Eurovision Song Contest 2014 – Copenhagen, Denmark

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Publication Date May 2014
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The Eurovision Song Contest 2014 was the 59th annual edition of this music event.

The contest took place in Copenhagen, Denmark, following Emmelie de Forest's win in the 2013 contest with the song "Only Teardrops". The two semi-finals took place on 6 May and 8 May 2014, and the final on 10 May 2014.

EUObserver and other media sources reported that the Russian entry, sung by the Tolmachevy twins, received a negative reaction from the audience at the arena during the semifinal, as it qualified for the final.

Experts said Russia could suffer at Eurovision over the crisis in Ukraine and its stance on gay rights.

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Website: Eurovision Song Contest http://www.eurovision.tv
BBC News, 07.05.14: Russia booed at Eurovision semi-final http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-27306108
Euronews, 07.05.14: Russia and Ukraine both through to Eurovision final http://www.euronews.com/2014/05/07/russia-and-ukraine-both-through-to-eurovision-final/
ESO: Background information: Eurovision Song Contest 2013 won by Denmark http://www.europeansources.info/record/eurovision-song-contest-2013-won-by-denmark/
The Guardian, 30.04.14: Russian politician condemns Eurovision as 'Europe-wide gay parade' http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/apr/30/russia-boycott-eurovision-gay-parade
Deutsche Welle, 08.05.14: Denmark's ups and downs at Eurovision http://dw.de/p/1BvU3
BBC News [Video], 08.05.14: Eurovision superfan: 'It's like sport without the sport' http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-27313327
The Guardian, 07.05.14: Turbo-folk, cutthroat competition and a song about cake: welcome to Eurovision http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2014/may/07/eurovision-europe-competition-guide-songs-countries
ESO: Background information: Eurovision winner 2014 seen as political message http://www.europeansources.info/record/eurovision-winner-seen-as-political-message/
The Guardian, 11.05.14: What can Eurovision teach us about Europe? http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/may/11/eurovision-europe-british-people-eu

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