The 70th Eurovision Song Contest is underway, with the second semi-final taking place tonight at [time]. The event, which is being held in [location], will feature 25 countries competing for a place in the grand final on Saturday. The grand final will see the top 10 countries from each semi-final, as well as the Big Five countries (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the UK), competing for the top prize.
UK viewers can catch the action live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, as well as on the Eurovision Song Contest website. The contest will also be available to stream on various platforms, including the BBC iPlayer app and the Eurovision Song Contest app. The grand final will take place on Saturday, with the winner crowned at the end of the night.
The Eurovision Song Contest has a long history of producing memorable moments, from ABBA's iconic victory in 1974 to Conchita Wurst's historic win in 2014. The contest has also been a launchpad for many successful music careers, with past winners including Celine Dion and Loreen.
As the UK's representative for this year's contest has not yet been announced, UK viewers will be eagerly anticipating the reveal of the country's entry. The reveal will likely take place in the coming weeks, with the UK's song and performer being announced in due course.