We all know the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest is going to be held in Düsseldorf. It’s an interesting choice, and many fans are still wondering why we’re not going to Berlin. As it turns out, there wasn’t that much choice in the matter. From the moment Lena finished the reprise of Satellite, the decision on the host city was already obvious.

This week’s news, with the Romanian National Final, Azerbaijani hi-jinks, extra semi-finals around Europe and why the Turkish selection isn’t a national disaster. With music from Paula Selling, Ovi, Chiara and Niamh Kavanagh.

It’s a given that every Eurovision song comes with its own promotional clip, otherwise, what would all the preview parties show? Whether it be the performance from the National Final, or a blown-out, big-budget film production, there are plenty of beauties to be seen. ESC Insight selects our 12 must-see promotional clips of the last decade to start the new year off with a Eurovision bang!

This week’s news on the ESC Insight podcast, with two more confirmed countries coming to Germay. Albania selects their representative, Aurela Gace, while Yohanna returns for the Icelandic National Final. With music from the Ukraine’s Jamala singing “Smile”

Three minutes might not have been enough for Europe to love Terasbetoni, but give their fourth studio album enough time and you’re sure to fall in love with the power-metal band from Finland.

Much as we love your company here at ESC Insight, the internet is full of Eurovision fans and friends. We all love the Song Contest, so where else can you get your fix of douze points online?