Among the 28 names competing to win Sanremo 2023, and a ticket to Liverpool, are quite a few rappers. But it wasn’t always like this. Ilaria Pagano takes us on a journey through the history of the genre at the Festival and its pivotal figures and moments.

Benidorm Fest has been the loudest National Final Ben Robertson has been at, despite a capacity of just 2,000 people. What is it that makes these Spanish Eurovision fans the most passionate in our community?

Ulrikke Brandstorp is one of the artists who was meant to travel to Eurovision 2020 but didn’t due it’s cancellation. She didn’t try to attend in 2021 or 2022, but is in Norway’s Melodi Grand Prix final on Saturday. But this song ‘Honestly’ is more than just a Eurovision ballad, but tells a deep personal story.

A bunch of fifteen journalists from across Europe are here in Benidorm working on Benidorm Fest. The catch? These fifteen journalists have been funded to attend externally, and been given an most luxurious tour of the city of Benidorm and its surrounding areas. But why spend money like this on Eurovision journalists? Ben Roberton investigates.

This week, someone steps up from winning Junior Eurovision, we find out what’s happening in Liverpool, you find out when your favourite country is singing, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.

With the Semi Final Draw for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 complete, which countries have gained an advantage and which are facing a tougher musical challenge? Martin Bishop looks over the numbers for Liverpool.