Here’s everything you need to know.
Who are Armenia’s Eurovision 2024 entry Ladaniva?
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Ladaniva are a French-Armenian duo who first rose to prominence in 2019. Inspired by music from around the world, the pair have released multiple tracks and albums over the years, which have proven successful.
This is particularly the case for their video Kef Chilini, which received 18 million views in just a few months!
How old is Ladaniva?
It is unclear how old both members of Ladaniva are.
What nationality is Ladaniva?
The music duo includes singer Jaklin Baghdasaryan, who is Armenian, and French multi-instrumentalist Louis Thomas.
What is Armenia’s Eurovision song called?
Armenia are entering the competition with their song Jako.
You can listen to the full song below.
Where did Armenia come in the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest?
Armenia came in 14th place, scoring 122 points at 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.