Oh wow, this was a very special semi-final. For the first time since 2019, the ESC happened again, with live audience, a thrilling and exciting evening with 16 entries has written history. We haven’t seen such a great semi-final for years, high technical quality, extremely good singers and songs and an overwhelming crowd in the Ahoy Arena.

The ten finalists from the first semi-final are:

• Lithuania
• Russia
• Sweden
• Cyprus
• Norway
• Belgium
• Israel
• Azerbaijan
• Ukraine
• Malta

What an exciting evening has enthused the Europeans, after all the months of lockdown. Life has come back and the Eurovision Song Contest has been shining brighter as never before. It’s such a good sign that the music of the ESC 2021 will be listened all around Europe and show a lot of diversity and courage. In the press conference the ten finalists will also draw their field, first or second half, where they will be performing on Saturday night.

Author: Bernd LemmermannEmail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Public relations, Editor, Journalist

About me:
As one of the founders of eurovisionlive.com I am responsible for the interviews with the singers and the editorial content. My passion for the Eurovision Song Contest exists since my early childhood. The exotic music, different cultures and languages have given a lot of inspiration to me. Since my very first ESC in Dublin 1994 I particularly appreciate the get together and friendship of all the nationalities and Riverdance was a thrill!