Person has spent a large amount of money annually to attend Eurovision and explains their ongoing motivation.

Aled Nurton is a 38-year-old man from Cardiff, Wales who has a deep love for Eurovision. He is a dedicated superfan who has been following the competition for the past 10 years, traveling all over Europe to experience the magic of Eurovision. Despite spending £10,000 on attending the event since 2014, Aled has no regrets. To him, the incredible atmosphere and sense of community make it all worth it.

This year, Aled and his friends are in Malmö, Sweden for the Eurovision final. They have been soaking up the sun and enjoying the amazing music that the competition has to offer. Aled is eagerly anticipating the final, which promises to be a spectacular showcase of the brilliant, weird, and wonderful. And of course, he is looking forward to Graham Norton's hilarious commentary.

Aled is especially excited about the UK's entry this year, Olly Alexander from Years & Years. Olly will be performing the song "Dizzy" and is currently predicted to finish in 12th place. Aled shared that May is his favorite time of year because of Eurovision and he can't wait to see all the performances and drama unfold. In fact, he is so passionate about Eurovision that he has joined Metro's Eurovision community on WhatsApp to stay updated on all the latest news and gossip from the competition.

Aled's love for Eurovision started back in 1996-97 when he was watching it at home with his family. He was immediately drawn to the spectacle and knew he had to experience it in person. He started hosting Eurovision parties and finally got the chance to attend his first one in Copenhagen. Since then, he has been to various Eurovision events, including the one held in Liverpool last year.

When it comes to Eurovision, Aled doesn't hold back. He always thinks of creative and unique outfits to wear and doesn't mind spending money on traveling to different locations. He usually spends around £500 on a fan club live or jury ballot ticket, but he spent £900 in Tel Aviv in 2019. Aled's favorite part of Eurovision is the power ballads and strong vocals, and he has had many standout moments over the years. He particularly enjoyed Loreen's performance for Sweden in Liverpool last year and Dami Im from Australia in 2016.

Politics is always a hot topic in Eurovision, and this year is no different. Israel's contestant, Eden Golan, has faced controversy due to the ongoing situation between Israel and Gaza. Despite being booed at the semi-finals on Wednesday, Eden remains determined to perform her song "Hurricane." Aled acknowledges that politics play a role in Eurovision, especially with the Eastern European countries, but he believes it is all part and parcel of the competition.

Being a Eurovision superfan has allowed Aled to travel to some incredible places, including Kyiv, Ukraine, and Turin, Italy. He has also been to Vienna, Austria, and his favorite location, Tel Aviv, which he describes as having a fun party atmosphere. Aled loves immersing himself in all the fun of Eurovision and the unpredictability of where the competition will be held each year.

Aled's passion for Eurovision shows no signs of slowing down, and he plans to continue attending as long as the competition continues. He is excited to see Olly Alexander perform in the final and hopes for a top ten spot for the UK. Aled is confident that Olly's performance will be amazing, but with so many other great performances, he hopes it won't get overshadowed. Fingers crossed for a successful night for the UK's entry!

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