Eurovision's official app is your guide to (not) enjoying Eurovision

For some of us, the Eurovision Song Contest means cringing at over-the-top performances and chuckling at Graham Norton's dry, subtly cynical commentary. For others, however, the annual karaoke competition is genuinely enjoyable, and if you fall into that camp, you simply can't be doing without the official 2015 Eurovision app. Created in collaboration with Microsoft, the companion app is your first port of call for the latest Eurovision news, pics and videos. Also, this year's official Eurovision album and karaoke-friendly versions of each song, as well as other merchandise, can be bought through the app. That's not all it's for, though, with new features going live in May when the competition actually kicks off.

These include artist profiles and a second-screen experience that feeds you performer and song info relevant to whoever's on telly at the time. You'll also be able to vote for your favourite act inside the app, with those votes factoring into where the UK's points are ultimately distributed. The app is available on Windows phones and tablets today, with Android and iOS versions coming out at the end of April, just before the comedy event of the year hits our TV screens.