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The Music Quiz: For Eurovision ’69, the British public rejected a song by which future star?

Plus: What has been the minimum age for Eurovision entrants since 1990?

The single of Lulu's Boom Bang-a-Bang. The UK's 1969 Eurovision entry was a joint winner with entries from Spain, France and the Netherlands. Photograph: EMI Music/Columbia
The single of Lulu's Boom Bang-a-Bang. The UK's 1969 Eurovision entry was a joint winner with entries from Spain, France and the Netherlands. Photograph: EMI Music/Columbia
Tony Clayton-Lea
Tue May 09 2023 - 05:00

The first semi-final for Eurovision 2023 takes place tonight, when Irish entry Wild Youth takes to the stage. They are sixth on the running order, after Portugal and before Croatia. RTÉ One will broadcast both semi-finals, as well as the final on May 13th

Tony Clayton-Lea

Tony Clayton-Lea

Tony Clayton-Lea is a contributor to The Irish Times specialising in popular culture

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