By Danica Creahan, Streaming Editor
It’s time for the 68th annual Eurovision Song Contest! The international competition will bring together artists from 37 countries to perform original songs accompanied by fun and flashy performances. This year’s Eurovision theme is “The Eurovision Lights,” which the organization defines as, “a concept based on simple linear gradients, inspired by the vertical lines that permeate both the Northern lights and sound equalizers.” Some of the names on the lineup this year include U.K. entry Olly Alexander of the band Years & Years, Windows95Man from Finland (last year’s runner up), Baby Lasagna, Nemo, the Swiss entry with a ballad/rap/dance mashup that had audiences buzzing during qualifying.
The televised competition will have semi-finals on Tuesday, May 7 and Thursday, May 9, followed by the Grand Final on Saturday, May 11. Are you ready to watch — and listen? Here’s everything you need to know before tuning into Eurovision 2024.
When is Eurovision 2024?
Eurovision will take place across three non-consecutive days, kicking off this Tuesday, May 7 with the first set of the semi-finals. The music continues on Thursday, May 9 with the second part of the semi-finals, and then the Grand Final will be held on Saturday, May 11. All three song-filled segments will air at 3:00 p.m. ET for Canadian audiences.
How to watch Eurovision in the Canada:
Canadians are set to be able to tune into a livestream of the 2024 Eurovision Song contest for free via YouTube.
What channel is the Eurovision Song Contest on?
In the Canada, Eurovision will not be airing on any TV channels. The Eurovision Song contest is airing free in most European countries.
How to vote for the Eurovision Song Contest
Canadians can cast their favourite for their favourite Eurovision contestant on the competition’s website. Each vote costs €0.99.
What is the Eurovision Song Contest?
Often compared to the Olympics (of music), Eurovision is a musical competition where artists from 37 European countries compete with original songs from all genres. The public vote on which artist — and subsequent country they are representing — will win.
The song-filled spectacle is typically watched by around 160 million people. It is the world’s most-watched non-sporting event and is surpassed in audience only by the Olympics and the World Cup.
Who is performing in Eurovision this year?
Semi-Final day one roster:
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Australia: Electric Fields – “One Mikali (One Blood)”
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Azerbaijan: FAHREE feat. Ilkin Dovlatov – “Özünlə Apar”
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Croatia: Baby Lasagna – “Rim Tim Tagi Dim”
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Cyprus: Silia Kapsis – “Liar”
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Finland: Windows95man – “No Rules!”
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Iceland: Hera Björk – “Scared of Heights”
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Ireland: Bambie Thug – “Doomsday Blue”
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Lithuania: Silvester Belt – “Luktelk”
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Luxembourg: TALI – “Fighter”
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Moldova: Natalia Barbu – “In the Middle”
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Poland: LUNA – “The Tower”
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Portugal: iolanda – “Grito”
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Serbia: TEYA DORA – “RAMONDA”
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Slovenia: Raiven – “Veronika”
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Ukraine: alyona alyona & Jerry Heil – “Teresa & Maria”
Semi-Final day two roster:
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Albania: BESA – “TITAN”
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Armenia: LADANIVA – “Jako”
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Austria: Kaleen – “We Will Rave”
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Belgium: Mustii – “Before the Party’s Over”
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Czechia: Aiko – “Pedestal”
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Denmark: SABA – “SAND”
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Estonia: 5MIINUST x Puuluup – “(nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi”
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Georgia: Nutsa Buzaladze – “Firefighter”
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Greece: Marina Satti – “ZARI”
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Israel: Eden Golan – “Hurricane”
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Latvia: Dons – “Hollow”
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Malta: Sarah Bonnici – “Loop”
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Netherlands: Joost Klein – “Europapa”
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Norway: Gåte – “Ulveham”
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San Marino: MEGARA – “11:11”
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Switzerland: Nemo – “The Code”
Grand Final (prequalified):
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France: Slimane – “Mon amour”
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Germany: ISAAK – “Always on the Run”
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Italy: Angelina Mango – “La nola”
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Spain: Nebuloussa – “ZORRA”
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Sweden: Marcus & Martinus – “Unforgettable”
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United Kingdom: Olly Alexander – “Dizzy”
2024 Eurovision odds:
Wondering who will win Eurovision 2024? Yahoo UK has you covered.
Where is Eurovision held?
The 2024 competition will be held in last year’s winner’s home country, and this year, that’s Sweden! This year’s contest will take place in the city of Malmö.
2024 Eurovision hosts:
Malin Åkerman and Petra Mede will host the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest.
Last year, Sweden took home the prize for best song, represented by the artist Loreen with her ballad “Tattoo.”
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