The grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 has begun at the Expo Tel Aviv venue in Israel, with a performance by a cohort of the musical extravaganza’s former stars. Malta’s Michela Pace opened the show with her song Chameleon, dancing in front of shifting graphics showing an urban landscape. The Eurovision Song Contest trophy (Thomas Hanses)Speaking before the performance, the UK’s Michael Rice told the Press Association: “I’m so looking forward to tonight. UK fans can vote over the phone, by text or via the Eurovision app, available on iOS, Android and Windows devices. BBC One’s coverage of the Eurovision Song Contest’s grand final is on Saturday from 8pm, led by Graham Norton.

Source: Irish Examiner May 18, 2019 19:30 UTC