When Eurovision comes to Sweden it usually means innovation is on the cards. Ben Robertson looks at Sweden's selection show Melodifestivalen to try and find the ideas that SVT might want to bring to the table this year.

Whilst all eyes were on the Song Contest from the Liverpool Arena just half an hour away met some of the finest Eurovision scholars to discuss everything about and surrounding the Song Contest. Here were the discussion points there.

With seven wins and a three-in-a-row run in the nineties, Ireland once ruled the Eurovision Song Contest. Yet in the 21st century, it has never managed to recapture that magic. Joey Hunter looks back at the recent history, the legends, and the modern-day woes of Ireland.

As we settle in for the Eurovision summer, let’s take a moment to look back at the various National Finals in 2023 and the acts they selected to go to Liverpool. Ewan Spence picks out the broadcasters who made some smart choices to find Song Contest success.

Should we change the balance between the jury and the televote after Loreen lifted the Eurovision 2023 trophy ahead of Käärijä? Mark Taylor lays out your options but asks you to consider the risk.