Eurovision 2015: Finland's PKN become contest favourites

Punk band with learning difficulties who sing about their hatred of chores becomes surprise favourite for Eurovision 2015

Finnish Eurovision entrant PKN
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Finland's entry into this year's Eurovision Song Contest is a punk band made up of musicians with learning disabilities. The group, PKN, whose members have Down's syndrome and autism, will perform their song Aina Mun Pitaa (I Always Have To) after being picked by the Finnish public.

PKN (Pertti Kurikka's Nameday) are now ranked among the favourites for the contest by bookmakers, reports the BBC. They are 5/1 to win the contest, according to Betfred, making them third favourites behind Italy and Estonia.

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