Amidst the intense atmosphere across the islands on Thursday evening, Malta’s very own Sarah Bonnici ignited the Eurovision stage with her dynamic performance, kicking off the second semi-final with a burst of energy. However, despite her incredible stage presence and choreography, Sarah’s catchy song ‘Loop’ unfortunately did not secure a spot in Saturday’s Eurovision Song Contest final, bringing Malta’s 2024 Eurovision hopes to an end.

In a highly competitive showdown, the semi-final qualifiers were solely determined by public vote, setting the stage for Saturday’s grand finale, where both jury and public voting will influence the final outcome. Despite initially facing unfavourable odds, Sarah Bonnici remained resolute, expressing her determination for the forthcoming contest in an interview with local media.

With Malta’s Eurovision journey for this year nearing its end, the list of finalists for the grand finale has been revealed. The list features nations such as Latvia, Austria, the Netherlands, Norway, and others. Joining them on stage will be the “big five” and reigning champion Sweden, presenting diverse talent from across Europe. Though Sarah Bonnici’s journey concludes here, Malta and her home island of Gozo remain very proud of the young starlet.

Since its inception in 1956, the Eurovision Song Contest has evolved into one of the most iconic and beloved events in the world of music and television. Originally conceived as a means to bring together Europe through the power of music, the contest quickly captured the imagination of audiences across the continent and beyond.