Eurovision 2023: The Fourth Day’s rehearsal schedule!

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The big moment for all Eurofans has arrived. The wait has come to an end, as we are now in the most important days before the live shows. Rehearsals officially begun on Sunday for the 67th Eurovision Song Contest to be held in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

The rehearsals are divided into two phases; the first phase lasted three days, from Sunday 30/04 until Tuesday 02/05 and included the first rehearsals of all the countries taking part in the two semi-finals of the competition. The second phase will last from today, Wednesday 03/05 until Saturday 06/05 and includes the second rehearsals of the countries of the two semi-finals as well as the rehearsals of the countries competing directly in the Final, namely the Big 5 and last year’s winner Ukraine.

Last year’s changes in the way rehearsals are covered continue this year, as the Press Center opens on Monday after the first and second rehearsals, which means that the information we will have for the first week of the competition will come exclusively from the material to be provided by the EBU to the accredited journalists.

Program

The 15 countries from the first semi-final will make their second appearance on stage at the M&S Bank Arena. These countries are:

  • Norway 11.00 – 11.50
  • Malta 11.55 – 12.15
  • Serbia 12.20 – 12.40
  • Latvia 12.45 – 13.05
  • Portugal 13.10 – 13.30
  • Ireland 13.35 – 13.55
  • Croatia 15.00 – 15.20
  • Switzerland 15.25 – 15.45
  • Israel 15.50 – 16.10
  • Moldova 16.15 – 16.35
  • Sweden 16.40 – 17.00
  • Azerbaijan 17.05 – 17.25
  • Czechia 17.30 – 17.50
  • Netherlands 17.55 – 18.15
  • Finland 18.20 – 18.40

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From Monday 8/5, the press center opens normally for accredited journalists, who will have the opportunity to watch the general rehearsals before the live shows as was the case in previous years.

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Eurovision 2023: The odds after the first rehearsals of the countries of the first semifinal!

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The first rehearsals for the countries of the first semifinal have been completed and, as it is expected, the odds have been refreshed for those ones. It is the second year in a row that the press center has been closed so there is no more information about the perfomances than the TikTok videos that Eurovision account have published. As a result, there are no big chances in the first days compared to last years.

1st Semi Final: The race of qualification

Most countries have been stabled in their position, except Switzerland who has overpassed Croatia and is now 7th in the betting odds to qualify for the Grand Final. Remo Forrer odds are between 1.33 and 1.4 compared to Let 3 who are between 1.36-1.55. It is also crusial to mention that Portugal has grown the gap with the Netherlands and, despite being 10th, has more chances to qualify compared to “Burning Daylight“. Also, Latvia, Malta, Ireland and Azerbaijan seem to loose ground and that it will be difficult for them to qualify to the Grand Final of Eurovision 2023.

1st Semi Final: The Winner

For the first time since 2007, televoting will decide 100% the result of the semi final, which means that the ten countries who will qualify and also the winner of the semi will be determined only by the viewers. Finland is ahead of this race and it is believed that “Cha cha cha” will win the televoting of the semifinal. The dynamic stage presentance, catchy chorus and also the fact that Kaarija is closing the show are making the odds to believe that he will overtook Loreen and “Tattoo“, the big favourite of this year’s competition. Honorouble mention to Israel and Noa Kirel, who has decreased the difference with Norway and is coming for the third place after the great reviews of her first rehearsal. Could “Unicorn” be the dark horse of the semifinal?

The Big Final

All “blue” for Finland and Israel, who are probably the gainers of the first rehearsals, in the betting odds. Kaarija has decreased his difference with Loreen and is now aiming for the first place. Also, Israel has overtook Austria and is now in the 7th place of the betting odds after her dance break. However, Loreen and “Tattoo” are still on the top of the scoreboard with a “safe” gap from Finland, until now. Sweden has managed to transfer the Melodifestivalen’s staging to Liverpool, despite the fears and difficulties, and did not dissapoint.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3vJfR81xO0&embeds_euri=https%3A%2F%2Feurovisionfun.com%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&feature=emb_title

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Eurovision 2023: Malta’s First Rehearsal!

