Ahead of Eurovision 2016, we’d like to hear about your fondest memories of previous song contests, and what hopes you have for your favourite this year The 61st Eurovision song contest takes place in Stockholm on Saturday. The Swedish public can thank Måns Zelmerlöw for getting the chance to host the event for a third time, after his song ‘Heroes’ triumphed in Vienna last year. Australia have been invited to the party once again, but this time around they face a nervy semi-final ahead of the main event. Greece are already out after semi-final elimination, the first time they are absent from the final since 2000. United Kingdom’s hopes of bettering last year’s 24th place rest with duo Joe and Jake, both previous contestants on The Voice. Related: Eurovision song contest 2016: latex, chiffon and a little bit of politics Continue reading...
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