The ten qualifiers from the first semi-final of Eurovision 2019 have attended their press conferences after their stunning performances during the live show. After, they headed to the post-show press conference, opening their hearts and sharing their joy. Below you can hear what they had to say.

They also drew “first half” or “second half” in the running order. Producers will later determine the full running order for the grand final. Their goal is to create the most interesting show.

Running order draw: First half or second half

First half

  • Greece
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • San Marino
  • Slovenia

Second half

  • Belarus
  • Serbia
  • Estonia
  • Australia
  • Iceland

Greece: Katerine Duska – “Better Love”

First half

Greece was the first country announced as a qualifier. Katerine Duska says that the whole experience on stage was something special.

“The stage feels like fire. It was the best energy on stage, really!”

Belarus: Zena – “Like It”

Second half

She wasn’t a bookies’ favourite to qualify, but she showed them wrong. She’s secured Belarus a spot in the grand final after missing out last year.

“I ‘like it’ very much! Thank you very much Israel that I’m here. It was the best crew and best team. I’m so proud. Thank you very much!”

Serbia: Nevena Bozovic – “Kruna”

Second half

She served whirlpool effect, and served Serbia yet another qualification into the grand final.

“I wanted this so, so much. I’m so happy and satisfied. It’s the third time for me, and I want to give my best.”

Cyprus: Tamta – “Replay”

First half

She opened the semi-final with a banging pop entry. It was all that Cyprus needed to yet again see a grand final berth.

“I feel so excited. I have the best time of my life. Thank you so much everybody. Dare to dream, dears!”

Estonia: Victor Crone – “Storm”

Second half

Turns out a storm like Victor Crone couldn’t break him, leading him straight into the grand final. On speaking about his qualification, he said:

“Overwhelmed! I’m very happy. We (songwriter Stig Rasta) are both so happy. This is the biggest thing in my life. I’m going to give it 20% extra at the grand final”.

Czech Republic: Lake Malawi – “Friend of a Friend”

First half

“This was the dream for us. The dream just came true. It’s coming true even now. We had a dream to make out outside of the Czech Republic. This is proof we’ve made it. We’ll be spending tomorrow at the WiwiJam!”

Australia: Kate Miller-Heidke – “Zero Gravity”

Second half

They have a perfect qualification record at Eurovision, with five grand final berths of five performances. Kate is elated with her result.

“I’m literally walking on air right now. I have a pretty great view (up on the pole). When they all started singing along, it was one of the most joyous feelings ever”.

Iceland: Hatari – “Hatrið mun sigra”

Second half

Masterful with their words, Clemens from Hatari chose his words carefully when describing Iceland’s grand final security.

“Were very grateful for this opportunity. Capitalism is one step closer to crumbling. Everything’s going according to plan.”

San Marino: Serhat – “Say Na Na Na”

First half

He just missed out on qualifying back in 2016 for San Marino, but San Marino and Serhat have much to cheer about. It’s only San Marino’s second qualification into the grand final. Sehat feels the love.

“Since the announcement of my name, I’m surrounded by so much love by fans and the media. Life is beautiful and fine”.

Slovenia: Zala Kralj & Gašper Šantl – “Sebi”

First half

While they no doubt appreciate their grand final security, the couple just wanted some rest after their performance. We can’t blame them more. Zala said:

“This air conditioning is killing me right now! But we appreciate that people appreciate our music. That means more than the final.”

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Alex
Alex
4 years ago

Portugal after news say that votes was not counted by eurovision .after people all over europe voted on Conan.
I think eurovision should put Portugal in the final just for watch how many points Portugal will get!

Nightingale
Nightingale
4 years ago

Please, join the petition! Not only for Portugal and Hungary but for all countries that suffered from injustice last night and to prevent more problems tomorrow and Saturday. Some people were unable to vote for their favorite countries. In some contries, a lot of people got the message “error” while calling to vote for their favorites. Their votes didn’t count!!
https://www.change.org/p/eurovision-recount-eurovision-2019-first-semifinal

Ric
Ric
4 years ago
Reply to  Nightingale

Come on…I am sorry too about them but we cannot launch a petition whenever our favorites dont go through. It is part of the game and last year we had the same drama with Romania that in the end turned out to have received a high televote. We cannot blame technical problems if just 10 can pass and even granted there were flaws with the televote this would have disadvantaged all countries the same way.

