The Israeli selection Rising Star for Eurovision 2016 is now reaching its final stages with the grand final to be held on 3 March. The pre-recorded Semifinal will be broadcast in two episodes tonight and on Saturday night. 

The shows

During the first show, a total of six acts will participate in duels. The winner of each duel will qualify to the final. As we will have four finalists, it is expected that on tomorrow’s show, a ‘second chance’ round will take place or a wildcard will be given, in order to choose the fourth finalist.

The Semifinal participants:

1. Chiara Duple
2. Ella Daniel
3. Gil Chadash
4. Hovi Star
5. Nofar Salman
6. Velma

How to watch

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The show will hosted by Asi Azar & Rotem Sela and be divided into two episodes:

1. Friday 19/02 – 20:30-21:35 CET
2. Saturday 20/02 – 20:00-20:30 CET

• Webcast (Provided by Isramedia)

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Rising Star Agenda

• 19/02: Quarterfinal – Part 1
• 20/02: Quarterfinal – Part 2
• 26/02: Semifinal – Part 1
• 27/02: Semifinal – Part 2
• 03/03: Final

Stay tuned to ESCToday.com for more news regarding Rising Star and Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016