Iceland: First 3 finalists qualified

The first of two Semi-finals just ended with 3 songs qualified to the Icelandic Final of Söngvakeppnin 2015. The decision was made entirely by public televoting. Six songs performed in the first semi-final, but only three songs qualified for the Final.

The three songs that didn't qualify will get a second chance to go to the Final. After the second Semi-final, an expert jury will award one of the eliminated songs a wildcard to the Final.

The next semi-final will take place on 7 February, while the big final will be held on 14 February.

Söngvakeppnin 2015 Semi-final 1 results

• Friðrik Dór – "Í síðasta skipti"
• Björn og félagar – "Piltur og stúlka"
• Elín Sif Halldórsdóttir – "Í kvöld"
• HINEMOA – "Þú leitar líka að mér"
• Erna Hrönn Ólafsdóttir – "Myrkrið hljótt"
• Stefanía Svavarsdóttir – "Augnablik"

Söngvakeppnin 2015 Calendar

• 31 January: Semi-final 1
• 7 February: Semi-final 2
• 14 January: Final

Iceland in Eurovision Song Contest

Iceland's debut in Eurovision Song Contest was back in 1986, and has been participating 27 times since. Best result are two second-places with Yohanna in 2009 and Selma in 1999. Iceland is the only Northern European country that has yet to win the Eurovision Song Contest.