ESC Insight: Eurovision Song Contest Podcast: Recent Episodes
Ewan Spence
You might have heard the mention at the end of our final podcast from Malmö 2024, but for those who didn’t, that was the 1000th podcast from ESC Insight. It’s a milestone certainly worthy of celebration, but at the end of a long Eurovision season, we wanted to do something a little bit more than “thanks for listening.”
Which brings us to today, and Podcast 10001; a journey down memory lane with Ewan looking back over fourteen years of podcasting the Eurovision Song Contest.
It’s guided by Rob Lilley-Jones from The Eurotrip Podcast in a subtle crossover episode of Eurotrip’s “The Contest And Me” and ESC Insight’s “Chat Over Coffee.” Settle back in for some of our history.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Celebrating 1001 Podcasts
To celebrate ESC Insight’s 1000th podcast, Ewan Spence invites Rob Lilley-Jones from The Eurotrip Podcast to talk about reaching this podcasting landmark, the history of the ESC Insight podcast, memories of the Song Contest, and some tough questions on favourite songs and moments.
Stay up to date with all the Eurovision discussions through the summer by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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There’s lots to look back on, and over the summer months, we’ll be sure to do that. But for now, here are our highlights from the Grand Final, the week in Malmö, and the 2024 season as we bring the curtain down.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Our Final News From Malmö, Sunday 12th May
Ewan Spence, Fin Ross Russell, and Dude Points are joined by Samantha Ross and Marcus Björkander to take a quick look back at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest before we all leave Malmö.
Stay up to date with all the Eurovision discussions through the summer by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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As the Eurovision Finale approaches, we explore a range of different show dimensions set to influence this year’s result.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Malmö, Saturday 11th May
Fin Ross Russell & Dude Points are joined by 12 Points From America’s Erik Nelson to preview the 2024 Eurovision Grand Final. They discuss the best of the big 5 & Sweden, the intricacies of the running order and the potential surprises of the Grand Final before calling who they each think is winning this year’s competition.
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Between Swedish musical numbers, surprise results and a schlager-filled finale, there was so much to enjoy as the Eurovision 2024 Semi Finals concluded.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Malmö, Friday 10th May
Fin Ross Russell & Dude Points are joined by 12 Points from America’s Liz Capouch to reflect on a surprise-filled Semi Final Two. They talk about Dutch jury appeal, Estonian legacy and Armenian “pash” before sharing some unique ways of enjoying the Malmö atmosphere.
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With even more great songs, staging and skits, we’re excited to present our podcast preview of Semi Final Two.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Malmö, Thursday 9th May
Fin Ross Russell and Dude Points are joined by Eurovision Bulgaria’s Madlen Tutelian to preview Semi Final Two. They discuss sensual Slimane, the double feature of Spanish performances and the return of the Norwegian language to the contest.
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Nicoline Refsing has a long and storied career at the Eurovision Song Contest, working with numerous artists at Eurovision and Junior Eurovision, as well as taking on the 2014 Contest in Copenhagen as Creative Director and Content Producer. This year, she is working with Dons to bring ‘Hollow’ to the Malmö Arena stage.
How does the collaborative process work between creatives at the Song Contest, how does knowledge of the show and the stage impact the choices being made, and how do these change throughout the rehearsal period? And how do you build a career designing the biggest musical events in the world?
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, Rockart Design’s Nicoline Refsing
Ewan sits down with Nicoline Refsing to talk about the creative process, building an artistic career, and how the staging for Dons’ ‘Hollow‘ came to life.
Find more out about Rockart Design at rockartdesign.com.
Discover more about the Eurovision Song Contest throughout the year by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show on iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter, which you can sign up for here.
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Eurovision Insight Podcast: Meet The Artists, Eurovision in Concert (Part 2)
…with Dude Points (DudePoints.fun).Join Dude Points as she chats with the artists at this year’s Eurovision In Concert; featuring Kaleen, Aiko, Nutsa Buzaladze, Gåte, and cameos from Cornald Mass and Mustii.
