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The Model: Sweden’s Felicia Leads First Forecast of Eurovision 2026
The Model - 16/03/2026 (James Stephenson)

In its first forecast, The Model has Felicia and her song ‘My System’ winning Eurovision if it were held today, but there are more stories on the podium an in the Semi Final qualifiers. James Stephenson goes in-depth with the first look at the runners an riers for Vienna 2026.

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FELICIA’s Money Shot: Her System Upgrade

FELICIA's 'My System' is a masterclass features one moment, just for three seconds at the song's climax, that literally breaks the fourth wall of your television screen and creates one of the most memorable moments we've seen in Song Contest presentation. Here we tell you the technical and emotional story of FELICIA's transformation from masked singer to spectacled diva.

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Can Look Mum No Computer break the UK’s Eurovision Curse?
Look Mum No Computer, UK 2026 (Photo: BBC Press)

The BBC has announced that flying the flag in Vienna will be the experimental electronic musician Look Mum No Computer. Phil Dore looks at the competitive balance sheet of his song "Eins, Zwei, Drei.'

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Twenty Years of Delulu: The Lilla Al-Fadji Story
Lilla Al-Fadji with dancers at Melodifestivalen 2026 (Photo: Stina Stjernkvist, SVT)

Lilla Al-Fadji has transformed from a comedic side-project of one of Sweden's biggest rappers, to an alter ego that how has taken over his existence. Now topping the Spotify charts, here is the story of the character from Stockholm's suburbs that is making the entire nation of Sweden delulu.

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Fanning the Flames: Israel and UMK’s Difficult Balancing Act
Protesters at Sorin Aukio before the start of UMK 2026 (Photo: Ben Robertson, ESC Insight)

Pete Parkkonen and Linda Lampenius have secured a record-breaking UMK victory with 'Liekinheitin,' but their journey to Vienna 2026 is far from simple. As Finland eyes its second Eurovision trophy, Ben Robertson reports from Tampere on the political pressures, boycotts, and the difficult balancing act facing the artists.

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