Lore & History
13 entries in the Eurovision compendium.
Conchita WurstAustria's winner of 2014 with "Rise Like a Phoenix".Marcel Bezençon AwardsThe awards for the best songs of each Eurovision final.The Big FiveFrance, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom: straight to the final.Twelve PointsThe top score in the 1-8, 10, 12 scale used since 1975.Null PointsFinishing with no points at all - the contest's most famous flop.LuluThe Scottish singer who shared the 1969 win with "Boom Bang-a-Bang".European Broadcasting UnionThe alliance of public broadcasters that runs the contest.1956 Inaugural ContestThe first Eurovision Song Contest, held in Lugano in 1956.Semi-Final IntroductionOne semi-final from 2004, two from 2008.Tie-Break ProcedureHow Eurovision separates songs that finish level on points.Three Minute LimitNo Eurovision song may last longer than three minutes.Political Lyrics BanKeeping the stage free from partisan messages to ensure global unity.2016 Voting ReformFrom 2016 the jury and public points are announced separately.
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