The Eurovision Song Contest is an event which has a plethora of meanings for various people across the world. For some, its an entertaining event filled with music that they love. For others, Eurovision also represents serious work in terms of covering the event for the masses. However there is growing number that are looking at Eurovision and issues surrounding this event through an academic lens. Paul Jordan introduces us to the world of the Eurovision Research Network...

ESC Insight editor and Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest podcaster Ewan Spence jumps on his soapbox for the week to discuss the Eurovision topic trend that is sweeping the social networks. The 2011 contestant field. Are you 'that old man' in the corner ruining it for everyone?

Now that the National Finals season has come to a close for another year (although not every song has been heard), its time to reflect on what has come to pass. There's been laughter, there have been tears, and there have been some great tunes... ESC Insight pays tribute to those who just missed the cut but will remain as winners in our hearts for a long time to come.

Paul Jordan takes a look at the two types of Eurovision national Final. Which is better, the ones that look inward for good music or ones that look to send a "Eurovision" song. There's only one way to find out...

It seems to be a Eurovision tradition that the Ukranian final is nowhere near being the final word on the matter. This year is no different, as Sharleen takes a look at the issue of multiple voting in the recent National Final, and how it has had a direct impact on who sings for Ukraine.