Every Eurovision Song Contest has innovated on the success of previous years, but the BBC's hosting of the Contest in Birmingham 1998 saw more innovation than most. Keith Andrew looks back at a Contest that helped define Eurovision for the 21st century.

The press centre for the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest finally opens on Monday 8th May. This day threatens to be the most topsy-turvy rollercoaster of the entire season. Let Ben Robertson explain why.

Ben Robertson is at the Turquoise Carpet and will run down proceedings on this live blog from the sunshine of Liverpool!

Whether it is on Europe's TV screens or through artwork across the city of Liverpool, it will be impossible to ignore all the ways that Ukraine is an integral part of Liverpool's Eurovision adventure. Here we present all the ways that Ukraine has their influence in the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest.

Looking to learn more about Eurovision while in Liverpool? Then there is one event in town well worth passing by. Eurovisions is the academic conference all about the Song Contest and here we explain its history, purpose, and how you can attend this year.