Latvia, Austria, Netherlands, Norway, Israel, Greece, Estonia, Switzerland, Georgia and Armenia. The international locations that can advance to the ultimate had been introduced in that order on Saturday. So no Belgium there. It looks as if a curse. Our nation has by no means managed to advance to the grand closing 4 occasions in a row for the reason that semi-final system was launched in 2004. The Dutch delegation is celebrating: Joost Klein will proceed.
Before the present, nerves had been already on edge in and across the Malmö Arena. Not solely the artists, but in addition the safety providers had been on their guard. An hour and a half earlier than the present, the primary pro-Palestinian protest appeared on the stadium. Next to the road the place the general public needed to undergo the safety examine, a banner appeared with ‘Genocide music contest’ and silent protest, till lastly a chanting march of dozens of demonstrators arrived.
The police initially let issues go, however when the pleasant request to resign was not heeded, they took critical motion. Demonstrators are grabbed and diverted to a close-by park. (Read extra under the picture)
Joost Klein can go to the ultimate. — © AFP
The stay present itself proceeds with out incident. Before and after her efficiency of Hurricane, the Israeli Eden Golan acquired not solely cheering, but in addition boos from the viewers. You might not have seen a lot of this at dwelling: the group filters out that noise. Earlier within the day, information additionally emerged that the nation filed a grievance with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) group over the booing.
‘Peace’ van Mustii
In addition, it was very clear that this was the strongest semi-final of the 2. With a powerful opener like Malta, a satisfied prime favourite from Switzerland and a powerful Slimane who silenced the whole room along with his spectacular a cappella piece, to call just some. (Read extra under the picture)
Israel will advance to the grand closing. — © REUTERS
Belgium additionally took workplace. Mustii didn’t begin his efficiency of Before the get together’s over utterly convincingly. At the start he sounded barely nervous. Although he did recuperate in direction of the top. During the repetitive supply of the title in the long run, he sounded highly effective and nonetheless captivated the viewers. (Continue studying under the video)
Also notable: PEACE was written in black letters on his left shoulder. A transparent message from Mustii, one which was not but current throughout rehearsals. (Read extra under the picture)
‘Peace’ was painted on his shoulder. — © AP
It was actually not simple on this powerful area of individuals. The corridor was additionally crammed with Dutch individuals: for Joost Klein it was half a house recreation. With his Europapa, happyhardcore and gabbergehak he actually introduced the get together to the room. With his clear tribute to his deceased father, he additionally managed to maneuver the identical viewers on the finish. Mission achieved for the northern neighbors.