The BBC has announced that flying the flag in Vienna will be the experimental electronic musician Look Mum No Computer. Phil Dore looks at the competitive balance sheet of his song “Eins, Zwei, Drei.’

Lilla Al-Fadji has transformed from a comedic side-project of one of Sweden’s biggest rappers, to an alter ego that how has taken over his existence. Now topping the Spotify charts, here is the story of the character from Stockholm’s suburbs that is making the entire nation of Sweden delulu.

Pete Parkkonen and Linda Lampenius have secured a record-breaking UMK victory with ‘Liekinheitin,’ but their journey to Vienna 2026 is far from simple. As Finland eyes its second Eurovision trophy, Ben Robertson reports from Tampere on the political pressures, boycotts, and the difficult balancing act facing the artists.

Dude Points examines the power and responsibility placed on Sanremo’s Artistic Director. With complete control over the songs, the acts and the presentation, their decisions echo across Italy and the world. Were the right choices made in 2026?

Ciao from Sanremo, this is Alloracast! James Stephenson and Dude Points are here with your preview for one of the most exciting nights in the Eurovision Song Contest calendar – the final of the Festival di Sanremo.

UMK has evolved into an “artist bootcamp” where Finnish technical precision meets a rebellious, no-rules creative spirit. Ben Robertson writes how this National Final puts in an effort like no other to produce each three-minute performance and delivering quality, rather than quantity.