Lithuania’s six-week-long Eurovizija.LT 2024 pre-selection has come to an end with a bang in Klaipėda’s Švyturio Arena.
A total of 40 acts have taken part in the selection, but one has risen above them all — Silvester Belt was voted as the winner with the song “Luktelk”.
Eurovizija.LT 2024 was the first Lithuanian national selection since 2020 to see its grand final take place in a bigger venue than LRT’s studio. Additionally, it’s the first time in recent years we are having a final from the Lithuanian seaport and their 5,000 person capacity Švyturio Arena.
Eurovizija.LT 2024: Grand final results
The result of the final was decided over two rounds. Firstly, a combination of televote and jury votes selected the best three acts to compete in the super-final. These were:
- Silvester Belt – “Luktelk”
- Shower – “Impossible”
- The Roop – “Simple Joy”
The other acts finished as follows:
4. VB Gang
5. Monika Marija
6. Aistè
7. Žalvarinis
8. Il Senso
9. Pluie de Comètes
10. Queens of Roses
For the super-final, it was completely down to the people at home, gaining full control of the end result. They decided in a landslide vote that Silvester Belt should take home the trophy.
- Silvester Belt – 16,688 votes
- Shower – 9,066 votes
- The Roop – 6,884 votes
Running order
- Aistè – “We Will Rule the World”
- Žalvarinis – “Gaudė vėjai” (The winds are blowing)
- Pluie de Comètes – “Be careful”
- Silvester Belt – “Luktelk” (Wait up)
- VB Gang – “Kaboom!!!”
- Il Senso – “Time”
- Shower – “Impossible”
- Monika Marija – “Starting tomorrow”
- Queens of Roses – “Walk Through Fire”
- The Roop – “Simple Joy”
Find lots more on our Instagram page, where we went behind the scenes and captured footage from Švyturio Arena.
What do you make of Lithuania’s decision? Did the right act win Eurovizija.LT 2024? How will the country fare at Eurovision? Shout out in the comments below.
Hey, did you know Silvester belt had actually attempted to represent Lithuania before for Junior Eurovision in 2010? The LRT YouTube channel just uploaded his junior NF entry
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3tK6Vk9YChc
Grant Thornton Baltic recalculated votes during the final of Eurovizija. In total, 142,191 votes were cast! (42,3%) Silvester Belt (60,193 votes = 25,505 votes + 34,691 votes) (25,4%) Shower (36,090 votes = 15,783 votes + 20,307 votes) (18,9%) The Roop (26,848 votes = 11,802 votes + 15,046 votes) (5,4%) VB Gang (7,679 votes) (2,8%) Il Senso (4,012 votes) (1,9%) Zalvarinis (2,750 votes) (1,2%) Aiste (1,635 votes) (1,1%) Monika Marija (1,609 votes) (0,6%) Queens of Roses (897 votes) (0,4%) Pluie de Cometes (578 votes) I want to say thank you to LRT because if the rules of the voting were not… Read more »
one of the highlights in this eurovision season, it’ll do very well as it deserves to
I’m not gonna make any friends here, but I don’t get the hype. Don’t get me wrong, its a fine song, perfectly decent… but why all the excitement? It doesn’t strike me as particularly different or unique. It just seems like a Melfest slick prettyboy entry to me. If Sweden sent this, it would not get much hype. But to be fair, I can’t think of a single entry I’ve liked where so much of the hype seems to be around how cute the artist is. Whether its Luke Black, Maneskin, Joker Out or whoever else, I’m always put off… Read more »
Your taste is just different from the majority. There is no hype, people just like the song, there is nothing to get.
There is a huge hype. Some people like Gate for example, but there is no hype. There is hype with this and with Spain. I remember the hype about Je me casse, it was completely impossible to follow or read anything about ESC because of that and we know how it ended. Many will be surprised in May. Of course, like the song you like, but don’t negate the obvious.
most songs that Sweden sends for me personally are super boring and mediocare where this songs make me happy and want me to listen to on rpeat..we all have different tastes. you do not have to get everything 🙂
There is not a rule to be unique. It either clicks to you or not… so it is not for you, thats fine. ?
Bore off
Never been so excited about a Lithuanian entry before. 12pts from the UK!
And you can actually vote for it because the UK can vote in semi final 1. Since some people are comparing Silvester with Olly, I can imagine the UK jury giving their 12 points to Lithuania because they can’t vote for Olly.
