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Eurovision Song Contest 2016 facts for kids

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The Eurovision Song Contest 2016 was the 61st edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It was held in Stockholm, Sweden in May 2016. Forty two countries participated, and Australia participated for the second time. The winner was Jamala with the song 1944 representing Ukraine.

People around the world watched the contest on television, and people in the participating countries could vote on their telephones for their favourite song. Each country added up their votes, and gave 1-8, 10 and 12 points to their favourite countries.

Images for kids

  • Globen September 2014 02

    Globe Arena, Stockholm - host venue of the 2016 contest

  • ESC2016 Hosts 01 (crop)

    Måns Zelmerlöw and Petra Mede, hosts of the 2016 contest.

  • Justin Timberlake Cannes 2013

    Justin Timberlake performed "Can't Stop the Feeling!" during the interval of the final.

  • ESC 2016 album cover

    Cover art of the official album

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Festival de la Canción de Eurovisión 2016 para niños

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