Stay up to date with all the discussions, news, and reviews as the show reaches Malmö for Eurovision 2024 with ESC Insight. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here., and you can support us on Patreon here.
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As fifteen brilliant artists brought their a-game to the Malmö Arena, only ten could qualify for Saturday night’s Grand Final. We showcase the successful acts whilst giving a shout out to our treasured unsuccessful ones.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Malmö, Wednesday 8th May
Following an electric first Semi Final, Fin Ross Russell and Dude Points sit down with first-time arena audience member Melanie Ross Russell. They discuss Ukrainian changes from Vidbir, a positive Lithuanian trajectory and the buzz around Ireland before reflecting on some surprise non-qualifiers and accidentally finding Nemo.
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Stephen Neal is a Live Multicamera Studio Director for BBC Studios. His day job is directing The One Show, but every year he puts on his Eurovision hat as the UK Transmission Director for our Song Contest.
He started his Eurovision Transmission role in 2013, and as the Contest returns to Malmö, Ewan sits down with Stephen to talk about his work bringing the Song Contest to air.
Three issues that the UK community will be aware of in the broadcast include warnings about flashing lights and moving images, how public voting is promoted during the show, and the curious lack of sponsors on the BBC broadcast compared to the official YouTube stream. Neal goes into depth about why these are in place, how they get there, and why they are a key part of the BBC’s mission to serve every member of the public.
Stephen was also involved in the planning stages of Liverpool 2023, where his Eurovision knowledge helped shape the technical details of the BBC’s broadcast of the Contest. As part of a huge team working on the show, he considered the technical script, the logistics, and the various back-ups required to get on the air.
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, BBC Eurovision’s Transmission Director Stephen Neal
Stephen Neal is part of the team that brings the Song Contest to the United Kingdom. As he prepares for his eleventh Contest, he joins Ewan Spence to talk about a career behind the cameras, the planning that goes into a Eurovision broadcast, and how the Contest is tailored to the needs of a UK audience.
Discover more about the Eurovision Song Contest throughout the year by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show on iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter, which you can sign up for here.
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Semi Final One is here and with fifteen countries competing for a spot in Saturday night’s Grand Final as well as the United Kingdom and Germany performing alongside hosts Sweden, there’s lots to unpack and go through in today’s podcast.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Malmö, Tuesday 7th May
Fin Ross Russell & Dude Points are joined by Malmo-born Anton Rasegard to preview Semi Final One. They discuss fantastic Swedish production, Irish momentum and Luxembourg’s return before ending with some unique moments from around Malmö.
Stay up to date with all the Eurovision discussions by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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Semi Final One is here and with fifteen countries competing for a spot in Saturday night’s Grand Final as well as the United Kingdom and Germany performing alongside hosts Sweden, there’s lots to unpack and go through in today’s podcast.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Malmö, Tuesday 7th May
Fin Ross Russell & Dude Points are joined by Malmo-born Anton Rasegard to preview Semi Final One. They discuss fantastic Swedish production, Irish momentum and Luxembourg’s return before ending with some unique moments from around Malmö.
Stay up to date with all the Eurovision discussions by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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Eurovision Insight Podcast: Meet The Artists, Eurovision in Concert (Part 1)
…with Dude Points (DudePoints.fun).Join Dude Points as she chats with the artists at this year’s Eurovision In Concert; featuring Windows95 Man, Silvester Belt, Hera Björk, Nebulossa, and Bambie Thug.
Stay up to date with all the discussions, news, and reviews as the show reaches Malmö for Eurovision 2024 with ESC Insight. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here., and you can support us on Patreon here.
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Eurovision Insight Podcast: Meet The Artists, Eurovision in Concert (Part 1)
…with Dude Points (DudePoints.fun).Join Dude Points as she chats with the artists at this year’s Eurovision In Concert; featuring Windows95 Man, Silvester Belt, Hera Björk, Nebulossa, and Bambie Thug.