My favorite so far, good luck Silvester you are avesome
5.5/10. Good song but a bit mediocre
Agreed, its just a Melfest reject.
Completely wrong. There is nary a Swedish name in the some writing credits. All Lithuanian, even Silvester is credited.
Whatever result Luktelk will get at Eurovision in the end, Lithuania has nothing to be ashamed about.
I’m very happy, because there hasn’t been such a perfect song in Lithuanian for a long time, oh Lithuania will fight for a high place in the final (dark horse)
ps at the same time, what is important, we have the first person from the LGBT community in the colors of Lithuania, because Silvester is bisexual
Actually it’s at least the fourth time (I haven’t counted, just from what I recall) somebody from the LGBTQ+ community represents our county ??
Super proud of Silvester!
I think Silvester is the first one that is openly gay representing Lithuania. The other ones are either closeted or just had their sexuality assumed by the public
silvester is bisexual
“Sentimentai” was a lovely song in Lithuanian and it wasn’t a long time ago.
It’s great that after a long drought of mostly English language songs, we’ve had two of the three most recent songs in the Lithuanian language (even last yeAr’s entry had a Lithuanian chant sung throughout).
Well done, Lithuania! My fav for now. Such a captivating and hypnotizing performance and song. The beat falls so good.
Hello @William Lee Adams.
I really like this song from the first listen, and from what I watched, I think Sylvester has support from lithuanians [if possible, watch his second performance of the night, as the “superfinalists” performed once more, and see how was the public reaction].
It’s a very good song, it’s upbeat and in LITHUANIAN, and also even if we didn’t know who and where this song came from it has a characteristic lithuanian feel, which is, in my opinion, the most important thing.
To say the song will qualify because of the dance beats or “if it were not for the powerful dance beats and the staging, the song would be just OK” is, in my humble opinion, unfair. The instrumental of each song adds to each song. A song is not just a melody. The lyrics, the instrumental, the singer’s voice, all play a part in the final result.
There’s no question about that. So?
Well done, Lietuva! This is a good song although I am still contemplating if I like the song or I looove it. I mean the song is catchy, the staging is elevating, not sure about the song itself and his vocals.
I feel this will qualify because of the dance beats but will end up between 10 and 15 the place (based on my gut feeling and how such songs usually rank in the end).
First you say it’s a good song, then you’re not sure about the song, then you’re predicting its final placing …
My current ranking list
Slovenia 11/12
Lithuania 10,5/12
Italy 10/12
Norway 9,5/12
France 9/12
Ireland 8/12
Luxembourg 7,5/12
Denmark 7/12
Moldova 7/12
Ukraine 6,5/12
Latvia 6/12
Estonia 5,5/12
Spain 5/12
Czechia 4/12
Germany 3,5/12
Malta 3/12
Albania 2/12
Finland 1/12
Lithuania 10.5/12
The Roop was robbed
They won TWO TIMES, how were they robbed lmao
Silvester’s song deservedly won. Full stop.
It’s an honour for them to have won twice and then get a 3rd chance at the Top-3 of the final. The Roop are legendary already, another win would not add much.
Such a deserved win!!! Congratulations!
Is there already a post with the translated lyrics? Wondering the message of the song.
You can find translated lyrics on Google
I wasn’t QUITE grabbed and captivated all the way, but as I was listening to it I WAS thinking “hmm, I think this guy is onto something”. I’m sure the more times that I listen to this, the more this will start to grow on me.
In Eurovision though, being a grower is not enough. Potential is there though! I think he just needs something else to elevate it a bit more.
I agree, if it were not for the powerful dance beats and the staging, the song would be just OK. It has something elevating but it’s also a bit dark.
It will qualify for sure with the televoting but I don’t expect it to reach very high there (it’s not super jury or televote friendly, to reach maximum points with either side of the vote). Still, it’s a good song and Lithuania continues to deliver at ESC!
I think this will be Lithuania top 5 result. Well done guys!
This is a good entry very catchy song you won’t forget by the end of the night. Good luck Lithuania!
Very good song. This stands out and will be a sure qualifier in May.
The song has potential but I don’t quite like it the more Iisten to it. First listen in the semi was good impression, last night was underwhelming. The staging is definitely wrong, and he is not a strong performer nor charismatic. Compared to Roop who came with a song which is not quite for ESC (but a great radio/driving song), but they are born for the stage. One of the few artists this year that you listen and say yeah, I would come to their concert and listen to them for 90 minutes straight. They tell a story. Silvester is… Read more »
When it comes to rankings, this should qualify but I don’t think it will stand out. Top 10 is completely delusional, but then again, people are hyping bottom 5 candidate Spain as well.
