US Edition10 acts win a place in the Eurovision final but 5 are sent home as the music contest hots up
- The first semifinal of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest took place Tuesday in Basel, Switzerland, where 15 countries competed for 10 final spots.
- This event follows ongoing tensions over Israel’s participation amid its 2023 war against Hamas and past flag-waving controversies at Eurovision.
- Performers such as the Swedish-speaking Finns trio KAJ, Icelandic duo VAEB, Norwegian Kyle Alessandro, and others secured places in the final.
- More than 1,000 police officers guard the event in Basel, where audiences can wave Palestinian flags inside the arena but onstage flag display remains limited to national flags.
- With 26 countries set for Saturday's grand final, Eurovision organizers emphasize inclusion and political neutrality despite expected protests and complex geopolitical context.
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Held in Switzerland on Tuesday 13 May, the first evening of the competition saw the qualification of several favourites, including the Swedes of the Kaj group, the Netherlands and Albania. For three hours, the event combined the performances of the candidates with performances full of photos on the Alpine country and an appearance of Celine Dion.
The Eurovision's first semifinal was held on Tuesday night in Basel, Switzerland. Five countries were eliminated and will not go into the final. The second semifinal will take place on Thursday.
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eurovision.deTen participants will be in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest after the first semi-final - including Sweden, which is considered promising.
Colorado Springs Gazette
10 acts win a place in the Eurovision final but 5 are sent home as the music contest heats up
Competition in the Eurovision Song Contest has kicked off with the first of two semifinals. Ten acts from among 15 countries that performed were voted through by voters to the final of the pan-continental music extravaganza. They include bookies’ favorite…
n-tv.de
ecnetnews.comBefore the finale of the Eurovision Song Contest, the starting field is clear: Favorite Sweden secures the ticket for Saturday, for five countries the trip is already over. Abor & Tynna, who compete for Germany, can still rest.
Daily Journal
10 acts win a place in the Eurovision final but 5 are sent home as the music contest hots up
Competition in the Eurovision Song Contest has kicked off with the first of two semifinals. Ten acts from among 15 countries that performed were voted through by voters to the final of the pan-continental music extravaganza. They include bookies’ favorite…
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