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Eurovision 2025 First Semifinal Concludes with Ten Qualifiers for Grand Final

Spain's Melody impresses in a non-competitive showcase as ten countries secure spots for the May 17 finale in Basel.

Overview

  • The first semifinal of Eurovision 2025 took place on May 13 in Basel's St. Jakobshalle, with 15 countries competing for 10 spots in the grand final.
  • Norway, Albania, Sweden, Iceland, the Netherlands, Poland, San Marino, Estonia, Portugal, and Ukraine advanced to the final through the combined televote and jury selection.
  • Spain's Melody performed her entry 'Esa Diva' as a non-competitive exhibition act, showcasing her elaborate staging and theatrical choreography to positive reactions.
  • As part of the Big Five and the host nation, Spain, Italy, and Switzerland performed during the semifinal but are automatically qualified for the final.
  • Attention now shifts to the second semifinal on May 15, where the remaining finalists will be determined ahead of the grand final on May 17.