"Dorians" to perform in "Eurovision 2013" semifinal in high mood

YEREVAN, MAY 16, ARMENPRESS. On May 16 "Dorians" rock band representing Armenia will introduce "Lonely planet" song under No. 11 at the semifinal of "Eurovision 2013" international song contest. "Armenpress" got in touch with the Head of the Armenian delegation to the contest Gohar Gasparyan in Malmö. Gohar Gasparyan stated that the dress rehearsal was held the on May 15, where the jury cast its vote.

Among other things Gohar Gasparyan noted: "We all are in a good mood here. We are hopeful that we shall be among those countries, which will introduce their performance at the final."

The most popular Armenian rock band Dorians representsArmeniain the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest, with the song Lonely Planet, written by Tony Iommi, the guitarist and songwriter of Black Sabbath, and Armenian lyricist Vardan Zadoyan.

The second Semi-Final will be broadcast live in the some 20 countries represented in the show and several other nations. Artists from 17 countries will compete in the second Semi-Final, as ten spots for the Final are at stake. Viewers and professional juries each have a 50 percent stake in the outcome. The professional juries will feature six members in each country. The televoting window will be opened after all the songs have been performed. In addition to the participating countries, also Spain, Germany and France will vote in this Semi-Final. The 10 qualified acts will be announced in random order, and to raise the excitement the ranking and other voting results will not be announced until right after the Final.

The Grand Final will be broadcast live in all participating countries. Viewers and professional juries in 39 participating countries will vote. Viewers and professional juries each have a 50 percent stake in the outcome. The professional juries will feature six members in each country. The televoting window will be opened after all the songs have been performed. The running order of the represented countries in the Final will be determined by draw, right after each of the two Semi-Finals.