As Eurovision 2024 draws nearer, countries across Europe are gearing up to select their representatives for the grand event in Malmö. Here’s a roundup of the national finals happening this weekend, where you can catch the excitement and discover who will fly the flag for their nation:

Germany

Germany’s “Eurovision Song Contest – Das deutsche Finale 2024” is set to determine who will represent the country in Malmö. With nine acts hoping for the coveted spot, including familiar faces like Max Mutzke (Germany 2004), the competition promises to be fierce. The winner will be decided by a combination of audience and international jury votes. More about Eurovision Song Contest – Das deutsche Finale 2024 here.

Update: According to ESC-kompakt.de, due to a short-term program change, the ESC preliminary round “Eurovision Song Contest – Das deutsche Finale 2024” will only start at 10:20 PM instead of 10:05 PM as previously planned.

How to Watch: Tune in tonight, at 22:20 CET here.

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Moldova

In Moldova, “Etapa națională 2024” will feature eleven entries competing for the chance to represent the country at Eurovision 2024. Legendary Romanian group HOLOGRAF will be the main guest artist at the national final, adding to the excitement of the event.

These acts will perform in the running order as you see it below:

1. Nicoleta Sava – “Bravo”
2. Valeria Pasha – “Anti-Princess”
3. Reghina Alexandrina – “Contrasens”
4. Viola Julea – “Light Up!”
5. OL “No Time – “No Space”
6. Sasha Letty – “DNA”
7. Natalia Barbu – “In the Middle”
8. Y-Limit – “Revolution”
9. Cătălina Solomac – “Fever”
10. Victor Gulick – “Fever”
11. Iulia Teleucă – “Runaway”

How to Watch: Tune in tommorow, at 18:00 CET – the live stream is available below:

Denmark

Denmark’s ‘Melodi Grand Prix‘ promises an evening of entertainment as eight songs compete for the ticket to Malmö. With a mix of established artists like Basim, who represented the country in 2014 in Copenhagen, the Danish final is sure to deliver memorable performances.

1. Saba – Sand
2. Stella – Sign Here
3. CHU CHU – The Chase (Zoom Zoom)
4. Basim – Johnny
5. RoseeLu – Real Love
6. UBLU – Planetary Hearts
7. Janus Wiberg – I Need Your Love
8. Aura Dione – Mirrorball of Hope

How to Watch: Catch the action on Saturday, February 17, starting at 20:00 CET on DR1 or via live stream on DR’s online player.

Estonia

Estonia’s ‘Eesti Laul‘ is down to its final 10 contenders, each vying for the chance to represent the Baltic nation at Eurovision. The Tondiraba Ice Hall in Tallinn will host the event, with hosts Tõnis Niinemets and Grete Kuld guiding viewers through the exciting evening.

Below, you can listen to all 10 competing entries in the order that they’ll be performed in on Saturday night.

1. Brother Apollo – Bad Boy
2. Carlos Ukareda – Never Growing Up
3. Ewert and The Two Dragons – Hold Me Now
4. Anet Vaikmaa – Serotoniin
5. OLLIE – My Friend
6. Daniel Levi – Over the Moon
7. Uudo Sepp & Sarah Murray – Still Love
8. Peter Põder – Korraks Veel
9. 5Minust and Puuluup – (nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi
10. Nele-Liis Vaiksoo – Käte ümber jää

How to Watch: Catch the action on Saturday, February 17, starting at 18:30 CET – the livestream is available below:

Iceland

‘Söngvakeppnin’ returns to Icelandic screens, featuring ten artists competing for glory. With two semi-finals leading up to the grand final, Icelandic viewers will have their say in selecting the country’s representative for Eurovision 2024.

This Saturday we’ll be able to see Semi-Final 1, and the list below are competing artists in the first evening:

• ANITA – “Stingum af” / “Downfall”
• Blankiflúr – “Sjá þig” / “Love You”
• Ceasetone – “Ró” / “Flow”
• Sunny – “Fiðrildi”
• VÆB – “Bíómynd” / “Movie Scene”

Söngvakeppnin 2024 consists of three shows: two semi-finals on February 17 and February 24, and the final on March 2. The winner will represent Iceland at Eurovision 2024 in Malmö.

In each semi-final, five acts perform live in Icelandic. The top two acts from each semi-final, determined by national vote, advance to the final. Additionally, one wildcard finalist may be chosen by the show’s producers from the remaining contestants. Contestants in the final perform in their chosen Eurovision language.

The hosts for Söngvakeppnin 2024 are Ragnhildur Steinunn Jónsdóttir, Sigurður Þorri Gunnarsson, and Unnsteinn Manuel Stefánsson.

How to Watch: Catch the action on Saturday, February 17, starting at 20:45 CET via RÚV Player.

Lithuania

Lithuania’s final Eurovizija.LT will take place at the Švyturys Arena in Klaipėda, with Monika Linkytė, the country’s representative in Eurovision 2023, performing as the interval act. Ten acts will compete for the chance to follow in her footsteps.

You can review the complete list of participants in the final evening and the order of performance below:

1. Aistè – We Will Rule The World
2. Žalvarinis – Gaudė Vėjai
3. Pluie de Comètes – Be Careful
4. Silvester Belt – Luktelk
5. VB gang – KABOOM!!!
6. Il Senso – Time
7. Shower – Impossible
8. Monika Marija – Unlove You Starting Tomorrow
9. Queens of Roses – Walk Through Fire
10. The Roop – Simple Joy

How to Watch: Catch the action on Saturday, February 17, starting at 20:00 – the livestream is available below:

Sweden

The third heat of Sweden’s selection process will unfold at the Vida Arena in Växjö, showcasing a diverse range of talent vying for the opportunity to represent the nation on the home soil at Eurovision 2024.

These are songs that will compete at the third heat of Melodifestivalen 2024, which will take place tommorow, on Saturday 17th of February:

• Jacqline – Effortless
• Clara Klingenström – Aldrig mer
• Kim Cesarion ‒ Take My Breath Away
• Klaudy ‒ För dig
• Gunilla Persson ‒ I Won’t Shake
• Cazzi Opeia ‒ Give My Heart A Break

How to Watch: Catch the action on Saturday, February 17, starting at 20:00 CET via SVT Player.

Who would you like to see representing Germany, Moldova, Denmark, Lithuania or Estonia in Malmö? Do you have any favourites in Iceland or in Sweden? Let us know your thoughts on the songs in the comments below or at our socials @buildingbridgespod!

(Photo: Corinne Cumming / EBU)