Stay up to date with all the discussions, news, and reviews as the show reaches Malmö for Eurovision 2024 with ESC Insight. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here., and you can support us on Patreon here.
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Welcome back to Malmö as we kick off our coverage of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest. With as many exciting new additions as show aspects that stayed the same, there’s plenty to catch you up on as we head into this year’s contest.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Malmö, Monday 6th May
Fin Ross Russell and Dude Points sit down with Samantha Ross to kick off our daily podcasts from Malmö. They discuss the atmosphere around the city, the changes to this year’s regulations and why the competition this year is still too close to call!
With the Semi Finals almost here, stay up to date with all the Eurovision discussions by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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Eurovision Insight Podcast: Meet The Artists, London Eurovision 2024
…with Dude Points (DudePoints.fun).Join Dude Points as she chats with the artists at this year’s London Eurovision Party; featuring Stand Uniqu3 (UK JESC 2023), Michael Rice (UK 2019), Natalia Barbu, Dons, Marcus & Martinus, Tali, 5miinust and Puuluup, and Isaak.
Stay up to date with all the discussions, news, and reviews as the show reaches Malmö for Eurovision 2024 with ESC Insight. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here., and you can support us on Patreon here.
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We have five songs left from the Eurovision 20204 songs that we will be reviewing, so one last time, let’s bring in the hits, the misses, and the maybes.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #7
with Matthew Ker (Majiker) and Dude Points (DudePoints.fun).France: Mon amour, by Slimane.
Georgia: Firefighter, by Nutsa Buzaladze.
Australia: One Milkali (One Blood), by Electric Fields.
Latvia: Hollow, by Dons.
Sweden: Unforgettable, by Marcus & Martinus.
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You might have noticed, but we’re running a touch late with the Juke Box Jury episodes, but rest assured we’ll have the final episode out before the weekend is out. Just remember that we did record all the shows before the rehearsals started. With that…
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #6
with Samantha Ross (12 Points From America) Gina Jones (@ItsGinaJones).Ireland: Doomsday Blue, by Bambie Thug.
Serbia: Ramonda, by Teya Dora.
Austria: We Will Rave, by Kaleen.
Switzerland: The Code, by Nemo.
Netherlands: Europapa, by Joost Klein.
Stay up to date with all the discussions, news, and reviews as we get ready to travel to Malmö for Eurovision 2024 with ESC Insight. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here., and you can support us on Patreon here.
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Into the back half of the songs to review for Juke Box Jury, as everyone gets ready for the trip to Malmö 2024. But will they get a hit, a miss, or a maybe stamped on their ticket across the Oresund Bridge?
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #5
with Nova and Olympia (The Novympia Channel on YouTube).Slovenia: Veronika, by Raiven.
Armenia: Jako, by Ladaniva.
Portugal: Grito, by Iolanda.
Norway: Ulveham, by Gåte.
Lithuania: Luktelk, by Silvester Belt.
Stay up to date with all the discussions, news, and reviews as we get ready to travel to Malmö for Eurovision 2024 with ESC Insight. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here., and you can support us on Patreon here.
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Eurovision Technical Director Ola Melzig has worked on the Song Contest since Stockholm 2000, from renting out a few lights to creating award-winning stages and emotional moments unsurpassed in the industry. He is in charge of the Contest’s various ‘show’ elements. He puts into practice the vision of the Eurovision stage with decades of experience in lighting and set design on the grandest of canvases.
The Contest has played a huge part in developing his professional career, helping him move away from the Rock and Roll Stadium tours of old and becoming one of the most respected names in his industry.
How did he get started in this career, how has Eurovision changed, and what can we expect in Malmö? We caught up with him in his rather hectic production office behind the scenes at the Malmö Arena to find out.
