![]() "I also wouldn't rule out Ukraine winning it again after they put forward such a strong song this year," he added. Pushed to predict a winner, he said he believed Finland could be the ones to watch for the top prize. He said he was devastated Ireland's Wild Youth would not be appearing in the grand final after bowing out in the semi-final stages. Mr Sceeny said they were positioned right beside the stage for the first semi-final and both he and his family loved the over-the-top costumes and seeing the fantastic visuals synonymous with Eurovision. "It was always going to be difficult to get the tone quite right but they've definitely done a great job in making it still Ukraine's party". ![]() "There are so many nods to Ukraine with art installations and Ukrainian flags scattered around everywhere," he said. "Eurovision has just taken over the whole place," he told BBC Radio Foyle's The North West Today programme.įlags and symbols of winners Ukraine are a common sight throughout Liverpool, Mr Sceeny said. He attended the first semi-final on Tuesday night and said the buzz around the arena and the whole city was fantastic. Paul Sceeny has travelled from Londonderry to soak up the sights and sounds ahead of Saturday. It is hosting the competition on behalf of 2022 winners Ukraine following the Russian invasion of the country. Liverpool is hosting the first Eurovision Song Contest in the UK for 25 years. The stage is set, the high notes have been hit and superfans from Northern Ireland are ready for the grand final of the Eurovision song contest.
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