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The second act that steps on the stage of the M&S Bank Arena for their first rehearsal are The Busker. The boy band is ready to represent Malta at the 67th Eurovision Song Contest, after winning MESC 2023 with their song “Dance (Our Own Party)”!

Who are The Busker?

The Maltese indie pop band “The Busker” was formed in October 2012 and currently consists of David “Dav.Jr” Meilak, Jean Paul Borg and Sean Meachen. The group draws inspiration from 1960s pop bands such as The Beatles and The Beach Boys. They started posting covers and original music on YouTube. Their debut album, “Telegram”, was released in 2017, followed by “Ladies and Gentlemen” the following year. After winning MESC 2023, they are set to represent the island nation at Eurovision 2023.

The rehearsal

This is a funretro funk/pop performance, with an epic sax hook. Staging-wise, The Busker have brought quite a few props, with a four-part set that includes a party house (featuring the Destiny cardboard cutout), a yellow park bench and a lamppost, a red car and a tiny room with a sofa. The band dance between each part of the set, and it’s a clever visual storytelling in 3 acts.

The act features an outfit-change, as the chunky sweaters are swapped out for silver sequins for the final chorus.

Below you can watch a small clip from Malta’s first rehearsal from Tik Tok:

@eurovision The Busker bring the party! 🎉🇲🇹 #Eurovision2023 #eurovision @the_busker ♬ original sound – Eurovision

Corinne Cumming / EBU

Sarah Louise Bennett / EBU

The second rehearsal of Malta will take place on Wednesday May 3 so we will get a better idea of what we will see from The Busker on stage.

Source: eurovision.tv

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Eurovision 2023: First rehearsals begin today! | The first day’s rehearsal schedule!

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The big moment for all Eurofans has arrived. The wait comes to an end today with the actual start of the competition, one of the most important days before the live shows. Rehearsals officially begin today for the 67th Eurovision Song Contest to be held in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

The rehearsals are divided into two phases; the first which will last three days, from today until Tuesday 02/05 and will include the first rehearsals of all the countries taking part in the two semi-finals of the competition and the second which will last from Wednesday 03/05 until Saturday 06/05 and includes the second rehearsals of the countries of the two semi-finals as well as the rehearsals of the countries competing directly in the Final, namely the Big 5 and last year’s winner Ukraine.

Last year’s changes in the way rehearsals are covered continue this year, as the Press Center opens on Monday after the first and second rehearsals, which means that the information we will have for the first week of the competition will come exclusively from the material to be provided by the EBU to the accredited journalists.

Program

Ten countries from the first semi-final will make their first appearance on stage at the M&S Bank Arena, which will host Eurovision 2023. These countries are:

  1. Norway 11.30-12.00
  2. Malta 12.10-12.40
  3. Serbia 12.50-13.20
  4. Latvia 13.30-14.00
  5. Portugal 15.10-15.40
  6. Ireland 15.50-16.20
  7. Croatia 16.30-17.00
  8. Switzerland 17.10-17.40
  9. Moldova 17.50-18.20
  10. Sweden 18.30-19.00

*times in cet

From Monday 8/5, the press center opens normally for accredited journalists, who will have the opportunity to watch the general rehearsals before the live shows as was the case in previous years.

Eurovisionfun will of course be there to inform you about everything that happens at the M&S Bank Arena!

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OGAE Poll 2023: The results from Malta, Romania and Germany!

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After a total of 35 OGAE International Network clubs have voted, it is now the turn of the OGAE clubs of Malta , Romania and Germany to submit their votes.

In detail, the 36 members of OGAE Malta voted as follows:

  • 12 points go to Sweden
  • 10 points go to Norway
  • 8 points go to Italy
  • 7 points go to Finland
  • 6 points go to the United Kingdom
  • 5 points go to Israel
  • 4 points go to France
  • 3 points go to Cyprus
  • 2 points go to the Czech Republic
  • 1 point go to Poland

Also the 15 members of OGAE Romania voted:

  • 12 points  go to Sweden
  • 10 points go to Italy
  • 8 points go to Israel
  • 7 points go to Moldova
  • 6 points go to Finland
  • 5 points go to France
  • 4 points go to Azerbaijan
  • 3 points go to Spain
  • 2 points go to Austria
  • 1 point go to the United Kingdom

