The United Kingdom has been represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 68 times. Its first participation was at the second contest, in 1957, and it has entered every year since 1959. The British parti
Sandie Shaw became the first British entrant to win the contest in 1967 with her song "Puppet on a String".
Lulu became the second British act to win the contest in 1969 with "Boom Bang-a-Bang".
Brotherhood of Man became the third British act to win the contest in 1976 with their song "Save Your Kisses for Me".
Bucks Fizz won the contest in 1981 with "Making Your Mind Up".
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The Eurovision Song Contest, often known simply as Eurovision, is an international song competition organised annually by the European Broadcasting Union since 1956. Each participating broadcaster sub
United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest
…The United Kingdom has been represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 68 times. Its first participation was at the second contest, in 1957, and it has entered every year since 1959. The British participating broadcaster…
The opening act during the final of the 2011 contest in Düsseldorf, Germany
Press conference with the Israeli delegation following its win at the 2018 contest
The EuroClub at the 2012 contest in Baku, Azerbaijan
The orchestra was an integral part of the contest until 1998 (Domenico Modugno performing at the 1958 contest).