Burgas? Why Eurovision 2027 Is Going Full Beach Mode
The Eurovision Song Contest 2027 is going to the shores of the Black Sea, as Burgas becomes one of the smallest host cities for the show in recent years. Sem Anne van Dijk explores why the Contest is kicking off its shoes and heading for a beach holiday next year.
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My Problem with Canada in Eurovision (And Why I’m a Little Ashamed of it)
Canada is now a part of the Eurovision Song Contest – but should it be? Sem Anne van Dijk gives his view on why Canada shouldn’t be in the Song Contest, and what makes this a change he just can’t get behind.
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Canada Comes to Eurovision – But Will Eurovision Leave its History Behind?
The Eurovision Song Contest has a brand-new country – and it’s unlike any we’ve had before. James Stephenson breaks down why Canada is joining Eurovision, why now, and what it could mean for the future of the Contest as we know it.
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There’s a Eurovision this Saturday, but does Eurovision care?
The Eurovision Young Musicians competition is happening this Saturday, but the EBU’s Eurovision brand has barely publicised it. Dudepoints discusses why failure to do so is a missed opportunity for a tarnished brand.
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The Flawed Nature Of ‘United by Music’
It was hard to miss the phrase ‘United by Music’ during Vienna 2026. Erik Nelson wonders if that simple slogan demonstrates a goal that the Song Contest should not be taking on.
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Putting Eurovision To The Test: Repeated Voting At The Grand Final
ESC Insight tests the limits of voting at the Song Contest during the Eurovision Grand Final, casting more than ten votes on one device using different payment methods.
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The Bangaranga Story: How Bulgaria Came From Behind To Become Our Biggest Ever Eurovision Winner
In a modern era dominated by predictive spreadsheets, streaming data, and betting markets, Bulgaria’s historic victory in Vienna shattered the rulebook. Ben Robertson tells the story of how DARA and her creative team transformed an overlooked mid-table entry into a record-breaking Eurovision champion in just four days.
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Nine Things We Expect From Bulgaria And Eurovision 2027
As the confetti settles around in Vienna, the board at Bulgarian broadcaster BTN will be waking up with not only Dara’s victory on their mind, but also the challenge of organising 2027’s Eurovision Song Contest. The ESC Insight team look into the future…
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ESC Insight’s Reader Survey For 2026
What do you think of ESC Insight? Let us know in our Reader Survey for the 2026 season, what you liked, what you didn’t, and what you want to see more of. This year, we’d also like to ask you about how much you have engaged with the Song Contest community and official channels
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Eurovision Insight Podcast: Our Final Podcast From Vienna
As the glitter falls to the floor and the sequins are harvested for next year, James Stephenson and Samantha Ross look back at Vienna and the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.
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16 Facts and Stats From The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest
As the rankings of every juror and every televote have been released by the European Broadcasting Union, the ESC Insight team breaks down all the statistics you need to know from the 70th edition from Vienna.
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Dara wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 for Bulgaria
Bulgaria has won the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. Dara’s win with ‘Bangaranga’ is the first for Bulgaria and for broadcaster BNT. Israel finished in second place, and Romania finished in third.
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