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The Rule Change That Subtly Changed Melodifesivalen And Let KAJ Win
KAJ's immediate reaction to winning Melodifestivalen 2025 (Photo: Stina Stjernkvist, SVT)

KAJ’s surprise victory at Melodifestivalen 2025 was fueled by a rule change allowing songs to be released earlier, sparking viral momentum and capturing both public and jury support against all odds.

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Melodifestivalen Shows We Need A Revolution In Compassion
Måns Zelmerlow, Melodifestivalen 2015 (photo: SVT)

The introduction of the new Code of Conduct for the Eurovision Song Contest reminds us that the Song Contest is “a space to show the world as it could be… where everyone involved shares a common desire to respect one another…” The reaction to the Grand Final of Melodifestivalen 2025 shows just how far away […]

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Forget The UK’s Eurovision Past And Just Remember Monday
Remember Monday, UK 2025 (BBC / Eurovision.tv)

Will the BBC find success for the UK at Eurovision with the jury? Gina Jones looks at Remember Monday’s competitive potential.

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How Can You Rule If A Song Is Suitable For The Eurovision Song Contest?
Miriana Conte, Malta 2025 (photo: Eurovision.tv)

Not every song is suitable for Eurovision. Ewan Spence explores the complicated question of art at the Eurovision Song Contest and how a subjective and emotional subject clashes with the hard and fast broadcasting rules of the EBU.

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Why The First Listen Is A Eurovision Song’s Biggest Moment
Måns Zelmerlow, Melodifestivalen 2015 (photo: SVT)

You should never forget your first time listening to a Eurovision song. As Ewan Spence reminds us, for the majority of the audience that's the only time they have with songs that the community has cherished for months.

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