Seven songs to watch ahead of Eurovision, from Bambie Thug to the favourites to win

The Eurovision Song Contest kicks off on Tuesday evening with the first televised semi-final, featuring Ireland’s own Bambie Thug. Here are the songs that are big talking points in this year’s competition

Baby Lasagna of Croatia performs Rim Tim Tagi Dim during the dress rehearsal for the first semifinal at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden. Picture: AP Photo/Martin Meissner

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