Italy's glam rock band Maneskin has won the Eurovision Song Contest, as the world's most popular live music event was held in the Netherlands after being cancelled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Maneskin's rock song is unlike the kitschy pop Eurovision is known for, but their singer said their popularity showed the contest also looks at musical quality. Maneskin pose with the trophy after winning the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest, in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Eurovision blogger William Lee Adams said its "punch in your face" song seemed the perfect anthem for European fans who have been stuck in lockdown. Most Eurovision fans outside the Netherlands watched from home, and many reached out to friends and online communities to celebrate the event.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 22, 2021 23:48 UTC