Kev'
Kev'
4 years ago
Reply to  Ric

I think it is not a question of favourite but a question of justice. It appears indeed that lot’s of people couldn’t suceed voting for Portugal. Even if it won’t change anything, it has to be talked and the situation explained.

funkerman30
funkerman30
4 years ago
Reply to  Nightingale

I think the world has bigger problems than this silly petition.

Miya
Miya
4 years ago
Reply to  Nightingale

Get over it already!! Do something more useful with your time!
Portugal had one of the worst songs in this semi… I do feel sorry for Hungary though.

Shawn
Shawn
4 years ago
Reply to  Nightingale

Even the bookies didn’t predict Portugal to go through

Telma
Telma
4 years ago

Can I just say that Lake Mallawi are so cute and look like so down to earth and cheerful. 😛
Tamta seems sweet and kind person and Nevena is such a beauty omg

Polegend Godgarina
Polegend Godgarina
4 years ago

kate is winning again, somehow she always stays here. her haters can’t stand it !

Telma
Telma
4 years ago

She’s so cool and that performance was something! Haters gonna hate

Whisker
Whisker
4 years ago
Reply to  Telma

Her performance made me cry, I got so emotional. That has NEVER happened to me before. #queenkate, #thankyoukate, #thankyouaustralia, #respect. What are the names of the ladies performing with her? Does anyone know? They also deserve a nominal acknowledgement.

Kim
Kim
4 years ago

The Slovaks were sitting in their own love bubble and didn’t give a crap , it was all about them . It’s just don’t care about the consequences of their own behaviours . They don’t realise yet because they are too wrapped up in their young love for each other that by getting the press off side you have shot yourself in the foot. Journalists will find out stuff about you you don’t want anyone to know or in some cases will make it up and print it . Let them be a- holes .Kharma is a bitch and she’ll… Read more »

JelleTheWhale
JelleTheWhale
4 years ago
Reply to  Kim

Yes, the Slovaks are, but not the Slovenians :^)

Whisker
Whisker
4 years ago
Reply to  JelleTheWhale

We know what Kim meant, don’t worry.

susi
susi
4 years ago
Reply to  Kim

Finally somebody said that!! i really thought they were extremely rude at the press conference (and in general)..yes they were tired and yes maybe Zana wasnt feeling good but there are better ways to handle those situations! At that point everybody just wanted to go home but they knew from the beginning the agenda. If they dont want to be in Eurovision why even bother to go? there are so many other people who would be willing to represent slovenia. Next time, just release your music in platforms and if your music is good, people will listen to it with… Read more »

Nia
Nia
4 years ago

Why people just can’t have fun like Serhat? I get that press conferences are boring and that you are tired, but it’s not like you invented something if you said that, others were tired too. Conan should get through, at least he will be fun, or any other who will respect this, but not this ungrateful boring couple with their cringe hugging.
Zena was funny and knows how to act in front of cameras even though she is the youngest contestant! Others also acted like professionals.

Elsa
Elsa
4 years ago
Reply to  Nia

That Slovenian couple and their song is pure masturbation. They deserve last place.

Trh
Trh
4 years ago

So interesting that you sayingn the exact same messages than Denis… Why don’t you are a man about it and comit to one alias so we all know who is the racist and surpamicist among us.

Tilo
Tilo
4 years ago

San Marino and Belarus is these 10 is a scandal and says a lot about the credibility of Eurovision and it says a lot about the Eurovision fan, who in general have indeed very poor musical taste.

Say Na Na Na
Say Na Na Na
4 years ago
Reply to  Tilo

You are boring.
Say Na Na Na.
And you are Portuguese, right?

