Ladies and gentlemen, we have Malta’s first eight finalists for the island’s Eurovision Song Contest representative!

Tonight’s First Semi Final saw 12 songs go down to eight, and while every artist gave it their all and put on some incredible performances, this is who will be hoping to take the top spot on Saturday night:

Raquela Dalli – Silenced

Adria Twins – Qalb Ma’ Qalb

Justine Shorfid – Still I Rise

Victoria Sciberras – Juno

Kurt Calleja – AZIZ/A

Mark Anthony Bartolo – Hideaway

Kristy Spiteri – Heaven Sent

JVF (Jessika, Victorio, Fabrizio) – Festa (No Time for Siesta)

Now, after a short break tomorrow, we go again on Thursday night with Semi Final 2, as Malta gets to choose another eight finalists to join today’s.

Did your favourite song make it through tonight? Who do you think should win this year? Sound off in the comments below!