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    This is who is going through to the Eurovision grand final from semi-final two

    Semi-final two of the Eurovision song contest has wrapped up and these are the acts who have made it into the grand final.


    The votes have been cast for semi-final two.

    Despite Eurovision billing itself as a non-political event, Israel's participation in semi-final two was considered political given Israel's military campaign in Gaza, triggered by the October 7 attacks by Hamas.

    Pro-Palestinian demonstrators surrounded the competition venue in Malmö, Sweden with police carrying out arrests.

    Israel's song Hurricane replaced October Rain due to the political nature of the lyrics in the latter song.

    Eden Golan performed for Israel and has made it through to the grand final.

    The UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy (known as the Big Five) along with last year's winner and hosts Sweden are given an automatic entry to the grand final.

    These are the countries that have made it through to the grand final.

    Semi-final two qualifiers (in the order announced)

    • Latvia – Dons – Hollow
    • Austria – Kaleen – We Will Rave
    • Netherlands – Joost Klein – Europapa
    • Norway – Gåte – Ulveham
    • Israel – Eden Golan – Hurricane
    • Greece – Marina Satti – ZARI
    • Estonia – 5MIINUST x Puuluup – (nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi
    • Switzerland – Nemo – The Code
    • Georgia – Nutsa Buzaladze – Firefighter
    • Armenia – LADANIVA – Jako

    Countries that missed out

    • Malta – Sarah Bonnici – Loop
    • Albania – BESA – TITAN
    • Czechia – Aiko – Pedestal
    • Denmark – SABA – SAND
    • San Marino – MEGARA – 11:11
    • Belgium – Mustii – Before The Party's Over

    The Aussie to look out for in the Eurovision grand final

    After Australia's official entry, Electric Fields, failed to qualify for the grand final, Silia Kapsis has the hope of two countries on her shoulders.

    Born and raised in Sydney to a Greek Cypriot father and a mother from Thessaloniki in Greece, Kapsis is representing Cyprus at Eurovision, but Australians are also cheering her on.

    The 17-year-old is the youngest contestant in this year's song contest.

    Her song is called Liar.

    After appearing in the first semi-final, Kapsis told ABC Radio Sydney that she felt an allegiance to both Australia and Cyprus.

    "I was born in Australia and I've been raised there and I live there and I can't wait to come back," Kapsis said.

    "But I definitely feel like I'm representing both countries.

    "It's … a great thing. It's a beautiful thing."

    Australians have competed for other countries in Eurovision before.

    Andrew Lambrou, who also made it to the grand final last year for Cyprus, was born and raised in Australia as well.

    The late Olivia Newton-John has competed for the UK and Gina G sang the hit Ooh Aah … Just a Little Bit while also representing the UK.

    Australia has only failed to qualify once before joining the contest in 2015, with Montaigne in 2021.

    The grand final will be broadcast on SBS TV and SBS On Demand from 5am AEST Sunday.

    Semi-final two performances 


    ABC




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