As I type this, the EBU has decided that it’s perfectly fine for a country conducting an ongoing genocide to promote itself at a Song Contest supposedly based on values of peace. Fortunately, there’s an alternative song contest that has a clear moral purpose and unapologetically stands with the marginalised and colonised. To find such […]

A decisive vote in Geneva has set the new rules in place for Eurovision 2026 and prompted four broadcasters to step back from the Contest. The decisions taken mark one of the most significant turning points in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest.

Eurovision’s voting overhaul, set to be voted upon at the EBU General Assembly, includes many changes in the right direction for the future of the Song Contest. Do they go far enough? ESC Insight’s Ben Robertson sets out to illustrate how the current voting system could be reinforced.

Melodifestivalen 2026 arrives with a bold new identity, as SVT takes full control of the selection process and embraces a lineup built for spectacle and high-energy performance. With no clear runaway favorite, all eyes turn to newcomers and returnees alike to see who will head to Vienna.

Ahead of this weekend’s third edition of the Pan-Arcticvision Song Contest, Phil Dore examines the history of the show, how it addresses issues or representation, and previews the 2025 show.

Ahead of the third running of the Contest, ESC Insight’s Phil Doré chats to Amund Sjølie Sveen, artistic director of Pan-Arcticvision, about the challenges and the rewards of this song contest.