How can qualification to the Song Contest be more fair? Well, by statistically analysing voting patterns we could divide up the Semi Finalists into even more equal pots, and we could even use running order to nullify the effect further. Here we have an idea that will ensure no country has an overbearing advantage on others at the Song Contest.

The preview parties, interviews and rehearsals are all done. Who is qualifying and who is not? Here we asked the audience what they think about how each song will perform, and present how the results have changed over the last few weeks of performances and canvassing.

The Basel Press Centre will host just 1,000 accredited media. That’s fewer than Tallinn in 2002. Even as digital interest soars in the Song Contest, the media footprint has shrunk further. How does this impact on the way the storytelling of the Song Contest is told today?

French artist Louane is singing for France in Basel, and with a week to go, is one of the favourites for the victory. Fin Ross Russell takes us on a personal journey where his appreciation and emotional connection to Louane clash with the Song Contest.

Travelling to Basel but not sure what to get up to when the shows aren't on? Fin Ross Russell takes you through what to expect when visiting this year's unique city.