‘Eurovision remains a testament to its original mission, an idea conceived nearly 70 years ago to foster inclusivity across Europe post-WWII by celebrating diversity through music,’ says Alex Noel.
Tuning in on Saturday night viewers were welcomed with typical ebullience to Eurovision’s curious feast of musical talent, big performances, imaginative staging and outlandish costumes. Not to mention any number of the perplexing moments we’ve come to expect.
This year’s Eurovision proved itself once again, and without apology - to be a gloriously nonsensical melting pot of all things European. Its undeniable kitsch had me conjuring images likening it to a monumental aspic jelly created in the kitchens of some grand European palace in preparation for a festive banquet. Carefully released from its mould, and with an improbable combination of ingredients held within, it quivers joyously. You can’t help but be mesmerised by it.
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