Last but not least, the union of EC Germany and their 161 members gave the following vote:

  • 12 points go to Finland
  • 10 points go to Sweden
  • 8 points  go to France
  • 7 points go to Italy
  • 6 points go to Norway
  • 5 points go to Austria
  • 4 points go to the United Kingdom
  • 3 points go to the Czech Republic
  • 2 points go to Switzerland
  • 1 point go to Spain

The overall ranking is now as follows:

And so, finally, we notice that we have a tie between the two favorites of this year’s competition, Sweden and Finland with 380 points , way ahead of France in points, which places third up to now. Norway follows in the fourth place with 225 points and Austria is fifth with 205. Greece is tied up to the 27th position with just one point, while Cyprus is 17th with 10 points.

Four clubs remain to cast their votes and crown this year’s winner of the OGAE Poll. Stay tuned at EurovisionFun to see how the game between Sweden and Finland will unfold! It’s a game for two as it seems!

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Source:  OGAE International

London Eurovision Party 2023: Watch all the live performances!

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Yesterday, 16th of April, London held the last pre-party for this year’s Eurovision season.

London Eurovision Party 2023 was held in Here at Outernet and presented by Nicki French(UK 2000) and Paddy O’ Connell(former Eurovision commentator for the BBC).

22 Eurovision participants sang in London and you can watch their live performances below:

  • Australia – Voyager

There is a big difference between the studio version and their live performance. It’s a rock performance and it shows that band songs are meant for live performances. It is indeed difficult to make any predictions, but I wouldn’t be surprised in case it does well with the televoting, even if Australia is usually a jury favorite.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCNeHC4NvAI

  • Austria – Teya & Salena

A much loved entry by Eurovision fans and it is worth it. The vocals are good, the chemistry between the duo is splendid, the weird dancing is present and the crowd is loving it. Austria has managed to beat the odds so far, contrary to those who thought that Who the Hell is Edgar was going to be a fan-flop, similarly to last year’s Halo. Now, we will only have to see how it works in Liverpool stage!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlf8Sb5RaUQ

  • Azerbaijan – TuralXTuran

A beautiful song for sure and regardless the final result, I’m really glad that Azerbaijan finally sent a song that was written by Azerbaijani people. Although, that doesn’t seem to be enough and their performances do not have a large appeal. Probably we will not see them perform in the Grand Final.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLvPB2-2LAc

  • Croatia – Let 3

The most controversial entry of Eurovision 2023. Controversial is also the whole career of Let 3. Although, everyone thought that they wouldn’t make it to the Final, their live performances prove the opposite. The crowd is having fun and singing with them and their eccentricity will sure be noticed. It looks like Croatia made the right choice!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHnz8Y4SmHI

  • Czechia – Vesna

A fan favorite to win at first, but at the moment it does not give winning vibes. It was a better performance than usual but it will be a long way for Czechia in order to achieve their result. Their vocals were better but staging still looks messy and chaotic and it does not put across the message of the song. There is still time!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZdTtoA6IcI

  • Denmark – Reiley

A much better performance than usual but it remains a song that has small potential when live performed. Reiley being famous on TikTok might be helpful for his entry, so I can’t exclude any possibility.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ng571hW6Ro

  • Estonia – Alika

A beautiful song and impressive vocals. That’s it! It’s another cliché Eurovision ballad, not good enough for Alika’s vocal abilities.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWma2X8tnxA

  • Finland – Käärijä

We can all understand the hype. Exactly like any of his performances, he gives once more the 100% of his personality and energy. The crowd goes crazy and here we have if not the winner, a top 3 contender.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeBDb3QoKss

  • Iceland – Diljá

Strong vocals and stage presence as Diljá is an energetic performer. Although, the song doesn’t seem enough for Diljá either.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5GrD6IRMfc

  • Ireland – Wild Youth

A good band performance, full of energy. On the other hand, the song does not stand out for their qualification. It’s not anything new, it’s something done before but it’s not done well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c03adZUY3I

  • Lithuania – Monika Linkytė

Monika brought the London Community Gospel Choir for her performance in London Eurovision Party. A vocal powerhouse. The song slowly receives more support and it’s all because of Monika herself. Stay is going to be loved by the juries and we can’t exclude the possibility of the public voting for her. She has a personality and you can’t skip over it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FplK-xqYZ90

