Wiwi Jury Update: Our favourites ahead of the Eurovision 2024 grand final

The grand final of Eurovision 2024 is almost upon us. By the end of the night, one of this year’s acts will finally be crowned the winner and walk away with the prestigious microphone trophy.

The Wiwi Jury — our in-house panel of musical unprofessionals — first rated the 37 competing songs way back in late March, with predominantly only studio cuts available. Switzerland’s Nemo came out on top of the jury ranking. Croatia’s Baby Lasagna and Italy’s Angelina Mango closely followed in second and third respectively.

However, all of this was done before seeing any of the live performances at the semi-finals. Like many, our thoughts changed after witnessing what the acts brought to the stage in Malmö. So we thought it was only right to reveal the Wiwi Jury’s updated favourites ahead of the Eurovision 2024 grand final.

Once again our jury is truly international. The 19 members hail from Spain, Germany, Australia, USA, Romania, United Kingdom, Lithuania, Norway, Cyprus, Israel, and Denmark.

Do we still think the same as before the live semi-finals? Or do we have a new winner? Read on to find out!

Note: These votes were cast before Joost Klein was disqualified from the grand final. Therefore, the Netherlands will still be included in our updated ranking.

Wiwi Jury 2024 – Updated Individual Top 10

Luis

12 points: Greece

Marina Satti delivers a deliciously imperfect performance and enters a new narrative into the Eurovision sphere. In a world dominated by extremely slick and polished performances, Marina’s offering tears down conventions and sets the tone for a new language at Eurovision. Urban, cheeky and camp, “ZARI” is the breath of fresh air this contests needs to attract younger audiences moving forward.

Youyou

12 points: Armenia

Armenia surprisingly comes to my first place. Such a lovely energy and what a pure voice, I am super happy she is bringing so much fun to the stage and lets the audience sing with her!

Antranig

12 points: Lithuania

A quick shout out to Slovenia’s Raiven, who is my most improved due to having the most compelling performance of the year. However, my favourite remains unchanged. Lithuania is armed with dazzling staging and an infectious beat, performed by a captivating artist. The Lithuanian language adds a layer of intrigue to a slickly produced track. This will be rocking Euroclub dance floors for years to come. Well done Silvester, keep on slaying!

Pablo

12 points: Switzerland

Switzerland had a lot of questions to answer when the moment arrived. And I liked every single answer they gave. Simple but out-there, elaborate yet effortless. Nemo showcases incredible vocal control and an arresting presence. This is trophy-worthy without a doubt.

Antony

12 points: Croatia

Words cannot describe how proud I am of this song. “Rim Tim Tagi Dim” is a highly impactful and memorable entry. With the underlying message being very relatable, it allows for the song to be accessible to the wider audience. As the song straddles heavy metal and techno music, this makes it ingenious and captivating. It has been a pleasure seeing Baby Lasagna grow as a performer, as we have witnessed his vocal performance and charisma elevated every time. The staging concept that we have seen in his semi-final is highly effective and with exhilarating audience involvement. Could we see Eurovision’s greatest fairytale?

Ruxandra

12 points: Switzerland

Before, Switzerland was sitting at the lower end of my Top 10. But, after the live performance this goes straight to my first place. Switzerland gave us a show that is worthy of the trophy. I can only be amazed by Nemo’s vocal control and their incredible voice, the easy way in which they go from pop to rap to opera, plus especially their confidence and stage presence. I was absolutely mesmerized for  three minutes.

Jordi

12 points: Greece

Marina’s “ZARI” is a mesmerising blend of chaos and excellence: from its sound to its visuals, from the outfits to Marina Satti herself. With the words “Eh, I’m gonna do it my way,” she asserts her individuality, and we couldn’t agree more. It seamlessly weaves together traditional, modern, and ethnographic elements, a testament to Marina’s unique style of creation, interpretation, and expression within this infectious chaos. “ZARI” is Greece’s disco anthem tailor-made for 2024, yet it also bears a vulnerability in its lyrics, adding a reflective and emotional depth to this anthem. I can only hope for a resounding success for her unique vision.

Lucy

12 points: Switzerland

High risk, high reward. The work Nemo has to put into each performance of “The Code” is mind-boggling, with incredible camera angles adding to the drama of the song. They absolutely knock it out of the park every time, and their multi-genre gloriousness remains my favourite of 2024. The outfit looks fab now, Nemo sounds amazing, and I’m sure we will see a great result for them on Saturday.

Suzanne

12 points: Croatia

Meow, Cat. Please meow back. Cats! Cats! Cats! From the moment I heard this song, I loved it! It’s only grown on me since. Marko’s energy is authentic and infectious. Love his humility and the story of the song. See y’all in Croatia!

Lukas

12 points: Ukraine

As an overall package, Ukraine takes the crown for me. I think the staging of this act is very impressive as it adds more drama and emotions to the entry. Songs with a rap verse were never my kind of thing, but alyona alyona does it so well and it fits perfectly that it doesn’t stand out as a different part of the song. Going into the contest, Ukraine was one of my favourite entries this year, so it is great to see them keep the momentum and even reach my number one.

Jacob

12 points: Serbia

Just like last year, Serbia gets my 12 points. It’s incredibly beautiful and emotional, and it’s dark, mysterious and haunting. It’s a classic timeless ballad; it builds up super slowly, but when the chorus kicks in after half the song, it delivers. Teya Dora is a very talented singer, and performs this very well. It’s a simple, uncomplicated song, and stands out in a year where many of the other songs aren’t.

