Canticum Certamine 24

Canticum Certamine 24, also known as CC 24, was the twenty-fourth edition of Canticum Certamine. It took place in Riga, Latvia, It was the first time Latvia hosted the contest, after Múr won the twenty-third edition with her song "summer is over and so are we". LTV chose the Arena Riga, with Samanta Tina as the host of the edition.
Forty-eight countries participated in Riga. Finland, Greece, and Slovenia returned to the contest after their absences from the previous edition, meanwhile Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Malta, Monaco, San Marino, Slovakia, and Palestine withdrew from the twenty-fourth edition. The Australian broadcaster failed to confirm their participation on time and therefore did not make an appearance this edition, although plans have been made for another guest country to return in the twenty-fifth edition.
The winner of the edition was Albania's Dua Lipa with the song "Training Season". This was Albania's second victory in Canticum Certamine, following Ava Max's win in the second edition with the song "Kings & Queens". Dua Lipa's entry scored 414 points, 68 points ahead of the runner-up, Croatia. This was Croatia's first top three placement since the first edition. Montenegro achieved their best result this edition with third place, meanwhile Germany, the Faroe Islands and the United Kingdom completed the top six of this edition. This was United Kingdom's fourth automatic-qualification in a row, marking a record previously held by Norway and Switzerland with a streak of three in a row.
==Location==
On 25 January 2024, Riga was announced as the host city, alongside with Arena Riga as the host venue.
Riga, the capital of Latvia, is a city steeped in history and culture. Its geographical location on the banks of the Daugava River, emptying into the Baltic Sea, has shaped its development for centuries. From its medieval old town to its vibrant music scene, Riga offers a unique and unforgettable experience. Riga is situated on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea, at the mouth of the Daugava River, the longest river in Latvia. This prime location has made Riga a major trading center since the Middle Ages. The city is built on a relatively flat plain, with the highest point being just over 30 meters above sea level.
Riga is also a popular destination for music festivals. The city hosts a number of festivals throughout the year, including the Riga Jazz Festival, the Positivus Festival, and the Skaņu Mežs (Forest of Sounds) Festival. These festivals attract musicians and music lovers from all over the world. In addition to its classical and folk music scene, Riga is also home to a thriving alternative music scene. There are a number of bars and clubs in the city that host live music performances by local and international bands.
==Participating countries==
===Semi-final 1===
Twenty-one countries participated in the first semi-final. Azerbaijan, Latvia and the United Kingdom also voted in this semi-final. The highlighted countries qualified for the final.
Draw	Country	Artist 	Song 	Place	Points
01 	 	Kiki, Bess, F 	"Jos sul ei oo mua" 	3 	196
02 	 	Natalia Nakopia	"Carry On" 	21 	47
03 	 	Dove Molotov 	"٢​٠​٠​٣" 	13 	123
04 	 	VAKT 	"Frisind" 	14 	113
05 	 	Maria Jaume 	"Xin xin i bye bye" 	19 	48
06 	 	boipepperoni 	"säran" 	8 	167
07 	 	Buč Kesidi 	"Skupi snagu" 	15 	107
08 	 	Chibi Ichigo 	"Anticipeer" 	11 	148
09 	 	Thaïs 	"Mercure" 	20 	47
10 	 	spill tab 	"PISTOLWHIP" 	2 	197
11 	 	NOANNE 	"Goodwill" 	12 	137
12 	 	Theodora 	"Besoin D'aide" 	7 	172
13 	 	Lilyisthatyou 	"SIREN" 	16 	70
14 	 	Eftalya Yağcı 	"Darbuka" 	5 	180
15 	 	Barbara Popovic	"Vatrena" 	10 	150
16 	 	Jelena Karleuša	"Mashallah" 	4 	187
17 	 	Swank Mami 	"I Saw U" 	6 	175
18 	 	VASSIŁINA 	"Crooked" 	17 	63
19 	 	pocket palma 	"ne mogu biti kao oni"	1 	240
20 	 	Blu Fiefer 	"Ekhir Hamme" 	18 	62
21 	 	Lotta 	"nowa żona" 	9 	155
===Semi-final 2===
Twenty-one countries participated in the second semi-final. Egypt, Spain and Sweden also voted in this semi-final. The highlighted countries qualified for the final.
Draw	Country	Artist 	Song 	Place	Points
01 	 	Tyla 	"Been Thinking" 	10 	134
02 	 	MØ 	"New Moon" 	2 	210
03 	 	Dua Lipa 	"Training Season" 	1 	221
04 	 	Nuovo Testamento 	"The Searcher" 	12 	127
05 	 	Ushko 	"STIGMATA (VIP)" 	16 	101
06 	 	Artemas 	"if u think i'm pretty" 	6 	158
07 	 	DARA 	"113" 	7 	140
08 	 	Sofie Royer 	"Baker Miller Pink" 	13 	124
09 	 	ANTONIA 	"Hasta Luego" 	20 	71
10 	 	Lily Gasc 	"CASH CACHE" 	8 	137
11 	 	Martha Da'ro 	"Fast Life" 	18 	76
12 	 	Juçara Marçal 	"Sem Cais" 	11 	132
13 	 	Inspector Spacetime 	"Smástund" 	21 	59
14 	 	Katarina Gryvul 	"Tysha" 	15 	109
15 	 	Tate McRae 	"exes" 	3 	202
16 	 	K Á R Y Y N 	"Anthem For Those Who Know"	17 	82
17 	 	Zera 	"Alkohol & Disko" 	4 	196
18 	 	Lidia Ganeva 	"Ot samoto nachalo" 	14 	117
19 	 	Martynas Kavaliauskas	"Šaltos Naktys" 	19 	76
20 	 	Dequine 	"Zolotom" 	9 	135
21 	 	TATYANA 	"Down Bad" 	5 	177
===Final===
Draw	Country	Artist 	Song 	Place	Points
01 	 	Zera 	"Alkohol & Disko" 	3 	332
02 	 	DARA 	"113" 	18 	199
03 	 	Jelena Karleuša 	"Mashallah" 	16 	206
04 	 	yeule 	"dazies" 	6 	300
05 	 	Tate McRae 	"exes" 	4 	325
06 	 	Kiki, Bess, F 	"Jos sul ei oo mua" 	11 	231
07 	 	Elizabete Balčus 	"Narcissism Purgatory" 	22 	165
08 	 	Onurr 	"Bir Rüyaysa" 	14 	209
09 	 	Dua Lipa 	"Training Season" 	1 	414
10 	 	Theodora 	"Besoin D'aide" 	13 	209
11 	 	Swank Mami 	"I Saw U" 	12 	214
12 	 	Lotta 	"nowa żona" 	21 	179
13 	 	Tyla 	"Been Thinking" 	10 	236
14 	 	Dequine 	"Zolotom" 	23 	137
15 	 	MØ 	"New Moon" 	5 	322
16 	 	Hana Ghoneim, Mina Samy	"Dawsha" 	26 	76
17 	 	Lily Gasc 	"CASH CACHE" 	24 	107
18 	 	TATYANA 	"Down Bad" 	7 	268
19 	 	Ana Mena 	"Madrid City" 	15 	207
20 	 	pocket palma 	"ne mogu biti kao oni" 	2 	346
21 	 	spill tab 	"PISTOLWHIP" 	8 	273
22 	 	Barbara Popovic 	"Vatrena" 	19 	198
23 	 	Artemas 	"if u think i'm pretty"	20 	188
24 	 	Miss Li 	"Misstag" 	25 	98
25 	 	boipepperoni 	"säran" 	9 	272
26 	 	Eftalya Yağcı 	"Darbuka" 	17 	203