rand Final Performance: Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen performing Liekinheitin for Finland during the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest at Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna 2026 on 15 May (Photo Credit: Alma Bengtson/EBU) Written by Ewan Spence on May 16, 2026

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).