ANDurovision 2023 is in the starting blocks. The 67th singing event is held at the Liverpool Arena in Liverpool. Three dedicated episodes: two semi-finals and one final, broadcast starting tonight at 21.20 on Rai 2. After the triumph of Ukraine with Kalush Orchestra with Stephaniewho will win the victory among the 37 countries in the race?
Eurovision 2023, where to see it
The week dedicated to the ESC begins tonight with the first semi-final, to continue on Thursday 11 Mayalways live on Rai 2. The final evening of Saturday 13 May, however, will be broadcast on Rai 1 and streaming on RaiPlay. The official radio of the event is Rai Radio 2. conducted by Diletta Parlangeli, Saverio Raimondo and LaMario.
Furthermore, the two semi-finals are preceded bypreview, broadcast at 8.15 pm and hosted by Gabriele Corsi and Mara Maionchi. Saturday 13, however, it starts at 20.40.
The commentators Gabriele Corsi and Mara Maionchi
About the commentators, after two years of honored career, Cristiano Malgioglio has passed the baton to Mara Maionchi. The National Mara will cheer with direct and uncensored commentsas he has accustomed the public since his television debut a X Factor. Malgioglio, on the other hand, is busy on Canale 5 with the Evening of Friends of Maria De Filippi in which he covers the role of the judge together with Michael Bravi and Giuseppe Giofrè.
The spokesperson for Italy – ie the spokesperson designated to communicate the votes that contribute to making up the rankings – is Kaze. She takes the place of Carolina Di Domenico, face of the 2021 and 2022 editions.
Who is Kaze? Born Paola Gioia Kaze Formisano, she is a singer and actress. Recently, he participated in Call my agentSky series based on the French series Dix pour centin which she plays the receptionist Sofia.
At Eurovision 2023 also the Italian singer Alessandra Mele, aka Alessandra, competing for Norway. (Getty Images)
Marco Mengoni at Eurovision 2023 for Italy
Italy is represented by Marco Mengoni. The winner of the Sanremo Festival 2023 decided to bring to the stage of the Liverpool Arena Two livesthe song with which he triumphed on the Ariston stage. Regarding participation in Eurovision 2023 he says: «I am proud to represent Italy again in Europe and in the world».
For Mengoni, in fact, the debut dates back to 2013, when he represented Italy with The essential, after the victory of his first Sanremo. After ESC and after the Italian tour, the singer will focus on international tour departing in autumn. In order, it will stop in Spain, Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Germany.
As for the exhibition, “two figures, moving on two specular scales”, will stand out against the background, he announces. For the performance he makes use of the collaboration with Yoann Borgeoiswho has previously worked with Coldplay, Serena Gomez, Pink and Harry Styles, among others.
Marco Mengoni competing at Eurovision 2023 with the song “Two lives”. (words for you)
Mahmood guest of the final evening, Rita Ora guest of the semifinal
In addition to the singers in the competition, the first semi-final tonight sees the participation of Rita Ora. He will perform in a medley of some of his greatest hits. Also, it will run in world premiere of the new single Praising you.
Mahmood, on the other hand, will attend the final on Saturday 13 May. Singer returns to Eurovision 2023 after last year’s experiencewhen he competed with Blanco with I shiveredi, the song with which they triumphed in Sanremo 2022. On that occasion he finished in sixth place. The first time at ESC, however, dates back to 2019, with Money.
It’s about the first time an Italian singer has been invited to perform out of competition.
Mahmood, guest of the Eurovision 2023 final. (Luigi & Iango)
How to vote
Eurovision 2023 sees the participation of the Big Five, i.e. the five nations that enter the final of the event by right. These are France, Germany, England, Spain and Italy, to which is added Ukraine, as last year’s winner and therefore also entitled to the evening of Saturday 13 May.
The Italian public will be able to vote via televoting, only in tonight’s semi-final and in the final. Also, you cannot vote for your own country.
Lorine Zineb Nora Talhaoui, aka Loreen, competing at Eurovision 2023 for Sweden. (Getty Images)
The singers and songs in the competition
Below are the countries in the competition, with the relative artists and songs:
Albania: Albina & Familja Kelmendi – Duje;
Armenia: Brunettes – Future lover;
Australia: Voyager – He promised;
Austria: Teya & Salena – Who the hell is Edgar?;
Azerbaijan: TuralTuranX – Tell me more;
Belgium: Gustaph – Because of you;
Cyprus:Andrew Lambrou – Break a broken heart;
Croatia: Let 3 – Mama shch!;
Denmark: Reiley – Breaking my heart;
Estonia: Alika – bridges;
Finland: Käärijä – Cha-cha-cha;
France: Zarra – Evidemment;
Georgia: Iru – Echo;
Germany: Lord of the Lost – Blood & Glitter;
Greece: Victor Vernicos – What they say,
Ireland: Wild youth – We are one;
Iceland: Diljá – Power;
Israel: Noa Kirel – Unicorn;
Italy: Marco Mengoni – Two lives;
Latvia: Sudden Lights – Aijā;
Lithuania: Monika Linkyté – Stay;
Malta: The Busker – Dance (Our own party);
Moldova: Pasha Parfeni – Soarele si Luna;
Norway: Alexandra – Queen of kings;
Netherlands: Mia Nicolai & Dion Cooper – Burning daylight;
Poland: Blanka – Alone;
Portugal: Mimicat – Ai coração;
United Kingdom: Mae Muller – I wrote a song;
Czech Republic:Vesna- My sister’s crown;
Romania: Theodor Andrei – DGT (Off and on);
San Marino: Piqued Jacks – Like an animal;
Serbia: Luke Black – Samo scared me;
Slovenia: Joker Out – Carpe Diem;
Spain: Blanca Paloma – Eaea;
Sweden: Loreen – Tattoos;
Swiss: Remo Forrer – wargun;
Ukraine: Tvorchi – Heart of steel.
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