The first semi-final of Icelandic selection for Eurovision Song Contest 2023, Söngvakeppnin finished moments ago and we’ve got the first finalists of the show. The show was hosted by Ragnhildur Steinunn Jónsdóttir, Unnsteinn Manuel Stefánsson, and Sigurður Þorri Gunnarsson
Tonight we saw five acts performing in the following order:
- Bendeikt – Þora
- Diljá – Lifandi Inni Í Mér
- Celebs – Dómsdagsdans
- BRAGI – Stundum Snýst Heimurinn Gegn Bér
- MÓA – Glötuð ást
The two acts which advanced to the final are
Diljá – Lifandi Inni Í Mér
BRAGI – Stundum Snýst Heimurinn Gegn Bér
The remaining three acts still have a chance to be picked for the final as one of the six non finalist will get a Wild Card for the show. You can check our interviews with Celebs and MÓA . The second semi-final takes place next Saturday 25th of February and the following five acts will be competing for the two spots in the final:
- Kristín Sesselja – “Óbyggðir”
- Langi Seli og Skuggarnir – “OK”
- Silja Rós & Kjalar – “Ég styð þína braut”
- Úlfar – “Betri Maður“
- Sigga Ózk – “Gleyma þér og dansa“
Grand final will take place on 4th of March. Don’t forget to vote for your favourites of second semi-final below
- Silja Ros and Kjalar - Eg styd pina braut 29%, 143 votes143 votes 29%143 votes - 29% of all votes
- Sigga Ozk - Gleyma per og dansa 28%, 137 votes137 votes 28%137 votes - 28% of all votes
- Kristin Sesselja - Obyggdir 25%, 125 votes125 votes 25%125 votes - 25% of all votes
- Langi Seli and Skuggarnir - OK 9%, 46 votes46 votes 9%46 votes - 9% of all votes
- Ulfar - Betri madur 9%, 44 votes44 votes 9%44 votes - 9% of all votes
Let us know in the comments below what are your thoughts of the results of Söngvakeppnin 2023 semi-final one. You can also write us on our social media @escbubble