Tilo
Tilo
4 years ago
Reply to  Say Na Na Na

No. I am not. And for me, you are boring and wants to make me puke

Sophie
Sophie
4 years ago
Reply to  Say Na Na Na

What’a shame! And i a not portuguese but I ask you where is Portugal ?? And Hungary!
Just wake me up for next song contest next year cause this one is a mess

Whisker
Whisker
4 years ago
Reply to  Sophie

My opinion about Portugal is that the entry was too different, too special, too unique, too niche. I wish it qualified because of those attributes and because Conan is very invested in his art. I expected Hungarian expats to vote en masse. It might have qualified under different circumstances – different semi, if the song were in English.#whoknows, #ifeelbadforportugalandhungary.
I for one am enjoying the contest so far.

Whisker
Whisker
4 years ago
Reply to  Tilo

San Marino and Belarus is 100% what Eurovision is about. Different strokes for different folks.

Kev'
Kev'
4 years ago
Reply to  Whisker

Ya… You said what ESC represents for now again. Eurovision is backwards. No more hope.

Frisian esc
Frisian esc
4 years ago
Reply to  Tilo

They werent in the top 10 of amy fan polls so i’d say this is because of the casual viewer.

Whisker
Whisker
4 years ago

Shameful behaviour of the Slovenians. A mockery of a performance – in parts, very rude at the press conference. Way to embarrass the national broadcaster and insult their fellows, EBU/KAN, the journalists, the fans. 16yo Zena has more professionalism and maturity than those put put together.

Say Na Na Na
Say Na Na Na
4 years ago
Reply to  Whisker

Zena from Belarus is great. I can admire a mature way of thinking, and even staging, maybe she can’t even dance, but how great way to make it look good!
Slovenians (not the country), how shameful! I have seen such couples. The more the girl pretends she is fragile, the more stronger the man feels, and he feels needed. Oooooo, the air conditioner makes me feel cold………..take some flags girl and cover yourself. Better now?

Nia
Nia
4 years ago
Reply to  Say Na Na Na

I’m not saying that this is stage act, but I’ve seen many couples who are constantly hugging and kissing each other in public, on social media, but reality is not so shine and bright whatsoever.

Tilo
Tilo
4 years ago
Reply to  Say Na Na Na

I guess you like underaged prostitute-looking girls. This is really weird. No wonder you have such dubious taste

Say Na Na Na
Say Na Na Na
4 years ago
Reply to  Tilo

I’m talking about their behavior, not about their looks. They are rude. Everybody liked them in video clip, but what ugly behavior!
I wonder how they finished school with that attitude. Anybody else would be in 7th heaven for qualifying, but they were just complaining…and complaining…about air conditioner, and about the questions that were below their IQ.
Can’t help but thinking how happy Georgia would have been to be in their place.

Whisker
Whisker
4 years ago
Reply to  Say Na Na Na

It is ironic that all the other entries would have loved to be there.

Whisker
Whisker
4 years ago
Reply to  Say Na Na Na

#snowflake, #fragile, #mess, #gohome

Wai
Wai
4 years ago

So happy that Nevena got through. I don’t get why people said that her song is ”Balkan ballad” whatever that means, it has little bit of ethno, but I can recognize rock underlie in this song. Kruna could get symphonic metal cover, she got that esthetics and voice already 😀

Polegend Godgarina
Polegend Godgarina
4 years ago
Reply to  Wai

it sounds like an avril lavigne song, the only balkan thing in it is the language. it’s an excellent song anyway.

Janet
Janet
4 years ago

Zala said that she was really disappointed that Belgium and above all Portugal didn’t qualify. She said nice things about Conan.

And one more thing. Gašper stressed that they got really close/connected with San Marino and Iceland. Gašper said that they get along probably cuz they are both outsiders. LOVE #SLO

Tusan
4 years ago
Reply to  Janet

I beg your pardon. Iceland ARE different. Slovenia WANTS to be different. Big difference.

Telma
Telma
4 years ago
Reply to  Tusan

Please, Slovenians look like rich kids who act like being outsiders for the stage purpose, I think their behaviour on press conference was poser too.

Sam
Sam
4 years ago

Considering that many favs from semi2 will sing in the first half… the slots 10-13 will be much more disputed than in the previous editions… Let’s see who manages to stand out on Saturday.

