Maib is once again honored to support Moldova’s participation in Eurovision Song Contest (ESC2023), the event that makes whole of Europe pulsate together to the rhythm of music. Maib’s message "All together again at Eurovision in 2023!" will open up the partnership during a press event held today, April 27, at Artcor.
The 67th edition of the International Eurovision Song Contest takes place on 09-13 May 2023 and is hosted by Liverpool on behalf of Ukraine. ESC2023 brings to the stage the contestants from 37 countries, 31 of which will compete in two semi-finals to join performers from France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and Ukraine in the Grand Final.
Pasha Parfeni with the song "Soarele si Luna" will represent our country on May 9 in the first semi-final and on May 13 in the grand final.
In Moldova the contest is managed by "Teleradio-Moldova" Company (TRM), which has been running Eurovision Moldova since 2005.
Vlad Țurcanu, General Manager of Teleradio-Moldova:
„Teleradio-Moldova makes a sustained effort to maintain the Eurovision contest in an organizational and artistic condition that meets the public's expectations. The Republic of Moldova needs international recognition, in order to achieve its development goals, and this music contest is an opportunity to assert itself in Europe”.
The singer Pasha Parfeni is participating in Eurovision for the second time. First time he represented Moldova in 2012 with the song "Lăutar" qualifying to the final and taking the overall 11th place.
Pasha Parfeni, Performer, singer, representative of the Republic of Moldova at Eurovision 2023:
“For me, returning to Eurovision this year is even more exciting. I realize that Moldova now needs international support and recognition more than ever, and Eurovision provides that high visibility platform for our cultural diplomacy. We are tasked with creating a show that will attract the attention of over 200 million people. But most of all, we will do our best to ensure that Moldovans are proud of their country. This is a common effort with everyone involved, and I thank the organizer, the viewers, the partners and everyone who supported us”.
Maib once again sponsors the participation of Moldova in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, as part of its drive to sustain art and culture in the country, as well as Moldova’s European integration efforts.
Giorgi Shagidze, maib CEO:
„It is the second consecutive year that maib supports Moldova’s entry in the most watched cultural event of May - Eurovision Song Contest. We, the maib team, are fans of Eurovision and music, that's why we proudly support local artists and the national culture. We wish Pasha Parfeni the best of luck in this competition and we are confident that he will do great. Maib supports Moldova!”.
And the national operator Moldtelecom supports the great European music competition.
Alexandru Ciubuc, General Manager of Moldtelecom, partner of the event:
„Eurovision is the event that enjoys beautiful traditions in Moldova, and this year, the contest is even more special. In 2023, Moldtelecom celebrates 30 years of activity in the service of the largest subscriber community in Moldova, and on this occasion, we support the evolution of Moldtelecom's friend and brand ambassador, Pasha Parfeni. We wish him well and keep our fingers crossed for him in Liverpool, and we think the 67th edition of the competition will bring him good luck!”
Maib – all together at Eurovision!
