How to watch Eurovision 2025: channels, dates and timings
Organised by the European Broadcasting Union, the format has each participating country submit a song for the contest which is then performed and voted for by a panel of judges and the viewing public. The song with the most votes is crowned the winner. It's simple really; a celebration of song, togetherness and, at times, great silliness.
The contest has evolved over the years, morphing from a one-off show to a full week of festivities.
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