The semi-finals will be followed by a huge Grand Final, with one country set to take the crown from reigning champion Loreen.<\/p>\n
As ever, 20 qualifying finalists will be joined by The Big 5, alongside Sweden, as the competition comes to a head to find the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 winners!<\/p>\n
With details about the Eurovision 2024<\/a> final being released bit by bit, here is everything you need to know.<\/p>\n The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 Grand Final will take place on Saturday 11th May<\/strong>.<\/p>\n It will be held at the Malm\u00f6 Arena, marking the seventh time Sweden have hosted the competition.<\/p>\n Much like previous years, 26 acts will perform on the night, and will no doubt be hoping to become the 2024 Eurovision champion.<\/p>\n Given the two semi-finals are yet to take place, the 20 finalists are yet to be revealed, but we do know which six acts have been automatically fast-tracked to the final, due to being part of the Big Five or winning last time out:<\/p>\n We\u2019ll be sure to update this page with the finalists once revealed.<\/p>\n The Eurovision Song Contest final will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Saturday 11th May at 8pm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Over in the UK, it will be hosted live by presenter<\/a> Graham Norton<\/strong> on BBC One and iPlayer, while Scott Mills and Rylan<\/strong> will be leading the commentary on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.<\/p>\n You will be able to place your vote in the Eurovision final once all acts have performed<\/strong> on the night.<\/p>\n You can find out more about the voting terms and conditions on the BBC\u2019s Voting page<\/a>.<\/p>\n The opening and interval acts are being kept a secret for now, but it has been confirmed that Loreen<\/strong> will be returning to Eurovision<\/a> for an \u201cextra-special performance\u201d!<\/p> The Eurovision Song Contest has faced significant criticism over its decision to allow Israel to compete in this year\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n Noel Curran \u2013 director general of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which organises Eurovision \u2013 has said in a statement<\/a>: \u201cWe understand the concerns and deeply held views around the current conflict in the Middle East. We can\u2019t fail to be moved by the profound suffering of all those caught up in this terrible war.<\/p>\n \u201cHowever, 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.<\/p>\n \u201cAs a member-led organisation, our governing bodies \u2013 the Eurovision Song Contest Reference Group and the Executive Board \u2013 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.\u201d<\/p>\n The artists taking part in this year\u2019s contest have also faced backlash for not pulling out of the ceremony, including the UK\u2019s act Olly Alexander, who signed a joint statement<\/a> alongside other entrants explaining they \u201cdo not feel comfortable being silent\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cIt 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,\u201d the statement read. \u201cWe stand united against all forms of hate, including anti-Semitism and Islamophobia.<\/p>\n \u201cWe 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.\u201d<\/p>\nWhen is the Eurovision final 2024?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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