The first semifinal of Eesti Laul has come to an end. Ten acts competed for five spots in the final, which is being held on Saturday 5 March 2016. The second semifinal will be held on 20 February, where another ten songs will fight for a spot in the final.
Who managed to secure their spot in the final night so far?
Semi-final 1
(in running order)
The Jingles – "Love A Little Bit"Würffel – "I'm Facing North"- Mick Pedaja – "Sejs"
Indrek Ventmann – "Hispaania Tüdruk"- Cartoon feat. Kristel Aaslaid – "Immortality"
- Kéa – "Lonely Boy"
- Kati Laev ja Noorkuu – "Kaugel Sinust"
Zebra Island – "How Many Times"- Laura – "Supersonic"
Windy Beach – "Salty Wounds"
Semi-final 2
- Go Away Bird – "Sally"
- Jüri Pootsmann – "Play"
- Meisterjaan – "Parmupillihullus"
- I Wear* Experiment – "Patience"
- Púr Múdd – "Meet Halfway"
- Grete Paia – "Stories Untold"
- Põhja-Tallinn ja Jaagup Kreem – "Eiolemulolla"
- Anett Kulbin – "Strong"
- Gertu Pabbo – "Miljon korda"
- La La Ladies – "Unikaalne"
Estonia in Eurovision Song Contest
Estonia has participated in Eurovision Song Contest 21 times. Their debut was in 1994.
Since the introduction of Semi-finals in 2004, Estonia only managed to qualify for the Grand Final 5 out of
12 times.
Estonia have managed to win the contest once, in 2001, with the song "Everybody" sung by Tanel Padar, Dave Benton & 2XL. Last year, Estonia were represented by the duo Elina Born & Stig Rästa with "Goodbye to Yesterday".
