Not very far away from Amsterdam, the British capital is also hosting another big Eurovision-related event tonight. The UK Eurovision Preview Party, which sees its second edition following last year's huge success, will be held once again at Scala.

The second running of the UK Eurovision Preview Party will feature a total of seven 2009 Eurovision Song Contest hopefuls and three special guests. Artists have arrived in London earlier today and are ready to deliver an impressive and memorable show. Organisers are promising one or two little surprises during the UK's biggest Eurovision party for good measure.

Eurovision 2009 performers:
Lidia Kopania- I don't wanna leave (Poland)
Svetlana Loboda – Be my Valentine (Ukraine)
Yohanna – Is it true? (Iceland)
Christina Metaxa – Firefly (Cyprus)
Elena – The Balkan girls (Romania)
Krassimir – Illusion (Bulgaria)
Sinéad Mulvey & Black Daisy – Et cetera(Ireland)

Special Guest Performers:
Fridrik Omar (Euroband) – Iceland 2008
Jessica Garlick – UK 2002
Imaani – UK 1998

Artists will be meeting the media in the Green Room during the evening and hoping to make a splash with the British press. A number of tickets will be available on the door, but organisers recommend purchasing tickets in advance through the official event website at www.ukeurovision.com.

Fans are reminded to bring along their cameras tonight and can submit their pictures, videos, youtube links etc.to esctoday.com from tomorrow morning.

The UKeurovision Preview Party takes place once again at Scala, Kings Cross, London on Friday 17th April.

OGAE members can email [email protected] for their discount code and Schlager Party loyalty card holders can email [email protected] with their loyalty card number to receive their discount code.