Jamala triumphantly won the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 (photo, video, text chronicle)

Евровидение 2016

The Eurovision Song Contest 2016, the Eurovision Song Contest 2016, the Concours Eurovision de la chanson 2016, the Swedish Eurovisionsschlagerfestivalen 2016) is the 61st Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. The country won the previous contest "Eurovision 2015", held in Vienna (Austria), with the song "Heroes" performed by Mons Selmerlev, who scored 365 points. The dates of the semifinals - May 10 and May 12, the final of the contest will be held May 14, 2016. Sweden hosts the competition for the sixth time, it took the country 3 years to repeat the success of 2012, where Lorin became the winner. The contest is held by the Swedish national TV and radio company SVT under the leadership of the European Broadcasting Union.

42 countries take part in the competition. This was announced on November 26, 2015. Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ukraine and Croatia returned to the contest. His participation continues to Australia - debutant country last year. Participation in this year was refused by Portugal, because of debts to the European Broadcasting Union of 16 million Swiss francs Romania was barred. In addition, fourteen countries did not resume participation in the contest.

  • 1st semifinal: May 10, 2016
  • 2nd semifinal: May 12, 2016
  • Final: May 14, 2016
  • Location: Sweden, Stockholm, "Ericsson-Globe"
  • Hosts: Sweden Mons Selmerlev, Sweden Petra Mede
  • Executive Supervisor: Norway Jon Ola Sann
  • Main Broadcaster: Sweden SVT
  • Opening: 1-semifinal: "Heroes" performed by Mons Selmerlev, 2-semifinal: "This is Eurovision", music: Matheson Bailey; Words: Matheson Bailey, Edward af Sillen, and Daniel Ren, performed by Petra Mede and Mons Selmerlev, Final: "The Flag Parade: Honoring Swedish Design and Dance Music"
  • Interval-act: 1-semifinal: "Gray people" choreographer Fredrik Rydman, 2-semifinal: "Man versus machine" choreographer Fredrik Rydman, Final: "Rock Your Body" and "Can not Stop the Feeling!" Performed by Justin Timberlake ; "Love-Love World-World" medley of different Eurovision songs; "Linda Woodruff" sketch performed by Sarah Don Finer; "Fire In The Rain" and "Heroes" performed by Mons Selmerlev
  • Number of participants: 42
  • Voting system: 50% of the audience + 50% of the jury. Each country gives points from 12, 10, 8-1: one from the national jury, and the other from the viewers.
  • Victory song: Ukraine "1944" (Ukraine)

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Eurovision Song Contest 2016: Text Chronicle

On Saturday, May 14, the final of the international song contest "Eurovision 2016" will take place in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. A participant from Ukraine Jamal so impressed the Europeans with a powerful and emotional performance of the song "1944", which unquestionably received a pass to the final of the competition. Recall that according to the results of the semifinals in the finals of the contest were 20 countries. In particular, the finalists of the first semi-final were Azerbaijan, Russia, Netherlands, Hungary, Croatia, Austria, Armenia, Czech Republic, Cyprus and Malta. Finalists of the second semi-final - Ukraine, Latvia, Georgia, Bulgaria, Australia, Serbia, Poland, Israel, Lithuania, Belgium. Also in the finals we will see the countries of the "big five", which automatically fall under the rules of the competition: Great Britain, Germany, Spain, Italy and France, and Sweden as hostess of Eurovision 2016. It is already known in which order the participants will perform.

21:13
It remains 45 minutes before the grand finale of the international song contest "Eurovision 2016". Recall that our Jamala will go on stage under the 21st number. In total, representatives of 26 participating countries will take the stage.

21:19
This year, bookmakers are confident that the victory will be given to the Russian representative Sergei Lazarev. Like, he has a spectacular show, an incendiary dance song, - all the way the spectators of Eurovision love. However, bookmakers call our Jamal "a dark horse." Everything can be ...

21:33
Meanwhile, Ukrainian Jamala has already won two victories during the contest. So, the singer was awarded in the Eurostory Award 2016 - for the lyrics of the song "1944". In addition, Jamal was awarded the award for the best performance of the song, according to commentators who voted in this nomination.

21:40
Before the start of the final of the "Eurovision 2016" there are 25 minutes. For now, we remind you of the order of the finalists' performances: 1. Laura Tesoro, What's the Pressure (Belgium)
2. Gabriela Gunchikova, I Stand (Czech Republic)
3. Dowe Bob, Slow Down (The Netherlands)
4. Semra, Miracle (Azerbaijan)
5. Freddie, Pioneer (Hungary)
6. Francesca Miquielin, No Degree of Separation (Italy)
7. Howi Star, Made of Stars (Israel)
8. Poli Genova, If Love Was a Crime (Bulgaria)
9. France, If I were Sorry (Sweden)
10. Jamie Lee, Ghost (Germany)
11. Amir Haddad, J'ai cherche (France)
12. Michal Shpak, Color of Your Life (Poland)
13. Dami Im, Sound of Silence (Australia)
14. Minus One, Alter Ego (Cyprus)
15. Sanya Vučić, Goodbye (Serbia)
16. Donnie Montell, I've Been Waiting for This Night (Lithuania)
17. Nina Kralich, Lighthouse (Croatia)
18. Sergey Lazarev, You Are the Only One (Russia)
19. Barei, Say Yay (Spain)
20. Justs, Heartbeat (Latvia)
21. Jamala, 1944 (Ukraine)
22. Ira Losco, Walk on Water (Malta)
23. Nika Kocharov & Young Georgian Lolitaz, Midnight Gold (Georgia)
24. Zoe, Loin d'ici (Austria)
25. Joe & Jake, You're Not Alone (UK)
26. Iveta Mukuchyan, LoveWave (Armenia)

22:00
The final of "Eurovision 2016" has begun! We wish our Jamal victory!

