Yahoo News Eurovision 2024: How to vote for your favourite act and can UK viewers vote for Olly Alexander?
You might already know who your favourite act is in Eurovision 2024 or you might be waiting to see them all perform at the grand final on Saturday, May 11 before you decide. Eurovision is taking place in Sweden in 2024 after Loreen won the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest with her catchy song Tattoo.
UK viewers will be able to vote for their favourite act in the competition and there is plenty of information to know about voting. Former Years and Years frontman Olly Alexander is representing the UK with his song Dizzy.
Here is everything you need to know about voting in Eurovision which kicks off with live coverage from 8pm on BBC One on Saturday, May 11. For the latest TV & Showbiz news, sign up to our newsletter.
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How to vote for Eurovision 2024
Viewers can cast their votes via the official Eurovision Song Contest app (or by following instructions on screen) during the live final. The app is available for your iOS, Android or Windows device, and if you vote via the app you will receive a special video message from your favourite artists.
In addition, those watching in participating countries can vote by telephone and/or SMS. Relevant numbers will be displayed on screen by each participating broadcaster and on www.esc.vote.
At the final, voting will open just before the first song is performed, and will remain open until approximately 25 and 40 minutes after the last song has been presented.
Can UK viewers vote for Olly Alexander?
UK viewers cannot vote for Olly Alexander. You cannot vote for acts representing your own country at Eurovision. Want less ads? Download WalesOnline’s Premium app on Apple or Android.
What are the voting window changes?
During the final, voting will open just before the first song is performed. Viewers at home will be able to cast their votes as the songs are performed, rather than waiting until all entries have been presented, as has been the case since public voting was introduced in 1997 (except in 2010 and 2011 when voting also began at the start of the show).
