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Why Finland Broadcasts UMK In Ten Different Languages

This year Finnish broadcaster Yle has further expanded their language coverage of UMK to cover ten different languages. Ben Robertson speaks to producer Anssi Autio to discover how and why.

Melodifestivalen, Fröken Snusk, And A Guide To The Genre Of EPA-Dunk

As Melodifestivalen welcomes Fröken Snusk, their EPA-Dunk style comes under the mainstream spotlight. This need some explaining, as does the impact Melodifestivalen will have on the genre.

Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Cracking The Cryptic Clues
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Our hoped-for hosts arrive, the BBC serves up some cryptic clues, the Norwegian televote split continues the voting discussion, and more in the latest Insight News podcast.

Ellie’s Postcard From Benidorm Fest
Ready for Benidorm Fest 2024 (Photo: Ellie Chalkey)

As the confetti settles from 2024’s Benidorm Fest, Ellie Chalkley looks back on a wonderful experience at Spain’s National Final.

Is Norway’s 60/40 Split The Future Of Eurovision?

Norway have chosen the group Gåte to represent them in Norway, thanks in part to the voting system being switched there to a 60/40 split empowering the public. Should Eurovision follow Norway’s lead?

The Subtle Difference of a Six Song Melodifestivalen Heats

This year we have six song heats for Melodifestivalen rather than seven. Does removing a song from the heats change the results in Melodifestivalen. We investigate the numbers.

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