Eurovision Copenhagen 2014 Semi-final 1
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Eurovision Song Contest 2014 Semi-final 1
Eurovision Song Contest 2014 Semi-final 1 result: Netherlands got 150 points and won Semi-final 1 with the song "Calm After The Storm" performed by The Common Linnets
Date: Tuesday 6 May 2014
Location: B&W Hallerne, Copenhagen, Denmark
Broadcaster: DR
Hosts: Nikolaj Koppel, Pilou Asbæk and Lise Rønne
Slogan: Join Us
Qualification: The best 10 songs qualified for the Grand Final
Voting: Combination of 50% televoting and 50% national juries (Albania, Moldova, San Marino and Montenegro used 100% juries). All countries participating in Semi-final 1 voted, along with the pre-qualified countries Denmark, France and Spain
Opening act: "Only Teardrops" performed by Choir of Europe and Emmelie de Forest
Interval act: "The Ugly Duckling" (musical pieces by Bent Fabric interpreted by Mike Sheridan)
After the bearded lady Conchita Wurst won in 2014, a Russian politician said: "The result showed supporters of European integration their European future - a bearded girl". Conchita's response: "When an entire nation is scared that a young gay man with a beard who likes dressing up in women's clothes is so able to sway opinion that he could bring the whole society to the brink, I can only take it as a compliment!"
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