Eurovision 2021 lineup: Full list of countries and performance order

EUROVISION 2021 is the latest instalment in the singing contest's esteemed history.

Will we see a new country reign supreme tonight or will another add to their legacy by winning the prestigious event once again?

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Tonight, 26 countries will compete in the Eurovision final.

The Big Five - France, Germany, Spain, Italy and the UK - plus the host nation, Netherlands, automatically went through to the final stages.

After the rest of the nations battled it out in the semi-finals, the first round saw Malta, Lithuania, Ukraine, Cyprus, Israel, Norway, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Sweden and Russia secure their places in the grand final.

The first semi was held on Tuesday, May 18 - and it saw Malta, Lithuania, Ukraine, Cyprus, Israel, Norway, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Sweden and Russia secure places in the final.

The second semi on Thursday, May 20, saw San Marino, Greece, Moldova, Iceland, Serbia, Albania, Portugal, Bulgaria, Finland and Switzerland earn a spot in this year's grand finale.

Cyprus will take to the stage first in tonight's show.

United Kingdom - James Newman

James Newman is a multi-award winning, multi-platinum selling English singer-songwriter who will represent the UK at Eurovision 2021.

He is best known for writing No1 hits including Waiting All Night by Rudimental ft. Ella Eyre and Blame by Calvin Harris ft. John Newman.

Commenting on his upcoming performance, James said: "I’m so excited and honoured to be getting a second chance at representing my country in the Eurovision Song Contest.

"I haven’t stopped making new music in lockdown and I can’t wait for everyone to hear the song I’m taking to Eurovision in 2021."

James will be singing Embers.

France - Barbara Pravi

Junior Eurovision 2020 songwriter Barbara Pravi will represent France in Rotterdam with her song Voilà.

The Eurovision France winner is a passionate advocate for women's rights, the singer-songwriter took part in the recording of Debout les femmes.

Pravi was chosen after France decided not to give 2020 choice Tom Leeb another shot at Eurovision.

Germany - Jendrik

Jendrik's passion for music began after hogging his sister's ukulele and began to write songs for his family.

He attended the Institute of Music at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences chose the four-stringed lute for his Bachelor of Arts thesis.

The German will perform his song I Don’t Feel Hate at Eurovision 2021 in Rotterdam.

Italy - Måneskin

Måneskin is a critically acclaimed band featuring vocalist Damiano, bassist Victoria, guitarist Thomas and Ethan on drums.

They formed in 2015 and have fused their musical influences from rock and rap, to reggae, funk and pop.

After winning Sanremo 2021, the quartet will head to Eurovision 2021 to perform Zitti e buoni.

Spain - Blas Cantó

This is not Blas's first rodeo as he performed as part of the boyband Auryn in Destino Eurovision in 2011.

He was also due to perform the song Universo at the cancelled 2020 competition.

But now the Spaniard will get his chance as a solo act, which he said has been a "longtime dream of mine".

He will perform the song Voy a quedarme.

The Netherlands - Jeangu Macrooy

Jeangu's musical journey began when he received a guitar from his parents for his 13th birthday.

Originally from Suriname, the singer moved to the Netherlands at the age of 20.

He enrolled in music college where he began collaborating with producer Perquisite.

After he was internally selected to compete in the cancelled 2020 event, will perform the song “Birth of a New Age”.

Lithuania - The Roop

The Roop are a Lithuanian pop-rock band.

The group features singer Vaidotas Valiukevičius, drummer Robertas Baranauskas and guitarist Mantas Banišauskas.

The group have competed in the Lithuanian Eurovision national final three times: in 2018, 2020 and 2021.

They will be competing with their track Discotheque.

Russia - Manizha

Tajikistan-born Manizha is an art-pop musician.

The multi-talented performer films, directs and edits her own videos.

On top of this, Manizha is also a UN Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

She will be performing her track Russian Woman.

Sweden - Tusse

Tousin Michael Chiza, stage name Tusse, is a Swedish singer with Congolese roots.

He shot to fame after winning Swedish Idol in 2019.

Since then, he has released a string of singles including My Soul Is Calling You, A Better You, and a cover of Whitney Houston's How Will I Know. 

He will be singing track Voices.

Cyprus - Elena Tsagrinou

Elena Tsagrinou is one of the biggest female popstars in Greece and Cyprus.

She shot to fame in Greece Got Talent and was formerly lead singer of the Greek band OtherView, before launching her solo career in 2018.

Elena is also the presenter her own TV show, K-POP Stars.

She is competing with her song El diablo.

Norway - Tix

Tix, real name Andreas Haukeland, is one of Norway's most popular artists.

His name comes from the fact that he grew up with Tourette's syndrome and suffered from tics as a result of the condition.

He is known for co-writing the mega-hit by Ava Max, Sweet But Psycho.

He will be singing Fallen Angel at Rotterdam 2021.

Belgium - Hooverphonic

Belgian band Hooverphonic have been going strong for 25 years.

The current members of the band are Alex Callier on bass guitar and keyboards, Raymond Geerts on lead guitar and Geike Arnaert with the lead vocals.

Their tracks Mad About You, Vinegar & Salt, Eden and Romantic are well-known in Belgium.

The band will be performing their song The Wrong Place.

Israel - Eden Alene

Eden won the Israel version of X Factor in 2018.

She then went on to win a national singing competition called Rising Star in 2020.