After a one-year hiatus, Eurovision returned to Dutch stages and TV screens across Europe this year. The Italian rock group Måneskin celebrated with the song Zitti e Buoni (Quiet and hardworking). She convinced the crowd and the jury with her charismatic performance and controversial appearance. But who exactly are Måneskin? We have prepared for you 6 interesting facts about this year's winners.
Eurovision Song Contest
Today at 21:00, the first pre-selection of Eurovision songs will begin in Rotterdam. Ana Soklič will perform second with the song Amen and will try to get into the top ten among the 16 contestants. Who do the bookmakers predict will win?
Ukraine is the winner this time with the song 1944 by the singer Jamala. This is how the 61st Eurovision spectacle took place in the Eurovision Hall in Stockholm, and this year's motto was "Come together!" This is not the first victory for Ukraine, as in 2004 they celebrated Ruslan with the song Wild Dances.
The final night of Eurovision 2016 is upon us! Unfortunately, Slovenia did not manage to make it to the final this year, but that does not mean that the viewers and listeners did not choose a favorite among the songs they heard. Who do the bookies show the best and who are this year's finalists?
At the biggest European music festival of all time, it is precisely our curiosity that ensures the great viewership of the spectacle. The most bizarre and unusual performances are undoubtedly provided by the performers, who with their shows ensure that they are talked about long after. We found five of the most unusual performers, whose costumes often overshadow the performance of the song itself.
For Europe's biggest music festival, we often hear today that the Eurovision Song Contest is a big circus, which is attended by many music enthusiasts every year. However, it all started quite differently. The beginnings of Eurovision date back more than fifty years to 1956. The first Eurovision winner, Lys Assia, represented Switzerland at the first Eurovision Song Contest. Even today, her song is considered one of the most beautiful Eurovision songs in history. Check which songs marked the music industry and were born in the context of the Eurosong.