The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 grand final is all but here and we can't wait to see what this year's event will involve.
Taking place in Liverpool in honour of last year’s winners Ukraine, we’ve gone from 36 fantastic performers to a now final line-up of 26. There’s impressive vocals, plenty of spectacle, big hats, and even a ‘haunted’ piano.
After all 26 artists have performed - make sure you pace yourself as it’s a long night - the audience will get to choose their favourites via a televote before each country individually reveals their votes in dramatic fashion.
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Each country gives out points starting from 1 to 8 and then 10 and 12 for the most popular. They are then combined with the votes from an independent jury made of professional singers from across Europe to decide the ultimate winner of the trophy.
If you want to get involved in the fun at home, then we’ve got you covered with your very own scorecard and sweepstakes kit.
Whether it’s just for fun with your friends and family, or if you fancy putting cash on the line, our sweepstake kit is the perfect way to spice up your Eurovision watch party.
Click the link below to download the kit and print out at home:
Mae Muller, 25, represents the UK with her track I Wrote A Song and will be hoping to replicate Sam Ryder’s triumphant second place scoring at last year’s contest.
Other artists taking place include synth-rock band Voyager for Australia, returning winner Loreen for Sweden and a satirical ode to Edgar Allan Poe from Austria’s Teya and Salena.
Also competing in the grand final will be France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Croatia, Moldova, Switzerland, Finland, Czechia, Norway, Israel, Portugal, Serbia, Ukraine, Albania, Cyprus, Estonia, Belgium, Lithuania, Poland, Armenia and Slovenia.
The grand final takes place on Saturday from 8pm, live on BBC One.
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