Eurovision 2011 second semi-final finishes in Dusseldorf

The second semi-final of the 2011 Eurovision song contests was held in Duseldorf, Germany on Thursday night.

Out of the 19 participant countries, only ten - Bosnia and Herzegowina, Romania, Moldova, Ireland, Estonia, Denmark, Austria, Ukraine and Sweden - qualified for the final.

During the concert on May 19, they will represent their songs together with the winners of the first semi-final and the representatives from the five founding countries (Germany, France, Italy, France and Great Britain).

The 2011 Eurovision song contest attracted participants from 45 countries, of whom only 25 will take part in the final.
Emmy who was going to represent Armenia in this year's contest fell short in the first semi-final.

First time ever since 2006, Armenia does not qualify for Eurovision.

Armenian viewers will this year have the chance to vote for their favorite songs and singers only during the final contest due on Saturday.