Eurovision 2023 Semi-Final 1 started with an introductory video of a child watching Ukraine win last year and is now delighted that the competition is being hosted in Liverpool.

Ukrainian references are not lacking, while they are also present in the colors.

The child is then brought on stage and the presenters also appear.

It was performed by Ukrainian star Julia Sanina, a member of the Ukrainian band Hardkiss.

Tonight’s presenters are Brits Alesha Dixon, Hannah Waddingham and Ukrainian star Julia Sanina, member of the Ukrainian band Hardkiss.

The order of appearance of the countries in the 1st Semi-Final:

Norway
Malta
Serbia
Latvia
Portugal
Ireland
Croatian
Switzerland
Israel
Moldova
Sweden
Azerbaijan
Czech republic
Netherlands
Finland