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Eurovision has a deep, rich cultural history dating back to 1956, and it has been described as the Olympics of pop music, where European countries compete against each other via a unique song submission by a local artist that represents the nation.
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- The Swedish pop group ABBA won in 1974 for their entry, Waterloo, which eventually became an international smash hit.
- Israeli artist Netta was awarded the highest number of points (492) for her winning entry of “Toy” in 2018.
- Switzerland may have won the first contest way back in 1956, but Sweden and Ireland are tied for the most wins with seven apiece.
- The UK, France, Germany, Spain, and Italy all get a free pass from the semifinals because they are the biggest sponsors of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) that organizes Eurovision.
- Winners are determined on a 50% split between five music industry professionals and the voting public.
- No one under the age of 16 is allowed to compete. This rule was made in 1990, which means Belgium’s Sandra Kim will forever be the youngest winner in the contest’s history, which she won in 1986 at 13 years old.
Entertainment rumors are circulating about which countries will participate and which will decline. As of this writing, 20 nations have confirmed their participation in the 2026 Eurovision Contest, while others are sitting on the sidelines due to political reasons.
Nevertheless, Sweden will undoubtedly be represented, as the largest Nordic nation vies for a record eighth title at Eurovision. Speaking of Sweden, the last time they won the contest was in 2023 when Swedish artist Loreen took home the hardware for her song, Tattoo. It was the second time she won the contest, having also claimed the grand prize in 2012 for her internationally released single, Euphoria, from her debut album, Heal.
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The Eurovision 2026 location is scheduled for Vienna, Austria, in May 2026, and Eurovision 2026 tickets can still be purchased.
Last year, Austrian singer-songwriter Johannes Pietsch, more popularly known as JJ, won the contest for his rendition of Wasted Love.
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