Eurovision Host City Brighton, United Kingdom 1974
Year hosted: 1974
Venue: Brighton Dome
Facts: The resort of Brighton, located on the south coast of England, became the third British city to host Eurovision in 1974. The year is most notable for giving Swedish group ABBA their big break. After winning the contest with 'Waterloo', the four-piece went on to become one of the most successful bands in pop history. Another 1974 participant who went on to achieve greater fame was Olivia Newton John, who starred as Sandy in the film version of the iconic musical Grease in 1977.
Winner: Waterloo by Abba (Sweden)
Venue: Brighton Dome
Facts: The resort of Brighton, located on the south coast of England, became the third British city to host Eurovision in 1974. The year is most notable for giving Swedish group ABBA their big break. After winning the contest with 'Waterloo', the four-piece went on to become one of the most successful bands in pop history. Another 1974 participant who went on to achieve greater fame was Olivia Newton John, who starred as Sandy in the film version of the iconic musical Grease in 1977.
Winner: Waterloo by Abba (Sweden)
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