Eurovision final: Sex, violins and seven other things to look out for
Summary
The Eurovision Song Contest grand final is happening in Vienna with strong contenders from Finland, Greece, and Australia. The event features a variety of performances, including operatic parts, dance acts, and notable musical moments like a violin sprint and powerful vocal notes.Key Facts
- The contest's final takes place in Vienna with 25 acts from Europe and Australia.
- Greek singer Akylas, who previously was a street performer, is competing with the song "Ferto," which mixes electronic sounds with traditional Greek instruments.
- Australia joined Eurovision as a special invitee in 2015 and has continued participating since then; their representative, Delta Goodrem, is a popular pop star favored to win with the song "Eclipse."
- If Australia wins, the contest’s future hosting plans are unclear, with discussions to happen after the winner is announced.
- Finland is a favorite to win, with a dramatic performance combining pop singing by Pete Parkonnen and classical violin by Linda Lampenius.
- Linda Lampenius will run in high heels carrying a valuable antique violin during their performance.
- The show includes unique features such as the longest sustained note in Eurovision history and energetic dance routines.
- Eurovision can be watched live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer starting at 20:00 BST on the final night.
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