Eurovision 2018: Who is representing the UK? Who is the UK's entry?
EUROVISION 2018 is coming up and the competition is set to be as fierce as ever. But who is representing the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest this year?
It’s almost that time of year again and whether you love it or hate it, the Eurovision always sees millions tune in to the musical extravaganza.
The stage is set for Lisbon this year after Portugal took home the trophy for Salvador Sobral’s hit tune Amar Pelos Dois in Kiev last year.
Who is representing the UK in Eurovision 2018?
That is for the UK public to decide.
Six acts are vying to represent their country and will compete for the honour on BBC’s Eurovision: You Decide tonight.
Hosted by The Great British Bake Off’s Mel Giedroyc and former Swedish winner Mans Zelmerlow, the show airs tonight (Wednesday, February 7) on BBC Two at 7:30pm .
Broadcast live from the Brighton Dome, the six acts will compete in front of a panel of judges but the winner will ultimately be decided by the public, who will be able to vote for their favourite online or over the phone.
As one of the Big Five countries that are the main sponsors of the Eurovision, Britian's entry will automatically be put through to the Grand Final.
The six acts battling it out on Eurovision: You Decide tonight are:
Asanda - Legends
Fans of Britain’s Got Talent will recognise this 16-year-old who appeared on the seventh series back in 2013 aged just 11.
Having recently starred as Tallulah in the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith production of Bugsy Malone, Asanda says her song Legends is “unique”.
“It has a very energetic rhythm and has a tribal feel to it. I think the melody and the lyrics come together to form a very beautiful and inspirational message that is relatable to everyone.”
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16-year-old Asanda will be performing the song Legends
Goldstone - I Feel the Love
Goldstone are a contemporary girl group comprising of Aimie, Helen and Rhiannon, who have experience of acting and singing on both stage and TV.
Speaking about their song, the group say they “adore” it.
“It makes you feel positive about the future and its message is that it doesn't matter who you are, who you love or where you come from - we can always band together and unite.”
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Girl group Goldstone will be performing I Feel the Love
Jaz Ellington - You
Jaz is an old-school soul singer, and as a seasoned vocal arranger has been involved with music for most of his life.
He says about his song: “The song is a story of two people in a relationship. The person telling the story compares everything his partner does, to the one he truly loves. It's beautiful and yet sad at the same time, I just love it. #audiblegold.”
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Jaz Ellington will be singing his song, You
Liam Tamne - Astronaut
Singer and actor Liam has appeared in several high profile musicals such as Wicked, Hairspray, Les Misérables, The Phantom Of The Opera and The Rocky Horror Show.
Liam says he thinks many people will be able to relate to his song, Astronaut.
“The message will resonate with a lot of people, as we all need that someone at some point in our lives to pick us up and whisk us away.”
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Liam Tamne will be singing his song, Astronaut
RAYA - Crazy
Singer, dancer and DJ RAYA will be performing her “catchy and upbeat” tune Crazy tonight.
Speaking about her song, the vocal coach said: “It's all about that new guy or girl who you can’t get out of your head no matter how hard you try” and has a “fresh and commercial feel”.
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RAYA will be performing her song, Crazy
SuRie - Storm
Last but not least is actress and singer SuRie who is no stranger to the Eurovision Song Contest, having appeared as a backing singer for Loïc Nottet in 2015 and Blanche in 2017.
“Storm is a smash!” she said of her song ahead of tonight’s performance.
“It’s a dynamic combination of a more intimate, piano lead, singer songwriter style start, building into this anthemic, soulful pop party!”
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SuRie will be singing her song, Storm
Who represented the UK in last year’s Eurovision?
Last year’s UK entry was Welsh singer Lucie Jones who performed Never Give Up On You.
The former X Factor star finished in 15th place in Kiev.
The last time the UK won the Eurovision was in 1997 when Katrina and the Waves took home the top prize for song Love Shine a Light.
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