Hello Europe. Good evening Australia.
EBU and the representatives of 43 participating countries have gathered in Stockholm city hall for the allocation draw for the semifinals of this years Eurovision Song Contest.
Here you can check the results of the draw, also in which semifinal will BIG 5 and Sweden vote.
But first, just before the draw has started, SVT has published the official logo and slogan. For those of you who are planning of going to Stockholm, you should COME TOGETHER. Executive producer of this years contest, Martin Österdahl said that they’ve selected this theme as they want to reach and over boundaries.
Sweden, Spain and France will vote and perform in the first semifinal.
Germany, United Kingdom and Italy will vote and perform in second semifinal.
First Semifinal:
- Croatia
- Finland
- Moldova
- Armenia
- Greece
- Hungary
- Russia
- Netherlands
- San Marino
- Azerbaijan
- Cyprus
- Malta
- Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Estonia
- Czech Republic
- Montenegro
- Iceland
- Austria
Second Semifinal:
- Latvia
- Belarus
- Ireland
- Switzerland
- FYR Macedonia
- Australia
- Lithuania
- Poland
- Israel
- Serbia
- Albania
- Bulgaria
- Denmark
- Georgia
- Romania
- Slovenia
- Norway
- Ukraine
- Belgium
As you know the running order will be once again determined by the producers so we don’t get same type of songs in row, but diversity and excitement. It will be published in mid March when all of the songs have been chosen. Until then, share your thoughts with us. Are you happy where your country and favorites ones will perform? What do you think about the slogan and the logo? Do not hesitate to comment bellow.
What's on this week? 25-31 Jan - ESCunited.comESCunited.com
January 25, 2016 at 13:34
[…] As you have probably already seen, the theme for this year’s contest has been revealed. We will Come Together in Stockholm in May! Today has also seen the allocation for the semi-finals with 37 of the 43 participating countries allocated a semi-final. Australia’s first ever semi-final performance will come in semi-final 2 this year, and each semi-final will also see two returnees. Check out the full results of the allocation draw HERE. […]