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2018

The 2018 Eurovision Song Contest was the 63rd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It took place for the first time in Lisbon, Portugal, following the country’s first victory at the 2017 contest in Kiev, with the song “Amar pelos dois”, performed by Salvador Sobral.

The contest comprised two semi-finals on 8 and 10 May, and a final on 12 May 2018 in the Altice Arena, Lisbon.
The winner of the 2018 Eurovision
The winner was Netta with ‘Toy’ representing Israel, who as she picked up her award, declare ‘Next year in Jerusalem.’ That prompted various outcries and a few suggestions of boycott, plus general talk of how it’s going to be a security nightmare and such.

See the full results from the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest

Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2018 – France

It has become a tradition that fans love the French Eurovision entry. No matter what - even when last year they entered a lovely...

Greece – Same old same old

To be deathly honest, this rehearsal can be summed up in four words: "same as last time". There are some rehearsals that make you question...
Ingrosso

Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2018 – Sweden

Many felt that this year was a bit of a miss for Melodifestivalen - the Swedish national selection. It came over as more of a...

Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2018 – Denmark

What is it with Danish Eurovision entries? They always sound solidly professional. Someone works overtime to get the very best from both singer and...
Qami

Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2018 – Armenia

Sevak Khanagyan smoulders through 'Qami' in a video that includes more fingerless gloves and dry ice than a whole stack of Madonna promotional clips. It...

Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2018 – Macedonia

Tired of being snubbed for entering the wrong song, Macedonian television appears to have opted for three different ones this time. The jolt from the...

Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2018 – Norway

When Rybak brought 'Fairytale' to Eurovision, it was clear he'd be leaving with the trophy. And he's quickly become Eurovision royalty. Like Johnny Logan...

Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2018 – Greece

The requirements set down by broadcaster ERT were simple. This year, their Eurovision song had to be performed in and sound Greek. On both...

Belarus – what a mess!

So ... despite the roars of laughter in the press room on Monday when we all saw the concept for this song - if...
Rice rice baby

Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2018 – Latvia

'Funny Girl' sounds like one of those duff tracks from a rubbish musical with input from Richard Stilgoe. If you're a fan of Eastenders...