A Guide to Eurovision 2022

The international song contest takes place in Italy this year.

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Sweden’s entry this year is Cornelia Jakobs, who sings “Hold Me Closer,” a warm and emotional pop track.

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The crowd at Thursday’s semifinal in Turin, Italy.

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Oleh Psiuk, center, of Ukraine’s entry, Kalush Orchestra, posing this week in Turin with a group of people protesting the war in Ukraine.

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Kalush Orchestra received special permission from the Ukrainian government to travel to Italy for the competition.

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Australia’s entry, Sheldon Riley, during a dress rehearsal in Turin. His track reflects on his childhood experiences

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The duo Subwoolfer, representing Norway, wear wolf masks, surrounded by dancers in morph costumes, for their act.

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Each year, fans travel to the competition to see their country compete. Here, some were in Turin for Thursday’s semifinal.

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Eurovision 2022 Music Festival

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