'Making Your Mind Up' to stay awake for Eurovision

It's that time of year again, where the whole of Europe joins in a communal celebration of song writing, the love of music and a night of eccentric performances which, of course, constitutes the phenomenon that is the Eurovision Song Contest. This year, the event is coming from the Danish capital of Copenhagen, and we're in the lucky position of only having to stay awake until 11:30pm BST to await the final results. However, what about the other participating and observing countries – how long are members of nations such as Israel and Azerbaijan going to have to stay up before all the results are announced, and are there any ways that you can prepare your body for a late night? The time difference In the UK we're currently residing in British Summer Time (BST), we are only an hour behind Copenhagen. Our coverage begins at 8pm, and the Danish at 9pm local time – not that much difference at all. In the UK, we're in the luck position where coverage will finish before 11:30pm – but that's not the case across Europe! Greece, Finland and Israel will be tuning out at 1:30am, as they are two hours ahead of us, and Azerbaijan's residents will have to stick it out until their clocks strike 3:30am if they're to see the end results! How to deal with the late night Whilst we're sure that the majority of viewers are unlikely to notice the time flying by as we party on and celebrate the strange but compelling contest, there are a few ways that you can help prepare yourself for the late night. Though nothing can compare to getting a good night's sleep, there are a few hints and tricks to see you through if you are eager to stay awake until the end. Web MD  suggests taking a nap during the day to top up your sleep levels. 25 minutes should be enough to see you through until you do get to bed, and even if you can't doze off, just lying in a quiet room with your eyes shut can be really restorative. During Eurovision, getting up and moving around will keep your body active which can also keep tiredness at bay. Watching Eurovision with others can also help you stay awake – engaging conversation is a great brain stimulator, and the perfect excuse to hold a viewing party! If it does all get too much during round after round of results-giving, then consider turning the lights back up – but avoid the caffeine or you might not be able to drift off when you do want to get to sleep. Though late nights aren't recommended for your health, by being sensible and planning ahead, you can reduce the impact it will have on you the next day. Enjoy the show! 'Making Your Mind Up' to stay awake for Eurovision