Everything is ready for the final this evening, May 11, of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, which will see Angelina Mango compete on stage at the Malmö Arena with the 25 other finalists: the 20 artists selected during the two semi-finals, plus the winner Sweden and the “Big Five”: Spain, France, United Kingdom, Germany and Italy. “After the extraordinary audience for the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest (14% share with almost 3 million viewers; +6% share points compared to last year),” said yesterday the director of Rai Prime Time Entertainment, Marcello, Ciannamea, “thanks also to the magnificent performance of Angelina Mango and the irresistible couple of commentators Mara Maionchi and Gabriele Corsi, all the anticipation is focused on the tonight’s final, broadcast in prime time on Rai 1which will see Angelina compete with all our support and that of all Italy.
The surprises
Many surprises will punctuate the final evening of the 68th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, which marks the 50th anniversary of Abba’s historic victory in Brighton. After the tribute to Swedish music and the Alcazar, the big winners of Eurovision will return to the stage to pay tribute to the European champion quartet of fifty years ago, by performing their “Waterloo”: Charlotte Perrelli , born in 1974 (the year of the Abba victory) and winner for Sweden in 1999. With her, Carola, the artist who, with her victory in Rome, brought the festival to Malmö for the first time in 1992, and Conchita Wurst, winner for Austria 10 years ago on stage in Copenhagen.
To entertain the audience while awaiting the voting results, there will be a performance from outgoing winner Loreen, the first woman to win two Eurovisions, who will perform the song that led to Liverpool’s triumph “Tattoo” and the new single ” Forever’ . But that’s not all: there will be other surprises for those who tune in. Today will mark the arrival in Malmö of Mara Maionchi to discuss with Gabriele Corsi the final which will be played at the. Malmö Arena instead Mario Acampa will be the spokesperson, announcing the result of the Italian jury’s vote on the final evening.
Where to watch the final
The final will also be broadcast live on radio and video on Rai Radio 2 (digital terrestrial channel 202 and TivùSat), hosted by Diletta Parlangeli and Matteo Osso. The couple will give space to great international music, reveal behind the scenes and talk about the semi-finalist competition. Rai Pubblica Utilità will make the final fully accessible also in sign language on a dedicated RaiPlay channel.
No less than 11 performers, deaf and hearing, who began their preparation with remote rehearsals, will perform both the 26 songs in competition and the songs of the guests in Lis (Italian Sign Language) and Isl (International Sign Language ). each performance both to the audience at home and to those present in the studio. Instead, two interpreters will translate the direction part into lis. The live broadcast will also be available to stream on RaiPlay and will be broadcast worldwide thanks to Rai Italia.