For a song to be in the Top-10, it has to be Top 5 or 10 at least with either jure or televote. I feel this song will be below Top-10 with either side of the vote thus ending between 10 -15th place. Still it’s a good song, and the dance beats serve! Good luck Lietuva!
It’s a fine song, I don’t hate it and I agree with you I just don’t think it deserves the hype around it. There are too many things lacking for it to be a contender. If you listen to it and you want to rate it, the song starts with effecting visuals and build up until the first refrain. After that it goes completely flat until the dance break that kinda saves it. But the thing is, we saw these Swedish like visuals so many times before. It stood out in Lithuania because nobody else had it, but in Sweden,… Read more »
To be honest, this is a no for me. But I understand that a lot people will like this. And a top 10 place in Malmö is probably possible !
Like it, but not overwhelmed!
OMG, I’m happy to find out that Silvester won tonight! A Lithuanian ESC win is long overdue but I’m pretty sure it’ll do great in Malmö in May! 😀
Ps: Would this be the first time since 2015 that all 3 Baltics make it to the final?
It could happen.
It could also end up being all NQ for the first time. Lithuania is in the stronger semi, Latvia and Estonia are simply weak.
Estland nq att Latvia q.
Like this song
I would love to but I can’t see Latvia going through with the televoting. Also, Estonia’s song is a hot mess (I understand that people may like it but…) so it is hard for first-time viewers to connect. I feel Lithuania is the only sure Qualifier of the 3 Baltic states, at this stage (purely judging from their performances in the finals and the songs so far).
My favourite so far, neck-to-neck with Spain!
Totally agree
Lithuania is the big surprise of this 20s. “Discoteque” was the first level, in my opinion not so strong, but that 8th position was the beginning of a golden area. “Sentimentai” was in my top 5, lithuanian language sounds magical and the perfomance was goegeous. “Stay” and its “chuto tuto” was sooo magil in 2023 and deserved top 10 too. This year finally Lithuana can take a very very very deserved top 5.
From Italy with love
I believe Lithuania would have reached top 5 in 2020 had the contest not been cancelled but maybe now they have a chance.
Lithuania would have won in 2020.
I’d like to believe that too, Lithuania is my personal winner of 2020.
Wow 45 plus! I’m so happy that I’m not the only who cares about lithuanian entry and think that they deserve a win. Love you guys
This is a solid 11th place in the grand final. Congratulations Lithuania!
Could finish in the top ten, who knows?
Lithuania delivered again! The song is good and catchy, especially the chorus. It will score high with the televote but not top. I feel its going to be a top 10 or 15 finish for Lithuania, unless we see a massive performance in May. Good luck Lithuania!
Just listened to the song for the first time. It sounds really interesting. A song that mixes mainstream with dark, indie vibes in an original way.
I have my objections about the staging. This seems like a song that could use a way more mystical and alternative staging rather than the usual “Melfest singer with 4 dancers” staging . I don’t think they will change it though.
But then again maybe the toning down of the alternative vibes may help him. Being too avant-garde didn’t work for Luke Black last year (even if he was my winner).
All in all first impressions good here
Yes, it reminded of Luke Black, too, to be honest. It will qualify but then we will have to wait and see.
Important: Not a word in English pls. The Lithuanian language is its biggest strength by far. It sounds both exotic and catchy.
It’s always been heartwarming when a deserving entry has finally been chosen. Lithuania is stepping up the contest, thank you and Congratulations!
I really like this and very well done to Lithuania – great show tonight, the stage looked terrific. I think we might get the best ever Lithuanian result this year – the juries will score this quite well and Lithuania always scores well in televote due to diaspora – however, regardless of diaspora I think they’ll score well on pure merit this year – good job Lithuania, you always try so hard! Good luck in Malmö!!
IM SO HAPPY!!!
Think he has it all. Now LTU only needs to brainstorm some original unseen performance. The song itself is not my fav, but I could root for the full package.
in my top 5 so well done Lithuania ? . I not getting hopes up abt it yet due to the fact ita in semi final of death.
Release this in English and we have the winner.
English please
English would take away all of its charm. Besides, there’s not too many EDM songs sung in a language other than English.
