A tribute

Hall of fame

Three minutes on a stage, and for some of them the start of everything. Here are the people and songs that travelled furthest beyond the contest, the honours they collected on the way, and those we have lost.

Known the world over

Articles in most languages

Ranked by how many languages have an encyclopedia article about them: the further they travelled, the more languages tell their story. Winning is optional.

Songs that outgrew the contest

Most written-about songs

The biggest of them all

They didn't even win

The juries said no. The world said yes.

Numbers: languages with an encyclopedia article about the song.

Honours beyond Eurovision

Grammys, Brits, Tonys & more

Major music honours won by people who took part as performers, songwriters or conductors. Eurovision's own awards aren't counted here.

In memoriam

Performers & presenters

With thanks for the songs and the nights they gave us.