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But which of the 37 competing countries are most likely to take home that iconic glass microphone?
And which are most likely to hear the hosts apologetically declare null points?
From rotten Romanian rock to sublime Swedish synth-pop, heres every 2023 Eurovision contender, ranked.
Well, the 18-year-old has certainly achieved that just probably not the way he intended.
Its hard to imagine anyone spinning their chair round for this.
Tell Me More, TuralTuranX (Azerbaijan)
Oh, dear.
But the pair then attempt to challenge Jack Harlows recent second-best-white-rapper claims and fail miserably.
Unlike her fellow talent-show graduates, however, shes brought her nearest and dearest along for the ride.
The truly real struggle, though, is making it through all their histrionics.
At least their poor neighbors are getting a few weeks respite from all the caterwauling.
Remo Forrer auditioned for his victorious third season of SwitzerlandsThe Voicewith a rendition of Lewis Capaldis Someone You Loved.
Without a semi-final jury vote to fall back on, this may be powerless to avoid an early exit.
The weary sighs Milova emits during the pre-chorus suggest even shes aware its a lost cause.
Vernicos wasnt even born when Helena Paparizou gave the country its one and only victory in 2005.
(Good luck making out more than a few of its heart-on-sleeve sentiments.)
Mama SC!, Let 3 (Croatia)
Let 3s Mama SC!
Its atonal chorus sounds like a half-dozen different YouTube tabs playing at the same time.
You cant imagine anyone voluntarily listening to this outside the contest, but you definitely wont forget it.
Its safe to say the Hamburg five-piece wont be repeating the feat at Eurovision with its title track.
Blood and Glitter will no doubt wake up those whove drifted off during the four-hour musical marathon.
But Lordi did the whole Eurovision goes shock rock thing bigger and better.
But in a semi-final with two superior guitar bands, theyre unlikely to progress.
But dont expect lighting to strike twice with Armenias latest entry.
Props for not playing it safe, but Iru wont be making another acceptance speech.
Even last years gentle folk number was at least performed in their native tongue.
Sadly, their 2023 entry is as generic as they come.
You may well find yourself shouting Sing Ja Ja Ding Dong.
To their credit, the quartet immediately severed all ties and issued animmediate apology.
But its performers apparent lack of chemistry means it may struggle to connect with audiences at home.
While shes a rank outsider to win, Solo is surprisingly one of this years most-streamed offerings.
Sure, theyll no doubt have another strong sympathy vote in light of the countrys ongoing political turmoil.
Its a song about overcoming adversity member Andrii Hutsuliak penned during the siege of Mariupol, after all.
Soarele si luna, Pasha Parfeni (Moldova)
Pasha Parfeni has quite the Eurovision heritage.
In 2012, he guided his homeland to an 11th-place finish.
A year later he achieved the same position as co-writer of Aliona Moons entry.
Still, the multi-talents commanding stage presence and impressive vocal acrobatics may well compensate enough.
At least theyd be going out with a bang.
And boy, is he making the most of it.
The flamboyant singer certainly has this years biggest-hat award in the bag.
Indeed, dont be surprised to hear this playing over the animated doodles in the forthcoming second season ofHeartstopper.
Maybe lullaby means something different in Latvia?
At least thats given the multipleMTV Europe Music Award winner some time to nail her entrys whirlwind of styles.
Carpe Diem, Joker Out (Slovenia)
Angular guitars, indie-disco beats, deliberately disheveled haircuts.
In a year packed full of dance-pop bangers, the five-pieces traditional guitar-band setup will undoubtedly stand out.
The Buskers moniker would suggest theyve gone down the earnest acoustic troubadour route.
It wont give Malta their first-ever win, but its undoubtedly this years most obvious party-starter.
You wont be surprised, therefore, to hear that Samo mi se spava is positively dripping in melodrama.
Its a Eurovision-meets-anime spectacle not a million miles away from Grimes at her commercial best.
So far, so Sam Smith.
Who the hell is Edgar?
According to the bookmakers, every other nation might as well not bother turning up.
Eurovision fans should perhaps already start planning their trips to Stockholm for 2024.
