israel declined to host for the second year in a row.
Who is representing the UK in Eurovision 2024?
Olly Alexander will perform his song Dizzy at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.
Speaking about his involvement in the competition, which is watched by 160million people annually, he said: “I’ve loved watching Eurovision ever since I was a little kid and I’m beyond excited to be taking part next year.
“As a young boy I always looked forward to this incredible event of unbridled joy, the wonderfully chaotic mix of musical styles, theatrical performances, heartfelt emotion and humour.
“I really can’t believe I’m going to be a part of such a special legacy and fly the flag for the UK in the gayest way possible, it shall be an honour!”
Eurovision Song Contest entries 2024
Here are all of the acts taking part in the Eurovision Song Contest.
In 1999, a rule change allowed the United Kingdom, along with France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, to automatically qualify for the final, as they bring in the most revenue for the Song Contest.
They are joined in an automatic place in the final by the 2023 winning country, Sweden.
All the acts completing in Eurovision are:
- Albania– Besa – Zemrën N’dorë
- Armenia– LADANVIA – JakoAustralia
- Electric Fields– One Mikali (One Blood)
- Austria – Kaleen– We Will Rave
- Azerbaijan – FAHREE ft. Ilkin Dolatov – Özünlə Apar
- Belgium– Mustii – Before The Party’s Over
- Croatia– Baby Lasagna – Rim Tim Tagi Dim
- Cyprus– Silia Kapsis – Liar
- Czech Republic– Aiko – Pedestal
- Denmark– SABA – Sand
- Estonia– 5miinust & Puuluup – (Nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi
- Finland– Windows95man – No Rules!
- France– Slimane – mon-amour
- Georgia– Nutsa Buzaladze – Firefighter
- Germany– Isaak – Always On The Run
- Greece– Marina Satti – ZARI
- Iceland– Hera Björk – Scared of Heights
- Ireland – Bambi Thug – Doomsday Blue
- Israel– Eden Golan – Hurricane
- Italy– Angelina Mango – La Noia
- Latvia– Dons – Hollow
- Lithuania– Sllvester Belt – Luktelk
- Luxembourg– TALI – Fighte
- Malta– Sarah Bonnici – Loop
- Moldova – Natalia Barbu – In The Middle
- Netherlands – Joost Klein – Europapa
- Norway– Gäte – Ulveham
- Poland– LUNA – The Tower
- Portugal – iolanda – Grito
- San Marino– Megara – 11:11
- Serbia– Teya Dora – RAMONDA
- Slovenia– Raiven – Veronika
- Spain– Nebulossa – ZORRA
- Sweden– Marcus & Martinus – Unforgettable
- Switzerland– Nemo – The Code
- Ukraine– Aloyna Aloyna & Jerry Heil – Teresa & Maria
- United Kingdom– Olly Alexander– Dizzy
Who will present Eurovision 2024?
Eurovision will be hosted by actor Malin Åkerman and presenter and comedian Petra Mede, who was also at the helm in 2013 and 2016.
Popular presenter Graham Norton once again reprises his role of Eurovision commentator.
In 2023, as the Song Contest was in the UK, Mr Norton actually hosted the big event.
He was joined on stage by Hannah Waddingham, who proved hugely popular with fans.
Graham took over as commentator in 2007 after Eurovision legend Sir Terry Wogan sadly passed away.
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