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Eurovision Insight Podcast: In-depth with Firelight Written by on May 4, 2014 | 2 Comments

I wanted to produce music that would stand out.

The slow-burner of ‘Coming Home‘ is one of the hidden gems of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Following a surprise win at the Malta Song Contest in February, Richard Edward and many members of the band Firelight finally achieved their dream of reaching the Song Contest.

From his time on the X-Factor and three years living in the United Kingdom, Richard Edwards is a familiar face to Eurovision watchers, as are Michelle, Tony, Daniel, Leslie, and Wayne. It’s time to find out more about the people behind the performances as ESC Insight once more goes in-depth on the podcast.

Eurovision Insight Podcast: In-depth with Firelight’s Richard Edwards and Michelle Mifsud

A familiar sight on the Maltese Eurovision site, Richard Edwards and his sister Michelle Mifsud are part of Firelight. Representing Malta at this year’s Song Contest. ESC Insight’s Ewan Spence caught up with them to find out about their musical past, Firelight, and the song ‘Coming Home‘.

Once more, the In-depth Insight is a new feature we are trying out here on ESC Insight alongside the regular podcasts and shorter videos. Let us know your thoughts on the format.

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About The Author: Ewan Spence

British Academy (BAFTA) nominated broadcaster and writer Ewan Spence is the voice behind The Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast and one of the driving forces behind ESC Insight. Having had an online presence since 1994, he is a noted commentator around the intersection of the media, internet, technology, mobility and how it affects us all. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, his work has appeared on the BBC, The Stage, STV, and The Times. You can follow Ewan on Twitter (@ewan) and Facebook (facebook.com/ewanspence).

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2 responses to “Eurovision Insight Podcast: In-depth with Firelight”

  1. Peter says:

    Very interesting interview, it sounds like Richard and Michelle enjoyed the chance for a real conversation. I didn’t realise they had so many attempts at entering ESC. And they really weren’t kidding about those hairstyles in 2005!
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoU0kMG7Xbw#t=95

    Malta have a great song this year and I hope it does well.

  2. OrangeVorty says:

    Nice interview with the Maltese – very interesting to hear about their journey. Any chance of an in-depth with… Molly?

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