Eurovision Song Contest 2023
The first semi-final took place on 9 May 2023 at 20:00 BST (21:00 CEST). Fifteen countries participated in the first semi-final, from which ten qualified for the final. Those countries plus France, Germany and Italy, as well as countries not participating in the contest under a combined "Rest of the World" vote, voted in this semi-final. The highlighted countries qualified for the final. Rita Ora performed during the interval.