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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Entertainment
Ian Jones

How Eurovision 2025 promises the comeback of a little-known musical trick

Get ready, Eurovision fans: this year's contest promises a return to the musically complex and satisfying sounds of the past. As 37 countries prepare to take the stage in Basel, Switzerland, for the grand final on Saturday, a resurgence of key changes and unusual time signatures is set to delight viewers.

While spectacle, national pride, and eccentricity remain at Eurovision's core, the 2025 contest marks a revival of musical elements rarely seen in recent years.

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