Eurovision: Host City Birmingham, UK. 1998
Year hosted: 1998
Venue: National Indoor Arena
Facts: In 1998, Birmingham became the fifth British city to host Eurovision. The year that was also notable for being the last time the contest had an in-house orchestra. It was also the first occasion the result was decided through audience televoting. The winner was Israel's Dana International, who became the first openly transgender performer to take home the title.
Winner: Diva by Dana International (Israel)
Venue: National Indoor Arena
Facts: In 1998, Birmingham became the fifth British city to host Eurovision. The year that was also notable for being the last time the contest had an in-house orchestra. It was also the first occasion the result was decided through audience televoting. The winner was Israel's Dana International, who became the first openly transgender performer to take home the title.
Winner: Diva by Dana International (Israel)
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