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<p>Hosts (left to right) Alesha Dixon, Julia Sanina and Hannah Waddingham at the Eurovision semi-final at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpoo</p>
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Ireland’s Eurovision hopes dashed as Nordic nations make grand final

Finland, Sweden and Norway were among those who made if through during a tense semi-final

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BBC Proms 2023: the 20 concerts you should book now

From Portuguese Fado to the Rite of Spring played from memory, a Horrible Histories opera and a tribute to a Bollywood legend, there’s something for everyone

Music

Lewis Capaldi to perform new single live at 2023 Bafta Television Awards

The Scottish superstar will perform his new chart-topping single Wish You The Best for the first time live during the televised event.
Music

Dolly Parton announces release date for first ever rock album, Rockstar

The sprawling 30-track album features a slew of all-star collaborations with artists including Sir Elton John, Sting and Sir Paul McCartney.
Music

Nordic nations share their ‘excitement’ after early Eurovision success

A number of acts spoke during a late night press conference in Liverpool.
Music

Airline cabin crew swap uniforms for memorable Eurovision outfits

Costumes of Bucks Fizz, Abba, Jedward and Ruslana have been recreated.
Music

BBC interview appears to confuse Eurovision fan with Finnish entrant Kaarija

The first Eurovision semi-final took place on Tuesday, with Kaarija among the 10 acts selected to advance to the grand final on Saturday.
Music

Liverpool mayor says Eurovision will be ‘shot in the arm’ for economy

Steve Rotheram helped to greet fans arriving in the city for the contest.
News

Why is Australia in Eurovision?

The southern hemisphere country has competed in the annual song contest every year since 2015. Read on to find out why it’s taking part and learn its history in the competition

Music

Who are Teya & Salena, Austria’s edgy pop Eurovision entrants?

No strangers to the song contest, the duo bonded over a love of Eurovision

Music

Eurovision in Liverpool ‘could make UK fall in love with the contest again’

There has been a boost in interest since Sam Ryder helped bring the contest to Liverpool, Eurovision boss Martin Osterdahl has said.
Music

Måneskin at the O2: the Eurovision stars are preposterously good fun

Sexy swagger, youthful energy and sheer spectacular bombast more than make up for any lack of musical complexity

Music

Ireland bids to reach Eurovision grand final for first time since 2018

Wild Youth face tough competition with fan favourites Loreen from Sweden and Kaarija from Finland.
Music

Eurovision Village audience led in call of ‘Glory to Ukraine’

Monday saw a number of bands from the war-torn country play at Liverpool’s Pier Head.
Music

Paul O’Grady makes posthumous appearance in film to mark Eurovision opening

The project was one of the last things O’Grady filmed before his death, and his posthumous appearance has been approved by his family and friends.
Music

Mae Muller reveals Harry Styles good luck charm for Eurovision

This year’s competition is being held in Liverpool.
Music

President leads tributes to The Chieftains fiddler Sean Keane

The Irish Traditional Music Archive said Mr Keane was ‘one of the greatest ever exponents of Irish traditional music’.
Music

Ukrainian Eurovision act hails UK as ‘family’ as contest kicks off in Liverpool

Electronic duo Tvorchi said they wanted to highlight the ‘bravery’ of the Ukrainian people in the face of Russian missile strikes.
TV

The Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle: Gawd bless Queen Katy Perry

A classier affair than recent royal concerts was still quite weird, but had its highlights

Music

Who is favourite to win the Eurovision Song Contest 2023?

Mae Muller will represent the UK with her track I Wrote A Song at the grand final being held in Liverpool on May 13.
Music

5,000 hairpins and 482 costumes: Eurovision will be one of BBC’s biggest events

Rails measuring 150m – equivalent to three Olympic-sized swimming pools – will hold the costumes for the competitors.
Music

You’ll Never Walk Alone performance at Coronation Concert amuses Twitter users

The song has a close link to Liverpool football club, whose fans booed the national anthem on Saturday – the day of the King’s coronation.
Music

Mae Muller speaks of nerves at ‘magical’ Eurovision opening ceremony

The 25-year-old singer met fans as she walked the Turquoise Carpet in Liverpool.
Music

William reveals his son George is big fan of AC/DC and Led Zeppelin

George played his first major ceremonial role at his grandfather’s coronation as a page of honour.
Music

Alexis Ffrench: Charles’ powerful voice championing conservation matches my own

The composer described his work as being ‘influenced by the natural world’.
Music

Ed Sheeran: what was his copyright trial all about?

The British singer said he found the accusations “insulting” and threatened to quit making music if he lost the court case

Music

Ed Sheeran says he feels ‘lighter’ after album release

The singer-songwriter said he hopes people ‘feel something’ when they listen to it.
Music

Glen Matlock struggles with rhyme for King in new version of God Save The Queen

The ex-Sex Pistol’s performance is listed as part of the mayor of London’s programme of royal festivities in the capital this weekend.
Music

Eurovision ‘a godsend’ for music and tourism in Liverpool

Tens of thousands of fans are expected in Merseyside over the next week.
Music

Eurovision presenters record train announcements to welcome fans to Liverpool

They will greet passengers in English, Ukrainian and French.
Music

Attacca Quartet at King’s Place: intense and aggressively forward

From Mozart to Star Wars, the New York-based quartet gave it their all

UK

When is Eurovision 2023? Grand final just days away

The Eurovision Song Contest will kick off on May 9 — here’s how to watch it

Music

Ed Sheeran vs Marvin Gaye: The copyright lawsuit explained

The case centred on whether the British singer-songwriter’s 2014 hit Thinking Out Loud ripped off elements of Gaye’s 1973 soul classic Let’s Get It On

Music

Ed Sheeran: What the critics are saying about his new album – (Subtract)

The album was written against a backdrop of challenging events including his wife developing a tumour and the death of his close friend Jamal Edwards.
Showbiz

Ed Sheeran makes emotional speech after winning copyright lawsuit

The British musician spoke outside court in New York following the verdict

Music

Lloyd Webber: Writing coronation anthem has been ‘antidote’ for death of son

Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber has opened up about creating the coronation anthem, Make a Joyful Noise.
Music

Thinking Out Loud: The latest song subject to copyright court battle

PA looks at other instances of artists who have been taken to court over alleged plagiarism.
UK

The Big Eurovision Welcome: Line-up and how to get tickets

Liverpool legends Frankie Goes To Hollywood and girlband Atomic Kitten are among the artists confirmed to be performing