Our very own onsite Aussie Jasmine Bear takes a look at Dami Im and the intangibles that make her a star both Down Under and now at Eurovision. How much has the Dami Army grown since 'The Voice' alumna was introduced to us at the Sydney Opera House?

Unlike Tuesday’s show, which kicked off with a stirring rendition of ‘Heroes’, tonight’s program delves directly into images of Europe (and Australia, it can be assumed) all converging into the giant dandelion puff that is the Globe. (Maybe that explains why my allergies have been off the charts since I’ve settled into the arena?) Statistics […]

Who would have predicted it: the legacy of Soviet despot Joseph Stalin would have implications for a song contest half a century later? And yet, here we are. 1944, the beguiling entry from Ukraine’s Jamala, has courted attention in the mainstream media before it had won their national final. In this article, John Egan maps Jamala’s personal story against the Eurovision voting public of 2016.

For many viewers, the idea of a Eurovision in Sweden without Petra Mede is already inconceivable. But how did she make such a powerful impact in her presenting role in 2013, and what can other broadcasters learn from her success?

The moment is almost here! We've had months of news filtering in and weeks of rehearsals, and for eight acts tonight, it'll all be over in a matter of hours. But until the lucky qualifiers' names emerge at the end of the show tonight, we still have a fabulous show ahead! Samantha Ross takes a look at what to expect tonight.