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Finland's hotly tipped Eurovision performance features flames, a valuable violin and a safety plan

At the Eurovision Song Contest, performers get just three minutes to impress

The Independent UK · May 15

How public voting has turned Eurovision from a song contest into a political platform

Australian singer Delta Goodrem has advanced to the Eurovision Song Contest grand final after days of online hype, fan campaigning and betting speculation surrounding her performance of Eclipse.

The Conversation · May 15

The Eurovision final lineup is confirmed after 5 more countries are sent packing

The Eurovision Song Contest final lineup is set after Thursday's second semifinal

The Independent UK · May 14

Eurovision semi-finals: What to expect, how to watch and who is among favourites to win

Discord over Israel's participation and its war in Gaza has dominated the build-up to this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Now, on the eve of the start of the semi-finals, here’s a breakdown of who's set to perform when and what to expect.

Euronews · May 13

Favourite Finland and Israel make it through to Eurovision final

Acts from 15 countries performed their 3-minute songs onstage – often with eye-catching choreography and pyrotechnics – in a bid for votes from juries in participating nations and viewers around the world.

Euronews · May 13

Protests heard during Israel performance at Eurovision Song Contest semi-final

Israel’s Eurovision Song Contest performance was met with audible protests during tonight’s (May 12) semi-final.

The Independent UK · May 12

Eurovision kicks off in Vienna as five broadcasters boycott contest over Israel

As the Eurovision Song Contest marks its 70th anniversary with the first semi-final in Vienna on Tuesday evening, Europe’s biggest live television music event is unfolding under the shadow of an unprecedented political boycott over Israel’s war in Gaza.

Radio France Internationale · May 12

How to watch Eurovision Song Contest 2026 semi-final 1 — Free Streams, Release Date & TV Schedule

15 countries go head-to-head in the first semi-final of Eurovision Song Contest 2026 as Vienna plays host to the popular musical competition.

TechRadar · May 12

Eurovision Song Contest 2026: The most streamed entries of all time and the people’s winners

Spotify’s new research reveals the most streamed entries in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest and key factors shared by winning entries.

Euronews · May 12

Eurovision song competition starts with the first semifinal after boycott over Israel

The Eurovision Song Contest is starting in Vienna with tensions simmering over Israel's participation

The Independent UK · May 12