A male performer wearing orange robes is pictured singing on stage surrounded by four female dancers in flowing white dresses.Image source, Eurovision Song Contest Asia
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Mongolia's Beck debuted as a singer in 2007 and has since made his mark in acting, hosting, modelling and producing

ByJonathan HeadSouth East Asia correspondent, Reporting fromBangkok
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On Saturday, the biggest and longest-running international song contest will make a leap into unknown territory.

Eurovision, the pan-European competition famed for zany gimmicks, slick, sometimes over-the-top staging, the drama of its complex voting system and, occasionally, for outstanding music, celebrates its 70th birthday this year.