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, Eurovision Technical Director Ola Melzig
M&M’s Ola Melzig sits down with Ewan Spence to talk about his role as Technical Director for Malmö 2024, deciding on and designing the impossible stages of Eurovision, and how he joined the Eurovision world…
Discover more about the Eurovision Song Contest ahead of May’s show by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show on iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter, which you can sign up for here.
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It’s a six-song special for this week’s Juke Box Jury as a half-dozen musical moments heading to Malmö stop off to find out if they’ll get a hit, a miss, or a maybe.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #4
with Fin Ross Russell (Island Life Productions) and Lucy Percy (@JeMappelelPercy).Iceland: Scared of Heights, by Hera Björk.
Germany: Always On The Run, by Isaak.
Malta: Loop, by Sarah Bonnici.
United Kingdom: Dizzy, by Olly Alexander.
Luxembourg: Fighter, by Tali.
Finland: No Rules, by Windows95man.
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Our third set of songs looking to pick up a “hit” has arrived in the Juke Box Jury offices. Let’s discuss the songs, the chances, the music, the memes, and more, in our latest episode.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #3
with Samantha Ross (12 Points From America) and Matthew Ker (Majiker).Denmark: Sand, by Sana.
Czechia: Pedestal, by Aiko.
Azerbaijan: Özünlə apar, by Fahree.
Croatia: Rim Tim Tagi Dim, by Baby Lasagna.
Poland: The Tower, by Luna.
Stay up to date with all the discussions, news, and reviews as we get ready to travel to Malmö for Eurovision 2024 with ESC Insight. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here., and you can support us on Patreon here.
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You don’t get long to prepare to host the Eurovision Song Contest. Once you allow time for the bidding process at one end and the time needed to start construction and rehearsals at the other, you have a handful of months to not only put on the TV show but also to sort out the Host City and build on the success of previous years.
The latter is the challenge facing Malmö. The organisers hope to make a difference in sustainable practices by ensuring Malmö 2024 and its activities are certified as a sustainable event. Not only does this benefit Eurovision 2024, it is experience that can be passed on to the 2025 Host City and broadcaster. While the whole Contest cannot be made one hundred percent sustainable overnight, Malmö can guide future Contests.
How will this be achieved, what will it take, and what can visitors to Malmö expect to see?
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, Making Malmö 2024 Sustainable
Malmö’s Karin Karlsson sits down with Ewan Spence to talk about Malmö’s plans to make a sustainable Eurovision Song Contest.
Discover more about the Eurovision Song Contest ahead of May’s show by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show on iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter, which you can sign up for here.
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We carry on looking at the sogs heading to Malmö for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024. They all might be fighting for the hits, misses, and maybes, but the journey is just as important as the result. Come join us now…
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #2
with Dude Points (dudepoints.fun) and Fin Ross Russell (Island Life Productions).Albania: Titan, by Besa.
Ukraine: Teresa & Maria, Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil.
Spain: Zorra, by Nebulossa.
San Marino: 11:11, by Megara.
Italy: La Noia, by Angelina Mango.
Stay up to date with all the discussions, news, and reviews as we get ready to travel to Malmö for Eurovision 2024 with ESC Insight. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here., and you can support us on Patreon here.
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There are several innovations in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, but one of the biggest on-screen will be the stage. No longer anchored to the auditorium’s rear, the stage’s full behemoth is being brought into the middle of Malmö Arena. With the audience on all sides and cameras capturing a 360-degree view, this year’s artists will be the first to sing at a Contest where the performers are “in the round.”
But what does it mean to perform in the round?
We approached Paul Robinson, the Artistic Director of the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough. The theatre company was the first in Britain to perform ‘in the round, championing a new wave of theatre presentations.
What impact does working in the round have on both the actors and the audience? Where can you take the acting process when you know not everyone will see it? And how could it change what we see on-screen in May at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest?
