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Playing To Archetype: A Formulaic Approach To Winning The Eurovision Song Contest
Nocture, Secret Garden

The cry of ‘that’s so Eurovision!’ implies that Eurovision has a formula for winning. That’s not the case, but John Egan explores what sorts of artist profiles–archetypes–have persistently found success in the Contest—and which artists in 2015 best represent each.

Newsletter: Red Carpet Review
Ben Robertson

Ben Robertson gives the latest review of his Eurovision world, including his predictions and reviews of the Red Carpet experience at the Opening Ceremony on Sunday night.

Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #8
Juke Box Jury 2015 Album Cover

Andrew Main (Eurovision Ireland) and Ben Robertson (ESC Insight) sit down with Ewan in the final Juke Box Jury of the 2015 season. Still in the defendant’s box are Estonia, Czech Republic, San Marino, Russia, and the United Kingdom.

Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily Chat From Vienna, Tuesday 19 May
ESC Insight 2012 Album Cover

The first points have been given out, as the juries across Europe watched Semi Final One’s dress rehearsal. Gavin Lambert (ESC Tips), Ben Robertson (ESC Insight) and friend of the parish Luke Fisher look over the songs to see who tripped up.

Notes from the Press Centre… Day Eight
John P Lucas

A break from the press conference treadmill as rehearsals kick into high gear and the EBU launches an exciting new service…

This Just In: The 2015 Eurovision Guidebook
ESC Insight Unofficial Guide to the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest

Better late than never, 2015’s Unofficial Eurovision Guidebook has hit the proverbial shelves. Chock-full of information on this year’s artists, songs, National Selections, and each nation’s history at Eurovision, this free, downloadable eBook is a fantastic resource to have at your fingertips as we approach this year’s shows.


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