Georgia

12 points: Switzerland

Nemo’s talent as an artist is unmistakable. Their vocal prowess is truly incredible, showcasing an impressive range that captivates audiences. In the midst of simplicity, “The Code” stands out among other performances, with Nemo commanding the stage solo. Yet, somehow, the stage feels complete, full with Nemo’s talent. Their performance stirs up a range of feelings, taking the audience on a journey of self-discovery with them. Since I first watched the video clip up until now, after semi-final two, “The Code” has been steadily growing on me. Selecting a winner was quite challenging, but there’s something about Nemo that exudes winning energy to me!

Tom

12 points: Ukraine

Whenever I see the performance of “Teresa & Maria”, I am a weeping mess. My favourite Eurovision song of 2024 from the moment I heard it when they announced the Vidbir songs. It’s beautiful, honest, fearful, hopeful, vulnerable and undeniably POWERFUL. It feels like it fits the spirit of the time we are currently living in. This is a very special song.

Scarlett

12 points: Croatia

“Rim Tim Tagi Tim” is unadulterated entertainment and unapologetically sincere. From the very first note, you can’t help but stomp along. And of course, this song has given us one of the most iconic lyrics this year – “meow, cat, please meow back”. Despite the song’s seemingly cheesy lyrics, it still contains depth as it speaks to Croatia’s ongoing brain drain. If you’re not headbanging by the end of the song, I don’t know what to tell you.

Lauren

12 points: Norway

What was already a phenomenal song and performance at Melodi Grand Prix came together even more in Malmö, to create truly one of the most masterful Eurovision moments ever in my book. The vocals are impeccable, the staging and styling is on point, and the only thing left is for Gåte to shock everyone and place at the very top of the scoreboard.

Sebastian

12 points: Switzerland

“The Code” is the whole package. Artfully displayed with vocals that challenge some of this year’s best vocalists, Nemo’s performance is done with sweet perfection. This is a masterclass in making a moment, and is such a deserving winner both in song and message.

Simon

12 points: Croatia

It’s been there all the time, but now we see the full potential of “Rim Tim Tagi Dim”. The staging is powerful, but not too overloaded, the chorus is catchy, and Baby Lasagna has the right amount of wildness and presence to serve the song. This is what a Eurovision winner is made of, and we know how passionate the Croatians would be, if they were to win Eurovision for the first time as an independent nation.

Jonathan

12 points: Ireland

Whilst Norway still holds a very special place in my heart, after watching the jury show in full, the act that was ingrained on my mind was absolutely Ireland. This is certainly one of the best produced stage shows of the year. Rather than worrying about catering for everyone, they’ve taken their art to the extreme and the risk pays off ten fold. The light and dark moments are balanced perfectly to create a dynamic performance that captivates the viewer from start to finish. Even if the song isn’t your thing, it’s impossible to look away because you want to know what’s coming next. Bambie Thug delivers a standout moment of Eurovision history.

William

12 points: Croatia

In a sea of polished and overly produced songs, Baby Lasagna stands out for keeping it real. It’s like he was performing in his garage and producers suddenly opened the door — it’s chaotic and kitsch and that’s why it feels so authentic. Marko’s natural charisma and warmth come through at every turn and the on-screen visuals are funky yet elevated. Neon goats? Neon horses? Neon cats? Why the hell not. Cats always win and I’m hoping Baby Lasagna purrs his way to victory. Get it, boy!

Wiwi Jury 2024 – Updated Top 26

1. Croatia: Baby Lasagna – “Rim Tim Tagi Dim” (139 points)
2. Switzerland: Nemo – “The Code” (120 points)
3. Ukraine: alyona alyona & Jerry Heil – “Teresa & Maria” (113 points)
4. Lithuania: Silvester Belt – “Luktelk” (94 points)
5. Ireland: Bambie Thug – “Doomsday Blue” (78 points)
6. Italy: Angelina Mango – “La noia” (74 points)
7. France: Slimane – “Mon Amour” (69 points)
8. Greece: Marina Satti – “ZARI” (55 points)
9. Norway: Gåte – “Ulveham” (55 points)
10. Spain: Nebulossa – “ZORRA” (40 points)
11. Armenia: LADANIVA – “Jako” (38 points)
12. Netherlands: Joost Klein – “Europapa” (30 points)
13. Georgia: Nutsa Buzaladze – “Firefighter” (30 points)
14. Sweden: Marcus & Martinus – “Unforgettable” (26 points)
15. United Kingdom: Olly Alexander – “Dizzy” (25 points)
16. Slovenia: Raiven – “Veronika” (21 points)
17. Serbia: Teya Dora – “Ramonda” (18 points)
18. Austria: Kaleen – “We Will Rave” (18 points)
19. Portugal: iolanda – “Grito” (15 points)
20. Latvia: Dons – “Hollow” (12 points)
21. Estonia: 5MIINUST x Puuluup – “(nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi” (8 points)
22. Cyprus: Silia Kapsis – “Liar” (7 points)
23. Germany: ISAAK – “Always On The Run” (6 points)
24. Israel: Eden Golan – “Hurricane” (5 points)
25. Luxembourg: TALI – “Fighter” (3 points)
26. Finland: Windows95Man – “No Rules!” (3 points)

In accordance with Eurovision rules, the winner of a tie is the country that received points from more jurors. Should a second tie-break be needed, this is won by the country that received more 12 points, then 10 points, all the way down to 1.

And there you have it. Our updated Wiwi Jury ranking for Eurovision 2024 sees Croatia rising to the top.

In only a few short hours, we’ll finally see who will be declared the winner of Eurovision 2024. Will our new favourite Croatia take the crown? Or could our previous top pick of Switzerland still secure the victory? All will be revealed when the 25 acts take to the Malmö arena stage.

Do you agree with our Wiwi Jury Update ahead of the Eurovision 2024 grand final? Who is your favourite of the remaining 25 acts? Whose individual top ten is most similar to your own? Let us know all your thoughts in the comments below!