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JOY Eurovision

15 Apr 2023

#UnitedByMusic: Previewing the first half of Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Semi Final 1

Comedy, JOYEurovision: The Show, Music, Society & Culture

#UnitedByMusic: Previewing the first half of Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Semi Final 1

With only a few weeks until Europe decides who gets the 2023 glass trophy, it’s time to start previewing the entries in the running to win.

Michael, Liam and Io are joined by friend of the show, Olga, to run through the first seven songs in the line up. As always, opinions abound… but what do you think about the first half of this year’s first semi final?

Which party are Liam and Io hoping to be invited to?

Why’s Michael so excited about traditional sounds?

What does Olga really think about Latvia?

🗳️ Make your voice heard: Vote for your pick of this half of SF1.

🎶 Stream all the entries via your preferred platform.

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The playlist

Kalush Orchestra – Stefania

🇳🇴 Alessandra 🏳️‍🌈 – Queen of Kings

🇲🇹 The Busker – Dance (Our Own Party)

🇷🇸 Luke Black – Samo mi se spava

🇱🇻 Sudden Lights – Aijā

🇵🇹 Mimicat – Ai coração

🇮🇪 Wild Youth – We Are One

🇭🇷 Let 3 – Mama ŠČ!

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