Competition in the Eurovision Song Contest has kicked off with the first of two semifinals. Ten acts from among 15 countries that performed were voted through by voters to the final of the pan-continental music extravaganza.

A songwriter from Dorset says she has had the time of her life at the Eurovision Song Contest despite her song being knocked out in the semi-final stages. Poison Cake, co-written by Emma Gale, was sung by Croatian pop star Marko Bosnjak in the first of two rounds ahead of Saturday's grand final.

The former vocal coach of Eurovision finalists Remember Monday has said she is very excited about seeing them perform and hoped they could beat the Eurovision curse that a lot of British entries had suffered from.

Thirty-seven nations are providing us with a smorgasbord of sounds ranging from espresso-powered electro-swing to sauna-based schlager.

During the ceremony, protesters waved Palestinian flags and held signs reading "No applause for genocide" and "Singing while Gaza burns," a sign of frustration that the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) allowed Israel to participate in the competition.

Talking to The Associated Press, Davies says that both Eurovision and “Doctor Who” share the DNA of old-fashioned Saturday night television, making the combination “irresistible.” This conversation has been edited for clarity and brevity. AP: Do you feel that Eurovision and “Doctor Who” naturally share a kind of fandom?

The 69th Eurovision Song Contest, currently underway in Basel, Switzerland, has drawn intense scrutiny due to Israel’s participation amid

At this morning's press briefing the two 2025 Eurovision co-hosts Hazel Brugger and Sandra Studer have shared some details on their Eurovision experience.