Eurovision 2023: Grand final line-up of opening and interval performers confirmed

Monday, 17 April 2023

• The Eurovision 2023 hosting broadcaster, BBC, has revealed the artists that will be taking the stage as the opening and interval acts of the grand final show on May 13, 2023. 

  Past Eurovision winners and iconic Eurovision acts will be taking part as opening and interval acts of the Grand final show of the 67th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool. 

  Namely, last year winners, Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra will be opening the Grand final show delivering a outstanding performance titled ‘Voices of a New Generation' along with their victorious entry of 'Stefania'.

  As the flag parade of the 26 finalist countries unfold the audience will have the chance to see some of the most iconic Ukraine past participants among which, GO_A (Ukraine 2021), Jamala (Ukraine 2016), Tina Karol (Ukraine 2006), and Verka Serduchka (Ukraine 2007).

  For the first interval performance, during which Europe and the world will be casting their votes, Sam Ryder last year's British representative that achieved an honorable 2nd place for the country with 'Space Man' will be gracing the stage, while for the final interval act "The Liverpool Songbook", will see on stage six iconic past Eurovision acts – Italy's Mahmood (2019 & 2022) , Israel's Netta (2018), Iceland's Daði Freyr (2020 & 2021), Sweden's Cornelia Jakobs (2022) and Duncan Laurence from the Netherlands (2019). In addition Liverpool's very own Sonia, will join the line-up celebrating 30 years since she came second at Eurovision in 1993.

   

   BBC’s Director of Unscripted, Kate Phillips says:

  What a way to bring in the winner of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. These live performances, with their twists on iconic Eurovision moments and countless creative collaborations, will ensure that we’re in for an utterly unforgettable Grand Final!

   

  News Source/image: BBC