The semi-final took place on 7 February 2014 where twenty songs competed for fourteen qualifying spots in the final . During a press conference from the organizing committee of the competition on 2 December 2013 , a draw was held to determine which entries would open and close the show ; " Because I Have You " performed by Amber was drawn to open the show and " Ten " performed by Corazon was drawn to close the show . The remaining positions in the running order were determined by the producers of the show . In addition to the performances of the competing entries , the show also featured guest performances by Eurovision Song Contest 2013 winner Emmelie de Forest performing " Only Teardrops " , 2014 Ukrainian Eurovision entrant Maria Yaremchuk performing " Tick-Tock " and performances by local acts The Crowns and Red Electrick
Eurovision Song Contest 2013
Eurovision Song Contest 2013
Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014