Anna
Anna
4 years ago

The big surprise in the final will be Estonia (in televoting…already first in i-tunes) for one simple reason. The song is copy from various ONE DIRECTION songs….Mark my words babes.

Nna
Nna
4 years ago

Lake Mallawi couldn’t get 3 chairs, ha? lmao

marty
marty
4 years ago

If Sweden, Aserbaidschan, Malta or Switzerland make it to 1st half. I would say one of them will open. Sweden would be a good opener and a challenge for Sweden. From 1 to 1 like 1984.

James Blair
James Blair
4 years ago

Greece to open the final?

Andy
Andy
4 years ago
Reply to  James Blair

I think you need something more upbeat San Marino or Czech could do.

poe-tay-toe-chips
poe-tay-toe-chips
4 years ago
Reply to  Andy

If switzerland draws 1st half, i could see switzerland also opening

Whisker
Whisker
4 years ago

If Swi qualifies.

Anna
Anna
4 years ago
Reply to  James Blair

San Marino will open fro sure.

Polegend Godgarina
Polegend Godgarina
4 years ago
Reply to  James Blair

azerbaijan is 100% opening if they draw first half, they’ll keep the tradition of the sf2 closer opening

Desire
Desire
4 years ago

I don’t think Azerbaijan will open the final since it’s such a fitting performance to draw bored people’s attention. I guess they’ll perform somewhere in the middle of the running order

Denis
Denis
4 years ago

If anyone still thinks running order matters, it doesn’t. A good song is a good song, no matter. You lack confidence in your entry if you think it will get ruined by a number. Running order only matters if your song is bad, and then not even a late start will pimp it.

Fatima
Fatima
4 years ago
Reply to  Denis

“if your song is bad, and then not even a late start will pimp it” – San Marino?
I think you are wrong, Denis. Most televoters aren’t like you and me, they won’t sit through all 26 songs and remember all those that came at the beginning. It definitely helps to be near the end. Just look at the voting spreadsheets and see how many more numbers there are at the bottom of the table.

Denis
Denis
4 years ago
Reply to  Fatima

Conchita and Måns managed to win despite starting early, so clearly people do remember. And seeing how there is only three spots left in the second half chances are the favourites will have 1 to 13. Cause I doubt any of the first semi final acts will win.
As for San Marino, why the surprise? It was a fun party song. People want that

Polegend Godgarina
Polegend Godgarina
4 years ago
Reply to  Denis

being last in the running order objectively helps with the televote. the best example is israel in 2017, compare its semi and final scores… he went from 100+ points to 5.

Roy Moreno
Roy Moreno
4 years ago

Iceland in the 2nd half – great!
I just wish San Marino were in the 2nd as well 🙁

Say Na Na Na
Say Na Na Na
4 years ago
Reply to  Roy Moreno

Serhat is unforgettable. He stands out anywhere.

Joe
Joe
4 years ago
Reply to  Say Na Na Na

What this tells me is that he might open and Spain might close.
(And my hypothesis about Spain continues to be proven right – just the snippet at the semi final got the crowd losing their minds.)

Say Na Na Na
Say Na Na Na
4 years ago
Reply to  Joe

If not Serhat (people, don’t laugh!), I really hope Spain will win the glass microphone.

Whisker
Whisker
4 years ago
Reply to  Say Na Na Na

YES!

Tina
Tina
4 years ago
Reply to  Say Na Na Na

Yes, for the horror and vomit that he is.

Tina
Tina
4 years ago
Reply to  Roy Moreno

It would is better in 1st half so I have more chances for a toilet break.

Say Na Na Na
Say Na Na Na
4 years ago
Reply to  Tina

Do you need a toilet break in the first half? So soon? Leave the vodka alone. Graham Norton told you : only after song no. 9.

Nikola
Nikola
4 years ago

Semi final 2-Gooooo Tamara – North Macedonia. Please vote!