22:03
By the way, the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko wished Jamal success and noted that for us she is already a winner!

22:05
The finalists of the "Eurovision 2016" appear on the stage. They are accompanied by models in unusual outfits.

22:07
Accompanying finalists of the model amaze

22:09
On the stage appear leading - the winner of the "Eurovision 2015" Mons Zelmerlev and the showman Petra Mede
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22:12
Today the finalists will perform in the following order
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22:15
The young participant from Belgium Laura Tesoro opens the final of "Eurovision 2016". The singer performs with the dance composition What's the Pressure. Laura appears in a silver dress accompanied by dancers. In general, its number resembles a disco in the 80's
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22:17
Next on the scene is Gabriela Kunchikova from the Czech Republic. The singer performs the lyric track I Stand

22:21
The turn is hit by the number of Down Bean from the Netherlands. By the way, the artist's song and his style as a whole are compared to the legendary The Beatles

22:26
Next on the scene appears a luxurious Semra from Azerbaijan. The singer performs in a golden overall that emphasizes her figure
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22:30
The beautiful half of Europe freezes - on the stage appears handsome Freddie from Hungary. His number is complemented by a colorful musician with a huge drum
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22:33
The next one is the Italian Francesca Mikelin. By the way, this is a participating country from the "big five", so in the finals it got automatically. Room Francesca is distinguished by brightness and white decorations - balls, flowers
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22:37
The next exit of the extraordinary Khovi Star from Israel.
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22:41
On the scene comes Poli Genova from Bulgaria.
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22:46
A representative of Sweden appears on the stage, which takes Eurovision this year, France. Let's see if he repeat the success of his predecessor Mons Zelmerlev

22:52
Another representative of the country from the "big five" - ​​Germany. The responsible mission was entrusted to the tiny and sweet Jamie Lee. She performs with the Ghost track. It is worth highlighting the costume of the singer. This is something incredible. It can be seen that a team of stylists worked on it.
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22:54
Charismatic Frenchman Amir Haddad performs with the song J'ai cherche

11pm
The queue to conquer Europe Michal Shpak from Poland, who is called "Count Dracula" - so people loved his image. It is interesting that the audience found in Shpak's composition a resemblance to Mikhail Boyarsky's song "Green-eyed Taxi". And how do you think there is something in common?
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23:03
Already 12 finalists have taken the floor. We remind you that Jamala will enter the stage at number 21.

23:05
The next is the fragile Demi Im from Australia with the powerful track of Sound of Silence. Note that bookmakers predict the singer "silver" this year
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23:09
The queue "break" the hall is the only one in the competition rockers from Cyprus. Group Minus One performs with track Alter Ego
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23:14
Vocalist Sanya Vučić from Serbia performs with the song Goodbye
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23:17
Energetic Donnie Montell from Lithuania during the second semifinal proved that he not only sings and dances well, but also knows how to do tricks. We are waiting for his somersault!

23:22
Nina Králich from Croatia will definitely remember her outfit.
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23:24
The queue is to showcase its 3D show to Russia's contestant Sergei Lazarev. By the way, bookmakers are sure that this year will be won by Russia. We will see ...
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23:29
The representative of Spain, pretty Barei with the dance song Say Yay comes to the scene. Here the dances of the singer deserve attention.

23:33
Singer Justs performs with the song Heartbeat
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23:36
Our Jamala appears on the stage! We are ill !!! Note that bookmakers prophesy the singer third place.
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23:44
On the stage in a brilliant and somewhat frank dress appears pregnant participant from Malta Ira Losco
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23:47
The queue will be performed by Nika Kocharov & Young Georgian Lolitaz from Georgia with the track Midnight Gold

23:50
Next comes the girl "zephyr" Zoe from Austria. The singer sings in French Loin d'ici.
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23:54
Now we are watching the performance of Joe & Jake from the UK. By the way, his speech is the penultimate

23:57
The last is the long-legged beauty from Armenia Iveta Mukuchyan. Note that the outfit Iveta - the most frank among all the participants. Because this is only the body!
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0am
All 26 participating countries took the floor. Ahead is the most interesting!

0:03
The hosts opened the voting lines!

0:13
In the "Green Room" there is a long-awaited guest - Justin Timberlake!
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0:19
Meanwhile, users are practicing ingenuity ...
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0:20
Justin Timberlake appears on the stage of Eurovision 2016! He will perform several of his sensational hits, as well as present a new song "Can not stop the feeling". Justin flew to Stockholm, accompanied by his wife, actress Jessica Biel. By the way, today for the first time Eurovision will be broadcast in America

1:07
First, the national jury from each country announces its voices. So far, the standings look like this. On the first place is Australia, on the second - Ukraine, on the third - Sweden, the fourth - Rosia, the fifth - Malta

1:27
The jury of all countries voted. Now the standings look like this: Australia in the first place, Ukraine in the second, France in the third place
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1:45
Ukraine WINS at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 !!!