Could this be Germany’s year to win the competition?
Fourteen years after their last Eurovision win, Germany will be hoping their latest entry, Isaak, will be able to take that winning spot in the competition.
While Germany automatically qualify for a spot in the Eurovision final, Isaak will perform during the semi-final, along with the other Big Five Nations in a first for the song contest.
With two Eurovision wins under their belt, could Isaak make it Germany’s third? Only time will tell.
But in the meantime, here’s everything you need to know about Isaak.
Who is Germany Eurovision 2024 entry Isaak?
Age: 29
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Isaak Guderian, professionally known as Isaak, is a singer who began his musical career as a street busker.
He has previously taken part in the German version of The X Factor as well as Show Your Talent, in which he won and saw his star rise to prominence.
Since 2020, Isaak has released 12 singles, including his Eurovision song Always on the Run.
How old is Isaak?
Isaak is 29 years old and was born on 31st January 1995.
What nationality is Isaak?
Isaak is German, having been born in Minden, North Rhine-Westphalia.
What is Germany’s Eurovision song called?
Isaak will be singing Always on the Run, written by himself, Greg Taro, Kevin Lehr and Leo Jupiter.
You can listen to the full song below.
What was Isaak said about representing Germany at Eurovision 2024?
“Eurovision is a very crazy and artsy world where everyone can just be themselves,” Isaak told EurovisionWorld.
“I’ve always been a fan of thinking outside of the box, and that’s what I love about it. In reality, I never thought about competing in it because it seemed so unreachable.”
Where did Germany come in the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest?
Represented by Lord of the Lost, Germany finished in 26th place in Eurovision 2023.
When is Eurovision 2024?
The first of the Eurovision 2024 semi-finals took place on Tuesday 7th May at 8pm, with the second show set to air on Thursday 9th May at 8pm.
The Grand Final will take place on Saturday 11th May at 8pm, taking place at Malmö Arena in Sweden.
The Eurovision Song Contest has faced significant criticism over its decision to allow Israel to compete in this year’s competition in light of the current situation in Gaza and the Middle East, with some fans and members of the music industry calling for a boycott of the ceremony.
Noel Curran – director general of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which organises Eurovision – has said in a statement: “We understand the concerns and deeply held views around the current conflict in the Middle East. We can’t fail to be moved by the profound suffering of all those caught up in this terrible war.
“However, the Eurovision Song Contest is a non-political music event and a competition between public service broadcasters who are members of the EBU. It is not a contest between governments.
“As a member-led organisation, our governing bodies – the Eurovision Song Contest Reference Group and the Executive Board – did review the participants list for the 2024 Contest and agreed that the Israeli public broadcaster KAN met all the competition rules for this year and can participate as it has for the past 50 years.”
The artists taking part in this year’s contest have also faced backlash for not pulling out of the ceremony, including the UK’s act Olly Alexander, who signed a joint statement alongside other entrants explaining they “do not feel comfortable being silent”.
“It is important to us to stand in solidarity with the oppressed and communicate our heartfelt wish for peace, an immediate and lasting ceasefire, and the safe return of all hostages,” the statement read. “We stand united against all forms of hate, including anti-Semitism and Islamophobia.
“We firmly believe in the unifying power of music, enabling people to transcend differences and foster meaningful conversations and connections. We feel that it is our duty to create and uphold this space, with a strong hope that it will inspire greater compassion and empathy.”
The Eurovision 2024 live final will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Saturday 11th May at 8pm.