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Eurovision final: Sex, violins and seven other things to look out for
Key takeaways
- The show is taking place in Vienna, which seems to have prompted half of the contestants to throw an operatic riff into their song, whether it needs it or not.
- Elsewhere, you can expect death-defying dance moves, sexually suggestive rock anthems and the longest sustained note in Eurovision history.
- You can watch the show live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 20:00 BST on Saturday.
Why this matters: a developing story that could shape the day's news cycle.
Mark Savage Music correspondent, Eurovision Song Contest, Vienna Getty Images Jonas Lovv will represent Norway at the contest with his song Ya Ya Ya The Eurovision Song Contest reaches its grand final on Saturday night, with Finland, Greece and Australia among the favourites to win.
The show is taking place in Vienna, which seems to have prompted half of the contestants to throw an operatic riff into their song, whether it needs it or not.
Elsewhere, you can expect death-defying dance moves, sexually suggestive rock anthems and the longest sustained note in Eurovision history.
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