Eurovision in Malmö is now just over a month away. In the lead-up to the start of rehearsals, we will get to know a bit more about this year’s artists, their discography, and their Eurovision 2024 journey so far. Next up, we will preview Finland’s 2024 representative Windows95man.
Windows95man’s Eurovision Journey So Far…
Windows95man was selected to represent Finland with his song “No Rules”, after winning national final “UMK 2024”. It was later revealed that Windows95man would perform tenth in the first semi-final of Eurovision 2024 on May 7th.
At the time of writing Windows95man is confirmed to be performing at Eurovision in Concert on April 13th, he will also perform at the Nordic Eurovision Party on April 14th. Windows95man has already performed at the London Eurovision Party on April 7th, as well as Pre-Party ES24 on March 30th.
What do we think of “No Rules”
The team at That Eurovision Site have reacted to Finland’s entry for Malmö. Tim gave his thoughts on “No Rules”, which you can check out below, you can also check out our written review here:
Who is Windows95man?
Teemu Keisteri, better known as Windows95man is from Espoo in Finland. In Finland Windows95man works as a singer, DJ and model. He first rose to fame in the DJ industry, playing shows all over Finland. Throughout his career Windows95man has released two EPs “Yaska Yaska” in 2019, and “Epic Tax Party” in 2021.
Windows95man loves the nineties Eurodance scene, and his fans had been longing for him to do Eurovision for many years. On Spotify Windows95man is described as a “shy nerd” and “a sweet and pleasant individual.
“No Rules” was written by Teemu himself alongside Jussi Roine and Henri Piispanen. Henri also provides his own vocals in the song and is a big part of the stage performance of “No Rules”.
Finland’s Eurovision Journey
Finland debuted in the 1961 Eurovision Song Contest, finishing 10th with Laila Kunnunen’s “Valoa ikkunassa.” Since then they have competed 56 times, and appeared in the final 48 times. Finland has finished in the top 10 an impressive 14 times. They have won the contest once in 2006, with Lordi’s performance of “Hard Rock Hallelujah” getting 292 points.
Finland’s most recent entry was “Cha Cha Cha” by Käärijä. He won the first semi-final in Liverpool, thus qualifying for the final. At the close of voting, he gained a total of 526 points, earning them 2nd place – Finland’s second best result of all time. Käärijä received 376 points from the televote, and an extra 150 points from the juries.
What do think about “No Rules”? Are you excited for Finland’s participation at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest? Let us know in the comments or on social media! Be sure to follow ‘That Eurovision Site’ on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Threads and Bluesky as we prepare for Eurovision 2024!
News Source: Windows95man/ That Eurovision Site
Photo Credit: YLE/Nelli Kenttä
Rory Gannon