For all those people who are interested in the Eurovision Song Contest, here are some details for 2016
Semi 1 : Tuesday 10
May 2016
Semi 2 : Thursday 12 May 2016
Final : Saturday 14 May 2016
The host are Petra Mede and Måns Zelmerlöw. The venue is the Globe Arena, Stockholm, Sweden
On 22 April, Romania has been refused entry due to non payment of fees dating back to 2007, therefore they were withdrawn. However the Romanian's song is still on the official CD.
Final (14 May 2016)
* France, Germany, Italy, Spain and United Kingdom goes to the Final direct (Big 5 countries) as well as 2015 winner Sweden.
| Country | Song | Artist | Semi or Final directly | |
| 1 | Belgium | What's The Pressure | Laura Tesoro | Qualified from Semi Final 2 |
| 2 | Czech Republic | I Stand | Gabriela Gunčíková | Qualified from Semi Final 1 |
| 3 | The Netherlands | Slow Down | Douwe Bob | Qualified from Semi Final 1 |
| 4 | Azerbaijan | Miracle | Samra | Qualified from Semi Final 1 |
| 5 | Hungary | Pioneer | Freddie | Qualified from Semi Final 1 |
| 6 | Italy | No Degree of Separation | Francesca Michielin | Final |
| 7 | Israel | Made Of Stars | Hovi Star | Qualified from Semi Final 2 |
| 8 | Bulgaria | If Love Was A Crime | Poli Genova | Qualified from Semi Final 2 |
| 9 | Sweden | If I Were Sorry | Frans | Final |
| 10 | Germany | Ghost | Jamie-Lee | Final |
| 11 | France | J'ai Cherché | Amir | Final |
| 12 | Poland | Color Of Your Life | Michał Szpak | Qualified from Semi Final 2 |
| 13 | Australia | Sound Of Silence | Dami Im | Qualified from Semi Final 2 |
| 14 | Cyprus | Alter Ego | Minus One | Qualified from Semi Final 1 |
| 15 | Serbia | Goodbye (Shelter) | Sanja Vučić ZAA | Qualified from Semi Final 2 |
| 16 | Lithuania | I've Been Waiting for This Night | Donny Montell | Qualified from Semi Final 2 |
| 17 | Croatia | Lighthouse | Nina Kraljić | Qualified from Semi Final 1 |
| 18 | Russia | You Are The Only One | Sergey Lazarev | Qualified from Semi Final 1 |
| 19 | Spain | Say Yay! | Barei | Final |
| 20 | Latvia | Heartbeat | Justs | Qualified from Semi Final 2 |
| 21 | Ukraine | 1944 | Jamala | Qualified from Semi Final 2 |
| 22 | Malta | Walk On Water | Ira Losco | Qualified from Semi Final 1 |
| 23 | Georgia | Midnight Gold | Nika Kocharov and Young Georgian Lolitaz | Qualified from Semi Final 2 |
| 24 | Austria | Loin d'ici | ZOË | Qualified from Semi Final 1 |
| 25 | United Kingdom | You're Not Alone | Joe and Jake | Final |
| 26 | Armenia | LoveWave | Iveta Mukuchyan | Qualified from Semi Final 1 |
| Country | Song | Artist | Semi or Final directly | |
| 1 | Finland | Sing It Away | Sandhja | Semi Final 1 |
| 2 | Greece | Utopian Land | Argo | Semi Final 1 |
| 3 | Moldova | Falling Stars | Lidia Isac | Semi Final 1 |
| 4 | Hungary | Pioneer | Freddie | Qualified from Semi Final 1 |
| 5 | Croatia | Lighthouse | Nina Kraljić | Qualified from Semi Final 1 |
| 6 | The Netherlands | Slow Down | Douwe Bob | Qualified from Semi Final 1 |
| 7 | Armenia | LoveWave | Iveta Mukuchyan | Qualified from Semi Final 1 |
| 8 | San Marino | I Didn't Know | Serhat | Semi Final 1 |
| 9 | Russia | You Are The Only One | Sergey Lazarev | Qualified from Semi Final 1 |
| 10 | Czech Republic | I Stand | Gabriela Gunčíková | Qualified from Semi Final 1 |
| 11 | Cyprus | Alter Ego | Minus One | Qualified from Semi Final 1 |
| 12 | Austria | Loin d'ici | ZOË | Qualified from Semi Final 1 |
| 13 | Estonia | Play | Jüri Pootsmann | Semi Final 1 |
