The Eurovision Song Contest has now officially kicked off in Liverpool, with fans beside themselves with excitement for the annual event and everything that comes with it.
Eurovision celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2015, meaning iut is now just two years away from its seventh decade and interest in the competition shows absolutely no signs of waning. Last year’s title was won by Ukraine, after a landslide victory for Kalush Orchestra in the public vote, after the YUK’s Sam Ryder was the clear favourite with the juries.
But, while the Ukraine won on the night in Turin, it was ultimately decided that there weren’t in a position to host this year’s contest, due to the conflict with Russia over the last year. That meant the honour of staging Eurovision 2023 fell on the shoulders of the UK and the BBC, with Liverpool being selected as host city in the autumn.
READ MORE: Eurovision semi finals countries and running order for Liverpool
Over the last few months Merseyside has been readying itself to put on an epic show for one of the most famous events on the planet and, after the official welcome party on Sunday, May 7, the competitive singing action will get going with the first semi final on May 9. That will be followed by the second semi on May 11 and then the big one – the Eurovision final on Saturday, May 13.
How many countries are in Eurovision 2023?
If everything goes to plan, 37 countries will be competing in Liverpool and they are
Host nation
Tvorchi Heart of Steel: Ukraine
The Big 5
Mae Muller – I Wrote A Song: United Kingdom
La Zarra – Évidemment: France:
Lord of the Lost – Blood and Glitter: Germany
Marco Mengoni – Due Vite: Italy:
Blanco Paloma – Eaea: Spain
Eurovision semi final 1
1. Alessandra – Queen of Kings – Norway
2. The Busker – Dance (Our Own Party) – Malta
3. Luke Black – Samo Mi Se Spava – Serbia
4. Sudden Lights – Aijā – Latvia
5. Mimicat – Ai Coração – Portugal
6. Wild Youth – We Are One – Ireland
7. Let 3 – Mama ŠČ! – Croatia
8. Remo Forrer – Watergun – Switzerland
9. Noa Kirel – Unicorn – Israel
10. Pasha Parfeni – Soarele şi Luna – Moldova
11. Loreen – Tattoo – Sweden
12. TuralTuranX – Tell Me More – Azerbaijan
13. Vesna – My Sister’s Crown – Czechia
14. Mia Nicolai & Dion Cooper – Burning Daylight – Netherlands
15. Käärijä – Cha Cha Cha – Finland
Eurovision semi final 2
1. Reiley – Breaking My Heart – Denmark
2. . Brunette – Future Lover – Armenia
3. Theodor Andrei – D.G.T. (Off and On) – Romania
4. Alika – Bridges – Estonia
5. Gustaph – Because Of You – Belgium
6. Andrew Lambrou – Break A Broken Heart – Cyprus
7. Diljá – Power – Iceland
8. Victor Vernicos – What They Say – Greece
9. Blanka – Solo – Poland
10. Joker Out – Carpe Diem – Slovenia
11. Iru – Echo – Georgia
12.. Piqued Jacks – Like An Animal – San Marino
13. Teya & Salena – Who The Hell Is Edgar? – Austria
14. Albina & Familja Kelmendi – Duje – Albania
15. Monika Linkytė – Stay – Lithuania
16. Voyager – Promise – Australia
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