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Bonnie Tyler fans gear up for Eurovision final

Fans arrive at the Malmo Arena before Eurovision kicks off tonight

Fans of Bonnie Tyler were the first to arrive at the Malmo Arena ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest tonight - some six hours before the show.

They told ITV News they wanted to get the best possible position in the arena to see the Swansea singer perform.

Bonnie wows thousands ahead of Eurovision

by Mike Pearse
11,000 people were in the Malmo Arena for last night's performance ahead of the big show tonight

Bonnie Tyler has taken part in the final dress rehearsal for the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest - and was given one of the biggest cheers.

For the first time, all finalists marched into the arena together to open the show.

Bonnie may not win but is popular among many supporters.

Welsh fans proudly waved flags as Bonnie entered the arena, and when she sang she was given one of the loudest rounds of applause.

Earlier she told ITV News she had 'almost been brought to tears' at the support from fans in the UK.

11,000 people were in the Malmo Arena for the performance last night in Sweden. Today the final technical run-through will take place before the big show tonight.

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Swansea set for Eurovision party

Neath-born Bonnie Tyler is representing the UK at this year's Eurovision Credit: Joerg Carstensen/dpa

Eurovision fans are gearing up to support Bonnie Tyler in tonight's competition. Preparations are underway for a party in Swansea city centre to coincide with the festivities.

The Neath-born singer takes to the stage in Sweden tonight to perform this year's entry 'Believe in Me.'

Swansea Council is organising an event in Castle Square from 6.30pm before the competition is shown on a big screen.

Bonnie Tyler: 'Eurovision support has brought me almost to tears!'

Speaking ahead of Saturday's Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden, Bonnie Tyler says she's been brought "almost to tears" by messages from fans.

"I've done various radio stations, and I've had people's quotes said to me" she told ITV News.

"I didn't realise people were saying lovely things about me"

"It's so positive. I'm really thrilled!"

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Bonnie Tyler makes surprise performance ahead of Eurovision

Bonnie Tyler, this years Eurovision entry for the UK, made a surprise appearance in Sweden ahead of the contest on Saturday.

The Neath-born singer took to the stage in Malmo where the contest is being held.

Fans from Wales have already started arriving in the city for the contest this weekend.

Swansea Eurovision party to support Bonnie Tyler

Bonnie Tyler will represent the UK this year Credit: Andreas Lander/DPA

Eurovision fans will get the chance to support Bonnie Tyler at a special Eurovision party in Swansea.

The event, which will include a live broadcast of the song contest in Sweden, takes place in Castle Square in the City Centre this weekend.

Neath-born singer, Bonnie Tyler, will represent the UK with a performance of her song 'Believe in Me'.

Cllr Nick Bradley, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration, said: “Eurovision is always a bit of harmless fun, so we thought we’d do our bit to get in the spirit of things and show the competition live on the Big Screen.

“But there should be even more local interest this year because of Bonnie’s involvement. She’s a proud local girl who went onto superstardom, so I’d encourage people to flock to Castle Square, let their hair down and enjoy what’s going to be a night to remember."

Port Talbot dancers impress the judges

The Port Talbot youngsters danced to songs from LMFAO and Calvin Harris Credit: Syco

Port Talbot dance troupe Pre-Skool impressed the judges on last night's Britain's Got Talent.

The youngsters were inspired to enter the competion by siblings who got through to last year's final with Nu Sxool.

Pre-Skool impressed the judges to get through to the next round Credit: Syco

The 13-strong group - made up of children aged five to eight - was choreographed by Terry Michael, who was also behind Nu Sxool's successful audition. Pre-Skool are through to the next round after each of the four judges said 'yes.'

Judge David Walliams told them: "I thought, I really hope their dancing lives up to how cute they are, and it did. It was fantastic."

Manic Street Preachers to tour Down Under

Their track "Australia" was used in a tourism ad. Credit: Matt Crossick/Matt Crossick/Empics Entertainment

The Manic Street Preachers have fixed up a series of shows Down Under to allow them to watch rugby between their gigs.

The band's scheduled the shows in Australia and New Zealand around the fixtures for the forthcoming British & Irish Lions matches.

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