UK fans eager to cheer on the country’s entry, Remember Monday, will only have to wait until the eighth performance. Sweden, another strong contender, has an advantage, performing late in the show, meaning their catchy song will be one of the last heard.

The 69th Eurovision Song Contest will hold its grand final on Saturday night. The Swiss city of Basel played host this week to competitors representing 37 countries. They danced, they sang, they engaged in disco diplomacy as part of one of the world’s biggest spectacles.