How well do you know Eurovision? Take our all-singing, all-dancing quiz

On Saturday night, 25 nations will compete for the precise to be topped the winner of the Eurovision tune contest. Earlier than then, you'll be able to take a look at your Eurovision information with our quiz. Will you be in tune with the historical past of the occasion, or will you find yourself off-key with the dreaded nul factors? Tell us the way you get on within the feedback.

The 2022 Guardian Eurovision quiz spectacular

1.We are going to begin with some simple ones. What's the most rating that a tune could be given by a single jury?
2.Italy is internet hosting the competition this yr – wherein metropolis?
3.What was the title of the Italian band (pictured) who gained the 2021 contest?
4.Through which metropolis did they win?
5.James Newman represented the UK final yr. What number of factors did he rating?
6.It is not this superfan, however who's representing the UK this yr?
7.The "huge 5" qualify routinely for the ultimate as a result of they ship massive TV audiences and an enormous chunk of money to the Eurovision coffers. Which nations are they?
8.Finland's entry this yr comes from a cult goth-rock band whose tune Within the Shadows was a global hit in 2003. Who're they?
9.Which of those nations has by no means gained the Eurovision tune contest?
10.In 1982, the UK tried to emulate the success of Bucks Fizz (pictured on both facet of Terry Wogan) the earlier yr with the tune One Step Additional by a singing duo (centre, in white). What have been they known as?
11.Followers are used to voting for his or her favorite Eurovision entry by telephone, SMS or app. However wherein yr was televoting first used for the ultimate?
12.The UK scored nul factors for the primary time in 2003, however with which act and tune?
13.Which metropolis has hosted the Eurovision tune contest probably the most occasions?
14.Ukraine's entry, by Kalush Orchestra, is bound to get an emotional reception. However when did Ukraine first take part?
15.What is going to occur for the primary time at this yr's Eurovision?
16.Through which yr did Terry Wogan commentate for the BBC on his final Eurovision?
17.Since Eurovision started, what number of nations have competed?
18.One nation has competed within the contest solely as soon as. Which one?
19.Eire's Johnny Logan has been concerned with three profitable Eurovision songs as a performer or a author. However to which of those Irish profitable entries did he not contribute?
20.What was particular in regards to the presentation of Azerbaijan's 2017 entry, sung by Dihaj (pictured)?
21.Which Cliff Richard tune got here second in 1968?
22.True or false: the Soviet Union competed for the primary time in 1987, as a part of glasnost, Mikhail Gorbachev's openness coverage?
23.What's the time restrict for a Eurovision entry?
24.When Eurovision began, all of the entries needed to be accompanied by a reside orchestra. When was this rule dropped?
25.In 1969, as a result of nobody had thought-about what may occur if the scores have been tied, there have been 4 winners. Amongst them was Lulu. What was her tune?
26.And eventually: amongst this yr's entries, what do Norway's Subwoolfer say that you must give to the wolf to cease it consuming their grandma?

  • Should you suppose there was an egregious error in one of many questions or solutions, please be happy to e mail martin.belam@theguardian.com, however keep in mind: the quizmaster’s phrase is ultimate – and also you don’t need him to show up at your home along with his Now That’s What I Name Eurovision album assortment

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