Swedish singer Mans Zelmerlow wins Eurovision Song contest in Vienna
Swedish singer Mans Zelmerlow, with his bubbly track heroes, accompanied by innovative animated visuals, has won this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, beating Russia’s Polina Gagarina.
Italy were third, followed by Belgium. Australia finished fifth in the country’s first Eurovision appearance.
The UK’s 1920s-influenced swing act Electro Velvet finished 24th out of the 27 participants with five points.
A record number of countries took part, including Australia – which was invited to compete for the first time to mark the event’s 60th anniversary.
The 60th anniversary Eurovision Song Contest, was watched by 10,000 people in Vienna’s Stadthalle and a further 200 million on TV.
The top of the leaderboard:
- Sweden. Mans Zelmerlow – Heroes. 365 points
- Russia. Polina Gagarina – A Million Voices. 303
- Italy. Il Volo – Grande Amore. 292
- Belgium. Loic Nottet – Rhythm Inside. 217
- Australia. Guy Sebastian – Tonight Again. 196