Eurovision Quiz

Which future global superstar won Eurovision 1988 while representing Switzerland, despite being Canadian?

AnswerCeline Dion

Which Irish singer earned the nickname 'Mr Eurovision' by winning the contest twice, in 1980 and 1987?

AnswerJohnny Logan

Which flamboyant Ukrainian drag character finished second at Eurovision 2007 with the novelty hit 'Dancing Lasha Tumbai'?

AnswerVerka Serduchka

NoteThe song's chorus sparked debate over whether it secretly sounded like 'Russia Goodbye'.

Which British group won Eurovision 1981 with 'Making Your Mind Up', famous for the on-stage skirt-ripping costume reveal?

AnswerBucks Fizz

NoteThe routine was choreographed by Chrissie Wickham, formerly of dance troupe Hot Gossip, and the skirt-rip became one of Eurovision's most copied staging gimmicks.

Which blonde ABBA singer, known for her soaring lead vocals, later pursued a solo career and largely retreated from public life?

AnswerAgnetha Fältskog

Which ABBA member, a keyboardist and co-songwriter, later co-wrote the musical 'Chess' with Björn Ulvaeus?

AnswerBenny Andersson

Which hit jukebox musical, later a major film franchise, built its entire story around ABBA's back catalogue?

AnswerMamma Mia!

Which ABBA member, known as Frida, was born in Norway before growing up in Sweden?

AnswerAnni-Frid Lyngstad

NoteShe became a prominent environmental campaigner in Sweden in the 1990s, chairing the group Artister för Miljö (Artists for the Environment).

Which Belgian singer won Eurovision 1986 at just 13 years old with the song 'J'aime la vie'?

AnswerSandra Kim

NoteHer age was fudged at the time since the minimum age rule wasn't strictly enforced until later.

Which now-famous Irish dance show debuted as an interval act during the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin?

AnswerRiverdance

NoteIt was so popular that it was expanded into a full stage show within months.

Which Azerbaijani capital, on the Caspian Sea, hosted Eurovision 2012 after Ell & Nikki's win the year before?

AnswerBaku

Greece is famously accused of always exchanging maximum points with which neighbouring Mediterranean island nation in Eurovision voting?

AnswerCyprus

In Eurovision scoring, what French phrase is used to announce the maximum score a country can award another?

AnswerDouze points

Which historic city hosted Eurovision 1999, the first edition after abolishing the live orchestra requirement?

AnswerJerusalem

Which long-serving BBC commentator became famous for his witty, often exasperated remarks about Eurovision's political voting blocs?

AnswerTerry Wogan

Which English city hosted Eurovision 2023 on behalf of war-torn winner Ukraine, decorating its streets with Ukrainian symbols?

AnswerLiverpool

Following Jamala's 2016 win, Ukraine hosted Eurovision 2017 in which capital city?

AnswerKyiv