It is already known who will take part in the Eurovision final next Saturday and compete with the Portuguese Mimikat and her heart. Of the 16 songs that were up for competition Thursday night, in the second semi-final of the festival being held in Liverpool, ten have been selected. The countries that succeeded in voting were, in order of declaration, Albania, Cyprus, Estonia, Belgium, Austria, Lithuania, Poland, Australia, Armenia and Slovenia. Outside were Denmark, Romania, Iceland, Georgia, Greece and San Marino.
As in the first semi-final last Tuesday, the ceremony was presented by British Alesha Dixon, from girl squad From the early 2000s, Miss-Teeq, and Hannah Waddingham, the series’ actress Ted LassoAs well as Ukrainian Julia Sanina, vocalist of The Hardkiss. RTP1 broadcast the show on a delayed basis, but it can be watched live via the official Eurovision YouTube account.
for Albania, doggby Albina & Kelmendi family He is A family song, in that it is about a family and is performed by Albina Kelmende, her parents and her siblings. All over Cyprus, pop-rock dramas are heard Broken heart brokenby Andrew LambroughWhile Estonia was represented by Baladera Bridgesby Alika. facing the floor (reminiscent of a 90s dance), Because of youby Gustav, with choir and pictures drag queens In retrospect, it is an LGBTQIA+ anthem. With comedy and dance too, Austria stands out with its duo Tia and Salina F who the hell is e d g a r?which is about the American writer and poet Edgar Allan Poe and begins with questions to send him The child returnedClassic Sir Mix-A-Lot.
Lithuania moved to the next stage with Servingby Monica Linketti and a chorus, while Poland did it with a controversial pop-reggae breakup anthem my landWritten by Blanca, which was initially filmed on VHS cassette effects and whose selection led to accusations of favoritism and corruption against the Polish National Competition jury. Australia made themselves heard with Voyager, a veteran progressive metal band, and their team Prepare. a Armenia defended the electronic song for future lovers Future loverby brunetteAnd finally, Slovenian indie band Joker Out, collaborating with Elvis Costello, has taken on vocals. carpe diem.
There was still room for a part with British actor Luke Evans about Eurovision history, a musical moment that brought together Maria Yaremchuk, Zlata Dziunka and OTOY, and another with drag queens Miss Deminor, Mercedes-Benz Tamara Thomas, as well as the second part of the Eurovision match between Swede Mance Zilmerlo, singer and presenter, and Portuguese Filomena Cautella. Excerpts from songs from Spain, Ukraine and the UK, which had already been revised, were also shown.
The final match of Eurovision will be held on Saturday and will be broadcast on RTB1 live from the Liverpool Arena from 8 pm. Graham Norton, famous comedian and presenter Talk show The Irishman, who is a frequent commentator at the festival, will join the three hostesses at the party.
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