- Eurovision is one of the world's most-watched TV events, with hundreds of millions of viewers.
- Dustin The Turkey performs Ireland's entry this year, while X Factor runner-up Andy Abraham represents the UK.
- Serbia won the right to host the event when Marija Serifovic netted 268 points with her song Molitva (Prayer) last year. No-one got nul points in 2007.
- Wella is the main event partner.