The Grand Final will feature 25 countries competing, while the Semi-Finals are set for May 12 and May 14. The UK act LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER is among those vying for the title, and the excitement is palpable as fans gear up for this monumental celebration.

Key statistics:

• The Grand Final starts at 8 PM.
• Voting in the UK will be online only, costing 15 pence per vote.
• Last year, 1.2 million viewers aged 16–34 tuned in for the Grand Final.

This year’s hosts include Graham Norton for the Grand Final, while Rylan Clark and Angela Scanlon will guide viewers through the Semi-Finals. Norton remarked, “It feels really special to be back, gently guiding viewers through the Grand Final in this very momentous 70th anniversary year.” Rylan Clark expressed his excitement, saying it’s something he never imagined he would be part of.

The BBC has committed to making this event accessible for everyone. Live Audio Description and British Sign Language interpretation will be available during broadcasts. Kalpna Patel-Knight from the BBC stated, “The BBC continues to be the home of Eurovision in the UK, offering a treasure trove of brilliant content for audiences to enjoy as we celebrate this milestone across our platforms.”

The last time Vienna hosted Eurovision was in 2015. Now, as it prepares to welcome fans again, many wonder how this year’s innovations will enhance viewer experience. With such a rich history behind it, can Eurovision continue to innovate while staying true to its roots?

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