After a spectacular night full of music, where a special moment was her recorded message Celine Dion (Céline Dion), the first semifinal of Eurovision’s 69th Song Contest, was successfully completed at St. Jakobshalle of Basel. Fifteen countries fought their own battle on stage, claiming the coveted ticket for the big final.

Cyprus, which was represented by the Theo Evan (Vangelis Theodorou), with the song ‘Shh’failed to qualify for the final of the competition, which will take place on Saturday, May 17.

Marina Satti on stage

The first semifinals started at 22:00 (Greek time), and was broadcast by ERT online with Basel, while Maria Kozakou and George Kapoutzidis took over the commentary on the stage of St. Jakobshalle in their own unique style. The first semifinal was also broadcast radio from the second program 103.7.

It is worth noting that the evening has reserved several surprises such as the appearance of Saturn On stage along with three other Eurovision 2024 representatives: Jerry heil by Ukraine, the Ilanda from Portugal and Silvester Belt from Lithuania. Together they joined their voices in a special interpretation of the iconic song ‘Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi’, in which the legendary Celine Dion gave first place in Switzerland at the Eurovision competition in 1988.

According to planning in the first semifinals, Spain and Italy voted and voted by the Big Five, as well as the Switzerland organizer, which qualify for the final. Also appeared: Iceland, Poland, Slovenia, Estonia, Ukraine, Sweden, Portugal, Norway, Belgium, Azerbaijan, Agios Marinos, Albania, the Netherlands and Croatia.

The song ‘Shh’ Dimitris Kontopoulos, Lasse Nymann, Linda Dale and Elsie Bay, in Elke Tiel, sign. The Spanish Borja Rueda is the choreographer of participating with Sam Vazquez, Diego Rey, Guillem Carreno and Rafa Soto to accompany the singer on stage.

According to Rick, the artistic direction of the Cypriot participation is signed by Sergio Jaen.

Which countries qualified in the final

The ten countries that have passed on Saturday’s final are: Norway, Albania, Sweden, Iceland, the Netherlands, Poland, San Marino, Estonia, Portugal, Ukraine.

The second semifinal

On Thursday, May 15th follows the Second Semifinal and Greece with the Claudia and the song ‘Stars’will appear in 7th place.

Specifically, countries’ appearance is: Australia, Montenegro, Ireland, Latvia, Armenia, Austria, United Kingdom, Greece, Lithuania, Malta, Georgia, France, Denmark, Czech Republic, Luxembourg, Israel, Germany and Finland.

Also in the second semifinal they appear and vote the United Kingdomthe France and the Germany From “Big Five”.

It is noted that the ‘Stars’bears the signature of the Arcade to composition and the lyrics, with the contribution of Claudia to music. Creative director of the Greek participation is Fokas Evangelinos. The creative team of the stage appearance includes: Christos Maganas (Video Artist), Deux Hommes (Fashion Designer), Yiannis Mourikis (Set Designer) and George Telos (Light Designer).

The final

The big final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, will take place on Saturday, May 17 and will be broadcast directly by ERT1 with Maria Kozakou and George Kapoutzidis to comment on the commentary, as well as the two semifinals, carrying each other.