JOY Eurovision

9 May 2015

Eurovision 2015 Preview: Semi Final 2, part 1

JOYEurovision: The Show, Music, Society & Culture

Get the jumpsuits out and polish the glassware – Michael, the Bretts and Mark previewed the first (bumper) half of Semi Final 2.

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The Playlist

Lithuania: Monika Linkyte and Vaidas Baumila – This Time       

Ireland: Molly Sterling – Playing With Numbers       

San Marino: Anita Simoncini & Michele Perniola – Chain of Lights       

Montenegro: Knez – Adio       

Malta: Amber – Warrior        

Norway: Mørland & Debrah Scarlett – A Monster Like Me       

Portugal: Leonor Andrade – Ha Um Mar Que Nos Separa      

Czech Republic: Marta Jandová and Václav Noid Bárta – Hope Never Dies      

Israel: Nadav Guedj – Golden Boy       

Australia: It’s time to vote!

You have until 21 May to vote for your favourite from the first half of Semi Final 2, with the winning song announced during our Grand Final preview show on 23 May. You can only vote once a day.

Next week

Michael’s in Vienna and he’ll say hello as Mark looks at the second half of Semi 2 from 7pm AEST / 11am CEST on Saturday!

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