When the biggest plea of Eurovision fans in 2011 is likely to be “please don’t choose Wagner for Düsseldorf” and the tabloid press are set to crucify anyone who hints of participating, what hope is there for a respectable UK entry?
Azerbaijan start their National Final heats while the third round of the Ukrainian finals sees a familair Eurovision face. Armenia take the Junior Eurovision crown (more on that this Friday) and more names for the Swiss final come out.
In the eternal war between Pirates and Ninjas, the Vanilla Ninjas have kept a hold of the Eurovision crown. A band that has continued to mature, their fourth album, Love is War, is a slice of pop-rock that’s both accessible and personal to Lenna, Katrin and Piret.
Armenia’s Vladimir Arzumanyan won the Junior Eurovision 2010 and in this week’s poll we want to know if you think the right song won the contest?
The Ukraine, Russia, Malta, FYR Macedona and last year’s winning song face Aaron and Georgia, this week’s Junior Juke Box Jury Judges. Hosted by Ewan Spence, escinsight.com
Ask anyone about Eurovision and they’ll talk about how it’s all politics – but what does it actually mean to say that Eurovision is political? Academic Paul Jordan takes a look at just how our favourite Song Contest is used to promote cultural messages, politics and national identity.
