The first semi-final of the “Eesti Laul 2023” was held tonight.
10 artists performed their songs live and these were:










- Janek – House Of Glass
- Ellip – Pretty Girl
- Kaw – Valik
- MERLYN – Unicorn Vibes
- MIA – Üks samm korraga
- Neon Letters & Maiko – Tokimeki
- OLLIE – Venom
- Andreas – Why Do You Love Me?
- Bedwetters – Monsters
- Anett x Fredi – You Need to Move On
The top 4 of the national jury (in a random order) are:
- Anett x Fredi – You Need to Move On
- Andreas – Why Do You Love Me?
- Ellip – Pretty Girl
- OLLIE – Venom

The first round’s qualifiers are (based on 50% public vote, 50% national jury):
- Andreas – Why Do You Love Me?
- OLLIE – Venom
- Anett x Fredi – You Need to Move On
- Bedwetters – Monsters

In the second round, Janek ended in first place, and therefore joined the 4 qualifiers
Therefore, the 5 qualifiers are:
- Andreas – Why Do You Love Me?
- OLLIE – Venom
- Anett x Fredi – You Need to Move On
- Bedwetters – Monsters
- Janek – House Of Glass
This means we have to say goodbye to 5 acts:
- Kaw – Valik
- Ellip – Pretty Girl
- MERLYN – Unicorn Vibes
- MIA – Üks samm korraga
- Neon Letters & Maiko – Tokimeki
The second semi-final will be held on Saturday, featuring additional 10 artists.
5 of them will qualify for the final:
- Inger – Awaiting You
- Linalakk & Bonzo – Aeg
- Meelik – Tuju
- Elysa – Bad Philosophy
- Robin Juhkental – Kurbuse matused
- M els – So Good At What You Do
- Wiiralt – Salalik
- Sissi – Lighthouse
- Carlos Ukareda – Whiskey Won’t Forget
- Alika – Bridges