National Final season offers a handful of songs a ticket to the Eurovision Song Contest. Countless more are left behind. Wouldn’t it be nice if the EBU had a wildcard option to bring one back in May? Scott Reid considers what it would take, who would run it, and how to decide on the song.
Calling up an Italian legend, sneaking in a Dashing White Sergeant from Scotland, and the delights of an Irish hamper. Ewan Spence and MJ head round the continent in the latest Insight News podcast.
The words and the music of Eurovision come under the spotlight once more, as Ewan Spence and Gina Jones discuss the latest headlines on the Insight News podcast.
As Sanremo week begins, don’t forget about Sanremo Giovani. The Newcomers’ contest started in November 2024, and the final rounds will take place on Wednesday and Thursday during Sanremo. Ilaria Pagano looks back at Giovani to discover the trends and what the juries may look for in 2025…
Sometimes, a National Final is just a National Final. Sometimes a National Final is far more than “just selecting a song.” Phil Dore considers the importance of Vidbir to Ukraine.
How to announce an internal selection, adding some Spanish to the iceberg, thinking about keeping our digital family in touch, and more. Ewan Spence and Tom Hendryck discuss the latest news in this week’s Insight News podcast.
