ESC 2024: Olly Alexander belegt für Großbritannien Platz 18
Olly Alexander, bekannt durch die Band Years & Years, sang für Großbritannien (UK) beim ESC. Sein Song "Dizzy" landete auf Platz 18.
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Eurovision - 10 things to know with detail
Eurovision Song Contest is an annual international song competition that has been held since 1956. It is one of the longest-running television programs in the world and is watched by over 180 million viewers each year.
The contest is organized by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and participants are typically countries that are members of the EBU, although Australia has been allowed to compete since 2015.
Each participating country submits an original song to be performed live on stage during the contest. The songs must be no longer than 3 minutes and can be in any language.
The winner of Eurovision is determined by a combination of jury votes and public votes. Each country's jury and televoting results are combined to determine the winner.
The most successful country in Eurovision history is Ireland, with 7 wins. Sweden and France have also won the contest multiple times.
Some of the most famous winners of Eurovision include ABBA, Celine Dion, and Conchita Wurst.
The contest has been hosted in a different country each year since 1956. The host country is determined by the previous year's winner.
Eurovision has a reputation for being a colorful and flamboyant event, with elaborate costumes, staging, and performances. It has also been known to showcase unique and quirky acts.
Eurovision has launched the careers of many successful artists, including previous winners like Johnny Logan and Alexander Rybak.
The Eurovision Song Contest has inspired various spin-offs and imitations around the world, including Junior Eurovision and Eurovision Asia. It continues to be a beloved event for music fans across Europe and beyond.