The first semi-final of Eesti Laul will be taking place tomorrow evening and ahead of it an artist, Elysa, who should’ve performed her song “Fire” has tested positive for Covid-19.

She won’t be able to perform live in the semi-final, Elysa will remain in the competition and instead of her performance of “Fire”, the music video of it will be shown once again, previously it has been shown during the quarter-finals as the concept of those was to feature the music video of all competing entries, the semi-finals were the first time when artists were set to perform their entries live.

Of course, we will keep our fingers crossed that there will be no more such news, but we are prepared for the unexpected.

Tomi Rahula, producer of the show

As one of the measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19, all artists are getting tested before they enter Saku Suurhall. If any of them gets positive result they aren’t allowed to take part at the broadcast.

The semi-finals of Eesti Laul 2022 are taking place on 3rd and 5th of and will be hosted by Maarja-Liis Ilus and Priit Loog. Audience won’t be present for the semi-finals. The final of Eesti Laul 2022 is set to take place on 12th of February.

The running order is as follows:

Semi Final 1

1. Elysa – “Fire”
2. Helen – “Vaata minu poole”
3. Andrei Zevakin feat. Grete Paia – “Mis nüüd saab”
4. Alabama Watchdog – “Move On”
5. Merilin Mälk – “Little Girl”
6. Stig Rästa – “Interstellar”
7. Triin Niitoja ja Frants Tikerpuu – “Laululind”
8. Kaia-Liisa Kesler – “Vaikus
9. Elina Nechayeva – “Remedy”
10. Ott Lepland – “Aovalguses”

Semi Final 2

1. Jyrise – “Plaksuta”
2. Maian – “Meeletu”
3. Boamadu – “Mitte kauaks”
4. Evelin Samuels – “Waterfall”
5. Black Velvet – “Sandra”
6. Pur Mudd & Shira – “Golden Shores”
7. Jaagup Tuisk – “Kui vaid”
8. Minimal Wind ft. Elisabeth Tiffany – “What To Make Of This”
9. Stefan – “Hope”
10. Anna Sahlene – “Champion”

Don’t forget to check our interview with Elysa HERE and vote for your favourites in the first and second semi-final of Eesti Laul below