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Forget The UK’s Eurovision Past And Just Remember Monday
Remember Monday, UK 2025 (BBC / Eurovision.tv)

Will the BBC find success for the UK at Eurovision with the jury? Gina Jones looks at Remember Monday’s competitive potential.

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How Can You Rule If A Song Is Suitable For The Eurovision Song Contest?
Miriana Conte, Malta 2025 (photo: Eurovision.tv)

Not every song is suitable for Eurovision. Ewan Spence explores the complicated question of art at the Eurovision Song Contest and how a subjective and emotional subject clashes with the hard and fast broadcasting rules of the EBU.

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A Eurovision Song For The Rest Of The World
Italy's Annalisa at the Teatro Nazionale in Milan 2013. (cc Wikimedia/Daniele Napolitano)

National Final season offers a handful of songs a ticket to the Eurovision Song Contest. Countless more are left behind. Wouldn't it be nice if the EBU had a wildcard option to bring one back in May? Scott Reid considers what it would take, who would run it, and how to decide on the song.

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How Sanremo Giovani Reveals Sanremo 2025’s New Normal
Ariston Theatre (cc / Wikimedia)

As Sanremo week begins, don't forget about Sanremo Giovani. The Newcomers' contest started in November 2024, and the final rounds will take place on Wednesday and Thursday during Sanremo. Ilaria Pagano looks back at Giovani to discover the trends and what the juries may look for in 2025...

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Why Vidbir Is More Than Ukraine’s Eurovision National Final
Ziferblat, Ukraine 2025 (image: Suspilne/YouTube)

Sometimes, a National Final is just a National Final. Sometimes a National Final is far more than "just selecting a song." Phil Dore considers the importance of Vidbir to Ukraine.

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