Happening at just about the same time as Iceland’s Söngvakeppni 2013 is the larger-fielded (and much easier to pronounce) Malta Eurovision Song Contest.  Starting at 20:40 CET and being streamed both on Malta’s TVM site as well as Eurovision.tv, you can expect this program to last at least four hours.  Get the popcorn and booze ready…it’s going to be a long haul.

Last night, Malta whittled down their 24 semifinalists into their top 16, who will take the stage again tonight in Ta’ Qali.  Fighting for their shot at Eurovision glory are, in running order:

1. Scar – Superstar
2. Dorothy Bezzina – Starting From The End
3. Corazon – My Stranger Love
4. Jessika – Ultraviolet
5. Gianni – Us Against The World
6. Davinia – Betrayed
7. Kevin Borg – Needing You
8. Richard Edwards – Fall Like Rome
9. Janice Debattista – Perfect Day
10. Deborah C – Love-O-Holic
11. Claudia Faniello – When It’s Time
12. Gianluca – Tomorrow
13. Chris Grech – Never Walk Away
14. Petra & Richard – Wonderful Today
15. Amber – In Control
16. Domenique – Too Little Too Late