Today is another big day in Eurovision-land as the second of the two semi-finals kicks off in the Malmö Arena in Sweden from 8pm.
Sixteen countries will be competing for just 10 places in the Grand Final, so the pressure is on.
Among the countries lining up to perform tonight is Israel, and its appearance is sparking controversy both in Ireland and across Europe.
Protests are expected to be taking place later today in Malmö. A heavy security presence is anticipated across the city.
Here are some details about a number of the demonstrations due to take place:
3:30pm: a pro-Palestine protest will start in Stortorget and demonstrators will walk to Mölleplatsen where there will be musical performances. This is anticipated to be the main focus for demonstrators with thousands of protestors expected.
6:30pm: a smaller pro-Israeli demonstration in Davidshallstorg.
7pm: at Malmö Arena, a pro-Palestine demonstration.
Predicted figures vary, but organisers are expecting thousands of people to take to the Malmö streets.
Pressure is growing on broadcasters with calls for Israel to be excluded from the contest.
In Dublin on Wednesday, the campaign group Uplift parked a large mobile billboard at the entrance to RTÉ calling for a boycott.
Also, a group of Irish artists for Palestine submitted a petition with, they say, 70,000 signatures calling for Israel to be expelled from the Eurovision.
Coverage begins on RTÉ2 and the RTÉ Player from 8pm.
