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Newsletter #100: How Wogan Influenced Eurovision Written by on February 1, 2016

In edition #100 of the ESC Insight Newsletter, check up on the latest news in the Eurovision world once again! Read the full Newsletter here, or subscribe through this link.

In this week’s edition we have the news from selections in Lithuania and Hungary as well as looking forward to this first of many bumper weekends of Eurovision selection shows.

Robertson’s Reflection this week looks back on Terry Wogan’s connection to the Eurovision Song Contest, and how his voice influenced and changed the Contest in ways we still feel to this day.

For many reasons he became synonymous with all things Eurovision. He was a stalwart, attending each and every year and with satellite streaming and the advent of the internet grew a fanbase across the world. By this time, Eurovision was in the 1990’s and Eurovision was dull. Terry wasn’t dull, and carved a niche that had an impact far beyond his fan base. As the Song Contest transformed into the early 2000’s it is impossible not to link it to Wogan’s influence. It became more entertainment, it became more show, it became something worth talking about and commentating on. What Wogan did changed Eurovision and dragged it out of stagnation.

Keep checking ESC Insight each week for the reviews of the Eurovision news and the views of Ben Robertson in our Newsletter.

About The Author: Ben Robertson

Ben Robertson has attended 23 National Finals in the world of Eurovision. With that experience behind him he writes for ESC Insight with his analysis and opinions about anything and everything Eurovision Song Contest that is worth telling.

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