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1 May 2021

#OpenUp: Previewing the second half of Eurovision 2021 Semi Final 1

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#OpenUp: Previewing the second half of Eurovision 2021 Semi Final 1

With sixteen songs, the first semi final of death is going to be quite the challenge for all involved.

Michael, Liam and Io run through the second half of the semi, giving their opinions about the other eight songs vying for a spot in the 2021 Eurovision Grand Final.

What song brings consensus between Liam and Io?

Why is Io so angry?

Who got dumped by Zoom?

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The songs

🇳🇴 TIX – Fallen Angel

🇳🇴 POLL TIME:
They help take you to your heaven and come in handy for most birds.

But who’s worn #Eurovision wings best of late?
— #JOYEurovision 🇦🇺🏳️‍🌈 (@JOY_Eurovision) May 1, 2021

🇭🇷 Albina – Tick-Tock

🇭🇷 POLL TIME:
Albina’s having trouble keeping time in her play zone.

What clock should we get her as a #Eurovision present?
— #JOYEurovision 🇦🇺🏳️‍🌈 (@JOY_Eurovision) May 1, 2021

🇧🇪 Hooverphonic – The Wrong Place

🇧🇪 POLL TIME:@HooverphonicOff is back in 2021 to represent Belgium.

Which of their two #Eurovision songs is your pick?
— #JOYEurovision 🇦🇺🏳️‍🌈 (@JOY_Eurovision) May 1, 2021

🇮🇱 Eden Alene – Set Me Free

🇮🇱 POLL TIME:@kaneurovision’s Eden Alene is another 2021 return.

What do you think of her chances in her #Eurovision semi final?
— #JOYEurovision 🇦🇺🏳️‍🌈 (@JOY_Eurovision) May 1, 2021

🇷🇴 ROXEN – Amnesia

🇷🇴 POLL TIME:@IsRoxen’s #Eurovision entry is called ‘Amnesia’.

What would be worse to forget?
— #JOYEurovision 🇦🇺🏳️‍🌈 (@JOY_Eurovision) May 1, 2021

🇦🇿 Efendi – Mata Hari

🇦🇿 POLL TIME:
The year is 2022 and @Efendiofficial_ is completing her strong women trilogy for #Eurovision.

Who does she sing about?
— #JOYEurovision 🇦🇺🏳️‍🌈 (@JOY_Eurovision) May 1, 2021

🇺🇦 Go_A – Shum

🇺🇦 POLL TIME:@_Go_A_’s Kateryna is known for her white voice singing.

How long would she have to hold a note for to break glass?#Eurovision
— #JOYEurovision 🇦🇺🏳️‍🌈 (@JOY_Eurovision) May 1, 2021

🇲🇹 Destiny – Je Me Casse