News agency : In western Europe , the contest is regard as a light entertainment spectacular , with a strong following among the gay and lesbian community . Police raid park where demonstrators due to protest . Arrests , ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest , being held in 1975 instead . Most famous winners of the contest were ABBA , who came to attention in 1974 . Contest is traditionally taken more seriously in eastern Europe .
News agency : Police raid park where demonstrators due to protest . Arrests , ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest , being held in 1975 instead . Most famous winners of the contest were ABBA , who came to attention in 1974 . Contest is traditionally taken more seriously in eastern Europe .