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It’s Decision Time For Our Eurovision Juries
Keiino rehearsal, Norway 2019 (photo: eurovision.tv / Andres Putting)

The Heads of Delegation are set to meet this month to discuss the balance between jury and televote at the Eurovision Song Contest. Ben Robertson warns the HoDs not to overreact when they discuss this point.

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The Problem With September 1st

Ben Robertson comments on the September 1st opening of the brand new Eurovision season - and claims it isn't the be-all-and-end-all that many use the birth of the new season to be.

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The United Kingdom Can’t Afford To Risk A National Final… Yet
BBC Eurovision heart logo for 2019 (bbc.co.uk)

Just put on a big National Final and we'll find the best song for the UK at Eurovision. Unfortunately, it's not that easy. Ewan Spence lays out what steps would need to be taken for the United Kingdom to have a successful Melodifestivalen-styled National Selection.

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Eurovision Chose Malmö: The Sustainable, Safe and Swedish Option
Oresund Bridge, Malmo, Copenhagen (cc Wikimedia / Richard Dennis).

Stockholm, Gothenburg or Örnsköldsvik? These cities had creative solutions to host the Eurovision Song Contest, but in the end the simple option was the one that won. And, in all honesty, it was probably the best option.

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How Liverpool Put On The Ultimate Eurovision Party
Liverpool and Ukraine - United by Music (Credit Adrian Bradley)

When it was announced that Eurovision was coming to the UK, all the smart money went on to Glasgow to host. It seemed like a done deal. But nobody told Liverpool...

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