Goth witches, Spanish divas and a Disney crab-inspired Belgian: it could only the grand final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest. Tonight 26 nations will compete for glory at the St Jakobshalle arena in Basel, Switzerland, with every mangled note, eye-popping costume and winking innuendo broadcast live.

Welcome! We're back in Basel as the world's biggest music competition gears up for its second semi-final. After the first round on Tuesday, we already know that Iceland, Sweden and Estonia have qualified. Tonight, ten more countries will make the grade, and six will be sent packing.

This year's Eurovision is finally upon us, with fans flocking to the Swiss city of Basel ready to see Europe's musical offerings - while the UK gear up for an epic night of music