Sweden's semifinals begin with Finland's The Rasmus and their song Jezebel.

The competition's big favorites, Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra, will perform in the first semifinal.

It will be Albania's Ronela Hajati who gets the honor to start the whole competition.

The host country Italy is directly qualified for the final together with France, Germany, Spain and Great Britain.

The first semi-final will be broadcast on Tuesday 10 May, the second on Thursday 12 May and the final will take place on Saturday 14 May.