Eurovision Song Contest 2015: Sweden wins grand final

Sweden has won the Eurovision Song Contest

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by Fiona Day |
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Looks like we’ll be heading to Stockholm AGAIN next year, as Sweden have walked away with the Eurovision Song Contest trophy.

Singer Mans Zerlmerlow was favourite to win the show, performing his ‘electro-folk’ dance track Heroes.

Russia came second with elfin-like singer Polina Gagarina and her anthemic A Million Voices.

Italy’s operatic Il Volo came third whilst Belguim’s quirky Loic Nottet cam fourth.

Australia did amazingly well for their first try, coming in fifth place.

The Eurovision loving nation was invited to take part in the competition for the event’s 60th anniversary (despite being on the other side of the world!).

Sweden gave an impressive light show
Sweden gave an impressive light show

The UK’s entry- twosome Electro Velvet- had a disappointing night.

They said: "Obviously it is disappointing to finish on the right hand side of the board, but we have had the most amazing, brilliant, unforgettable time being part of this unique competition in this special year.

"We put our hearts and souls into representing our country and would like to thank everyone back at home and around the world that got behind us.

United Kingdom's Electro Velvet

"It really means a lot and of course we also want to congratulate Sweden and Mans Zelmerlow on their well-deserved victory."

This year mark’s Sweden’s sixth win, their last being in 2012.

They are one win behind Ireland, who have won the competition seven times.

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