10 things you need to know about Eurovision 2024

After weeks of build up, finally it's Eurovision semi final day for Bambie Thug! Eurovision finally kicks off tonight, where 37 songs will hit the stage over two semi finals.Singer/songwriter Bambie Thug with their song, 'Doomsday Blue'. Ireland last won in 1996. Yes. 1996. Ireland has won seven times in total equalling Sweden's tally.

If Ireland qualifies, Bambie Thug will participate in the grand final on Saturday night live from Sweden.Yes, at home and abroad. In Ireland, a campaign called on RTÉ to"immediately withdraw support and participation in the contest, if Israel is permitted to compete". RTÉ is not currently aware of any participating Public Service Broadcaster that is planning to boycott the Eurovision.

Fun fact! Bambie Thug's mother is from Cork and their dad, is from Stockholm in Sweden, so it's a kind a homecoming for the family! This will be the First time they have appeared in the semi finals. Sweden drew the opening slot in the grand final on Saturday night.It's been a long road. 2018 was the last time in the final with Ryan O'Shaughnessy, in Lisbon and since then, Ireland hasn't made it through to the final.Linda Martin won in Malmö in 1992 with 'Why Me', written by Johnny Logan. The last winner was 28 years ago with Eimear Quinn 'The Voice'.

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