Eurovision: 70 years of music, geopolitics and glitter
From launching stars like ABBA and Celine Dion to sparking political and social debate, Eurovision has blended pop spectacle with European identity for seven decades.
It's been the crucible of music icons from ABBA to Celine Dion and a flashy symbol of European integration. Over 70 years Eurovision has also been a charged focal point for geopolitics and a stage for social change, combining patriotism and glitter.