David F
David F
4 years ago
Reply to  Nikola

I’ll put in a vote for Tamara from the UK — the whole North Macedonian team have obviously worked very hard this year and Tamara also seems like really good fun in her interviews. Good luck North Macedonia 🙂

Loin dici
Loin dici
4 years ago
Reply to  David F

Maybe the song isn’t — it was fully Macedonian effort. The staging, however, is a yes.

Say Na Na Na
Say Na Na Na
4 years ago

Even H @t@ ri understood they are representing their country, and must be more careful, but those two from Slovenia are a shame for their country. Everytime they open their mouths they literally say how bored they are, and how they prefer to be anywhere else. They really said that on the orange carpet and in this press conference. They are not trying to be funny, or to make a point, they are just……. Other country should be in their place, or maybe they are in the final because somebody must be 26th.

Escf
Escf
4 years ago
Reply to  Say Na Na Na

I don’t like their song, but H a tari seems like very intelligent guys

ESCJudge
ESCJudge
4 years ago
Reply to  Escf

I always try to watch many interviews with people who interest me and (as much as I can take from watching them during interviews) I can say that Iceland guys seem very normal and friendly.
I like them. Even if I don’t get their aesthetic (which is just an act by the way)

Escf
Escf
4 years ago
Reply to  ESCJudge

I like their esthetics too, it has retro 80’s vibe..

ESCJudge
ESCJudge
4 years ago
Reply to  Say Na Na Na

Slovenians are ok.
They just don’t act like proffesionals.
Do they have to?
I understand them. Young, bored of rules and answering the same boring uninteresting questions all the time.

They are more real than Icelanders for example.
They don’t act.
Is that bad?

Mabybe yes, nowadays.

Say Na Na Na
Say Na Na Na
4 years ago
Reply to  ESCJudge

They could say “I don’t care”, but they were snobs saying “This is one of these questions that make you want be at home”. They were trying to be pretentious, when they could say they don’t care. This is not “being natural”.

Adam
Adam
4 years ago
Reply to  ESCJudge

Their unprofessionalism might cost them in the final. No matter how good your song is, you gotta make friends with the media, because without them, you get less exposure to wide audience.

aroncido
aroncido
4 years ago
Reply to  Say Na Na Na

To be fair, I’m pretty sure Klemens was memeing in this press conference when he said he won’t answer because it’s too political. In the last press conference, they were asked some actually political questions and the moderator was really trying to get them not to answer.

Say Na Na Na
Say Na Na Na
4 years ago
Reply to  aroncido

It’s bigger than this. They are very open about Jon Ola Sand wanting to have a meeting with them, and told them to stop with politics, because otherwise will be the end for Iceland. This is true, that meeting existed, and Jon Ola Sand told them that they’ve reached the limit.

Escf
Escf
4 years ago

Bigest fail from hosts was changing Australia song for Austria, I mean how is possible they do that ffs! Kate looked so pissed, I would have too.. Also, not giving to guy from Czech rep. separate chair! Is Slovenian girl playing a role according to her sleepy song or she is just like that, wtf..

ESCJudge
ESCJudge
4 years ago
Reply to  Escf

Biggest fails here are those that you don’t see 😉 Anyway, I agree that Austria and Australia may feel abashed… Turning on Austrian song insted of Australian was unprofesional. But give that Slovenians a brake! They could act like everything is fine like anyone else or tell that she is cold (could affect badly if you have to sing in next days…) and that asking stupid uniteresting questions at 1am after a long day is not ok. (and it’s really not ok.) They act real. Because they seeem real. You don’t have to have a good mood all the time… Read more »

CyxCy
CyxCy
4 years ago
Reply to  ESCJudge

Totally agree for Slovenia. they worked (like the others, of course) to prepare the semifinal, and they are human beings. They have the right to be tired, sick if they have caught a cold, for example, or to experience the adrenaline rush after the results. Personally it is rather the people who have a false smile to the ears twenty-four hours a day and who pretend to be friends with the whole world that seem to me “fake”.

