Iceland: The results of Semi-Final 1 of Söngvakeppnin 2024!

Iceland is on the lookout for its representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö, Sweden. Hence, Söngvakeppnin 2024 kickstarted tonight, since Semi-Final 1 aired with Ragnhildur Steinunn Jónsdóttir, Sigurður Þorri Gunnarsson and Unnsteinn Manuel Stefánsson as the hosts of the show.

The show

The show began with Ragnhildur Steinunn Jónsdóttir and Sigurður Þorri Gunnarsson performing a mendley of iconic Icelandic entries, such as “Is It True?” and “Hatrið mun sigra“.

A total of five songs competed in tonight’s first semi-final and eventually, two of them grabbed the ticket to the Final, as it was determined by 100% televoting process.

Blankiflúr – “Sjá þig” / “Love You”

CeaseTone – “Ró” / “Flow”

Væb – “Bíómynd” / “Movie Scene”

Sunny – “Fiðrildi”

Anita – “Stingum af” / “Downfall”

Sigga, Iceland’s 1994 representative performed her Eurovision entry “Nætur” as an interval act.

The results

The two songs which secured their place to the final, after the Icelandic people cast their votes, are:

1. Væb – “Bíómynd” / “Movie Scene”
2. Anita – “Stingum af” / “Downfall”

The format

Ten songs are equally allocated in two semi-finals and two entries qualify from each semi-final to the Final, a result eventuating by 100% televote. Meanwhile, the producers of the show have the option to add a fifth finalist as a wildcard from the semi-finalists.

The Second Semi-Final of Söngvakeppnin 2024 is scheduled for next Saturday, February 24th.

The Final is comprised of two rounds. In the first round, the two acts that qualify for the Super Final will be decided by jury and televote. In the second round, the country’s representative will be determined solely by the public vote. The Final is set to take place on Saturday, March 2nd.

It is worth pointing out that Iceland’s participation at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest is under doubt, due to the current situation in Gaza and Israel’s involvement in the Contest. Therefore, RÚV will be in consultation with the crowned winner of Söngvakeppnin 2024 in order to make the final call regarding the country’s participation, with the former having the last word on the matter.

Stay tuned at EurovisionFun for all the news regarding the Icelandic participation and more!