Growing Gimmicks and Narratives – Cutting Down The Tall Poppies
Can the drive to produce a great story to bring the Eurovision season to a rousing finish lead to a serious case of Tall Poppy Syndrome? Sharleen Wright thinks so.
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Does Performing After An Advert Break Weaken Your Chances?
With an audience putting the kettle on, buying another pint or waiting in line for the toilet, it can be easy to see why performing after an advert break is a disadvantage. But is it? Ben Robertson does the maths so you don't have to.
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Spotter’s Guide: Eurovision 2017 Semi Final Two
Tonight, we finally complete the lineup for the Grand Final of this year's Eurovision Song Contest, and after a predictably unpredictable set of results on Tuesday, nobody should be taking anything for granted...
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Celebrate Diversity: When A Tagline Really Means Something
For the first time in years, foreign language features most heavily as the favourites of the contest. Keith Mills looks at how this years tagline of 'Celebrate Diversity' has been embraced by viewers and voters for Eurovision 2017.
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Eurovision in Ukraine: Imagery Telling The Story Of 2017
The power of storytelling can’t be underestimated at the Eurovision Song Contest. Sharleen Wright examines how Eurovision 2017 creates it's own distinct narrative through imagery.
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