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee: Malmö’s Challenge Of Performing In The Round
Fin Ross Russell sits down with Paul Robinson, Artistic Director of the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough. They discuss audience-performer connections, the difference between TV and theatre and what exactly “in the round” actually means.
We’d like to thank the Press Team at Scarborough Theater for their help in setting up this interview.
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The National Final season is behind us, Malmö is ahead of us, and in the quiet space between lies Juke Box Jury. Yes, the run is starting slightly later than previous years, but everything else stays the same. We’ll talk about all the songs over seven shows, and when we have all our hits, misses, and maybes, it’ll be time to start taking in the rehearsals!
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #1
with AJ Clay (Lockdown Transmission) and Phil Dore (Eurovision Wars).Greece: Zari, by Marina Satti.
Cyprus: Liar, by Silia Kapsis .
Moldova: In the Middle, by Natalia Barbu.
Belgium: Before the Party’s Over, by Mustii.
Estonia: (Nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi, by 5miinust and Puuluup.
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Like many major events, the Eurovision Song Contest has a large pool of volunteers to help host it. As ambassadors for Malmö, they can contribute to the event and experience Eurovision from behind the scenes. That could involve guiding guests around town, helping dress the city for tourists, being attached to a delegation to support their time in Malmö, and countless other roles.
Johan Rönning is Eurovision 2024’s Volunteer Manager, helping recruit, coordinate, and train the volunteers for Eurovision’s arrival in May. On a recent trip to Malmö, he talked to ESC Insight’s Ewan Spence about this key part of the Song Contest.
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, with Eurovision Volunteer Manager Johan Rönning
Johan Rönning sits down with Ewan Spence to talk about volunteering at the Eurovision Song Contest, why they are an important part of the event, the difference Eurovision will make to Malmö, and more…
This interview was recorded in late January, 2024.
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As the Heads of Delegation Meeting passes, the submissions from our broadcasters are in, and we have a locked-in list of music for Malmö in 2024. We’ve got a few more rules as well as anew venue if you can’t make it into the arena. Let’s head into the Eurovision world…
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Vote Early, Vote Often
The final results are in, the playlist is complete, the big screen awaits, and more….
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With today’s news about the format of the Semi Finals and the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest, Ben Robertson and Ewan Spence talk about the key points and how they will impact the performers, the production team, and the public.
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, Discussing Malmö’s Eurovision Changes
Voting from the first Grand Final Song, the automatic qualifiers perform live in the Semi Finals, the Rest Of The World gets more time to vote, and more, all discussed over a coffee.
Discover more about the Eurovision Song Contest ahead of May’s show by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show on iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter, which you can sign up for here.
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The Eurovision Song Contest’s Reference Group guides the Contest, overseeing its development and format, financing, brand awareness, and, of course, the Contest alongside the host broadcaster and the core team at the EBU.
In 2023, Dr Frank-Dieter Freiling retired as Chair after thirteen years, and Bakel Walden was voted to take his place at the head of the Reference Group. With two decades of experience in broadcasting, he is currently the Director of Development and Offering at Swiss EBU Member SSR SRG.
The Reference Group is one of the less visible parts of the management of the Song Contest, but one that has a significant say in the course of our Contest. On a recent trip to Malmö, Ewan Spence sat down with Bakel to talk about the role of the Reference Group, his television career, and how he sees Eurovision evolving over the next few years.
Bakel Walden (l), Ewan Spence (photo: ESC Insight, Ben Robertson)
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, with Eurovision Reference Group Chair Bakel Walden
Bakel Walden, Chair of the Eurovision Song Contest Reference Group, sits down with Ewan Spence to talk about the role of the Reference Group, his career in Television, his hopes for the Song Contest, and more…
This interview was recorded in late January, 2024.
Discover more about the Eurovision Song Contest ahead of May’s show by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show on iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter, which you can sign up for here.
