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Malta's Destiny could still bring the Eurovision trophy home tonight
Coronavirus is not stopping Eurovision fans from crowning a winner

Caroline Curmi

Following news that this year's edition of the iconic Eurovision Song Contest was cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic, a TV station in Austria has taken the brilliant initiative to host its very own version of the competition.

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Destiny, Malta's representative, is one of three finalists competing in tonight's programme, after landing the coveted first place spot in the second semi-final and earning a total of 96 points. 

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All participating countries were split into three semi-finals (as opposed to the usual two) with a professional Austrian jury judging the songs and music videos by granting them a 1 to 12 score. Interestingly, the jury is made up of ex-Austrian Eurovision participants, including the famous Conchita Wurse who won the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest with the song 'Rise Like a Phoenix'.

With the third finalist being announced tonight through jury vote, it will then be up to the Austrian public to pick the best song.

Rock on destiny!

18th April 2020


Caroline Curmi
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Caroline Curmi
When she’s not having a quarter-life crisis, Caroline is either drawing in a café, frittering her salary on sushi or swearing at traffic in full-on Gozitan. There is also the occasional daytime drink somewhere in the equation. Or two. A creative must be allowed at least one vice.

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