Eurovision Song Contest 2024: Everything You Need to Know
Why Australia Competes in Eurovision
Australia, a non-European country, first participated in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2015 as a goodwill gesture in celebration of the show’s 60th anniversary. They were granted automatic entry into the Grand Final of the 2015 competition. Eurovision confirmed Australia’s participation until 2023. After uncertainty in 2023, Australia confirmed its return for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest.
The Impact of an Australian Victory
Australians, known for their love of late-night Super Bowl parties, eagerly anticipate Eurovision. However, if Australia were to win the contest, the event wouldn’t be hosted Down Under due to logistical and financial challenges. The UK might step in as a host, given the Commonwealth connection.
Is Australia the Only Non-European Participant?
Australia isn’t the lone non-European competitor in Eurovision. Israel, Morocco, Azerbaijan, and Cyprus have all participated in past contests. While China expressed interest in 2016, the European Broadcasting Union didn’t grant them participation.
How to Watch Eurovision 2024
The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final will occur on May 11, 2024, in Malmö, Sweden. The event will air live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with Petra Mede, Malin Akerman, Scott Mills, Rylan Clark, and Graham Norton as hosts and commentators. Olly Alexander will represent the UK with his song “Dizzy.”
Get Ready for Eurovision Song Contest Entries 2024
The Eurovision entries for 2024 feature a diverse range of artists from different countries, including Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom.