Rehearsals for Eurovision 2024 are well underway. The contestants in semi-final 2 are now beginning to undertake their second run-throughs on the Malmö stage.
We’ve been given 30-second teasers of the nine acts who had their second rehearsal on Thursday 2 May.
But which of these second rehearsals impressed you the most?
Inspect the rehearsal footage for yourself, then scroll down to vote in our poll and share your opinions.
Eurovision 2024 second rehearsals: Thursday 2 May
Poll: Who had the best second rehearsal at Eurovision 2024 on Thursday (2 May)?
You can vote for as many of the acts as you would like. But you’ll only be able to vote once — so choose wisely!
Who did you vote for? Who was your biggest grower of the day? Let us know in the comments below.
Does this mean that Greece is also a contender for the win or not? Or is it just Greeks voting for their entry?
I quite like Nemo’s outfit & I don’t understand why people are so critical of it. As a matter, I would love to have my own version.
I think Nemo is so cool. For daring to do this kind of performance. And his voice while doing this act, incredible. I’m torn about the clothes though.. He looks like someone from the Muppet show. But it could work. This is different from the others that are doing classical eurovision tricks. Most of them anyway..
I think Switzerland is going to surprise us nicely with the staging, although I’m still not convinced about the outfit. Maybe I’m too old-fashioned, I don’t dig it. It’s very memorable though, so could also do the job. The song is unquestionable, absolute winner for me.
Strong batch because i m sure gonna vote for switzerland greece and armenia. Add croatia italy Portugal France norway Australia and for the last spot of my top 10 i can t décidé between Ukraine georgia and Slovénia.. Probably Ukraine
Voted for Latvia. Happy to see Dons so high in the poll. Hope he’ll qualify!
Can you stop showing the pronouns dude every second article?
Good that Nemo didn’t make adjustments to the pink outfit and boots.
Never change yourself or your style because other people don’t like it. Even if you could finish last.
I”m glad he didn’t change s*** because it made the s**** song interesting.
Croatian!
Yes, sadly even among us Croatians there are people who are embracing widespread culture of this site – talk badly about others, this means support for my favourite. Sorry for that
Index.hr this morning. Quick! An article on toxic positivity!
Your point?
That comment was meant to be personal so I’ll bite..since you’re so condescending. I am not here to make friends (or enemies, for that matter), but to share my thoughts on an event I’ve been following for decades… and yes. To have some fun as well. I don’t use forums or social networks at all, so this is pretty much the only place online where I type. My insights are expensive. 😉 Apart from BL, whose success so far has been extremely organic, none of my other favs this year (Slovenia, Austria, Greece and Norway) seem to be gaining much… Read more »
I am not being condescending, and I have mich sense of humor…. but I am not sure in which universe calling someone’s work s*** is funny.
And yes, BL is my favourite as well, but still have respect for others
Start by listening to your own s******* advice and respect other people’s opinions, especially if they’re not sugarcoated.
* that would be “saintly” :p
Well I did not call your comment s***, I just called you out for being disrespectful to others.
Anyway, I see that insulting other people work is ok for you, so…. enough said
Have we met?
Definitely not the clown in the header picture lol! Greece was great, and Armenia is one to look out for.
I think they are all polishing up nicely, and both Czechia and Albania seem to have made the biggest improvements since the first rehearsal. Malta continue to deliver a big show. I love the Greek song, but the staging isn’t the most memorable, and Armenia is lovely. But Switzerland continues to be the one that excites me the most, the staging is crazy and unexpected, they sound amazing and I love the song. So still my number one in this semi.
I fear Greece might make a fool of itself next week :/
At least Greece is much better than swiss man with pop trash in english
I’m not so sure. Actually Greece has been injured the most in the odds after rehearsal 2. It’s now 70/1
Because she is wearing a diaper?
She will slay and you know it! Unfortunatelly, people will be voting for less interesting songs and/or performances.
The greek one is okay but nothing “wow”. Switzerland looked epic and something i have never seen in Eurovision before. Somewhat scary though as that platform looks slippery :O Seems Nemo is also good at moving and balancing in addition to his amazing vocals. I really want Latvia to qualify, that song is on the better side this year. Much better song than Greece or Netherlands for example, even though the staging is bit empty :/
Swiss man isnt epic Haven’t you seen a man in pink which is spinning at Eurovision? Because maybe it was a higher level The swiss song is generic pop trash song in english and have norhing to do with representing a country And wokals are not amazing just normal Generic pop song, pink, there’s too much of everything, it may give you a headache, but it’s not music. In the past countrys sang in their own langusges at Eurovision and there was a good level, but now Eurovision is more and more like a circus, dancing but not music contest
Oh calm down and stop calling anyones work trash!
Militant Marina fans need to calm down and accept that she’s not going to win.
Latvia with Dons have grown the most on me this week.
Greek fans continue the desperate troll vote. Lol. The flop will be huge guys. She has no chance. Be ready !!!!!
At least greece is better than swiss pop trash in english
Objectively, she’s not
Shame on you for supposedly being Greek and supporting the try-hard songwriting camp Swiss proposal instead of your own great entry…
I read the future in the air (aeromancy) and here are the first 5 places of Eurovision 2024
1- Ireland
2- Norway
3- Estonia
4- Portugal
5- Ukraine
Bonus
6- Greece
Wow, i hope your aptitude is real !
Your air is polluted
Objectively speaking, Malta and Armenia had the best clips for second rehearsals. Armenia is simply, yet fun and effective, no nudity or attention seeking tricks. Malta is giving Chanel vibes but it’s really really strong and good. Great opener. Austria got me worried, not strong choreo…. i think they might NQ and Malta could Q instead. Switzerland’s performance is ruined by this atrocious outfit. What a shame! Denmark and Latvia are boring, sorry. I like the songs though but they don’t stand out. Albania has a bad running order too and the whole thing is off. Czechia is energetic but… Read more »
Malta – well done, if a little too familiar and the blindfold is a bit gimmicky – not a bad track as an opener though Albania – worried about this, I’m not sure who the audience is and who will be really grabbed to vote for this Greece – I’m not a fan of the song but there’s no denying that this is good staging. Marina has Joost level charisma and it pours through the screen Switzerland – Nemo is a classy performer and they come through really strongly on the screen, performing whilst spinning looks very hard Czechia –… Read more »
Spain has great props:)
Nothing really stood out but countries like Czechia and Denmark who I thought were done for, might have a shot now.
I’m still disappointed by Switzerland, a costume change might help.
Having seen only the ESC released compilation clip – my thoughts.
Most improved from their home country’s finals – Denmark
Trying so hard to distract from the song with too much dance and/or gimmicks: Austria, Greece and especially Malta.
Pleasantly surprised: Latvia & Switzerland
lol, at Greece at the top. That one didnt come across strong at all. I did like the colours though and her dress, but what i dont like are the camerawork (it should be dynamic) and her facial expression (very cold, doesnt seem to connect with viewers). Definitely not a winning song. The best for me was Switzerland. Very impressive but that outfit needs to go. Also liked Armenia. This could steal points from Greece. Austria also seemed confident
I am sorry but UK jumping to 5th place in odds to win jury vote? Who’s high?
I have more random “thoughts” about the rehearsals I want to write down. (again, ms. constructive criticism left the room) Malta: wow.dance moves get wilder and wilder every year, it’s becoming a bit ridiculous already. Maybe it’s time to bring back Eurovision Dance Competition? Albania: is she wearing new costume? I kinda like it Greece: its ok, though I wish they cut the moment she reaches for the handkerchief Switzerland: you know the finances are though when not even Switzerland can’t afford Russian man on skates, but they made it work. It also showcases a reason figure skaters wear skintight… Read more »
I think that in today’s event, not only one person participated to post a photo and video of just that one person
Tbh at the end of the day I think no one flopped but no one impressed me either. So my vote goes to Malta (biggest surprise), Armenia (the one I enjoy the most) and Switzerland because the performance and the song remain good despite the terrible outfit.
Rather embarrassing for “them”.
As embarassing as your comment?
What’s embarrassing about our comment?
Why wiwiblogs are favored one person?
You must be new here. They pick one or two acts each year and go all in on them to the point of actively campaigning for them and ignoring many other very good acts. Sometimes to the point of making you completely hate an act by the time the finals actually air.
Switzerland is the winner, odds are so wrong.
No it isnt Its generic pop song in english and have nothing to do with represent a country
So who is your winner then? And don’t say Croatia if you are from Croatia.
Croatia, of course.
I can’t get behind Croatia ever since Thompson was invited to sing in the football team celebrations. It’s all a bit too right wing for me
What does that horruble person have to do with RTTD?
I am from Poland and I prefer Croatia, Italy, Sweden, France, Ukraine, Lithuania and others over this
Why are you so obsessed with Croatia? This article has nothing to do with Croatia and here you are bringing again Croatia to the story
No one is really bringing anything that truly represents their country’s culture or heritage this year except Armenia.
No.
Armenia is fun but its not Armenian culture, music expecrts say.
it is a mix of Indian and Balkan sounds, not Armenian.
Doesn’t matter, and also doesn’t matter for other countries.
Norway as well to be fair
I agree, but odds don’t say antyhing
I wonder what will you say about the odds tomorrow for example if Switzerland gets first place, would it be important lol. I just think you hate baby boy pizza for no reason whatsoever
No because odds basically dont say about what people like, but I can still question about why Croatiais first
why Croatia is first* .. are you trying to misunderstand me on purpose?
Is there a press poll for today’s rehearsals?
Press centre is closed.
what I did not expect to see Denmark being first. I mean I don’t mind it, but that was a surprise. Go Saba!!!
