Eurovision winner Mans Zelmerlow climbs UK chart
27 May 2015
From the section Entertainment & Arts
Mans Zelmerlow won with 365 points at the weekend
Eurovision winner Mans Zelmerlow from Sweden has soared up the British charts to number three with his song Heroes.
The Swedish musician is the highest placed out of all of the contenders, said the Official Charts Company.
His success lies in contrast to British entry Electro Velvet’s entry Still In Love With You, which is number 53 out of 100.
The UK’s 1920s-influenced swing act finished 24th in the contest, out of 27 participants, with five points.
British act Electro Velvet said their result at the weekend was “disappointing”
Belgium’s Loic Nottet, who came fourth at the weekend, sits at number 21 in the charts with his track Rhythm Inside.
And Polina Gagarina from Russia, who came second in the competition, is currently at number 33 with her song A Million Voices.
Zelmerlow’s winning upbeat song Heroes was accompanied by innovative animated visuals and won 365 points in the contest.
Russia’s Polina Gagarina came second in the talent contest held in Austria
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Source:: BBC Entertainment
