Eurovision Song Contest 2024 crowned its winner! With 591 points, Switzerland won it all with their song ⁘The Code⁘ by Nemo. The 24-year-old artist from the bilingual town of Biel/Bienne is non-binary and proved that their artistry and vocal prowess was the magic formula that broke the code. This year's contest has been bogged down by outside drama that has infiltrated into the competition, but within the competition itself, it has been filled with acceptance and visibility with the crop of artists that range the spectrum of identity. It's fitting that, with a mission of peace set out by the artists, the winner is the epitome of the message. Eurovision 's theme was ⁘United by Music.⁘ The artists did more than that. They used their platform on the world's biggest musical stage to unite and celebrate all people. As ABBA says, ⁘Thank you for the music.⁘
Since Eurovision is, for the most part, a mostly transparent event, fans are able to watch the dress rehearsals. They get to see the evolution of each act. Between the press conferences and the fabulous turquoise carpet , they are a way to allow the artists to connect with their fans all while giving them global celebrity status. And just like sports, the odds makers provide their predictions on the placements of the night after each and every moment that leads up to the semi-finals and grand final. For many, this is their Super Bowl . All eyes are glued to every story, every social media post, every rumor that seeps out of the arena. And when any drama unfolds, you can bet your bottom dollar that the Eurovision superfans will spill the tea and solve the mysteries before anyone else! Name a reality show that has that hold over average people. I'll wait.
Going into the week, it seemed as if it would be a battle between two countries: Croatia and Switzlerland. The voting public championed Croatia and their artist Baby Lasagna . Since entering the Eurovision scene, ⁘Rim Tim Tagi Dim⁘ had become one of the nonsensical smash hits with its addictive beat, its humorous lyrics about economic emigration, and the razzle-dazzle of Baby Lasagna himself. When it came to the 37 juries, they championed Switzerland's Nemo and their song ⁘The Code.⁘ Blending a unique operatic undertone, pop beats, and a rapid-fire rap section, ⁘The Code⁘ was not only special for its originality but for being an autobiographical song. Despite Croatia receiving the most televotes, receiving 12 points from 22 nations' juries handed Nemo and Switzerland the victory.
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