The Eurovision Song Contest is not a political contest, but it does reflects the politics of those taking part. Nowhere can this be seen more than Ukraine and Russia. With tensions between the two countries near breaking point, Fin Ross Russell looks at how the conflict between the two countries has been reflected through the Song Contest.
Ben Robertson learns about the strategy behind why SVT has such diverse content at slow TV, official Discord servers and collector cards, and why they are working to create a community behind Sweden’s most watched TV show.
More national selection results, more songs released, Sanremo’s second chance show, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
Matt Baker sat down for a digital coffee with LRT’s Head of Delegation Audrius Giržadas, to talk about Lithuania at Eurovision, the impact of The Roop, and this weekend’s National Final, in our latest Chat over Coffee podcast.
Ewan Spence sits down with YLE’s Anssi Autio to talk about Finland at Eurovision, the success of Blind Channel, and this year’s UMK Show., in our latest Chat Over Coffee interview podcast.
Melodifestivalen, arguably the biggest pure National Final in the world of Eurovision, has sixty years of tradition behind it. How do you start viewing as a first time watcher? Let Ben Robertson guide you through the cultural nods you need to know.
