How to host a Eurovision party to remember from drinking games to fancy dress ideas
The classic stay-at-home Eurovision Song Contest party is a mainstay of the glitzy annual event for so many of us.
Seriously, other than actually being at the Liverpool Arena itself this Saturday, what better way to join in the fun than by inviting a load of buddies around your gaff and laughing/singing/wincing along?
This year sees Mae Muller flying the flag for the UK with her ditty "I Wrote a Song" - and she's sure got some big boots to fill after Sam Ryder's sensational second place at last year's competition. House parties across the nation will be cheering her on, with millions more watching around the world.
The last time the UK hosted the competition was back in 1998 - so to celebrate the event returning to these shores why not pull out all the stops and send YOUR house party into the stratosphere this weekend?
The secret to success, of course, always lies in the preparation, so if you're willing to put in a smidge more effort with your bash, read on!
Just be careful with that feather boa while you're preparing the food...
Set the right theme
Of course the overall theme is Eurovision, but that can often be both a little vague and far-reaching for party guests to latch onto. It's far better for visitors to choose a particular country - or year - and rock up dressed accordingly.
Rise Like A Phoenix star Conchita, from back in 2014, would be a fabulous choice, or if you're feeling particularly adventurous the Finnish death metal band Lordi from 2006 could be a goer. Just be careful the masked 'Hard Rock Hallelujah' hitmakers don't scare the kids!
If that sounds a little too much, you can always bring a lorra lorra laughs along for Liverpool with all your guests dressing up as Eurovision stalwarts, Abba. This is likely, of course, to instigate a mass singalong of Waterloo. But that's no bad thing.
Start off with a game
Eurovision being Eurovision there will be some appalling musical acts to navigate. As a result, Smartblend has come up with a fantastic drinking game to help get you through it all. They recommend you drink responsibly and stick to low alcoholic beverages to keep it light-hearted and fun.
During the performances
Take a sip from your drink if:
The presenter makes a bad joke
An innuendo is used
The language changes mid song
Lasers are used
Anytime a woman performer has her bum on show
Anytime a male performer is wearing a vest
A wind machine is used
You see a rainbow flag
There's a saxophone solo
There's a rapping part of the song
Someone takes a selfie on stage
Someone removes an item of clothing
The performances includes fake rain
During the scoring
Take a sip if:
Greece and Cyprus give each other 12 points
France uses the Eiffel tower as its backdrop
Anyone thanks Liverpool for a wonderful night
Anyone is wearing glitter
Somebody sings before giving their score
Make sure there's plenty of food
To really hammer home the Eurovision theme, why not serve up some snacks 'n' treats from the contest's main five participating countries? Try the suggestions below and feel free to add in some twists of your own.
UK: Pork pies, sausage rolls, digestive biscuits
Spain: Cured meats, peppers, stuffed olives
Italy: Pizza, ice cream, paninis
Germany: Bratwurst, salami, schnitzel
France: Cheese and crackers, French fries, vol-au-vents
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