Stockholm, Gothenburg or Örnsköldsvik? These cities had creative solutions to host the Eurovision Song Contest, but in the end the simple option was the one that won. And, in all honesty, it was probably the best option.

Whilst all eyes were on the Song Contest from the Liverpool Arena just half an hour away met some of the finest Eurovision scholars to discuss everything about and surrounding the Song Contest. Here were the discussion points there.

With seven wins and a three-in-a-row run in the nineties, Ireland once ruled the Eurovision Song Contest. Yet in the 21st century, it has never managed to recapture that magic. Joey Hunter looks back at the recent history, the legends, and the modern-day woes of Ireland.

One year on from their historic Eurovision victory in Turin, the members of Kalush Orchestra have been on a unique and powerful journey. Group member Tymofii Muzychuk sat down with John Lucas in Liverpool to reflect on the events of the past 12 months... 

As we settle in for the Eurovision summer, let’s take a moment to look back at the various National Finals in 2023 and the acts they selected to go to Liverpool. Ewan Spence picks out the broadcasters who made some smart choices to find Song Contest success.