Lore & History
19 entries in the Eurovision compendium.
Dana InternationalThe trailblazing Israeli icon who crowned the contest with her anthem of empowerment.Lys AssiaThe original champion who set the stage for decades of musical competition.Conchita WurstThe bearded queen who united Europe with 290 points and a message of defiance.Marcel Bezençon AwardsHonoring the best competing songs in the final.Verka SerduchkaUkrainian icon Verka Serduchka, the second-place Eurovision 2007 star behind "Dancing LashThe Big FiveThe financial pillars that guarantee a spot on the main stage every single year.Twelve PointsThe ultimate accolade in the contest, signaling a nation's top musical choice.Null PointsThe ultimate silence: when a song fails to captivate any heart or jury in the entire contiThe Green RoomWhere the world's biggest pop stars wait to change history.LuluThe Scottish siren who shared the crown in a historic four-way tie.European Broadcasting UnionThe global network of public broadcasters uniting Europe through music.1956 Inaugural ContestThe first spark that ignited a continental musical tradition.Ten Points SystemThe iconic scoring scale that turns national juries into the architects of victory.Semi-Final IntroductionThe gatekeepers of glory, deciding who dances on the main stage.Tie-Break ProcedureThe ultimate tie-breaker that decides the champion when scores are perfectly matched.Three Minute LimitEvery second counts when the clock strikes three.Political Lyrics BanKeeping the stage free from partisan messages to ensure global unity.Automatic Qualification RuleA financial lifeline ensuring the continent's biggest broadcasters always reach the final 2016 Voting ReformA historic shift where experts and fans hold equal power to crown the winner.
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