The opening sequence of the Second Semi-Final starts with bubbles resembling those out of this year’s logo flying through the skies in various places. Then the hosts appear on stage, with Erik wearing a black suit again, Nadia in a purple dress and Haddy in a bright red one. After welcoming the public, the hosts explain the voting procedure – all viewers will be able to televote right from the beginning of the show, and the final result in each country will be a 50/50 mix of the televote and the verdict of an 5-member expert jury.
The first representatives on stage were InCulto from Lithuania, singing their cheerful East European Funk. They appeared on stage in checkered trousers, which they later removed as a part of an undressing gimmick, revealing glittering underpants. During the performance they pretended to play on inflatable rubber instruments. Their performance was well received by the audience in the hall.
Following the victory of Alexander Rybak and “Fairytale” in Moscow, the 55th Eurovision Song Contest will be staged in Oslo on May 29th 2010. There will be two semi-finals, on Tuesday May 25th and Thursday May 27th.
2010 is the 55th year of the Eurovision song contest and it shows no sign of slowing down soon. This party is only getting bigger!
Eurovision semi-finals are on the 25th and 27th May, while the main event is held 29th May 2010. Don’t miss it – put it in your diary now!