Eurovision 2014 – in pictures

All the fun, spectacular stage sets and even some singing at this year's annual song fest, hosted by Denmark
  
  


First up was Maria Yaremchuk representing Ukraine and certainly got a sympathetic response from the crowd
First up was Maria Yaremchuk representing Ukraine who certainly got a sympathetic response from the crowd. Photograph: Jonathan NackstrandAFP/Getty Images Photograph: JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images
This picture editor's vote goes to Conchita Wurst representing Austria whose phoenix was certainly rising.
This picture editor's vote goes to Conchita Wurst representing Austria whose phoenix was certainly rising. Photograph: Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP/Getty Images Photograph: JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images
Bookies' favourite Sanna Nielsen representing Sweden.
Bookies' favourite Sanna Nielsen representing Sweden. Photograph: Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP/Getty Images Photograph: JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images
Denmark's Basim may disappoint his country by actually winning Eurovision 2014 with his Cliche Love Song.
Denmark's Basim may disappoint his country by actually winning Eurovision 2014 with his Cliche Love Song. Photograph: Tobias Schwarz/Reuters Photograph: TOBIAS SCHWARZ/REUTERS
A very poppy song from Pollapoenk representing Iceland, could be the dark horse of the competition.
A very euro-poppy song from Pollapoenk representing Iceland, could be the dark horse of the competition. Photograph: Jonathan Nackstrandt/AFP/Getty Images Photograph: JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images
Teo representing Belarus had a catchy number, but his song is not going to beat Sweden or Austria. [in this picture editor's opinion]
Teo representing Belarus had a catchy number, but his song is not going to beat Sweden or Austria [in this picture editor's opinion]. Photograph: Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP/Getty Images Photograph: JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images
A twin approach from the Tolmachevy Sisters representing Russia. Not popular with the audience.
A twin approach from the Tolmachevy Sisters representing Russia. Not popular with the audience. Photograph: Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP/Getty Images Photograph: JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images
Sebalter began by whistling, did a bit of singing and played the violin - very versatile performance from Switzerland.
Sebalter began by whistling, did a bit of singing and played the violin – very versatile performance from Switzerland. Photograph: Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP/Getty Images Photograph: JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images
Molly Smitten-Downes gave it her all, but possibly not enough to bring Eurovision to the UK in 2015.
Molly Smitten-Downes gave it her all, but possibly not enough to bring Eurovision to the UK in 2015. Photograph: Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP/Getty Images Photograph: JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images
The Polish entry from Donatan & Cleo, what it lacked in songfulness was big in to quote Graham Norton
The Polish entry from Donatan & Cleo. What it lacked in songfulness was big in, to quote Graham Norton 'sleaze'. Photograph: Tobias Schwarz/Reuters Photograph: TOBIAS SCHWARZ/REUTERS
 

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