We need to show some love to our mental health queen!
she is so lovely and I would love to see her reaction if she qualify
I’d love to see her qualify too but I’m afraid a cardboard box and a smoke machine wont cut it.
tbh the rehearsal clip gave us nothing. I expected it to be the same as in DMGP. I’m more excited to see how it looks in the verses, because I think they have upgraded it at bit more there
She’s be SO proud and us danes would be so happy for her <3
I gave my vote for Denmark, i wanna see her Q. Sand is stuck in my head , catchy for sure
once it in your head it will never get out
Everyone except Malta flopped today. (and Denmark, but I’m sad cuz it seems Saba has no help from the danish broadcaster)
Denmark was great.
Interesting day, I still don’t know what to make of it. Greece looks good but they need to fix the balance between the lead and the backing vocals. Switzerland is confusing me – I want to like it but there’s just too much going on and it doesn’t help the song. Both are still qualifying with ease. Austria and Denmark look polished and I think both have good chances to make it to the final. Armenia is solid although I don’t personally enjoy the song. Malta and Czechia were the positive surprises of the day for me, the first one… Read more »
Will Kaleen become Albina (Croatia 2021) number 2?
Quite possibly imo
Albina was different class
Albina was quite an anomaly (in Q-NQ terms)
Once again my thoughts haven’t changed drastically compared to the first rehearsals. I don’t like Albania’s and Czechia’s staging at all, Austria is I think also not as strong as the pictures signified.
Denmark is impressive, Armenia is fun and Latvia is quality and should go through but I am afraid it won’t given the unimpressive staging.
Also I don’t like Switzerland’s staging and I think we are heading towards a Croatia vs Ukraine vs Italy race (providing Angelina’s staging is good today).
Also I am not impressed by Greece. I was really looking forward to how the single-shot filming will look like but in the clip we saw it seemed too static. Hoping the rest of the act is better filmed: perhaps some filming innovations haven’t been revealed yet.
Malta does nothing to me, but is better staged than Luxembourg and Cyprus in its category. Maybe Georgia will overshadow her though, coming on later. Also the song is an extended dance break by now.
Malta doesn’t look hopeless at all, I really liked this clip. Also liked Greece. Both songs I don’t care for but those two ladies are slaying tbh. Latvia must qualify period. Austria and Denmark look good.
This is nothing to do with the artists, they all did well, but did anyone else think there was something off with the sound mixing in the rehearsal clips today? Like the artists all sounded good, but the pre-recorded vocals had been turned up high and it was tough to actually hear them? I don’t think it’s a question of delegation choice, because it was the same for literally all of them (except Armenia, who, by the way, slayed with that clip), and I’m sure it’ll be ok for next week because these are rehearsals after all, but it caught… Read more »
I’m sorry but how is Malta still at the bottom of the odds?
No amount of great staging can save a bad song?
Unfortunately Malta’s history with how it does with televoters is playing a huge part of it. There is no other country that has suffered more because of the televote than Malta and I’m sure it is playing a huge part in their odds this year. The pattern has been so consistent that it’s so easy to predict (similar to how easy it is to predict that Ukraine and Italy will do well in the televote every year no matter what they send).
Armenia, Albania, Greece and Switzerland for me.
Malta Austria and Czechia are a big downgrade. I could barely hear Sarah’s Kaleen’s and Aiko’s voice
It’s funny how we always get songs about self-acceptance and celebrating diversity and then, every year, we also get tons of muscular male dancers, trying to sell us those songs based on their looks…
I just had to share it
The body positivity didn’t show much for Windows95man or Destiny (Malta 2021), if both songs would be sung by athletic artists I doubt the comments would be so harsh.
I wonder if a woman was wearing Windows95man “costume” whether EBU would put a stop to it?
Hey, people like what people like. Apparently it’s muscular male dancers. No reason to shame or blame them!
Greece was disapointing, the girl has no charisma
Croatia was best and he wasn’t even there lol
It crazy how much stronger semi 1 is.
I have a feeling top 10 in the final will be (random order):
1. Croatia
2. Ukraine
3. Italy
4. Netherlands
5. Greece
6. Lithuania
7. Switzerland
8. Ireland
9. Norway
10. France/Sweden/Israel/Uk
I don’t think Switzerland would be below Greece or Lithuania
I wrote it is random order
To be honest, Ukraine’s war theme song (what a surprise!) doesnt deserve to be in top3
read guys, random order :p it will be in top 10 for sure
Lithuania floping.
Ireland that high? No.
Greece won’t get that good position.
Netherlands fourth? Are you blind?
Croatia winning? Wasn’t even originally selected to their national selection.
Italy too dark and will be in a same position as that chick from 2016
do you guys know what random order means??
Why put them in numbered order then dumbass?
no need to insult 🙂
Didn’t stop you.
hellow didn’t insult you anywhere. Just asked you if you understand what random order means. 🙂
Yes. Perhaps you could try to explain the concept to the contest producers.
Italy’s staging look quite good
Agree Sweden don’t belong there
Don’t know who had the best rehearsal but obviously Switzerland’s rehearsal was just disappointing
I thought it was epic