The first semifinal of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest took place in Malmö, Sweden, on May 7th. Fifteen representatives from across Europe participated, but only ten secured coveted spots in the finals. Notably, the official Eurovision YouTube channel's livestream attracted a huge viewership, surpassing previous semifinals.
Performers from Cyprus, Serbia, Lithuania, Ireland, Ukraine, Croatia, Slovenia, Finland, Portugal, and Luxembourg made it to the final stage of the competition, while singers from Poland, Iceland, Moldova, Azerbaijan, and Australia fell short of making it to the final leg of the competition. As usual, the best contenders were determined through the voting process conducted in various countries.
The semifinal of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest received extensive coverage from numerous television channels and radio stations, along with an official live broadcast on YouTube. Lasting slightly over two hours, the Eurovision channel's stream amassed a staggering 902K Hours Watched and its peak viewership soared to 461.3K, representing a notable 28% surge compared to the first semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023. Ultimately, this broadcast claimed the second-highest viewership on the Eurovision YouTube channel, falling short only to last year's final in Liverpool.
Top 5 broadcasts on the Eurovision channel on YouTube
| # | Streams | Date | Peak Viewers |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Eurovision | Liverpool - Grand Final |
May 13, 2023 |
1 324 595 PV |
|
2 |
Eurovision | Malmö - First Semifinal |
May 7, 2024 |
461 334 PV |
|
3 |
Eurovision | Liverpool - Second Semifinal |
May 11, 2023 |
414 570 PV |
|
4 |
Eurovision | Liverpool - First Semifinal |
May 9, 2023 |
359 511 PV |
|
5 |
Eurovision | Turin - Second Semifinal |
May 12, 2022 |
354 546 PV |
Prominent streamers were notably absent from covering the first semifinal of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest. While the official broadcast was available on YouTube, other platforms such as Twitch and Kick also hosted several streams; however, these were held by lesser-known content creators, with their peak viewership barely reaching 1-2K viewers. The scenario might shift as we approach final, with top streamers potentially turning their attention to the contest.
The second semifinals usually attract more viewers than the first, suggesting the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 will exceed the 500K Peak Viewers milestone even before the final. Set for May 9th, the second semifinal will showcase performances from 16 countries, including Czech Republic, Denmark, Armenia, Latvia, Belgium, Israel, Norway, and more. The top ten contestants with the highest vote counts will progress to the final round.