  • Malta – The Busker

Good vocals and great energy on stage. Looks like they are having fun. Frontman’s moves resemble exactly what the song is all about, feeling socially anxious in parties. I really like this entry, but unfortunately it doesn’t stand out and it’s not enough for Malta’s ticket to the Final.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZF3ucUwzok

  • Moldova – Pasha Parfeni

A really energetic performance of Pasha. The crowd is enjoying it and is probably sending him straight to the Final.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVM4HO6991Q

  • Norway – Alessandra

Vocally speaking she gets better and better each time. Personally, I don’t mind any voice cracks of Alessandra. She has a really strong entry, her presence is imposing and her view of pre-parties like actual parties, is actually obvious when performing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPRsTpDEV3A

  • Portugal – Mimicat

Although I’m not a big fan of this year’s Portuguese entry and looks weird to me, Mimicat is vocally flawless and I’m waiting for a better performance on Liverpool to disprove me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COErIMq3AFo

  • Romania – Theodor Andrei

You will either like it or not. I don’t like it. Vocally he’s good but none of his performances, although far better than the one in Romania’s NF, seems convincing, just messy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwR26PjTJI8

  • San Marino – Piqued Jacks

In any means, not a bad song. The lead singer is vocally on point. The whole package, although, is not enough.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nep9c326_x4

  • Serbia – Luke Black

I still don’t get the song. It’s not my favorite entry but it is quirky, eccentric and special. He still looks awkward to me when referring to his stage presence. I’m waiting for his performance in Liverpool!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXy8vNlVIDA

  • Slovenia – Joker Out

I love that song! Although, the studio version was not that promising at first, the charisma of every single one of the band’s members is to die for. They are stylish, humorous and committed to what they do. I hope to see that energy in Liverpool and Slovenia finally getting awarded with a good result.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwZIzxI7who

  • Sweden – Loreen

The real queen of this year’s Eurovision. She teaches every Eurovision winner about when and how to return back. Vocally flawless and she seems to be connected with the crowd. Although, the led platform is missing, her strong personality is here and elevates the song. Personally, I want to see her crowned as a winner again!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCYrO5vspeM

  • Spain – Blanca Paloma

Whether you like her entry or not, one thing is for sure. No one can deny Blanca’s flawless vocals and how expressive she is. Although, I can’t fully understand the song, because it has many references to Spanish culture, every time I watch her performances, her emotions really touch me. RTVE is here to win, although I don’t think it will be come true. A great entry, one of my favorites, and it is a good example on what should follow the next year after a great Eurovision result.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep2fuj9-FBc

  • United Kingdom – Mae Muller

MAE I LOVE U!!!I can’t be completely honest with her. Vocally wise, her best performance. What it is indeed challenging is not exactly her vocals but how it will be staged. It needs some dancing, but mostly sass and attitude. These are Mae’s weapons, indeed. She seems to enjoy it and no matter the comments, crowd loves her. It’s the most mainstream pop song of this year’s Eurovision, there’s no way it will not be placed high!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJYqmM3g5qk

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Malta starts preparations for Eurovision 2024

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The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 has not yet started and some countries are already preparing themselves for next year’s edition of Eurovision.

That is the case with Malta.  Maltese broadcaster PBS announced the start of their plans to select their 2024 representative via a songwriting camp.

MESC Music Exchange Camp will take place from June 12 to June 15 next year.  The aim of this camp is to compose the song that will end up representing Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.  During the songwriting camp Maltese artists could work together with international songwriters to create potential songs for Eurovision 2024.

The end result of the songwriting camp will be 18 songs created through to the demo.  Following this stage, artists will have the creative freedom to develop the songs for MESC 2024.

MESC Music Exchange Camp will invite 18 artists to participate.  The public will also get access to lectures.

The Busker are representing Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023.  They will perform the song Dance (Our Own Party) during the first half of the First Semi-Final.

You can also watch our reaction to the Maltese song by the Eurovisionfun team in the video embedded below:

 

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Source: PBS

 

 

 

Malta: The Busker have filmed their postcard for Eurovision 2023!

