With 25 countires set to sing in the Saturday night final this year, that means they all have the best chance of winning? As keen Song Contest watchers know, not every place in the running order is equal. Eurovision historian John Kennedy O'Connor investigates.

For many, this will be the first and possibly once in a lifetime trip to see the German city, so why not try a little local culture beyond Eurovision? ESC Insight points out just a few of the things you can do in the host city next month...

Why do the Eurovision performers put themselves through the preview shows, just to sing to a handful of fans? Paul Jordan, in between cheering them all on at the UK Eurovision Preview Party, thinks he might know.

Last night’s documentary, "Your Country Needs Blue" from the BBC might have been flawed, but by using the Hero's Journey monomyth, it illustrated the challenge that faces Blue to the casual viewer. It’s just a shame that the larger challenge the BBC faces in the Song Contest for the future wasn’t addressed.

The ever increasing popularity of Eurovision in Australia has led its official broadcaster to boost its coverage and create more localised content for its fans. ESC Insight brings you the definitive guide to following the song contest in the land down under...