Six things MPs need to know about why the UK flounders at Eurovision
As a cross-party group of MPs prepare to hear evidence on why the BBC has performed badly at the Eurovision Song Contest recently, Gina Jones offers a handy summary of the issues they’ll need to tackle to help turn things around.
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Eurovision says it’s back to normal. What is normal now?
As the Netherlands returns to the Eurovision Song Contest, it appears the era of the boycott is coming to an end. But are we really going back to normal? James Stephenson asks what comes next.
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ESC Insight presents Go North! Episode 3 featuring Klara Pasma
In the third episode of ESC Insight presents Go North! hosts Phil Doré and Aisling Tempany are joined by Klara Pasma, the artist representing Northern Sweden.
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Føroyar Fun Facts: ESC Insight presents Go North! A Pan-Arcticvision Podcast
To prepare for their trip to Pan-Arcticvision, Phil Dore and Aisling Tempany have been researching our host country, Føroyar, in the latest episode of the Go North! podcast miniseries.
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ESC Insight Introduces Go North! A Pan-Arcticvision Podcast
If you’re feeling jaded by a certain other contest’s willingness to buckle to politicians and corporations, Pan-Arcticvision may provide the alternative you’ve been looking for. Join Phil Dore and Aisling Tempany as they prepare to ‘Go North!’ in a miniseries of podcasts covering the contest.
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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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