Eurovision Song Contest - Fans Club Game 23

The 23th edition of Eurovision Song Contest - Fans Club Game was organised in The Planet Galway, Galway, Ireland, following the country's victory in 22th edition of the contest in Latvia with the song "Pull Me Under" by Dan D'Lion.

It was the second show held by the Irish broadcaster. All of the ceremonies were hosted by Sinéad O'Connor and the former Irish representative Áine Cahill (Edition 8).

Format
Due to the increased number of the interests, this edition's show consisted of 4 Semi-finals (with 8 qualifiers from each), a Second Chance round with only 1 song from each Semi-final, and the Grand Final show. Participating countries, just as usual, are bound to come from both geographical and historical Europe (with the addition of Canada, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa) with only one special guest (in this edition - Venezuela). The voting system has not changed; each country had a set of jury points from 1-8, 10 and 12 and 58 televoting points to give out to the participants. The songs chosen were meant to be found and selected by players themselves, both original records and covers, as well as the ones, which previously had taken part in Eurovision Song Contest. The running order has been revealed after randomization personally held by the contest's supervisor.

Semi-final 1
Fifteen countries participated in the first semi-final. Eight highlighted participants qualified for the Grand Final and the ninth place - for the Second Chance round.

Semi-final 2
Sixteen countries participated in the second semi-final. Eight highlighted participants qualified for the Grand Final and the ninth place - for Second Chance round.

Semi-final 3
Fifteen countries participated in the third semi-final. Eight highlighted participants qualified for the Grand Final and the ninth place - for Second Chance round.

Semi-final 4
Sixteen countries participated in the first semi-final. Eight highlighted participants qualified for the Grand Final and the ninth place - for Second Chance round.

Second Chance
Two highlighted countries qualified for the Grand Final.

The Grand Final
34 countries participated in the final, with all 62 participating countries eligible to vote.