The EBU, the European Broadcasting Union, have revealed the first set of names for the 70th anniversary tour, which will follow the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, in Vienna.

This morning, the EBU announced the first seven acts that will be taking part in the 70th anniversary tour – they are:

• Alessandra – Norway 2022 (5th)
• Guy Sebastian – Australia 2015 (5th)
• Helena Paparizou – Greece 2001 (3rd) & 2005 (1st)
• Johnny Logan – Ireland 1980 (1st), 1987 (1st) & 1992 (1st as Composer)
• Katrina – United Kingdom 1997 (1st)
• Lordi – Finland 2006 (1st)
• Verka Serduchka – Ukraine 2007 (2nd)

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: EBU