ESC shock: finalist cancels preliminary decision appearance. On February 16, 2024, a national preliminary decision will decide who will represent Germany in the music contest.

Marie Reim (23) and Max Mutzke (42) are hot candidates for victory. But young artists who are still unknown also have opportunities. The decision-making power belongs to the viewers, who are allowed to vote by telephone. In the preliminary decision on February 16th, a candidate may have a decisive bonus.