The boldest, brightest and most brilliantly-bizarre event in the music calendar is almost upon us: 2024's Eurovision Song Contest.
Hosted in Malmö, Sweden following Loreen's win with Tattoo in Liverpool last year, the Eurovision Grand Final will be held on Saturday May 11 2024.But, before that, each country must choose its fighter.
Former star Olly Alexander is confirmed to represent the UK with Dizzy, a fella by the name of Baby Lasagna will be battling for Croatia with Rim Tim Tagi Dimand Ukraine's alyona alyona and Jerry Heil are current favourites with.
So, as each country selects its entrant ahead of this year's contest, we're here to round up all those chosen so far.
Listen to the UK's 2024 Eurovision Song Contest entry - Olly Alexander's Dizzy - here.
Eurovision songs 2024 - every country's entry song listed:
Albania's Eurovision song 2024:
Titan by Besa
Did it qualify for Grand Final?: TBA
Sounds like: The ticking clock reminds us of that very good Zedd song from a few years ago
Armenia's Eurovision song 2024:
Jako byLADANVIA
Did it qualify for Grand Final?: TBA
Sounds like:A very hard to forget melody set to some refreshingly authentic production
Austria's Eurovision song 2024:
We Will Rave by Kaleen
Did it qualify for Grand Final?: TBA
Sounds like: It does what it says on the tin. Oontz-oontz!
Australia's Eurovision song 2024:
One Milkali (One Blood) by Electric Fields
Did it qualify for Grand Final?: No
Sounds like:A leftover from Kylie's DISCO record (complimentary)
Azerbaijan's Eurovision song 2024:
Özünlə Apar byFAHREE ft. Ilkin Dolatov
Did it qualify for Grand Final?: No
Sounds like: If Calvin Harris and Rag'n'Bone Man made a Bond anthem
Belgium's Eurovision song 2024:
Before The Party's Over by Mustii
Did it qualify for Grand Final?: TBA
Sounds like:Dramatic, cinematic and undeniably theatrical
Croatia's Eurovision song 2024:
Rim Tim Tagi Dim by Baby Lasagna
Did it qualify for Grand Final?: Yes
Sounds like:Another son ofKäärijä (also, what is a Baby Lasagna pls?)
Cyprus's Eurovision song 2024:
Liar by Silia Kapsis
Did it qualify for Grand Final?: Yes
Sounds like:Cyprus refuses to offer anything other than BANGERS
Czechia's Eurovision song 2024:
Pedestal by Aiko
Did it qualify for Grand Final?: TBA
Sounds like:She's about to tell you good 4 u, hope you're happy and healthy etc.
Denmark's Eurovision song 2024:
SAND by SABA
Did it qualify for Grand Final?: TBA
Sounds like:Another dramatic EDM semi-ballad, with a soaring chorus reminiscent of Ar Loreen
Estonia's Eurovision song 2024:
(nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi by 5Miinust & Puuluup
Did it qualify for Grand Final?: TBA
Sounds like:Exactly what you suppose a collaboration between an Estonian hip-hop group and an Estonian folk duo would sound like, to be honest
Finland's Eurovision song 2024:
No Rules! by Windows95Man
Did it qualify for Grand Final?: Yes
Sounds like:Eurodance is so back baby!!!
France's Eurovision song 2024:
Mon amour by Slimane
Did it qualify for Grand Final: Yes, part of the Big Five
Sounds like:A Billie Eilish ballad...but in French? (Oui).
MORE: Olly Alexander's hopes for chart success with UK Eurovision entry Dizzy
Georgia's Eurovision song 2024:
Firefighter by Nutsa Buzaladze
Did it qualify for Grand Final: TBA
Sounds like:Don't put out the fire!
Germany's Eurovision song 2024:
Always on the run by ISAAK
Did it qualify for Grand Final: Yes, part of the Big Five
Sounds like:Our James Newman entries from a few years ago, which went so well!
Greece's Eurovision song 2024:
ZARI by Marina Satty
Did it qualify for Grand Final: TBA
Sounds like:Charli XCX, but she knows what the inside of the Acropolis looks like
Iceland's Eurovision song 2024:
Scared of Heights by Hera Björk
Did it qualify for Grand Final: No
Sounds like:No, not thatBjörk
Ireland's Eurovision song 2024:
Doomsday Blue by Bambie Thug
Did it qualify for Grand Final: Yes
Sounds like:Robert Eggers' The VVitch, but more Irish.
Israel's Eurovision song 2024:
Hurricane by Eden Golan
Did it qualify for Grand Final: TBA
Italy's Eurovision song 2024:
La noia by Angelina Mango
Did it qualify for Grand Final: Yes, part of Big Five
Sounds like:The Italian Rosalia is here!