| 14 | Azerbaijan | Miracle | Samra | Qualified from Semi Final 1 |
| 15 | Montenegro | The Real Thing | Highway | Semi Final 1 |
| 16 | Iceland | Hear Them Calling | Greta Salóme | Semi Final 1 |
| 17 | Bosnia & Herzegovina | Ljubav Je | Dalal & Deen feat. Ana Rucner and Jala | Semi Final 1 |
| 18 | Malta | Walk On Water | Ira Losco | Qualified from Semi Final 1 |
Second semi Final (12 May 2016)
| Country | Artist | Song | Semi or Final directly | |
| 1 | Latvia | Heartbeat | Justs | Qualified from Semi Final 2 |
| 2 | Poland | Color Of Your Life | Michał Szpak | Qualified from Semi Final 2 |
| 3 | Switzerland | The Last Of Our Kind | Rykka | Semi Final 2 |
| 4 | Israel | Made Of Stars | Hovi Star | Qualified from Semi Final 2 |
| 5 | Belarus | Help You Fly | IVAN | Semi Final 2 |
| 6 | Serbia | Goodbye (Shelter) | Sanja Vučić ZAA | Qualified from Semi Final 2 |
| 7 | Ireland | Sunlight | Nicky Byrne | Semi Final 2 |
| 8 | F.Y.R. Macedonia | Dona | Kaliopi | Semi Final 2 |
| 9 | Lithuania | I've Been Waiting for This Night | Donny Montell | Qualified from Semi Final 2 |
| 10 | Australia | Sound Of Silence | Dami Im | Qualified from Semi Final 2 |
| 11 | Slovenia | Blue And Red | ManuElla | Semi Final 2 |
| 12 | Bulgaria | If Love Was A Crime | Poli Genova | Qualified from Semi Final 2 |
| 13 | Denmark | Soldiers Of Love | Lighthouse X | Semi Final 2 |
| 14 | Ukraine | 1944 | Jamala | Qualified from Semi Final 2 |
| 15 | Norway | Icebreaker | Agnete | Semi Final 2 |
| 16 | Georgia | Midnight Gold | Nika Kocharov and Young Georgian Lolitaz | Qualified from Semi Final 2 |
| 17 | Albania | Fairytale | Eneda Tarifa | Semi Final 2 |
| 18 | Belgium | What's The Pressure | Laura Tesoro | Qualified from Semi Final 2 |
Final (14 May 2016)
| Country | Song | Artist | Semi or Final directly | |
| 1 | France | J'ai Cherché | Amir | Final |
| 2 | Germany | Ghost | Jamie-Lee | Final |
| 3 | Italy | No Degree of Separation | Francesca Michielin | Final |
| 4 | Spain | Say Yay! | Barei | Final |
| 5 | United Kingdom | You're Not Alone | Joe and Jake | Final |
| 6 | Sweden | If I Were Sorry | Frans | Final |
For the first time in many years, UK had a televised selection progress
It was broadcasted live on BBC4 from the 02 Forum Kentish Town. Presented by
Mel Giedroyc.
Special Guest Måns Zelmerlöw singing his
winning 2015 song, Heroes and Katrina singing her 1997 winning song, Love Shine
a Light.
Guest judge, Carrie Grant, Jay Revell and Katrina
There was a
tribute to Sir Terry Wogan who died earlier in the year.
The UK has chosen Joe and Jake with You're Not Alone.
| Song | Artist | ||
| 1 | When You Go | Dulcima | |
| 2 | A Better Man | Matthew James | |
| 3 | Until Tomorrow | Darline | |
| 4 | Miracle | Karl William Lund | |
| 5 | Shine a Little Light | Bianca | |
| 6 | You're Not Alone | Joe and Jake | Winner |
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UK Viewers
All these are available on Sky and Freeview, others may be
available with other providers. |
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| Friday 26 February | BBC4(HD) | Eurovision You Decide |
| Tuesday 10 May | BBC4(HD) 20:00 - 22:00 | Eurovision Song Contest Semi Final 1 LIVE |
| Thursday 12 May | BBC4(HD) 20:00 - 22:00 | Eurovision Song Contest Semi Final 2 LIVE |
| Saturday 14 May | BBC1(HD) 20:00 - 23:20 | Eurovision Song Contest LIVE |
The full jury score sheet can be downloaded from here, including the entries. Please click here for details.
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