Australia's pop princess is currently performing her Tension tour across the country.
We have a feeling there is a crossover between fans of Kylie and of Eurovision.
So to celebrate her tour, here are the connections between Ms Minogue and the Contest.
1. She loves it - but won't compete
Kylie has been supportive of Australia in Eurovision loving that "we manage to sneak our way in." She has said before that if she would ever to compete, it'd be for Australia instead of the UK.
However, the likelihood of that happening is very low saying on several occasions she wouldn't do it including this in 2015: “I would be way too nervous. I think I would be terrified. I don’t think it’s for me.”
2 Official collaborations
Kylie has collaborated with many artists over the years including two who are Eurovision-related.
In 2013 she teamed up with Italian Laura Pausini on the track Limpido.
Although Laura never competed at Eurovision she did host the 2022 Contest in Turin. She has also competed or performed in Italy's Sanremo Festival a number of times including a win in the Newcomers Section in 1993.
Kylie has performed and collaborated with Olly Alexander several times including on A Second to Midnight in 2021.
Olly would go on to compete at Eurovision 2024 with Dizzy.
3 Eurovision artists covering her music
Many Eurovision artists have covered Kylie over the years.
This includes KEiiNO's official release of On a Night Like This (which they performed at Australia Decides 2022), Sheldon Riley's cover of Can't Get You Out of My Head on American's Got Talent and Daði Freyr's unique take on Padam Padam.
Other artists include Tornike Kipiani, Joci Papai (in drag) and Saara Aalto.
4. Performing with Eurovision artists
On top of releasing music, Kyllie has performed with artists on TV shows like American Idol and The Voice.
Georgia's Nutsa Buzaladze (Eurovision 2024) spoke about performing with her on American Idol.
"I was very proud to sing with Kylie Minogue...she's a sweetheart and it was also a dream come true because when you sing in front of a mirror her songs (when you were) like seven years old and then you get to sing with her in real life it's just crazy!"
Back in 2014, Amir (France Eurovision 2016) performed I Was Gonna Cancel with Kylie on The Voice France.
5. She loves Sanremo songs!
Although not directly Eurovision, Sanremo Music Festival winners generally go on to compete at Eurovision.
When sharing her summer playlist of 2024, Kylie included two Sanremo songs on the playlist: Annalisa's Sinceramente and Mahmood's Tuta Gold“
Kylie explained why she chose the Italian songs.
"Summer in Italy is a beauty to behold and a love affair that you never want to end," she said.
“The gentle breeze that rhythmically sways rows of elegant Cypress trees, as the air fills with that intoxicating Mediterranean blend of jasmine, citrus and lavender, the combination of which never fails to enchant. I’ve put together a playlist inspired by Italian summer, glamour, passion and celebration… with some surprises thrown in."
We'd love to see a collab between Kylie and Annalisa one day!
6. She wrote a song for a Eurovision artist
In 1994 Poland debuted at Eurovision with Edyta Górniak. She finished runner-up with her To nie ja.
Her follow up single Love is on the Line in 1995 was written by Kylie Minogue!
The song was written by Kylie for a promo called sessions in 1993.
Edyta also performed it at the international Sopot International Song Festival in 1995.
7. Padam Padam!
Padam Padam wasn't just a worldwide hit for Kylie, it also has a bunch of its own Eurovision connections.
One of the songwriters of the track, Ina Wroldsen has Eurovision connections through the Norwegian national final. in 2013 Ina co-wrote the Melodi Grand Prix 2013 runner-up song Bombo by Adelé which has become a big fan favourite.
The song was also chosen by Eurovision fan club OGAE Australia in the OGAE International song contest. In 2023 it finished runner-up to Harry Styles's As It Was.
In addition, many fans including Loreen and Mae Muller embraced the song.
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