The OGAE Poll for 2016 ended just as rehearsals kicked off here in Stockholm. What can we learn from the combined opinions of 43 member Eurovision fan clubs from across the globe, what can we read between the lines and how can we use this to predict the final results? Ben Robertson breaks down the data.

The first cycle through the semi-finals is over, with the first batch of their rehearsals finishing today. Ewan Spence looks over the eight performers, alongside Ben Robertson, John Stanton, and Jasmin Bear. Will Poli light up the arena, will Jamala smile, or will Agnete stay frozen?

On his trip out to Stockholm, Jon Jacob takes time to think about what he wants, doesn’t want, and what he’s prepared to accept out of his trip to Eurovision, and some music from 1975, 1988, 1993, and 2016.

2016’s Unofficial Eurovision Guidebook is here! Chock-full of information on this year’s artists, songs, National Selections, and each nation’s history at Eurovision, this free, downloadable eBook is a fantastic resource to have at your fingertips as we approach this year’s shows.

Many Eurovision fans would be much happier to have a star representing their favourite country than an unknown quantity. But name recognition and experience alone are no guarantee of success, as some countries this year may be about to learn the hard way…

The first group of rehearsals from the second semi-final are discussed with Ewan Spence leading the discussion, joined by Kylie Wilson, Paul Lashmana, and Roy Delaney. Are Ireland facing a solar eclipse, has Kaliopi’s Dona turned into a donut, and is Latvia in need of CPR?