SWEDEN took the trophy home at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 after Loreen sang her way to victory.
Here is all you need to know about Eurovision 2023.
Who won Eurovision 2023?
Sweden’s Eurovision 2023 entry Loreen once again won the Eurovision Song Contest after her crowning glory in 2012.
Gathering an enormous amount of support from the European public, Loreen topped the jury and public vote with 583 points.
She beat runners-up Finland’s entry Käärijä by 57 points and Isreal’s entry Noa Kiral by 221 points.
Loreen performed a song called Tattoo at the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest.
The song was written by Thomas G:son and Peter Boström, who also wrote her past hit Euphoria, amongst other songwriters.
The music video, shot at the legendary Paalsund Studio in Stockholm, has been released to accompany the winning track.
Who was in the Eurovision 2023 final?
There were a total of 26 hopeful acts competing to be crowned the winner of Eurovision 2023.
Ukraine automatically secured a spot in the final, after winning the famous song contest in 2022.
The “Big Five” also received an automatic place in the finale.
The group – France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK – didn’t have to take part in the semi-final rounds.
This is because they are the countries who, via their broadcasters, make the biggest financial contribution towards the organisation of the contest.
There were two semi-final rounds which took place on May 9 and May 11, 2023.
Where did the Eurovision Song Contest final take place?
The Eurovision final (May 13, 2023) was held at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool on behalf of Ukraine.
Graham Norton commentated on the show and also co-hosted alongside Hannah Waddingham, Julia Sanina and Alesha Dixon.
The BBC provided coverage of the contest across all three days.
Viewers can catch up on all the Eurovision action over on BBC iPlayer and the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel.
Eurovision Song Contest 2024 takes place on Saturday May 11, 2024 in Malmö, Sweden.
Scott Mills and Rylan Clark will be commentating on all the Eurovision action for the BBC.
Graham Norton will also be commentating as usual.
Malin Akerman and Petra Mede will be hosting the contest live from Sweden.
Eurovision 2023 Finalists
The FULL list of Eurovision finalists included:
- Ukraine: Tvorchi – Heart of Steel
- France: La Zarra – Évidemment
- Germany: Lord Of The Lost– Blood & Glitter
- Italy: Marco Mengoni – Due Vite
- Spain: Blanca Paloma– Eaea
- United Kingdom: Mae Muller– I Wrote a Song
- Croatia: Let 3 – Mama ŠČ!
- Moldova: Pasha Parfeni – Soarele şi Luna
- Switzerland: Remo Forrer – Watergun
- Finland: Käärijä – Cha Cha Cha
- Czechia: Vesna – My Sister’s Crown
- Israel: Noa Kirel– Unicorn
- Portugal: Mimicat – Ai Coração
- Sweden: Loreen – Tattoo
- Serbia: Luke Black – Samo Mi Se Spava
- Norway: Alessandra – Queen of Kings
- Armenia: Brunette– Future Lover
- Estonia: Alika– Bridges
- Belgium: Gustaph – Because Of You
- Cyprus: Andrew Lambrou – Break A Broken Heart
- Poland: Blanka – Solo
- Slovenia: Joker Out – Carpe Diem
- Austria: Teya & Salena– Who The Hell Is Edgar?
- Lithuania: Monika Linkytė – Stay
- Australia: Voyager– Promise
- Albania: Albina & Familja Kelmendi– Duje
Who represented the UK in Eurovision?
Singer-songwriter Mae Muller was the UK’s entrant for Eurovision 2023.
She picked up the baton from Sam Ryder who stormed to second place in 2022.
She was the final act to perform and closed the show with her track ‘I Wrote A Song’.
The UK finished in second-last place with 24 points compared to Sweden’s whopping 583.
Mae was born in Kentish Town in London in 1997 – the same year the UK last won the competition – and signed with her manager while she was working in a pub and shot a DIY music video from her dad’s bathroom.
She has already enjoyed chart success both here and across the Atlantic and worked with some of the biggest stars in UK music including Little Mix, Aitch and Sigala.
Olly Alexander from pop band Years & Years will be representing the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.
He said: “I’ve loved watching Eurovision ever since I was a little kid and I’m beyond excited to be taking part next year.
“As a young boy I always looked forward to this incredible event of unbridled joy, the wonderfully chaotic mix of musical styles, theatrical performances, heartfelt emotion and humour.
“I really can’t believe I’m going to be a part of such a special legacy and fly the flag for the UK in the gayest way possible, it shall be an honour!”
Eurovision Song Contest entries 2024
Here are all of the acts taking part in the Eurovision Song Contest.
In 1999, a rule change allowed the United Kingdom, along with France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, to automatically qualify for the final, as they bring in the most revenue for the Song Contest.
They are joined in an automatic place in the final by the 2023 winning country, Sweden.
All the acts completing in Eurovision are:
- Albania– Besa – Zemrën N’dorë
- Armenia– LADANVIA – JakoAustralia
- Australia – Electric Fields– One Mikali (One Blood)
- Austria – Kaleen– We Will Rave
- Azerbaijan – FAHREE ft. Ilkin Dolatov – Özünlə Apar
- Belgium– Mustii – Before The Party’s Over
- Croatia– Baby Lasagna – Rim Tim Tagi Dim
- Cyprus– Silia Kapsis – Liar
- Czech Republic– Aiko – Pedestal
- Denmark– SABA – Sand
- Estonia– 5miinust & Puuluup – (Nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi
- Finland– Windows95man – No Rules!
- France– Slimane – mon-amour
- Georgia– Nutsa Buzaladze – Firefighter
- Germany– Isaak – Always On The Run
- Greece– Marina Satti – ZARI
- Iceland– Hera Björk – Scared of Heights
- Ireland – Bambi Thug – Doomsday Blue
- Israel– Eden Golan – Hurricane
- Italy– Angelina Mango – La Noia
- Latvia– Dons – Hollow
- Lithuania– Sllvester Belt – Luktelk
- Luxembourg– TALI – Fighte
- Malta– Sarah Bonnici – Loop
- Moldova – Natalia Barbu – In The Middle
- Netherlands – Joost Klein – Europapa
- Norway– Gäte – Ulveham
- Poland– LUNA – The Tower
- Portugal – iolanda – Grito
- San Marino– Megara – 11:11
- Serbia– Teya Dora – RAMONDA
- Slovenia– Raiven – Veronika
- Spain– Nebulossa – ZORRA
- Sweden– Marcus & Martinus – Unforgettable
- Switzerland– Nemo – The Code
- Ukraine– Aloyna Aloyna & Jerry Heil – Teresa & Maria
- United Kingdom– Olly Alexander– Dizzy