On Tuesday, the first semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest took place in Vienna, featuring representatives from 15 countries competing for 10 spots in the final on Saturday. Among them was Lion Ceccah, who performed the song “Sólo Quiero Más.”
Eurovision 2023 Overview
The 70th Eurovision Song Contest hosts artists from 35 nations in total. Participants compete fiercely, aiming to secure their place in the final. Automatic entries include the “Big Five,” which consists of Italy, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom. This year, Austria also qualifies directly as the host country.
Semifinal Performances
- Moldova: Sotoshi opened the show with “Viva, Moldova!” delivering an energetic performance.
- Sweden: Felicia captivated the audience with her dance rhythms in “My System.”
- Croatia: The group “Lelek” performed “Andromeda,” showcasing Croatian folk motifs.
- Greece: Akylas impressed viewers with his upbeat number, “Ferto,” incorporating dance and scooter tricks.
- Portugal: The group “Bandidos do Cante” attempted to win hearts with their simple song “Rosa.”
- Georgia: “Bzikebi” took the stage with “On Replay,” bringing a cosmic performance.
- Finland: Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen delivered a spectacle with “Liekingeitin,” featuring striking fire effects.
- Montenegro: Tamara Živkovič showcased an energetic performance with “Nova Zora.”
- Estonia: The group “Vanilla Ninja” impressed with their rock-influenced song “Too Epic Too Be True.”
- Israel: Noam Bettan’s performance of “Michelle” drew mixed reactions but kept the audience engaged.
- Belgium: Essyla performed “Dancing on the Ice,” creating a winter wonderland atmosphere.
- San Marino: Senhit showcased a colorful fiesta with her song “Superstar.”
- Poland: Alicja brought emotional depth to her performance of “Pray.”
- Serbia: The group “Lavina” closed the show with a rock piece titled “Kraj Mene.”
Lion Ceccah’s Performance
Lion Ceccah was the twelfth contestant to perform. His rendition of “Sólo Quiero Más” received praise for its flawless execution. Fan support for Ceccah and Lithuania is building, as they hope to surpass the country’s previous best finish, which was 6th place in 2006.
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