A total of 37 countries are taking part in Eurovision 2025 - all but one took part in last year's contest in Malmö, Sweden. Montenegro returns to the competition this year for the first time since 2022, replacing Moldova - which withdrew because of financial and logistical challenges.

It has left many pondering about which Eurovision entrants were able to launch a successful music career and sustain it after their time in the competition. Here is a look at some of the musicians that were able to kickstart their careers off the back of Eurovision.

BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — The 69th Eurovision Song Contest will holds its grand final on Saturday night. The Swiss city of Basel played host this week to competitors representing 37 countries. They danced, they sang, they engaged in disco diplomacy as part of one of the world’s biggest spectacles.