National Final season offers a handful of songs a ticket to the Eurovision Song Contest. Countless more are left behind. Wouldn't it be nice if the EBU had a wildcard option to bring one back in May? Scott Reid considers what it would take, who would run it, and how to decide on the song.

As Sanremo week begins, don't forget about Sanremo Giovani. The Newcomers' contest started in November 2024, and the final rounds will take place on Wednesday and Thursday during Sanremo. Ilaria Pagano looks back at Giovani to discover the trends and what the juries may look for in 2025...

Sometimes, a National Final is just a National Final. Sometimes a National Final is far more than "just selecting a song." Phil Dore considers the importance of Vidbir to Ukraine.

Does the Semi Final Draw help or hinder the eventual winner of the Eurovision Song Contest? Ewan Spence looks at the relationship between the draw and the victor.

Eurovision is a contest. Eurovision is a TV show. Yet Malmo 2024 showcased the complicated balancing act between those worlds. Fin Ross Russell looks at both sides of the Song Contest's life.