The competition is run by an opaque Swiss organization that wants to sidestep controversies that could spoil the fun.

The show is back and a total of 37 countries are competing in the 2025 edition - but there are some who are banned from taking part in the spectacle

The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 is in full swing. Occurring in three rounds, the First Semi-Final was held on May 13, the Second Semi-Final will be on May 15 and the Grand Final will take place on May 17. Each round streams exclusively on Peacock.

UK Eurovision hopefuls Remember Monday react to backlash over Israel's inclusion in contest - The trio, who are representing the UK with their upbeat track What The Hell Just Happened?, also discussed

Klavdia from Greece performs the song “Asteromata” during the dress rehearsal for the second semi-final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel, Switzerland, Wednesday, May 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) Klavdia from Greece performs the song “Asteromata” during the dress rehearsal for the second semi-final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest,

Malta could see its first-ever win, while Sweden, Estonia, or the Netherlands could emerge victorious again in the finals on May 17

Eurovision favourites KAJ were ‘really nervous’ before making final - The trio, representing Sweden, qualified for the last stage of the song contest in Tuesday’s semi-final in Basel, Switzerland.

As an Israeli who spent several years living in Switzerland, I resonate deeply with Yuval Raphael, our Eurovision representative for 2025. Like Yuval, who spent part of her life in Geneva, my own journey involved leaving the Hasidic community in Jerusalem to embark on my first adventure away from home to study in Lucerne,