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The filming of the postcards of the 37 participants of Eurovision 2023 are now taking place throughout Europe. The next representatives to film their postacard are no others than, The Busker from Malta!

After a few months of preparations and a revamped version of “Dance (Our Own Party)”, the group found some time, in order to film their postcard for Eurovision 2023!

The filming of the postcard of the Maltese representatives, a short introduction video that will be shown just before their performance in the first Semi-Final, took place at the in a blue vintage bus and as we can see in the backstage video that BBC posted, the final destination is the beach, where the members of the group play with the sand.

The following acts have confirmed the filming of their postcards:

  • Albania: Albina & Familja Kelmendi – “Duje”
  • Austria: Teya & Salena – “Who The Hell Is Edgar”
  • Croatia: Let 3 – “Mama ŠČ”
  • Cyprus: Andrew Lambrou – “Break a Broken Heart”
  • France: La Zarra – “Evidement”
  • Germany: Lord of the Lost – “Blood and Glitter”
  • Ireland: Wild Youth – “We Are One”
  • Latvia: Sudden Lights – “Aijā”
  • Lithuania: Monika Linkytė – “Stay”
  • Malta: The Busker – “Dance (Our Own Party)
  • Moldova: Pasha Parfeni –“Soarele și Luna”
  • Poland: Blanka – “Solo”
  • Slovenia: Joker Out – “Carpe Diem”

Malta is set to perform 2nd in the first semi-final which is going to take place on May 9 in Liverpool.

https://youtu.be/Apqwl0ayL6A

You can watch the reaction of the editors of Eurovisionfun, enjoying the Albanian entry for Eurovision 2023:

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Eurovision 2023: Watch tonight our poll results for the two semi-finals!

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Today is the first station of our Poll, since after the your voting, the results follow, which will be announced tonight through a live premiere on the Douze Points YouTube channel.

More than 8,200 individual votes were submitted in the two semi-finals and now it’s time to announce the 20 countries that will advance to the grand final. For about 10 days you voted for your top ten countries in each semi-final. As in Eurovision, also in our simulation 100% of the result was determined based on your own vote, since now only the public votes count in the semi-finals.

Tonight at 20:00 CET, you will be able to watch through the video below the ten countries that will qualify from the first semi-final.

Immediately afterwards, at 20:05 CET, you will be able to see the results of the second semi-final in the video below.

The recap and the start of the voting for the Grand Final follows, where 50% of the result will be determined based on your own voting and the rest 50% by the authors of Eurovisionfun.
Until then you can recall the entries vying for qualification below:

Which countries do you think will qualify?

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Eurovision 2023: The running order of the semifinals has been revealed!

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With a month and a half left for the first semifinal of Eurovision 2023 on May 9, the EBU today announced the order of appearance of the songs in the semifinals.

The running order was determined by the EBU in collaboration with the British organizers, taking into account where each country was drawn to appear (first or second half), but also in such a way that the show is more interesting.

So, through the official Eurovision channel on YouTube, the official running order of the songs in the semifinals of this year’s contest was announced a few minutes ago.

Running Order

First Semifinal – May 9

  1. Norway
  2. Malta
  3. Serbia
  4. Latvia
  5. Portugal
  6. Ireland
  7. Croatia
  8. Switzerland
  9. Israel
  10. Moldova
  11. Sweden
  12. Azerbaijan
  13. Czechia
  14. Netherlands
  15. Finland

Second Semifinal – May 11

  1. Denmark
  2. Armenia
  3. Romania
  4. Estonia
  5. Belgium
  6. Cyprus
  7. Iceland
  8. Greece
  9. Poland
  10. Slovenia
  11. Georgia
  12. San Marino
  13. Austria
  14. Albania
  15. Lithuania
  16. Australia

The analyzes of the fans and not only for a few minutes have been on fire, since the theories based on the prehistory of the countries in the contest, are a first picture of how passable is the qualification to the final or not. In other words, it’s time to make our predictions about who will advance to the final and who are the favorites to say goodbye to Liverpool early…

Turin will host the 67th Eurovision Song Contest from May 9th to 13th at the Liverpool Arena. The motto of this year’s event, as chosen by the organizers is “The Sound of Beauty”.

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