The Eurovision Song Contest kicked off in Vienna on Saturday evening, with 25 acts vying for pop glory in the world's biggest live music event.
The winner is expected to be announced shortly after 1 am (2300 GMT) following Eurovision's traditionally lengthy - and often politically charged - voting process.
Austria secured hosting rights after countertenor JJ won last year's contest in Basel, Switzerland.
Tensions over Israel's participation has cast a shadow over the 70th edition of the competition, and thousands protested in the Austrian capital ahead of the event against Israel's inclusion.
Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Slovenia and Iceland are boycotting this year's contest in protest against Israel's military campaign in Gaza, which was launched after the Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023.
Security has been tightened around the Vienna Stadthalle venue, with strict security checks and a no-drone zone around event sites.
Finland, Greece and Australia have been the favourites in prediction markets.
Denmark's Søren Torpegaard Lund will be the first to take to the Eurovision stage to perform, and Austria' COSMÓ will be the last. The contest draws millions of television viewers across Europe and beyond.
