{"id":446993,"date":"2022-05-14T15:53:15","date_gmt":"2022-05-14T12:53:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/what-to-know-and-how-to-watch\/"},"modified":"2022-05-14T15:53:15","modified_gmt":"2022-05-14T12:53:15","slug":"what-to-know-and-how-to-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-to-know-and-how-to-watch\/","title":{"rendered":"#What to know and how to watch"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2f5501c964f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-to-know-and-how-to-watch\/#%E2%80%9CWhat_to_know_and_how_to_watch%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;What to know and how to watch&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-to-know-and-how-to-watch\/#What_is_Eurovision\" >What is Eurovision?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-to-know-and-how-to-watch\/#How_can_I_watch\" >How can I watch?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-to-know-and-how-to-watch\/#Who_won_last_year_and_who_are_notable_past_winners\" >Who won last year, and who are notable past winners?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CWhat_to_know_and_how_to_watch%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;What to know and how to watch&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>After a long 12 months, the wait is over \u2014 the Eurovision Song Contest is finally returning to our screens.<\/p>\n<p>The annual extravaganza pits Europe\u2019s countries against each other as 25 finalists battle it out on the stage for the ultimate prize: being crowned the contest\u2019s winner.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s contest is expected to heavily emphasize the situation unfolding in Ukraine, after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion on Feb. 24.<\/p>\n<p>Among the 25 nations performing on the big stage in Italy is Ukraine, which is considered a favorite to win.<\/p>\n<p>Below, we remind you of everything you need to know ahead of the final.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/eurovision-2022.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Performers dance at the beginning of the dress rehearsal ahead of the grand final.\" class=\"wp-image-22270825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/eurovision-2022.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/eurovision-2022.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/eurovision-2022.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Performers dance at the beginning of the dress rehearsal ahead of the grand final.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">REUTERS<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Eurovision\"><\/span>What is Eurovision?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/eurovision.tv\/story\/eurovision-2022-how-to-watch\">The Eurovision Song Contest<\/a> first hit our screens way back when in 1956.  It\u2019s been taking place annually ever since, except for 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic was in full swing.<\/p>\n<p>Each year, countries of the European Broadcast Union go head-to-head in a bid to be crowned winners.<\/p>\n<p>This year marks the 66th Eurovision, with a whopping 40 nations battling for the gold.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/maneskin-eurovision-2021.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"The band M\u00e5neskin won the contest in 2021.\" class=\"wp-image-22270829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/maneskin-eurovision-2021.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/maneskin-eurovision-2021.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/maneskin-eurovision-2021.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>The band M\u00e5neskin won the contest in 2021.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">REUTERS<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As well as viewers watching at home, each participating country is allowed to cast three votes for another nation.<\/p>\n<p>Given the name \u201cEurovision,\u201d it\u2019s fair to expect to only see European countries take part. But you might be surprised to learn that the European Broadcast Union does include a few countries that aren\u2019t located anywhere near Europe.<\/p>\n<p>Australia, for example, was invited to perform in 2015, and its <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>earance proved to be so welcome that it\u2019s been invited back every year since.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/eurovision-subwoolfer-1.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Subwoolfer from Norway singing 'Give The Wolf A Banana.'\" class=\"wp-image-22270830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/eurovision-subwoolfer-1.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/eurovision-subwoolfer-1.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/eurovision-subwoolfer-1.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Subwoolfer from Norway singing \u2018Give The Wolf A Banana.\u2019<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">AP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_watch\"><\/span>How can I watch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peacocktv.com\/unavailable\">Peacock TV<\/a> is set to broadcast Eurovision live for the second year in a row.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday\u2019s grand final will air at 3 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_won_last_year_and_who_are_notable_past_winners\"><\/span>Who won last year, and who are notable past winners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The winners of the previous year get to host the Eurovision final each year, meaning that Saturday\u2019s grand showcase will take place in Italy, thanks to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RVH5dn1cxAQ\">M\u00e5neskin\u2019s epic 2021 win<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/andromache-eurovision.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Andromache performs on stage during the second semi-final.\" class=\"wp-image-22270833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/andromache-eurovision.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/andromache-eurovision.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/andromache-eurovision.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Andromache performs on stage during the second semi-final.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Italian band knocked it out of the park with its rock n\u2019 roll performance, which saw Italy be crowned as winners and subsequently bring the final to home soil.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/maneskinofficial\/\">M\u00e5neskin<\/a> is expected to perform its new song, \u201cSupermodel,\u201d during Saturday\u2019s final.<\/p>\n<p>Eurovision has birthed many famous names and faces since kickstarting in 1956.<\/p>\n<p>Most notably, ABBA, who represented Sweden in 1974, were crowned Eurovision winners with their undeniable hit \u201cWaterloo.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/eurovision-laura-pausini.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Laura Pausini performs on stage during the dress reharsals.\" class=\"wp-image-22270834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/eurovision-laura-pausini.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/eurovision-laura-pausini.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/eurovision-laura-pausini.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Laura Pausini performs on stage during the dress reharsals.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In 1988, Celine Dion won Eurovision after representing Switzerland, despite being Canadian.<\/p>\n<p>This is the third Eurovision hosted in Italy, as the nation previously hosted in 1965 and in 1991.<\/p>\n<p>Ukraine has won Eurovision twice since its first appearance in the contest 19 years ago.<\/p>\n<p>Russia was\u00a0banned from participating\u00a0in this year\u2019s event.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/eurovision-blanco-mahmood-italy.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\" Italian singers Blanco and Mahmood leave the Palace hotel to go to the Palazzetto for the rehearsal.\" class=\"wp-image-22270836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/eurovision-blanco-mahmood-italy.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/eurovision-blanco-mahmood-italy.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/eurovision-blanco-mahmood-italy.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption> Italian singers Blanco and Mahmood leave the Palace hotel to go to the Palazzetto for the rehearsal.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">EPA<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async defer src=\"https:\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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