The Icelandic national final for the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö will start tonight with the first semi-final.
The programme
The Söngvakeppnin 2013 first semi-final will feature six songs, and a combined jury and public vote will decide which three songs go further to the final. One more song can be added as a wildcard from the two semi-finals.
The shows will be presented by Guðrún Dís Emilsdóttir and Þórhallur Gunnarsson.
How to watch
RÚV TV 21.00 CET (20.00 local time). A pre-show will start 20 minutes before.
Participants
- Jóhanna Guðrún Jónsdóttir – Þú
- Magni Ásgeirsson – Ekki líta undan
- Svavar Knútur Kristinsson & Hreindís Ylva Garðarsdóttir Hólm – Lífið snýst
- Edda Viðarsdóttir – Sá sem lætur hjartað ráða för
- Eyþór Ingi Gunnlaugsson – Ég á líf
- Birgitta Haukdal – Meðal andanna
The winners will be interviewed live on the official website after the live shows.
Listen to the songs, see rehearsal photos and a trailer video on the official RUV Eurovision website
Second semi-final: Saturday 26 January
Final: 2 February, Harpa Concert Hall, Reykjavik
