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.

Ewan Spence is joined by Ellie Chalkley and Chris Halpin in the latest Insight News podcast to talk about the second rehearsals, the Song Contest community, and the Second Screen experience..

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.

Not only do we have more second round Semi Final rehearsals, but we also have the first round rehearsals of our hosts and the Big Five. Which leads to our discussion in the latest Insight news podcast… do we still need the Big Five?

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.

Ewan Spence, Luke Fisher, and Ben Robertson go over the second round of Semi Final rehearsals, the COVID protocols kicking in, and a look at the ‘calls to action’ from each country, in the latest Daily Insight podcsat.