Say Na Na Na
Say Na Na Na
4 years ago
Reply to  CyxCy

Slovenia has no excuse. They are adults, they vote and drive cars. They are not 2 y/o that cry when are tired. They deliberately try to embarrass people around. What questions do they expect? What is the meaning of life? Does God exist?
And btw, they are qualified, and other countries will be happy,unable to sleep all night. I guess qualifiers partied all night long.

Escf
Escf
4 years ago
Reply to  CyxCy

I agree with you about not being fake in personal relationships, but this is their job, right, not private life? I bet you didn’t go to job and say to your customers ”I don’t like your questions, I wanna be somewhere else”

Tilo
Tilo
4 years ago
Reply to  Escf

Just another incompetence of so many. This year is terrible.

Kim
Kim
4 years ago
Reply to  Escf

Listen Australia doesn’t take offence . It happens all the time .We are asked if we speak English,Where are the Alps I can’t see them.Some people even think we have kangaroos hopping down the roads all the time ( well maybe an occasional one but not usually in the city) And I’m sure Austria has the same issue of being asked to say g day mate. It happens. We have a laugh .its all good . Mistakes happen . We’re just polite enough to not make a big deal about it .By making a fuss I think that is ruder.… Read more »

Whisker
Whisker
4 years ago
Reply to  Kim

What about the Alps, that’s the first time I hear about that.

Vitta
Vitta
4 years ago

Press Conference was a mess. I honestly don’t understand the point of having a host who barely speaks English there. Almost non-existent conversation between host and artists, no announcement of countries during entrance, Australia’s song wasn’t correct and a very rushed feeling overall.

Whisker
Whisker
4 years ago
Reply to  Vitta

The host was awful. Ultra-cringe.

David F
David F
4 years ago

I suppose one extra silver lining from today is that, whatever happens on 16 May, Austria’s song will definitely have been played at a Qualifiers’ Conference.

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
4 years ago
Reply to  David F

Qualifier’s* conference. But yes. 😀

David F
David F
4 years ago
Reply to  Purple Mask

😛 😀

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
4 years ago
Reply to  David F

Hahaha. That Edit button didn’t spoil the joke, I see

David F
David F
4 years ago
Reply to  Purple Mask

I edited it first and then a second time, exactly with preserving the joke in mind 😛

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
4 years ago

A great moment from the Press Conference tonight was when Zena (Belarus) was asked along with everyone else what exact slot in the contest she wanted to perform in. She said simply: “It doesn’t matter.” 😀
I agree with her.

Bo12
Bo12
4 years ago

I watched this and it was a D I S A S T E R Austrian song playing instead of Australian im disappointed ryt now

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
4 years ago
Reply to  Bo12

Are people really taking this seriously, as if it was done deliberately? I hope it’s all sarcasm.

Jo.
Jo.
4 years ago
Reply to  Bo12

agreed, apocalyptic mistake, eurovision is over, wow

Craig
Craig
4 years ago
Reply to  Bo12

if the Olympics can press on when they occasionally get a flag or national anthem wrong, I think Eurovision will be able to weather this glitch….

Escf
Escf
4 years ago
Reply to  Craig

It was not deliberate, just pure amateurism

poe-tay-toe-chips
poe-tay-toe-chips
4 years ago

Iceland and Australia, who I assume were likely the two favorites from sf1, are probably serious contenders for the win now that they both got the second half

CyxCy
CyxCy
4 years ago

For Australia, I am divided: on one side I tell myself that she has a beautiful voice and a great staging, but at the same time … it is downright copied on Sarah Brightman. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPyfB8TGS-w

Gloria
Gloria
4 years ago
Reply to  CyxCy

Kates on a stick, that Sarah girl is on wires. It’s already different. Many country’s had a space theme, so its called inspiration. #AUSTop3

CyxCy
CyxCy
4 years ago
Reply to  Gloria

You can downvote but i’m not blind and it ‘s beyond inspiration, it ‘s at the limit of the theft of artistic property.

“Only the truth hurts.”

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Mark
Mark
4 years ago
Reply to  CyxCy

If you have a problem with this, then you have a massive problem with every single performance in Eurovision History.

