Eurovision song contest to kick off tonight
Baku, May 14 (AZERTAC). The first semi final of the Eurovision-2013 song contest will be held tonight in Malmo, Sweden.
The first semi-final of the 58th Eurovision song contest will bring together just 16 countries, 10 of them will qualify for the Grand Final of the contest.
First, Austrian representative Natália Kelly will perform with the song Shine. The performance of Serbian representative Moje band will be the last in today's semi final concert.
According to bookmakers, Denmark representative is considered to have more chances among the favorites of the first semi-final. So, 10 finalists will be announced at the semi-final concert. Following the concert, draw will be held to determine the order of performances of 10 finalists, including Big Five countries.
The second Semi-Final of the Eurovision will be held on May 16 and Grand Final on May 18.
Farid Mammadov will represent Azerbaijan with the song “Hold me” at Malmo Arena on May 16.
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