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.

Every Eurovision song starts as just three minutes of music, but in the weeks before the Contest, we discover they are something more. Ben Roberson explores this quieter stretch of time before the Song Contest ramps up in May.

With the curtain coming down over PrePartyES, the previews section of the Eurovision Song Contest season ends. Dudepoints looks back to ask "What do the pre-parties bring to the Eurovision season?"