Serena00
Serena00
4 years ago
Reply to  CyxCy

But maybe not many Eurovision fans saw Sarah’s performance. It’s not like Moldova 2019/Ukraine 2011

CyxCy
CyxCy
4 years ago
Reply to  Serena00

It’s true, Sarah’s latest global tournament has already been in 2013, many young people don’t know her. They have to say that no one will remember (as it has been seen by millions of people). No luck, I must be the only French, who is not teenager, and who is not older, who loves Sarah Brightman and loves Eurovision, ahah! But understand the base, I don’t have anything against Kate, she has a very beautiful voice and a pretty song, but there’s a moment to be honest. I would not have allowed myself to judge the rehearsals (which are often… Read more »

Trocatroc
Trocatroc
4 years ago
Reply to  CyxCy

Wow…

Jo.
Jo.
4 years ago

I don’t think the winner is coming from Sf1.

Btw, Australia could get the slot #26, great show closer.

Mark
Mark
4 years ago
Reply to  Jo.

Great show closer after the votes but before the credits roll.

Serena00
Serena00
4 years ago
Reply to  Jo.

Iceland could be a great show closer too

Rolf
4 years ago

Im asking again. Will Christer Bjorkman decide the running order??

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
4 years ago
Reply to  Rolf

Well if no-one knows the answer after 15 minutes, asking again won’t change anything.
There are probably many factors that decide the running order, I would imagine.

Pandaman
Pandaman
4 years ago
Reply to  Purple Mask

Yep. They don’t want to put songs with similar tempo next to each other (ballad next to another ballad, etc.), as well as performances with staging similarities (like, the colours of performers’ outfits or background graphics).

Mark
Mark
4 years ago
Reply to  Rolf

I’m sure he is around somewhere.

Rasmus
Rasmus
4 years ago
Reply to  Rolf

They asked him so yes. If they didnt ask him he would not decide it

Esc1234
Esc1234
4 years ago
Reply to  Rasmus

Swedish mafia is always deciding the order

David F
David F
4 years ago

Which country will be placed between Serbia and Estonia? I’m thinking Italy.

Jo.
Jo.
4 years ago
Reply to  David F

Estonia will be sandwiched between two faves, I’m feeling that coming…

David F
David F
4 years ago
Reply to  Jo.

For sure. I imagine sonething like this:

Belarus
United Kingdom
Iceland
Serbia
Italy
Estonia
France/(Sweden)/(Netherlands)
Australia

Jo.
Jo.
4 years ago
Reply to  David F

Hard to say without all the 26 finalists, but judging by what we had last year:
14. Israel
15. Belarus
16/17. Ballad (Serbia or UK)/Upbeat song (Spain?)
18/19. Iceland
24. Italy or another fave (France?)
25. Estonia
26. Australia (maybe Spain)

David F
David F
4 years ago

Like Imre closing his semi and opening the GF, San Marino should open the show on Saturday.

aroncido
aroncido
4 years ago
Reply to  David F

Honestly, while I really wouldn’t mind anymore (qualification is enough for me), I really feel like Say Na Na Na is not a very good opener. It was perfect as “silly good fun” after the “serious” entries tonight. I hope they put him after something very dramatic or serious in the final.

poe-tay-toe-chips
poe-tay-toe-chips
4 years ago
Reply to  aroncido

If Russia draws first half, then I think Serhat would do well after him since Sergey’s song is quite dramatic.

Serena00
Serena00
4 years ago
Reply to  David F

If Azerbaijan draws firts half, maybe he will open GF

Alex
Alex
4 years ago

Iceland and Australia will slay the voting.

Belarus will do better than expected.

I hope Cyprus is given a later slot! San Marino should open the show.

Jo.
Jo.
4 years ago
Reply to  Alex

Zena’s staging was BANGING

David F
David F
4 years ago

I enjoyed seeing all the acts — but anyone whose hosted a good conference panel will know that this was a poorly organised affair. Some panellists almost went without a second question, some panellists received far too much attention to the detriment of others, some panellists were not correctly introduced, and one panelist was denied their first round question and the press had to heckle the host just to ensure that a first question was fairly given to that panelist. Just go through the panellists one by one, once, and give them each two questions, one from local press and… Read more »

Lindon
Lindon
4 years ago
Reply to  David F

Really? But as Austrians we are quite used to this confusion. In an chinese tourist guide Austria is described as the country without the kangaroos.

