Eurovision Fever: Finland and Israel Sail Through Semis, Malta’s Fate Hangs in Balance

As the sun set over the Mediterranean, Malta’s attention turned eastwards, towards Rotterdam. The first Eurovision semi-finals were underway, and with them, the first verdicts on our island’s chances in this year’s contest.

Finland’s Blind Channel and Israel’s Eden Alene: Stars of the Night

Finland’s rock band Blind Channel stormed through their performance of ‘Dark Side’, a powerful blend of rock and electronic music. Their energetic performance, complete with pyrotechnics, left no doubt in anyone’s mind that they were a force to be reckoned with. Israel’s Eden Alene, on the other hand, brought a touch of diva drama to the stage with her powerful ballad ‘Set Me Free’. Her powerful vocals and emotive performance earned her a spot in the grand final, much to the delight of her Maltese fans.

Malta’s Destiny: The Wait Continues

Malta’s Destiny Chukunyere gave a stellar performance of her pop anthem ‘Je Me Casse’. Her powerful vocals and charismatic stage presence had Maltese viewers on the edge of their seats. But as the results rolled in, Destiny’s name was not among the qualifiers. Malta will have to wait until the second semi-final to know if they’ve made it to the grand final.

Back in Malta, fans gathered at popular hotspots like Paceville and Valletta’s City Gate to watch the show and support Destiny. The atmosphere was electric, a testament to the passion Maltese have for the Eurovision Song Contest.

What’s Next for Malta?

The second semi-final takes place on Thursday, with Malta’s second chance to qualify. The grand final is scheduled for Saturday, May 22. With Finland and Israel already through, the pressure is on for Malta to join them. As Destiny herself said, “It’s not over till it’s over.” So, Malta, let’s keep our fingers crossed and our eyes on Rotterdam.