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The hills are alive with the sound of bassy Eurotrash, Slavic rap, and gaudy operatic pop. It could only mean one thing: Eurovision is back. Everyone’s favorite European singing competition kicked off May 7, with the finale coming up on May 11. And if there’s ever been a year to watch, this might be it. One of Eurovision’s most successful countries, Sweden, is hosting, and you might even recognize a few of the performers, like U.K. entry Olly Alexander of Years and Years. Plus, there are some truly fun songs. There’s controversy, too, with protests against Israel’s entry amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
Below, everything you need to know about Eurovision 2024, including how to watch…
