Eurovision 2019: Semi-finals' Running order determined
The running order of the two Semi-finals at Eurovision 2019 has been determined. As the six previous years, the producer of Eurovision Song Contest decides the running order
The producer of this years Eurovision, the Israeli broadcaster KAN, has determined and revealed the running order for the two semi-finals at Eurovision Song Contest 2019. The last six years the producers of the shows have decided the running order based on an allocation draw. The allocation draw took place on 28 January 2019. Here the participants were distributed to the two semi-finals, and it was determined whether each country will participate in the first or second part of the semi-final.
The running order for the Grand Final will be decided by the broadcaster KAN after Semi-Final 2 on Thursday 16 May 2019. The decision will be based on a draw, that determines whether each qualifying country will participate in the first or second part of the Grand Final.
It has already been decided that Israel, France and Spain will vote in Semi-final 1, and Germany, Italy and United Kingdom will vote in Semi-final 2.
By draw it is decided that Israel will perform as song number 14 in the Grand Final.
Eurovision Song Contest 2019
The 64th Eurovision Song Contest takes place on 14, 16 and 18 May 2019. The contest is hosted by Tel Aviv, Israel, and produced by the Israeli broadcaster KAN.
- Location: Expo Tel Aviv, Israel
- Participants: 41
- Semi-final 1: 14 May 2019 – 17 participants: The 10 best songs qualify to the Grand Final
- Semi-final 2: 16 May 2019 – 18 participants: The 10 best songs qualify to the Grand Final
- Grand Final: 18 May 2019 – 26 participants: Israel (host), Big-5 (Germany, Spain, France, Italy and United Kingdom), 10 best from Semi-Final 1, 10 best from Semi-Final 2
