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Follow our live coverage of the 70th Eurovision taking place in the Austrian capital, Vienna, as 25 countries compete in perhaps the most politically charged edition of the world’s greatest song contest.
The Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest officially begins in a few hours with the fun and festivities expected to be more camp and controversial than ever before as it once again becomes a stage for pomp, pageantry and politics.
ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTWhat was born as a festival to unite Europe after the World War II has become a battleground for countries using its spotlight to make a stand on political agendas.
The 70th edition of the song contest being held in Vienna will already go down in history as perhaps the most divisive competition after months of protest over Israel’s participation and its war on Gaza led to five countries choosing to boycott the proceedings.
There’s been tight security around the venue and across the Austrian capital with pre-show demonstrations erupting. Israel remains one of the favourites along with Finland’s fiery fiddler Linda Lampenius and singer Pete Parkkonen.
But after an impressive performance in Thursday’s second semi-final, will an underdog like Australia’s pop star Delta Goodrem finally take the competition down under?
Whatever happens, Euronews Culture will be here for every step, bringing you the most most striking looks, unhinged, but fairly balanced commentary, and those all-important league tables of points…
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Germany pulls the ‘draw of doom’
The grand final running order has been revealed, and it’s bad news for Germany.
Denmark will be kicking off the show, with Søren Torpegaard Lund performing the sultry “Før Vi Går Hjem” (“Before We Go Home”).
Germany’s Sarah Engels will follow, taking on what’s been previously described as the ‘death slot’ or the ‘draw of doom’. This is because no country that has performed second in the running order of the final has ever gone on to win the competition.
Will Germany be able to burn away the long-standing superstition with its song ‘Fire’?
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