Disclaimer: The video and written reaction below features the opinions and views of the reviewers and does not necessarily represent the views of That Eurovision Site as a whole!
As we now have the songs competing for this year’s competition in Malmö, the team at That Eurovision Site will be reacting to the entries that will be participating at Eurovision 2024. The next entry we will be reacting to is the United Kingdom, who will be competing in this year’s competition with “Dizzy” by Olly Alexander.
Our thoughts on “Dizzy”
In this series, we will be providing our opinions in two methods. One of our team members will be reacting on video, which you can see below, whilst up to three members of the team will be giving their written opinion on the entry. Shiloh will be on the main seat and will be giving his reaction to “Dizzy”
What did the other members of the team think of “Dizzy”?
Kittens: Not going to lie, this was a grower for me. Absolutely slept on this one for about a month, and then suddenly it clicked! This is a really radio friendly sound and while I would have personally preferred a little bit more BPM (club mix please!) it definitely has its charm. I can’t wait to see what they do with “Dizzy” on stage, but I do worry it will be a grower for others too and may not have the full punch on the night. A solid track that has landed firmly in my top 10.
Jazzi: I really enjoy this, I think the U.K. team will absolutely know how to stage this in a way that pulls viewers in come May. Olly is a really charismatic performer so hopefully it all comes across well on stage. The song is great and does have a chorus that gets stuck in your head. I think the melody will help this be memorable come the contest in May.
Listen to “Dizzy” on streaming platforms
You are able to listen to the United Kingdom’s Eurovision 2024 entry on the following streaming platforms
Spotify
Apple Music
The United Kingdom’s Eurovision Journey
The UK is one of the most successful countries at the Eurovision Song Contest. Debuting at the second edition ever of the Contest in 1957, the United Kingdom won the competition on five separate occasions. The most recent win for the UK was in 1997 with Katrina and the Waves, singing “Love Shine A Light”. The UK also holds the record for the number of second place finishes – currently at 16.
In 2023, Mae Muller represented the UK on home soil in Liverpool with her song “I Wrote A Song”. At the close of voting, the UK finished 25th in a field of 26, earning a total of 24 points. Of these, 15 points came from the jury, whilst the remaining 9 came from the televote.
What do you think of “Dizzy”? Are you excited to see what Olly will do in Malmö? As always, let us know what you think by commenting below. Also, be sure to follow “That Eurovision Site” on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Tumblr, Threads and Bluesky as we gear up for Eurovision 2024!
News Source: That Eurovision Site / Olly Alexander
Photo Credit: BBC