Two dozen participating nations converged for a pivotal Eurovision 2022 moment during the second semi-final, as Spain’s Chanel delivered a one-minute standout performance. The lineup for the night included eighteen countries pushing toward the final, with a short video showcasing Chanel’s entry ahead of the vote.
Finland, Israel, Serbia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Malta, San Marino, Australia, Cyprus, Ireland, North Macedonia, Estonia, Romania, Poland, Montenegro, Belgium, Sweden, and the Czech Republic were highlighted as gala participants.
Speculation favored a ten-spot final for Sweden, Poland, Australia, Estonia, Serbia, Czech Republic, Finland, Belgium, Cyprus, and Azerbaijan according to betting peaks.
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It began with the legendary Finnish band The Rasmus performing Jezebel, followed by Israel’s Mika Ben David with IM. Serbia’s Konstrakta rose quickly as a strong contender with In Corpore Sano, a performance that drew attention for its conceptual staging and social critique.
Serbia’s act generated wide anticipation in Turin for its bold approach: Konstrakta sat center stage among backing vocalists, delivering a performance that sang about healthcare systems while leaving a memorable impression. The song also became notable for including a line in Latin, a historic first for Eurovision.
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Following Serbia, Azerbaijan presented Nadir Rüstemli with a performance that seemed drawn from a musical, titled Fade To Black. Circus Mircus from Georgia brought an extravagant staging for Lock Me In, while Malta’s Emma offered I Am What I Am, a pop number with a theatrical twist.
San Marino drew attention with Achille Lauro, who represented the microstate with Stripper, featuring dramatic visuals such as fire, cages, feathers, and a velvet mechanical bull. Australia presented Not The Same, a stage scene marked by dramatic lighting and intensity. Cyprus offered Ela, a performance by Andromache inspired by Renaissance art, while Ireland staged a visually striking show for This Rich with Brooke Scullion.
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Estonia was represented by Stefan, performing a desert-inspired scene for Hope, while Romania echoed global pop references with the chorus Hello baby, Hello baby, Call me, call me in WRS’s entry. Poland entered Ochman with River, a powerful ballad carried by a strong vocal line, and Montenegro followed with Vladana singing Breath, a tribute to her late mother who passed from COVID-19. Belgium joined with Jérémie Makiese delivering Miss You, an R&B-infused pop song.
Sweden, one of the edition’s favorites, featured Cornelia Jakobs with Hold Me Closer, moving toward the finale in penultimate position. The Czech Republic closed the night with We Are Domi and Lights Off, putting a strong finish on the slate. Midway through the gala, a duet by the hosts, Mika and Laura Pausini, added a live interaction that kept the audience engaged. Italy’s past Eurovision winner sequence also resurfaced with Il Volo revisiting Grande Amore from the 2015 edition. Several items from the Big Five, including Germany, the United Kingdom, and Spain, appeared as part of the broader program of the event.