Eurovision 2024: First 10 countries secure spot in Grand Final
James PowelTen countries made it to the Grand Final of Eurovision 2024 Tuesday, advancing from the first semifinal of the European singing competition.
The first semifinal notably saw the long-absent Luxembourg, which last made the contest in 1993 where it finished last, make it to the Grand Final on Saturday.
Favorites Croatia and Ukraine also made it through to Saturday's show.
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The finalists were chosen by a fan vote from the countries participating in the semifinal and in countries not in the contest.
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Germany, Sweden, the United Kingdom, France, Italy and Spain each have automatic bids in the Grand Final.
The contest, which is being held in Malmö, Sweden, is the largest song competition in Europe and is organized by the European Broadcasting Union.
Here's what you need to know about Eurovision 2024.
Performers moving onto Eurovision 2024 Grand Final
| Country | Performer | Song |
| Cyprus | Silia Kapsis | Liar |
| Serbia | TEYA DORA | RAMONDA |
| Lithuania | Silvester Belt | Luktelk |
| Ireland | Bambie Thug | Doomsday Blue |
| Ukraine | alyona alyona & Jerry Heil | Teresa & Maria |
| Croatia | Baby Lasagna | Rim Tim Tagi Dim |
| Slovenia | Raiven | Veronika |
| Finland | Windows95man | No Rules! |
| Portugal | iolanda | Grito |
| Luxembourg | TALI | Fighter |
Performers competing in Eurovision 2024 second semifinal
| Country | Performer | Song |
| Malta | Sarah Bonnici | Loop |
| Albania | BESA | TITAN |
| Greece | Marina Satti | ZARI |
| Switzerland | Nemo | The Code |
| Czechia | Aiko | Pedestal |
| Austria | Kaleen | We Will Rave |
| Denmark | SABA | SAND |
| Armenia | LADANIVA | Jako |
| Latvia | Dons | Hollow |
| San Marino | MEGARA | 11:11 |
| Georgia | Nutsa Buzaladze | Firefighter |
| Belgium | Mustii | Before the Party's Over |
| Estonia | 5MIINUST x Puuluup | (nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi |
| Israel | Eden Golan | Hurricane |
| Norway | Gåte | Ulveham |
| Netherlands | Joost Klein | Europapa |
How to watch Eurovision 2024
Eurovision 2024 is streamed in the United States on Peacock and on the contest's YouTube channel.
The second semifinal will air on Thursday at 3 p.m. ET.
The Grand Final will air on Saturday at 3 p.m. ET.
How to vote in Eurovision 2024
People in the U.S. that want to vote in Eurovision 2024 can do so through the contest's app or website.