Eurovision is built on the strength and talents of countless heroes, not least the stand-in singers. Samantha Ross explores their stories, as another name joins the legendary collective.

Who’ll Be Performing (39 nations, two fewer than last year after the withdrawal of Armenia and disqualification of Belarus, and two fewer than the 2019 event, following the withdrawal of Hungary and Montenegro, but the return of Ukraine and Bulgaria): Solo Female (17): Albania, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, France, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Latvia, Malta, […]

The Eurovision Song Contest has brought together communities and countries, sharing the happy times with new friends through the biggest musical party in the world. So why is this year seeing a rise in online bullying, vitriol, and hate? Sharleen Wright looks at the darker side of Rotterdam 2021.

Ben Robertson speaks to Babel Verstappen, Head of Communications at this year's Song Contest, to talk about the Online Press Centre, its impact, and how it should be part of Eurovision 2022.

ESC Insight's Sharleen Wright looks at the expectations set to keep artists safe at this years contest, and examines what struggles that may lie ahead for them in dealing with a year of change.