Sweden wins Eurovision after emotional show in Britain that celebrated Ukraine

Sweden’s Loreen has gained the Eurovision Song Contest for a second time, incomes a historic triumph at an extravagant and crowd-pleasing present held in Liverpool, United Kingdom, on behalf of Ukraine.

She grew to become simply the second performer to win the competitors greater than as soon as, clinching victory with pop ballad “Tattoo” and cementing her legacy on the kitsch and wildly celebrated music contest.

Australia, who was represented by West Australian rock band Voyager, landed a high 10 place, positioned ninth.

Loreen of Sweden celebrates with the trophy after winning the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, England, Saturday, May 13, 2023. — Loreen of Sweden celebrates with the trophy after successful the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, England, Saturday, May 13, 2023. (Martin Meissner through AP)

Voyager of Australia during the vote count at the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, England, Saturday, May 13, 2023. — Voyager of Australia through the vote depend on the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, England, Saturday, May 13, 2023. (Martin Meissner through AP)

Loreen had beforehand gained the competition in Baku in 2012, along with her career-altering hit “Euphoria.”

The newest win means Sweden ties Ireland for probably the most victories within the competitors, with seven.

The present was held in Britain for the primary time in additional than twenty years, after the nation – which got here second final yr – stepped in to deal with internet hosting duties on behalf of 2022 winners Ukraine.