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Eurovision song contest 2026 – live
It’s time for the 70th annual musica extravaganza – this time from Vienna (and minus a few of the usual faces). Join us for every wild moment Am I allowed to have favourites this year? *checks contract* Yes, apparently I am, and we’re opening with one of them. Før Vi Går Hjem means “before I go home,” and it’s a pulsing three minutes of Danish dance, complete with a very polished routine - Søren’s musical theatre background is doing a lot of heavy lifting here, in the best possible way. It’s giving Yungblud in Olly Alexander’s sweaty box circa 2024, and it’s easily one of the more contemporary tracks in this year’s contest. Going first isn’t ideal, but someone has to, and this is a very solid way to start the show. Continue reading...
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According to The Guardian’s source item, Eurovision song contest 2026 – live, It’s time for the 70th annual musica extravaganza – this time from Vienna (and minus a few of the usual faces). Join us for every wild moment Am I allowed to have favourites this year? checks contract Yes, apparently I am, and we’re opening with one of them. Før Vi Går Hjem means “before I go home,” and it’s a pulsing three minutes of Danish dance, complete with a very polished routine - Søren’s musical theatre background is doing a lot of heavy lifting here, in the best possible way. It’s giving Yungblud in Olly Alexander’s sweaty box circa 2024, and it’s easily one of the more contemporary tracks in this year’s contest. Going first isn’t ideal, but someone has to, and this is a very solid way to start the show. Continue reading…
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- Eurovision song contest 2026 – liveThe Guardian - 2026-05-16T21:50:04+00:00
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