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The words "United By Music" sit above the Eurovision Song Contest logo at a stage in Malmo, Sweden
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Eurovision Song Contest

The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual singing competition held among the European Broadcasting Union member countries since 1956. The 2024 event is in Malmo, Sweden, from May 7 to 11.

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A police officer stands in front of a wall with the Eurovision tagline "United by Music."

Eurovision Song Contest 2024: Not all that apolitical

Eurovision Song Contest 2024: Not all that apolitical

Though Eurovision insists it's a purely cultural event, it has witnessed its share of politically charged moments.
MusicMay 3, 2024
In this April 6, 1974 file photo, members of Swedish group ABBA and close associates celebrate the victory of their song "Waterloo" in the Eurovision Song Contest in Brighton, England.

ABBA's unexpected success story started 50 years ago

ABBA's unexpected success story started 50 years ago

Nobody thought five strangely dressed Swedes with a song about Napoleon would win the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest.
CultureApril 6, 2024
Eurovision Song Contest stage filled with glitter and gold light, winning singer being acclaimed by fans.

Eurovision Song Contest 2024: Calls to exclude Israel grow

Eurovision Song Contest 2024: Calls to exclude Israel grow

Amid the war against Hamas in Gaza, calls to ban Israel from the ESC 2024 in Malmo are growing louder.
MusicJanuary 30, 2024
Lord Of The Lost, three men on stage in outlandish costumes, two hold a guitar

Eurovision: Lord of the Lost don't mind being 'freaks'

Eurovision: Lord of the Lost don't mind being 'freaks'

The Hamburg-based rock band, known for extravagant costumes, has been a favorite in the goth metal scene.
MusicMay 15, 2023
Singer Loreen performs on behalf of Sweden during the final of the Eurovision Song Contest

Sweden's Loreen wins second Eurovision title

Sweden's Loreen wins second Eurovision title

The singer's triumphant return to the Eurovision Song Contest marks the seventh win for the Scandinavian country.
MusicMay 14, 202302:04 min
Voyager, man with a portable keyboard piano has one foot on a white car on a stage.

Eurovision 2023: These are the last 10 finalists to qualify

Eurovision 2023: These are the last 10 finalists to qualify

At the second semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest, 10 countries made it through to Saturday's final.
CultureMay 12, 2023
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Snoop Dogg und Kelly Clarkson moderieren «American Song Contest»

The US launches its own Eurovision Song Contest

The Eurovision Song Contest has a huge fan base in the US. Now there is an American version of the competition.
MusicMarch 21, 2022