The countdown to the final of a musical extravaganza has begun with Tuesday night seeing the first of two semi-finals to decide who will ultimately compete in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Kicking off the first round where fifteen are narrowed down to ten,

After the opening ceremony, last year's winner Loreen performed the tune that brought her success in the Azeri capital Baku.
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