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.
Eurovision Uncovered looks behind the camera as James Stephenson discovers how the Eurovision Song Contest really gets made – and the unsung heroes who make the most technically complex TV show on Earth.
New voting reforms introduced by the EBU promise stronger safeguards against manipulation, with stricter promotion rules, enhanced security, and expanded juries designed to protect the Contest’s integrity. But will these changes be enough to rebuild confidence among broadcasters and fans and bring positivity back to the Song Contest?
Sem Anne van Dijk asks why despite the intense pressure Eurovision can place on its artists, many of them can’t help but keep returning to the competition.
