Spanish duo Nebulossa, consisting of singer Maria "Mery" Bas (C) and keyboardist and producer Mark Dasousa (2R) pose with band members on the turquoise carpet before the before the opening ceremony for the 68th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest ESC at Malmo Live concert venue, in Malmo, Sweden, on May 5, 2024. A week of Eurovision Song Contest festivities kicked off Saturday, on May 4, in the southern Swedish town of Malmo, with 37 countries taking part. The first semi-final takes place on Tuesday, May 7, the second on Thursday, May 9, and the grand final concludes the event on May 11. Thousands of people are expected to attend pro-Palestinian rallies throughout the week in Malmo. (Photo by Jessica Gow/TT / TT News Agency / AFP) / Sweden OUT