
The drama is set and the stage is ready - after two semi-finals, 26 countries have earned their place in the grand final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, where they will compete in front of thousands of fans in Basel's St Jakobshalle arena, and millions watching around the world.
Last night’s second semi-final saw the likes of classically trained Austrian countertenor JJ and Malta’s Miriana Conte make it through, while surprisingly Ireland's Emmy and Australia's very own "Milkshake Man" Go-Jo (two of Euronews Culture's favourite picks) both missed the cut.