Estonia: The first five finalists of Eesti Laul 2023 selected
The first five finalists of Estonia's Eesti Laul have been chosen. They'll take the stage once again in a month's time for the show's final round
Estonia's journey to Eurovision 2023 is officially on as we've wrapped up the first night of Eesti Laul 2023, Estonia's national selection to Liverpool.
Tonight's first semi-final was held in Viimsi Artium in Lubja, and hosted by Estonian TV host Tõnis Niinemets and singer Grete Kuld. Overall, 10 artists performed and five made the cut:
Eesti Laul 2023 – Semi-final 1
First round of voting
| Voting | 50% jury 50% televoting |
Second round of voting
| Voting | 100% televoting |
On Saturday (14 January), five other finalists will be selected during Eesti Laul's second semi-final. The 10 finalists will perform their respective songs again on 11 February during the final of Eesti Laul 2023.
Eesti Laul 2023
Three shows will be held at Eesti Laul 2023, with a total of 20 songs:
Semi-final 1: 12 January 2023- Semi-final 2: 14 January 2023
- Final: 11 February 2023
10 songs compete in each of the two semi-finals, and in each semi-final there are two rounds of voting. In the first round, the result is determined by a jury's vote and televoting by the television viewers; and in the second round by televoting by the viewers. If ERR decides, statistics from users' internet engagement may also be utilized as a factor in the first round results.
Estonia in Eurovision
Estonia has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 27 times, first in 1994, competing every year except 1995.
Estonia has managed to qualify for the Grand Final 8 out of 18 times.
Estonia has won just once, in the year 2001, with the song "Everybody," performed by Tanel Padar and Dave Benton and 2XL.
