The first four finalists have been chosen. Photo:MMC/Jani Ugrin Foto:
The first four finalists have been chosen. Photo:MMC/Jani Ugrin Foto:

KiNG FOO (Wild Ride), Nika Zorjan (FSE), Tosca Beat (Free World), Lea Sirk (Freedom), Sell Out (Don't Panic), Zala (Lalalatino), Alya (Halo) and Omar Naber (On My Way) performed in the first semi-final and ARTIST 1, ARTIST 2, ARTIST 3 and ARTIST 4 booked their place in the final for the chance to represent Slovenia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kiev.

The first EMA 2017 pre-selection programme
The first pre-selection show was opened with a dance-vocal performance from hosts Tina Gorenjak, Maja Martina Merljak and Tanja Kocman, who were joined on-stage by Mario Galunič. Special guests Eva Boto and ManuElla performed during the voting process.

The four other finalists will be decided tomorrow
Clemens (Tok ti sede), Raiven (Zaľarim), Kataya & Duncan Kamakana (Are You There), BQL (Heart of Gold), Ina Shai (Colour Me), United Pandaz & Arsello feat. Alex Volasko (Heart to Heart), Tim Kores (Open Fire) and Nuąka Draąček (Flower in the Snow) will perform in the second pre-selection programme tomorrow.