Eurovision 2021: Behind the scenes at this year's competition

"We all feel a sense of responsibility to everyone watching."

That's the feeling shared by many of the 39 acts performing at Eurovision 2021.

After a year off because of coronavirus, organisers say postponing again "was never a consideration".

So how do you safely put on an event of this size in the middle of a pandemic?

Newsbeat's music reporter Steve Holden has been to Rotterdam to find out.

Filmed and edited by Woody Morris.

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