With the running order changes announced for the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest, many were convinced that the winner would be decided by the production team’s ability to place songs in certain key positions. But the mythical power of the running order to choose a winner is over-exaggerated, as Ewan Spence explains…
Did you enjoy the weekend that’s just past? Quiet and relaxing? Good, because from now on, every weekend has Eurovision action somewhere in Europe till we have our 39 songs for Malmo.
In 2003 the Eurovision Song Contest took its first (and for the moment only) trip to Lativia and Dr Paul Jordan attended the Contest in Riga. Ten years later, he looks back at arguably the last ‘old school’ Contest, the political background, and the controversies.
News from SVT? It must be Thursday! The Swedes will be receiving the Host City Insignia, and have confirmed they will stream the semi-final draw live on the SVT website.
What do we have on the podcast this week? Running orders, Lys Assia’s ramblings, Compact Disco called up for jury service, and a reminder to the mysterious Sean Sherrard via Linda Martin.
As Heilsarmee celebrated their win at Swiss National Final, Terry Vision caught up with Sven Epiney, host of the show and Switzerland’s Eurovision commentator.