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Looking around any Eurovision Song Contest press centre in the last two decades, you’ll likely spot a baseball hat with the word “Boy” written in comically large letters. Under that hat is Aftonbladet journalist Tobbe Ek.
A graduate of Stockholm University, he joined Aftonbladet in 2005. While he is now known for his entertainment reporting, many more roles, desks, and assignments led him to Melodifestivalen and Eurovision. The business of journalism has evolved since Ek left the University and continues to do so. From running Aftonbladet’s first blog to putting content behind paywalls, Ek has been at the cutting edge of experimentation while bringing a lightness of touch the public has grown to love.
What does it take to thrive in this role? How does a background in acting and criminology help when covering the Contest? And what can the community websites learn from a tenured writer at Sweden’s largest tabloid?
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, with Aftonbladet’s Tobbe Ek
Aftonbladet’s self-proclaimed Boy, Tobbe Ek, sits down with Ewan Spence to talk about covering Melodifestivalen and Eurovision for a living, how he started out on his rewarding journalistic career, why he never became an actor, and more…
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This week feels like it is more about the internal selections rather than the National Finals, with just two songs from the latter and rather a lot more from the former. Let’s round them all up in this week’s NewsPod.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: One Final To The Tune Of Another
Someone tries to sing for San Marino, someone tries to sing for Spain, someone tries to sing the same song twice, and more…
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We’ve had our Super Saturday of song selections (and a pair of internal selections released their songs), which means the playlist for May has nearly doubled since our last pod. Let’s check in on all this week’s happenings:
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Streets, Villages, And Clubs
Postcards, planes, and the places to be in Malmö, and more…
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We talk a lot about the songs of the Eurovision Song Contest here, we look at how the Song Contest allows cultures to be shared, and how the Contest is used as a live environment for testing new broadcast technologies. It’s the latter that’s the subject of today’s Chat Over Coffee podcast.
Liverpool’s hosting of the Eurovision Song Contest was a golden opportunity for the BBC’s Research and Development team to use the live environment for one of their many projects. How does an R&D team actually use the Song Contest?
Earlier this year, I sat down with Dave Marston from the BBC’s Research and Development to talk about one project. The team has been working on Next Generation Audio, which allows more interaction and personalisation of the audio presentation. This involves attaching metadata to as many of the files in the soundscape as possible… something that is easy to do on a pre-recorded show, less so for a live broadcast.
Which is where Eurovision comes in. How was the decision to use the Song Contest made, what facilities were needed, and how is the project still making a difference?
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, BBC R&D’s Dave Marston And Eurovision’s Next Generation Audio
From immersive audio and standardised formats, through collecting the raw audio in Liverpool, to and having a ‘Eurovision Song Contest Simulator’ to test new techniques, Liverpool 2023 was a unique moment to test Next Generation Audio techniques.
Ewan Spence sits down with BBC R&D’s Dave Marston to talk about using the Song Contest as a platform to trial new broadcast techniques.
BBC R&Ds L-ISA Interface running with the Eurovision audio data (Image: BBC)
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It’s all about the song selections this week. Internal selections are working on their release dates, heats are ending, and National Finals are making the ultimate choice ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest. Let’s see what’s been going on across the continent:
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Travolta’s Moment
John Travolta isn’t coming back to Sanremo, Microsoft is supporting UMK, The Roop is looking to return to the Contest, and more…
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The team is back from Malmö – don’t worry, we’ll go back in May – and there are a lot of results to catch up on; along with some interesting decisions by both the BBC and Liverpool on their plans for Eurovision 2024.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Cracking The Cryptic Clues
Our hoped-for hosts arrive, the BBC serves up some cryptic clues, and Norwegian televote split continues the voting discussion, and more…
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Interviews From The Eurovision 2024 Semi Final Draw
Ewan Spence and Ben Robertson attended the Semi Final draw for Eurovision 2024 ; here, they talk over the details and importance of the result before talking to Steve Rotheram (Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region), Ebba Adielsson (Eurovision Exec Producer), and Christer Bjorkman, (Eurovision Contest Producer).
