It’s March 17, and representatives from all 37 participating countries land in Basel, marking this key milestone in the Eurovision Song Contest season. The Heads of Delegation meeting has always been the official cut-off point—the day the EBU has all the paperwork and the delegations are locked in. There’s no turning back. But this year, […]

Why are we getting ready to watch some grown men chase an odd-shaped ball around a rugby field, the big deadline wooshes past us, and some surprising weekend results have energised the final lap of National Finals. Scott Reid and Ewan Spence go over this week’s talking points on the Insight News podcast.

KAJ’s surprise victory at Melodifestivalen 2025 was fueled by a rule change allowing songs to be released earlier, sparking viral momentum and capturing both public and jury support against all odds.

The introduction of the new Code of Conduct for the Eurovision Song Contest reminds us that the Song Contest is “a space to show the world as it could be… where everyone involved shares a common desire to respect one another…” The reaction to the Grand Final of Melodifestivalen 2025 shows just how far away […]

Will the BBC find success for the UK at Eurovision with the jury? Gina Jones looks at Remember Monday’s competitive potential.

Why there are so many Colors at Eurovision, what does it mean to lose your National Final televote, how OFCOM impacts the Song Contest, and more, in the latest Insight news podcast.