Tomorrow, 26 of the 43 participating countries will perform their original songs to be judged by every European with a working phone.
The betting markets now suggest there are one or two favorites that are expected to take the crown in easy fashion, but we all know predictions for the Eurovision song contest aren't going to be easy to make regardless of what the betting markets suggest.
Not content with exiting the European Union, ending freedom of movement and access to the single market, apparently we're also keen to duck out of the only other institution that regularly brings our continent together besides football and war.
As the 2016 victor, Ukraine is this year's Eurovision host. So are China, India, and Chile. Guy Sebastian sang "Tonight Again" with a severe head cold and still managed to place 5th in the competition. "It's not just a song contest but also an opportunity to show ourselves off". Since debuting in 2008, Azerbaijan has always qualified for the final, and placed in the top 10 six times, including Ell & Nikki's 2011 win with "Running Scared".
This performance was only supposed to be a one-off event.
Almost all of Britain's Eurovision winners or second-place finishers have run safely short of the maximum time limit of 180 seconds.
The full list of finalists will be announced on Thursday, after the second semi-final.
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It's been 20 years since the United Kingdom has won the Eurovision contest. Their 2017 entry is by indigenous performer Isaiah, and his song is called "Don't Come Easy".
The competition has a political edge this year due to the absence of Russian Federation, whose entrant Kiev barred from entering Ukraine because she had performed in Crimea after its annexation by Russian Federation. With that many countries, you're going to get some drama. The final of The Eurovision Song Contest 2017 will be held on May 13.
Denmark: Anja Nissen - Where Am I? After two semi-final rounds, winners will be named at the grand final round. For many viewers, watching the votes come in as expected from certain nations just adds to the fun. Saturday is the grand final.
"And I don't think Brexit can make things any worse - we've not had much chance over the past few years anyway".
Eurovision is known for its theatrical production, unique songs and fervent patriotism. You can view Liam's interview with SBS below. Since 2015, Australia has been among the contestants.
If you're more old school and like to keep track of your favourites on paper you can download the Eurovision.tv score card! "We kept choosing such awful representatives that you just knew from the get-go they weren't going to win". The Scottish singer, as we all know, went on to record the self-titled soundtrack to The Man With The Golden Gun. All the details on local air times are below.
Eurovision is broadcast live nearly everywhere in the world, from China to Canada, with the exception of the United States.
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