Tension is rising before the Grand Final

26 May 2012 at 21:15 CEST

It's late afternoon in Baku now, and locals, fans, and press are all eagerly anticipating tonight's Final of the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest.

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Before the third dress rehearsal, the artists are now waiting backstage, getting their make-up done, training their voices, and dressing up for their stage acts.

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In the afternoon rehearsal, they will all rehearse their songs and choreographies one last time before going back to their dressing rooms. Then most of them will just relax, have dinner, and enjoy the last day of the Eurovision weeks in Baku.

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Meanwhile, the first fans are arriving at the Baku Crystal Hall. They look for their seats, get a drink, and check out the official merchandise while waving their flags. The Spanish fans were very excited: "we have a good song and a good performer, Go Pastora!". Of course the most visible and numerous flags are the Azerbaijani ones.

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The 26 acts competing in the Grand Final of the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest in order of appearance are: