The brightest winners of Eurovision of all years

Eurovision is a mega popular contest, whereperformers from different countries compete for their right to win. For the first time this large-scale event was held in the distant 1956. And now more than half a century every year the audience (not only the fans, but the performers themselves) is looking forward to the spectacles.

The song competition is constantly held on one andthe same rules. Participation in it accepts talented representatives of 40 countries, which the special commission chooses. Each country has the right to send only one participant / group / duet with one song to Eurovision. For many participating countries, plus that a state can be represented not only by its singer, but also by a citizen of a completely different country. For example, in 2015, the Republic of Moldova will be represented by Ukrainian performer Eduard Romanyuta.

It is worth noting that at the very beginning of the competitionslightly different from the format with which we are familiar these days. The main difference is the choice of the winner. If previously only vocal data and the artist's ability to present himself to the public were considered important, today the upside is shocking. This is evidenced by the winners of past years - the rock band "Lordi" or the scandalous Conchita Wurst.

Eurovision Song Contest 2014

Last year, 1 place at Eurovision tookrepresentative of Austria Conchita Wurst with the song "Rise Like a Phoenix". In fact, Conchita is the stage role of a young man named Tom Neuwirth. Thanks to such an interesting character, Tom managed to circumvent almost 100 other performers in the qualifying round, and perform at one of the most prestigious international competitions.

Today Tom is 26 years old, he lives in Vienna and is engaged insolo career, just a couple of years ago he graduated from the School of Fashion. For the first time, a young guy was seen on stage in 2007 during a competition for talent beginners in Austria. After he won first place, Tom decided to assemble the band "Jetztanders!" To sing in the ensemble, but the band did not last on stage for a year.

In the period 2007-2011. about the performer Thomas Neuwirt, no one heard anything, and in 2011 Austria learned about such a scenic character as Conchita Wurst.

The song of Conchita on Eurovision says thatalways need to remain yourself, not hiding behind the mask, which you can see another person. In today's society, a person has the full right to show his true face and desires.

Songs-winners of the Eurovision of past years

Most often the winner at the Eurovision Song Contestbecame Ireland - the artists of this country took 1 place 7 times. Also winners of the competition were France, England and Luxembourg. Participants of these three countries won 5 times. Representatives of Sweden and Holland four times were at the first place of the competition.

In addition, during the EurovisionThe case when 4 participants from different countries immediately took the honorable first place. It happened a long time ago - in 1969. Also in the whole history of Eurovision the same participant twice became the winner. It's about Johnny Logan, a performer from Ireland who represented the country in 1980 and 1987.

The brightest winners of Eurovision of all years

Basically all performers from 40 countries, annuallydemonstrating their vocal data, are known or only in their own country, or in the near abroad. But two Eurovision participants managed to win worldwide fame and recognition. Among them are the ABVA group and well-known performer Celine Dion, who performed in 1988 as a representative from Switzerland.

Let's try to remember the names of the winners of the competition in recent years and the names of their musical hits.

The song of Alexander Rybak at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2009year blew up the world with an excellent violin playing. The singer presented Norway with the composition "Fairytale". A year later, Germany took the first place, or rather the performer Lena Landrut-Meyer with the song "Satellite". Who would have thought that the winner of Eurovision 2010, this sweet fragile girl who is just finishing school, has such a strong vocal. In 2011 the laurels of the victory went to the duo Ell and Nikki from Azerbaijan with the song "Running Scared". Winner of the Eurovision 2012 - Lorin, Switzerland. Her hit is "Euphoria". The winner of 2013 was Emmili de Forest from Denmark, singing the song "Only Teardrops".

Not so long ago, in 2008, the representative of RussiaDima Bilan won the first place at the Eurovision Song Contest, capturing the audience with the musical hit "Believe me", which was accompanied by a beautiful and original stage performance by the famous Russian figure skater.

There is not much time left, and on May 23, 2015 we will know the name of the new winner of the Eurovision Song Contest, which we will choose, dear viewers!