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Fans from across the globe are being treated to a Eurovision Song Contest feast in Liverpool.
The winners of the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, Kalush Orchestra performed on stage at the start of the final.
UK entry Mae Muller took part in the flag parade as the proceedings began, and Marco Mengoni carried the Pride flag as well as the Italian one.
Alesha Dixon, Julia Sanina, Hannah Waddingham and Graham Norton were all on stage for the start.
Mimicat representing Portugal, Teya and Salena for Austria, Loreen from Sweden and Andrew Lambrou for Cyprus were among the first performers.
In the Eurovision Village, outside boisterous crowds are singing their hearts out as they watch all the musical drama on a big screen.
Fans have been flying the national colours for their countries - with lots of loving attention to outfits - so there can be no doubt who these fans hope will win.
Irish duo Jedward were among the acts who entertained fans in the Village zone earlier on in the day.
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