The hopes of a nation rest on the slender shoulders of Leicestershire's Molly Smitten-Downes tonight when she bids for Eurovision glory.
Proudly representing Great Britain, the 27-year-old singer-songwriter will be the final act of 25 taking to the stage in Copenhagen.
Following a string of recent disappointments in the contest, Molly, who grew up in Anstey, is confident of turning around the UK's fortunes.
The former Leicester College student will be singing her self-penned song, Children of the Universe, to an estimated world-wide audience of 180 million.
"Hands down, it is the biggest audience I'll ever have performed in front of," said Molly.
"I don't think it really gets much bigger as a platform."
The singer was flown out to Denmark as a VIP by British Airways.
On leaving at Heathrow Airport, she said: "I feel so incredibly proud to be representing the UK in such a huge competition. I can't wait to make Britain proud."
Despite being relatively unknown, the singer has some impressive credentials.
A graduate of the Academy of Contemporary Music, she achieved top 10 chart success in 2008 as part of dance act Stunt, with Raindrops – a collaboration with German DJ Sash.
She has just signed a recording contract.
She has also supported Tinie Tempah and Labrinth on tour. BBC bosses approached Molly for the 59th Eurovision Song Contest after she had submitted her music to the BBC Introducing scheme for unsigned and undiscovered talent.
Molly describes Children of the Universe as "quite contemporary, with a bit of a tribal feel".
"I'm pleased with this song and I have confidence in it," she said.
If Molly triumphs, she'll be the first UK winner since Katrina And The Waves, with Love Shine A Light, in 1997.
Bonnie Tyler slumped to 19th place last year while Leicester's Engelbert Humperdinck, who opened the show in 2012, ended up finishing second from last.
Engelbert thinks Molly has every chance of success.
"As I found out myself, Eurovision is hard to predict and it's fair to say there are plenty of factors at play," said Engelbert.
"That said, I think she has a great song and seems to have a wonderful personality to go with it, so I hope that people back her.
"I wish her all the best, of course, she's representing our fine nation, which I'm sure will be a thrill for her as it was me – it's an incredible event in front of a massive audience so, above all, enjoy it!
"If she wins, it could be an amazing launch pad for her career – and it will mean she gets to sing the same song again in a year's time in the UK!
"Good luck, girl!"
Many of her friends and family will be following her fortunes in her local – The Woodies, in Rothley.
Bookmakers currently have her as their fifth favourite to win the contest at about 10/1. Sweden's Sanna Nielsen remains the favourite at about 5/2 with her song Undo. Second favourite is Austria's bearded glamour "girl'' Conchita Wurst.