No! Keep it in Lithuanian
No point, it would have no meaning in English
I actually preferred The Roop, this is a bit too kitsch to me
But many Eurovision fans love kitsch music, so this is gonna be treated well
Define kitsch. I mean I could understand that some people doesn’t like the song, it took me some time to appreciate it myself, but this song is definitely not the definition of kitsch.
Even it has the potential to win, I do not think it would be hosted in Lithuania due geopolitical tension
I did not see any tension in the arena tonight lol, just great vibes
Lithuania are in NATO, I think that should cover it
russia also threatens Finland, Sweden every month or so. Looks like they also shouldn’t host due to geopolitical tensions 😀
Russia tries to attack Lithuania, game over for them.
not the concern for that reason. Rather, it might not even qualify.
Rediculous comment, because it has a border with Russia?
Sweden has a maritime border with Russia in the Baltic Sea , should we cancel ESC in Malmo then?
Didn’t stop Lithuania from hosting a NATO summit in Vilnius in 2023 July though.
Congratulations! You’ve won the contest of “the most stupid comment of the night”. Dude, read some internet before commenting nonsenses
I’m really really exhausted from my long day at a Doctor Who convention, but you don’t know how much of a sign of relief when I found out that Luktelk will go to eurovision. I meant yes I was expecting it, but sometimes Lithuania pick something else, so I didn’t want to put all my eggs in the basket. But I think this is our first solo male bop for now until Mustii and Olly Alexander drop. That will definitely stand out and I think at the very least Lithuania could actually qualify and do well for once in a… Read more »
I heard good things about Mustii. The song is called “Before the Party’s Over” and apparently, it’s giving some Blanche vibes.
Amazing choice, wouldn’t be surprised if it will win. ?
Lithuania is back in the TOP-10 on the Eurovisionworld as to who will win the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmo.
I can’t believe my favourite of the NF season actually won! Can’t wait to see him in Malmö 🙂
Aaand we have an opening act.
yeah, ESC formula became so predictable it is almost decided
Lithuania opened semi final one in 2021 and they qualified in fourth place. I think they also opened semi two in 2015, but I’ll have to look that up.
2021 Semi-final 1
2015 Semi-final 2
2010 Semi-final 2
2009 Final
1999 Final
1999 is a masterpiece. Obviously, nobody who voted understood that.
Broke the rules, though. Thankfully the EBU did not notice.
Really? How? I only of Croatia breaking the rules in 1999 and a certain Jan Ola insisting they be sanctioned. What did Lithuania do?
*only know of Croatia
It was not deliberate, just ignorance. The lyrics were not original, they were an old traditional poem in that dialect. The credits never reflected this, so the EBU never knew.
Oh, I didn’t know. Was it 100% unoriginal? There is a credited lyricist, does that mean he stole it then?
I’m pretty sure that credit was only added AFTER the national final, just to be sure to stick to the rules, or at least appear to…so I guess it was in fact deliberate.
That’s very disappointing. I don’t like unoriginality. Or plain theft.
“Theft” might be a bit strong, the poet who got credit did curate/edit it. They weren’t originally trying to fool anyone, they were just not aware of the rules and probably thought they were never going to win the national final anyway. A bit like Shum.
It’s still a great song, it’s only the EBU rules who ruined things! Don’t hold it against Aiste.
Never. I still love the product. I am however against copying what someone else wrote, it’s a rule I fully support. Btw, where do you find this information?
Can’t remember specifically where I heard this, but allaeurovisionsbidrag.blogspot.com is a great source for backstories!
Thx, yeah that one has some good information.
Thank you for the information.
Eurovision would start with a bang! ?
Congrats Luthuania! Excellent choice and already listening to the song on Spotify.
Took me some time to appreciate this song but now I’m in love with it. It’s in my 3rd place for the moment and I see this easily finishing in the top 10 in May. I don’t think this is gonna give Lithuania its first victory but the country has shown really good stuff in the past few years (The Roop were my winners back in 2020, we will never know if they could pull a winning performance).
Every ESC season starts weak but eventually gets stronger.
While this season is getting stronger, we’ve got over half the entries already and only Ukraine sounds like a winner.
First one this year I’ve though “this could win”. Brilliant performance
LOL good joke
With all the songs in semi 1. I fear for Ireland not qualifying like Osiris in 2019. An act that was a shoe in for qualifying not qualifying.