The Eurovision Song Contest is almost upon us, and some new fans may be wondering why the ‘Big Five’ get fast-tracked to the final every year. Rehearsals are underway for the 2024 contest in ...

Yet Eurovision is primarily a song contest ... But three other members of the "big five" - Germany, Spain and the UK - ended up outside the Top 20, with the latter finishing dead last.

Swiss singer Nemo's 2024 Eurovision victory in Malmo ... The top 10 go through from each semi to join hosts Switzerland and the so-called Big Five (Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Spain) ...

"It is moving to see how much the Eurovision Song Contest inspires people ... each semi to join hosts Switzerland and the so-called Big Five - Britain, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain ...