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A vibrant performance during the interval act of the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final rehearsal.

Eurovision Song Contest

The Eurovision Song Contest, often called Eurovision, is a fun song competition held every year. It started in 1956 and is organized by the European Broadcasting Union. Countries that belong to this group send one song each to perform live on television.

Viewers and music experts from each country vote for their favorite songs. The song with the most points wins! Eurovision is famous for its colorful performances and exciting voting. Famous singers like ABBA and Céline Dion started their big careers by taking part.

Eurovision brings together countries from Europe and beyond, including Israel, Morocco, and Australia. Each song can be no longer than three minutes, and performers can be solo artists or groups of up to six people.

In 2020, the contest took a break because of health concerns, but it always comes back with new and exciting songs. Winning the contest means the event will be held in that country the next year, which helps bring visitors and attention to that place.

Eurovision is watched by hundreds of millions of people every year, making it a huge global event. It is a celebration of music, cultures, and friendship!

Images

Lys Assia performing at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1958.
German entertainer Stefan Raab performing 'Satellite' during the opening act of the Eurovision Song Contest in Düsseldorf in 2011
A friendly mascot artwork titled 'Chameleon Heart' created for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.
Netta Barzilai, winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2018, at a press conference in Lisbon, Portugal.
A lively Euroclub scene in Baku during the Eurovision Song Contest 2012, filled with colorful lights and celebration.
Domenico Modugno at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1958.
Dara, a singer from Bulgaria, performing at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, Austria.
ABBA performing on Dutch television's TopPop show in 1974.
Johnny Logan rehearsing for the Eurovision Song Contest in 1980.
Performers from the Riverdance show at the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin, 2019.
A network diagram showing connections between countries based on voting patterns in the Eurovision Song Contest from 1997 to 2017.
A scoreboard from the Eurovision Song Contest in 1958 showing the results of the competition.

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