Get ready for the Edgar Allan Poe revival – never mind the books, there'll be Murders in the Rue Morgue mouse mats, Red Death face-masks, Tell Tale heart-shaped pendants.
At a time when there are divisive forces across the continent, it offers a chance for everyone to come together, and be 'united in music' – this year's slogan.
Yes, you can be as uncomplimentary as you like about Moldova's entry – a slightly dirty-looking hot yoga instructor – or Belgium's camp pop Mountie, but you can't deny the sheer frothing joy bounding out of the screen. A drag queen act in Thursday's second semi-final captured it best; a whole electro paean to being yourself and living your best life – joyously colourful and ever-so-slightly corny. But then, Eurovision is like that – there isn't a cynical bone in its body.
As Rylan said: “Whether you love rock, pop or dance, whatever your background, race, gender, sexuality, everything; the party is open to everyone.”
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