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Finnish participant allowed to play live violin at Eurovision against rules

Finnish participant allowed to play live violin at Eurovision against rules

Finnish participant Linda Lampenius has been granted special permission to perform the violin live at the Eurovision Song Contest. This marks the first time in years that live instruments will be featured on stage, bypassing the competition's long-standing rules.

Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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