Eurovision Song Contest: Malta in first semi-final tonight

Malta and The Busker get their Eurovision Song Final journey underway tonight with the song “Dance (Our Own Party)”. The Busker will be the second to sing, after Norway.

In the line-up tonight are Sweden, Finland, Norway, Israel, the Czech Republic and Moldova along with Serbia, Croatia, Switzerland, Portugal, the Netherlands, Latvia, Ireland and Azerbaijan.

Sweden and Finland are also among the favourites to win the final on Saturday.

The other semi-final will be held on Thursday, with 16 countries participating.