As Europe gears up for Eurovision 2024, excitement is reaching unprecedented heights.
The 68th edition of this landmark song contest promises to make history this year with its commitment to innovation, diversity, and unity. This year's competition will take place in Malmö, Sweden, following the Scandinavian country's victory in the previous edition. If you, like us, are a passionate Eurovision enthusiast, you'll understand the thrill and anticipation that comes with each year's contest. From the excitement of discovering new talent to the nostalgia of revisiting classic performances, Eurovision holds a special place in the hearts of fans across the UK.
From die-hard pop music fans to those who simply want to enhance their summer playlists, everyone has their own practices and traditions surrounding the Eurovision contest.
So before diving into this celebration of music and cultural exchange, why not sharpen your knowledge about Eurovision 2024? Are you a Eurovision expert, a pop-culture enthusiast or completely new to the game? Find out what kind of Eurovision fan you are with our quiz!
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How much do you know about Eurovision?
Also known as "Eurofestival", the Eurovision Contest has come a long way since its first edition in 1956 in Lugano, Switzerland. Since then, Eurovision has been held annually, with the exception of 2020 due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The number of participating countries has also increased from 7 countries in the first year, to 37 in this year's competition.
Despite its name, Eurovision also features countries outside of the EU or European continent as well. In fact, all countries where public television broadcasters are associated with the European Broadcasting Union are able to participate, including countries such as Turkey, Israel, Morocco, Georgia, Azerbaijan and even Australia.
The UK's Participation in Eurovision
The UK has a long and storied history in the Eurovision Contest. Its first debut was in 1957 and it has been a regular participant ever since. Because of its financial contribution to the European Broadcasting Union, the UK is also considered one of the "Big Five" countries along with Spain, France, Germany and Italy. This grants them an automatic qualification to the Eurovision final.
To date, the UK has 5 victories under its belt in 1967, 1969, 1976, 1981 and 1997. The UK has also achieved top placements, running second place in 1968, 1977, 1998 and 1999.
Another notable achievement for the UK was in 2002 when Jessica Garlick's song "Come Back" became the longest-running UK entry in the Eurovision charts, maintaining its position in the Top 100 for an impressive 16 weeks.
Who Will Be Representing the UK in Eurovision 2024?
Singer, actor and fashion icon, Olly Alexander will be representing the UK in the 68th Eurovision contest this year.
Olly Alexander is a well-known personality in the UK, who rose to fame as the lead singer of the band Years & Years. He's now working as a solo artist, with his most recent album 'Night Call" reaching Number 1 in the UK charts. With a BRIT Billion award under his belt, he's also appeared in Channel 4 series It's a Sin and has performed with some of the UK's most legendary artists from Sir Elton John to Kylie Minogue.
Check out Olly's song 'Dizzy' which he will be performing at this year's contest:
At Superprof UK, we can't help but cheer for Olly and wish him a well-deserved victory in this year's contest! Who will you be voting for this year?
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