The Eurovision Song Contest is the campiest and longest-running music competition in the world. Here’s what Canadians need to know before watching
, without commentary. To watch with English commentary, Canadians will need to tune in to the BBC to watch their broadcast.Nothing will sell you on Eurovision better than the performances themselves. Here are a few winners from the show’s seven decades of history.The Italian rock band became a TikTok sensation and quickly saw their songs soar on the charts. They even played at Coachella less than a year after their win.
Austria’s Conchita Wurst, a drag performer, won in 2014 withEach year, a handful of acts perform hard rock, metal and industrial punk songs. One of the most iconic hard rock bands to win the contest is Lordi, a Finnish band known for its monster cosplays and horror aesthetics.At just 20 years old, Celine Dion gained international acclaim after winning Eurovision for Switzerland. She won against the U.K.’s competitor by just one point in a nail-biting final.
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