Latvia's Eurovision song 2024:
Hollow by Dons
Did it qualify for Grand Final: TBA
Sounds like:Hozier but, like, bald?
Lithuania's Eurovision song 2024:
Luktelk by Silvester Belt
Did it qualify for Grand Final: TBA
Sounds like:Another 2024 entry that carries the influence ofKäärijä (pots'n'pans core)
Luxembourg's Eurovision song 2024:
Fighter by Tali
Did it qualify for Grand Final: Yes
Sounds like:Some very nice French lyricism mixed with a heart-swelling chorus
MORE: Eurovision 2024 Grand Final date announced
Malta's Eurovision song 2024:
Loop by Sarah Bonnici
Did it qualify for Grand Final: TBA
Sounds like:THIS is a potential mother
Moldova's Eurovision song 2024:
In The Middle by Natalia Barbu
Did it qualify for Grand Final: No
Sounds like:"Open your mind just like a door," whatever you say, queen!!
Netherlands' Eurovision song 2024:
Europapa by Joost Klein
Did it qualify for Grand Final: TBA
Sounds like:Someone needs to callMs Biljana Electronica!
Norway's Eurovision song 2024:
Ulveham by Gåte
Did it qualify for Grand Final: TBA
Sounds like:We're in Valhalla raving with Odin
Poland's Eurovision song 2024:
The Tower by Luna
Did it qualify for Grand Final: No
Sounds like:A lot of entries this year are very happily leaning into more experimental electro-pop to great effect! (The Tower sounds like someone has combined Ellie Goulding and Little Boots' first records)
Portugal's Eurovision song 2024:
Grita by iolanda
Did it qualify for Grand Final: Yes
Sounds like:We don't know what she's sayingbut, girl, we are crying!
San Marino's Eurovision song 2024:
11:11 by Megara
Did it qualify for Grand Final: TBA
Sounds like:Megara was always our favourite Hercules character, and now she's fronting a rock band!
Serbia's Eurovision song 2024:
Ramonda by Teya Dora
Did it qualify for Grand Final: Yes
Sounds like:Billie Eilish and Lana Del Rey coming together to have a good old cry
Slovenia's Eurovision song 2024:
Veronika by Raiven
Did it qualify for Grand Final: Yes
Sounds like:Another trend this year are dramatic ballads
Spain's Eurovision song 2024:
ZORRA by Nebulossa
Did it qualify for Grand Final: Yes, part of the Big Five
Sounds like: How do you sayFuture Nostalgia in Spanish?
Sweden's Eurovision song 2024:
Unforgettable by Marcus & Martinus
Did it qualify for Grand Final: Yes, last year's winner and host country
Sounds like:Save us, Swedish twink trance anthem, save us
Switzerland's Eurovision song 2024:
The Code by Nemo
Did it qualify for Grand Final: TBA
Sounds like: A Swiss Girls Aloud track (itcovers at least three different genres and sounds like three different songs... all in under three minutes)
Ukraine's Eurovision song 2024:
by
Did it qualify for Grand Final: Yes
Sounds like:A tribute to all the divas, naturally
Image: Getty
United Kingdom's Eurovision song 2024:
Dizzy by Olly Alexander
Did it qualify for Grand Final: Yes, part of Big Five
Sounds like:Olly has not lost his knack for making hypnotic electronic pop music. Let's get dizzy!
Speaking exclusively to The Euro Trip podcast in January 2024,BBC Studios’ Eurovision Executive Producer, Lee Smithurst, and BBC Music’s Commissioning Executive, Will Wilkin explained that the team are keen for the UK's entry to see commercial success; saying the ultimate goal is to secure a Number 1 single.
Will Wilkin revealed: "Our ambition is to win and for the single to go to Number 1, and for it to be another watershed moment for Eurovision for the UK.
"You have to make peace with what the worst case scenario is to reach the best.
"Everyone that enters Eurovision is aware of what the worst case scenario can be, but I believe this will be another huge growth spike in terms of what Eurovision means.
"We can measure that in a million different ways if we want to, but really we’re going there to win it.
"And we are going there to win it with a single that is an incredibly commercially successful single."
Read our exclusive interview with Olly Alexander about his 2024 Eurovision Dizzy performance here.
Eurovision favourites 2024:
As it stands, Ukraine'sTeresa & Maria by alyona alyona & Jerry Heil is bookies' favourite to win the 2024 contest; just ahead ofLa noia by Angelina Mango for Italy and Rim Tim Tagi Dim by Baby Lasagna for Croatia.
Where is the Eurovision 2024 Grand Final?
The 2024 Grand Final will be held at Malmö Arena in Malmö, Sweden.
When is the Eurovision 2024 Grand Final?
The 2024 Grand Final will be held on Saturday May 11. Here's everything you need to know about this year's Eurovision Song Contest.
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