One of the most watched musical events in the world is broadcast on the big screen.
This year’s Eurovision Song Contest will be performed live in Sweden and shown in cinemas across the country, including three Kent screens.
The Light Cinema in Sittingbourne, Cineworld in Ashford and the Showcase in Bluewater, near Dartford, will all show the grand final of the international singing competition on Saturday 11 May.
The show, which starts at 8 p.m., is broadcast in the UK by BBC One with commentary from Graham Norton.
The comedian and chat show host took over in 2008 from Terry Wogan, who had been the voice of Eurovision for more than 30 years.
Meanwhile, radio DJs Scott Mills and Rylan will oversee coverage on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds when the artists take to the stage.
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The duo will also commentate on BBC One and BBC iPlayer for the semi-final broadcasts on Tuesday May 7 and Thursday May 9, while broadcaster Richie Anderson will lead commentary for the first time on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.
BBC Director of Entertainment, Kate Phillips, said: “Following an exciting competition in Liverpool last year, organized on behalf of Ukraine, the BBC proudly continues to be the UK’s home of Eurovision. United.
“We are delighted to broadcast the semi-finals and grand final on BBC One and iPlayer. Additionally, BBC Radio 2 continues to be the home of Eurovision on the airwaves and will broadcast all three shows live, as well as wall-to-wall broadcasts. -wall Eurovision content on the day of the grand final.
The competition changes location every year. Next May it will take place in Malmö, Sweden, after singer Loreen won last year’s competition.
Olly Alexander, best known as frontman of pop group Years and Years and for his BAFTA-winning role in It’s A Sin, will represent the UK with his song Dizzy.
However, according to news site Eurovision World, Swiss rapper and violinist Nemo is the favorite to win this year with the single The Code.
Previous champions include Abba, Celine Dion and Lulu, who won the competition for the United Kingdom in 1969.
Although they did not claim first place, notable artists such as Michael Ball, Julio Iglesias, Bonnie Tyler, Cliff Richard, Olivia Newton-John and Sam Ryder have all entered the competition over the years.
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During Eurovision cinema screenings, organized by CinemaLive, spectators are invited to come in disguise and sing the songs.
CinemaLive’s John Travers said: “We’re delighted to be working with the BBC to bring the Eurovision Grand Final live to cinemas across the UK for the second year running. »
“We want audiences to have fun, come in groups, dress up and come together to enjoy this incredible event on the big screen!”
Tickets to watch the Eurovision Song Contest in cinemas can be booked online here or via the cinema website.
The show starts at 8 p.m. and lasts approximately four hours.
