2024 will mark a hiatus of almost 30 years since the grand duchy of Luxembourg has last competed in the Eurovision Song Contest, but they are back now! Luxembourg will find its 2024 through a televised national final, which will take place on Saturday January 27th 2024 in the Rockhal in Esc-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg. The application window for songwriters and artists to apply has been open since July 3rd 2023.
The national selection process
Luxembourgian artists and songwriters can apply in three distinct categories: Singers can apply with or without a song, writers can apply in a separate category. The application window is open until October 1st 2023. Singers without a song can send an audio clip in which they present themselves and during which they cover a song, to the Luxembourgian national broadcaster, RTL, until July 16th 2023.
Further rules
- Applicants must not be no younger than 16 on January 27th 2024.
- Available and flexible between November 2023 and May 2024.
- Need to be able to sing live.
- Should be comfortable on stage.
- One needs the Luxembourgian nationality or needs to have lived in Luxembourg for at least three consecutive years. (artists who can demonstrate a proven artistic connection with Luxembourg’s music and culture can also apply, but they will be reviewed differently.)
- There are no specific rules for songs to be in French or German, and you can also enter with an English-language song.
Reasons for Luxembourg’s return
There are several reasons why Luxembourg decided to return to the contest, and it is clear that the grand duchy is making its return its priority. The Prime Minister of the country, Xavier Bettel, stated that returning to the contest will raise Luxembourg’s international profile and that it will develop the country’s creative and musical industry. Next to this, Bettel said that Luxembourg is fully ready to host the contest of 2025, if necessary.
EUROVISION 2023
This year’s contest is won by Sweden’s Loreen with the song “Tattoo”. Loreen’s win marks the first time a female singer has won the Eurovision Song Contest twice, since Loreen also won the 2012 song contest with the song “Euphoria”, which is one of the most successful songs in Eurovision history. Next to this, Loreen is the second singer to win the contest twice; Irish Johnny Logan came before her.