The final steps of this year’s journey finally arrive. It’s time to #OpenUp with Ellie Chalkley in ESC Insight’s Alternative Commentary track for the first semi-final from Rotterdam’s Ahoy Arena. They’ve missed you!
In bringing Russian Woman to the Eurovision stage, Manizha Sangin continues her practice of layering her music and performances with symbols that help bring the message home. Ellie Chalkley spoke to Manizha about the thought and meaning behind all the elements of the powerful Eurovision stage performance.
The jury has scored the first Semi Final, and ahead of tonight’s live broadcast to the voting audience at home, Ewan Spence, Samantha Ross, and Ross Middleton look discuss the performances of tonight’s 16 Eurovision songs in the Insight News podcast.
The City of Rotterdam has had to effectively pay twice to host the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest. However with less people coming to the party this year, will the city still benefit from hosting? Ben Robertson investigates.
In today’s Insight News podcast, we look back at last week’s rehearsals, look forward to the rest of the week, and remember just how important Fire Saga is to the modern Eurovision Song Contest.
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.
