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Iceland: Bashar Murad’s video for “Wild West” available now!

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Iceland is close to selecting their Eurovision representative for their national final Söngvakeppnin.  As in other national finals, the current political climate has been the elephant in the room.  The public has scrutinized the broadcaster’s stance in the Israel-Palestina conflict.  It is therefore, no surprise that a competitor in particular has caused controversy.  Palestinian singer  Bashar Murad is among the competing acts to represent Iceland.  Bashar had previously collaborated with 2019 representative Hatari who waved a Palestine flag as a protest during the night of the Grand Final.

Bashar’s identity has sparked both support and controversy among fans making him a favorite to represent the country.  Moreover, Iceland has climbed the betting odds based on the significance of this possible selection.

Today, Bashar Murad released the Video Clip for his Söngvakeppnin song, “Wild West” .

Bashar Murad gained recognition in Iceland after collaborating with  Hatari  in 2019, after the end of that year’s contest. However, in an interview with RUV, Bashar Murad denied the accusations that his participation was a political stunt.  Additionally he said that he is not sure whether he will finally participate in Eurovision 2024, if he ends up winning Söngvakeppnin.

The Grand Final of Söngvakeppnin  takes place next Saturday,  March 2.  Five artists  will perform on the stage to represent Iceland in Malmö !

The running order will be:

  1. VÆB  – “Bíómynd ”
  2. Hera Björk –  “Scared of Heights”
  3. ANITA –  “Downfall ”
  4. Bashar Murad –  “Wild West ”
  5. Sigga Ózk  –  “Into The Atmosphere”

The result of the Grand Final, will consists on  two rounds of voting.  Firstly, he Icelandic public and an  international jury will decide the best two acts who will advance to a  second round. After that, the public will vote once again.  However, this time only the televote will decide the winner.  Finally, the vote of the public in the second round will be added to the votes of the first round and will determine the winner of Söngvakeppnin.

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Iceland: Söngvakeppnin 2023 running order revealed!

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Icelandic broadcaster RÚV has revealed the running order for their Eurovision national final.

Five songs are competing in the final for Söngvakeppnin 2023.  The Iceland final will take place next March 04 in Söngvakeppnishöllinni in Gufunes.

Here is the running order:

  1. Sigga Ózk – “Dancing Lonely”
  2. BRAGI – “Sometimes the World’s Against You”
  3. Celebs – “Doomsday Dancing”
  4. Diljá – “Power”
  5. Langi Seli og Skuggarnir – “OK”

According to the rules of the Icelandic national final, during the Grand Final all the acts should sing in the language they will perform should they are selected to represent Iceland.  All of the acts but Langi Seli og Skuggarnir are planning to perform in English.

The final of Söngvakeppnin 2023 has two phases: in the first phase the jury and the public will select two acts that will proceed to the “Superfinal”.  The public then will decide the winner in thee Superfinal.

Source: RUV