The first of two small but perfectly formed Söngvakeppnin semifinals aired this evening in Iceland, trimming the fat to send two acts through to the upcoming grand final on 4 March 2023 – or possibly three if RÚV decide to add a wild card after next week’s semifinal takes place.
| Draw | Artist | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bragi | "Stundum snýst heimurinn gegn þér" | Qualified |
| 2 | Móa | "Glötuð ást" | Out |
| 3 | Benedikt | "Þora" | Out |
| 4 | Celebs | "Dómsdags dans" | Wildcard |
| 5 | Diljá | "Lifandi inni í mér" | Qualified |