Eurovision band Ziferblat of Ukraine sings their national anthem with Ukrainian people during a family meeting in a park in Basel as part of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest week, in Basel, Switzerland, Thursday, May 15, 2025. Credit: AP/Martin Meissner BASEL, Switzerland — Ukraine’s musicians can’t escape war, even at the Eurovision Song Contest.

BASEL, Switzerland — Most contestants at the Eurovision Song Contest are seeking as much publicity as possible. Israel’s Yuval Raphael is keeping a low profile.

The grand final of this year's Eurovision Song Contest takes place on Saturday, May 17, in Basel, Switzerland. It's an annual celebration of melody, rhythm, fabulousness and glitter.

KAJ, the bookies’ favorite to win the pan-continental music contest this week with their track “Bara Bada Bastu,” talk the inspiration behind them wearing suits in saunas and cooking sausages on stage.

Australia’s Eurovision hopes have been dashed after singer Marty Zambotto, known by the stage name Go-Jo, was ousted from the competition in a shock finish to a hotly contested second semi-final in Basel,

The city at the crossroads of France, Germany and Switzerland gears up amid global tensions over diversity and inclusion.

Protesters with Palestinian flags and banners took part in a "silent" march along one of the city's main streets to demonstrate against Israel’s participation in the pan-continental pop competition.

JJ is representing Austria at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 and is tipped to do very well with his song Wasted Love