With a medley of fabulous songs and incredible staging, it will prove to be a performance that everyone remembers.ĭuring the show, UK audiences will be able to vote for who they want to see go through to the Grand Final. They represent the huge spectrum of fans – regardless of age, nationality, or background – who revel in being a part of Eurovision every year. Three extraordinary drag performers lead into a jaw-dropping routine of high-end pop performances along with a troupe of eclectic dancers. Together, they show that for generations of Ukrainians, music is the light that overcomes darkness.Īlso in the interval, a performance called 'Be Who You Wanna Be' celebrates how Eurovision is a place for everyone – no matter who you are. As the performance travels through time, the piece ends with a stunning collaborative performance from rapper OTOY, 14-year-old Ukrainian Junior Eurovision representative Zlata Dziunka, and Mariya.
Mariya Yaremchuk, who represented Ukraine in Eurovision 2014, will lead a contemporary montage of some of the most well-known pieces of music from the country. The interval will include a performance titled Music Unites Generations, exploring the connection between generations of Ukrainians and the music they love. The remaining 16 countries taking to the stage in the hope of securing a place in Saturday’s Grand Final will be: Albania, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Iceland, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, San Marino and Slovenia.
Global superstar Rita Ora, Ukrainian singer Alyosha and Liverpool’s very own critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter, Rebecca Ferguson will all perform at the interval.Īudiences in the UK will not be able to vote in this Semi-Final. The first group of countries who will compete for a place in Saturday’s Grand Final are: Azerbaijan, Croatia, Czechia, Finland, Ireland, Israel, Latvia, Malta, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland. Rylan and Scott Mills will provide commentary for audiences on BBC One and BBC iPlayer for both Semi-Finals, with Mel Giedroyc and Graham stepping into the commentary box for the Grand Final. The Semi-Finals will be presented by Alesha Dixon, Julia Sanina and Hannah Waddingham with Eurovision legend Graham Norton joining the musical trio on stage for the Grand Final. This year marks the 67th edition of the competition as 37 countries compete for the coveted, life changing trophy.īoth the Semi-Finals and the Grand Final will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer for the first time ever. For the first time since 1998, the United Kingdom will play host to the 2023 contest and will do so on behalf of last year’s winners Ukraine who are unable to host due to the ongoing war.
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