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Bilal Hassani and the Rise of Generation YouTube

The eyes and ears of Destination Eurovision are focused on viral sensation Bilal Hassani. Who is he and why is he a pioneer for the future outlook of the Eurovision Song Contest.

Why The BBC Needs Needs The X-Factor For Eurovision: You Decide
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Get ready for ‘they’re all X-Factor rejects! A plague on all your channels!” As the BBC reveals the six performers taking part in ‘Eurovision: You Decide’, Ewan Spence argues that the casting of former talent show stars is not only to be expected, it is a positive and welcome step in building bridges with the wider music industry.

Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Wherever I Lay My Serhat
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Another returning Eurovision star, the rules of musical duel rules, and Luke Davies has some thoughts on language at the Contest. Ewan Spence and the Insight team cover the latest Eurovision details in this week’s Insight News podcast.

Why Sweden Is Giving Three-Year-Olds The Melodifestivalen Vote
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A radical transformation of Melodifestivalen’s app will now enable viewers aged up to three-years-old to sign in and vote for their favourite entries. Find out the what, how and why to the new changes to Melodifestivalen’s voting system and the improvements for the 2019 edition.

Eurovision Insight News Podcast: A Very Superstitious Song Contest
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An Ice Age star for Sanremo, San Marino goes to the CIA Answer Book, and Samantha Ross thinks about superstitions. Ewan Spence and the team cover the latest from the world of Eurovision in this week’s Insight News podcast

Newsletter: Results, National Final Picks, And Our New Eurovision 2019 Logo
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Details of ticket sales, the allocation draw and more. Plus news from France, Czech Republic, Belgium and your weekly National Selection playlist…


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