David F
David F
4 years ago
Reply to  Lindon

“Austria, the country without the kangaroos” almost sounds like a slogan the FPO would use.

Rolf
4 years ago

Does anyone know if it Will be Christer Bjorkman that will be Making the running order??

Rolf
4 years ago

Does anyone know how many second halfs there are left??

Dani
4 years ago
Reply to  Rolf

Only 3 …

KESC
KESC
4 years ago

If I’m not mistaken only 3 songs from Semi Final 2 will be able to perform in the 2nd half of the final, which is a pity.

Congratulations Australia, Slovenia and San Marino! 🙂

Skiwalko
Skiwalko
4 years ago

Wow, 7 qualifiers from SF 2 will draw the first half.

EuroBalkan
EuroBalkan
4 years ago

Slovenians were so rude at the press conference.
And, in the end, I’m glad Serhat got through. He has such a great personality. 🙂 Although, the fact is that Hungary and Portugal deserved the spot in the final more than San Marino.

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
4 years ago
Reply to  EuroBalkan

How were the Slovenians rude? (I didn’t see all of the conference.)

ESCJudge
ESCJudge
4 years ago
Reply to  Purple Mask

Rude?
Feeling cold (especialy when you are a singer), or saying that going to hotel rather than wasting time for boring questions (at 1am!) is being rude?

Those press conferences are so boring with all those repeatable questions that could be easily answered the next day (not necessary at 1 am) so it should be postphoned.
Rude?
Heh.

CyxCy
CyxCy
4 years ago
Reply to  EuroBalkan

Disqualify Petruska was the big mistake of Hungary this year (although I really liked their song for the semifinal) (Bogi Nagy could be a good contestant too)

EuroBalkan
EuroBalkan
4 years ago
Reply to  EuroBalkan

Yes, they were really rude. Nobody forced them to go to Eurovision, they applied for it. So they had to know they will be tired and they will have to answer journalist’s questions . All they did was complaining and, to be honest, they look like they are really bored and don’t even care for the Eurovision.
They are not the only one who are exhausted and cold, all artists are, but they know how to behave.

citylights
citylights
4 years ago
Reply to  EuroBalkan

They are young and introverted, this is all just not really their thing. They are doing it to reach more people with their music, and I’m glad because I really connect to their sound and the message of staying true to yourself. But really true to yourself. Not the fake “be yourself” that attention seekers are trying to sell. As a huge ESC fan, they made me think a bit, like, yeah – this is a competition because people are obsessed with having winners and losers, but in the end music is not sport. Eurovision is a circus and should… Read more »

Ricardo
Ricardo
4 years ago

Wasn’t it awkward when they played Austria’s song by mistake, and should have been Australia’s!

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
4 years ago
Reply to  Ricardo

Happens all the time at the Winter Olympics. 😉

David F
David F
4 years ago
Reply to  Purple Mask

Doesn’t make it any better or any less awkward 😉

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
4 years ago
Reply to  David F

Well that put me in my place. 🙁

David F
David F
4 years ago
Reply to  Purple Mask

Aw not at all — just a bit of fun, Purple 🙂

Mia
Mia
4 years ago
Reply to  Ricardo

Kate seemed so upset because of that. Israel insulted both Austria and Australia:(

David F
David F
4 years ago
Reply to  Mia

Really? I didn’t think it affected her that much at all. It shouldn’t have happened, for sure, but when Austria played for Australia I looked at Kate and saw someone who was beaming happy and delighted to be through to the Grand Final of Eurovision, not someone devastated and upset that 5 seconds of background music was wrong for the moment she pulled a bit of paper out of a bowl at 1am.

It won’t affect her at all. She has done fantastically and Australians should be proud of their team’s efforts 🙂

gilpgilp
gilpgilp
4 years ago
Reply to  David F

As long as Kate doesn’t make the same mistake in the final, I think she’ll be fine.