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Delegations are about to find out when they need to book their hotels—it’s the Semi Final Draw week! Before we get into this busy week, let’s talk about what happened in the last busy week.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Everyone’s Off To Malmö!
Bambie Thug says hello, Romania says goodbye, and some of us are off to Malmö. all that and more…
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Every Eurovision Song Contest has a different look (and for a time, a different slogan…). Eurovision 2024 is no different. From badges and pens, to stickers and socks, through billboards and stadium wraparounds, and beyond, designing for the Song Contest is a huge challenge that continues right up until broadcast.
Which is why, after the announcement of 2024’s visual identity, we caught up with Bold Scandinavia’s Sidney Lim, one of the Design Directors behind the process, to have a chat over coffee on all things theme.
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, Design Director Sidney Lim On Eurovision’s Visual Identity
Malmö 2024 will be bathed in the Eurovision Lights. Bold Scandinavia is behind the visual theme of our Contest this year. How did they decide on this look, what happened during the pitching process, and what happens next? Ewan Spence sits down with Design Director Sidney Lim to find out what lies behind the clean and simple building blocks of the Contest.
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With more results coming in from across the continent, internally selected artists releasing their songs, and more potential songs being released, there’s a lot of Eurovision to get through from the last seven days.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: More Songs, More Results, More Eurovision
Finland takes Sweden, the United Kingdom takes the draw, Ukraine calls on Verka, and more…
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We’ve had a few selections in the last month or two, but the torrent is here. Weekends packed full of songs, results, qualifiers, and victors. Let’s get busy.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: The Gladiator Is Ready
Our first big wave of national selection results, two new names for Malmo, someone decided to let Russell Crowe join in…, and more!
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Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, With Norway’s Head of Delegation Stig Karlsen
Following a run of success at Eurovision, will 2024 be Norway’s year? Ewan Spence sits down with Stig Karlsen, NRK’s Head of Delegation, to talk about Norway at the Song Contest. How much of a surprise was Alessandra’s worldwide success? Was it a difficult decision to invite Keiino and Margaret Berger back to MGP? Why is the public getting more say in the final decision? All that and more in our latest Chat over Coffee interview podcast.
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As the calendar ticks over 2024 we have new names to search for, new songs to listen to, and new dates for our diaries. What have we got for the weekend. Let’s find out…
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Cruise Control
Norway’s returning meme, the new stage is seen, a UK artist is very keen, and more…
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Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, With Dansk Melodi Grand Prix’s Erik Struve Hansen
Once the holidays are over, the Eurovision Song Contest National Finals step up a gear. One of those will be Dansk Melodi Grand Prix, DR’s selection show for Denmark’s entry to Malmö 2024. Ewan Spence sat down with Erik Struve Hansen to talk about his love of Eurovision, the need to change Melodi Grand Prix, and the changing face of music at the Song Contest.
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We have the 37 broadcasters and countries entered into Eurovision 2024 (and one asterisk) but what else has been happening in the Song Contest world? Let’s find out…
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Malmo Will Look Lovely In Pastels
Who’s going to Eurovision, what is it going to look like, where it will be, and more…
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The first season of Phil Dore’s Eurovision Wars comes to an end with talk of revolution in the air. Samantha Ross joins Phil to talk about not just Portugal but also Belarus’ pro-democracy protests and Ukraine’s Orange and Euromaidan Revolutions, as well as the Eurovision acts who got involved.
ESC Insight Presets… Eurovision Wars: Revolutions
You may have heard the story of how the Portuguese Revolution of 1974 used their Eurovision entry as a signal to start overthrowing the government. But are there other examples of Eurovision artists involved in revolutions? The answer turned out to be—more often than you might think.
This episode of Eurovision Wars was originally broadcast in October 2022. It is hosted by Phil Dore, with guest Samantha Ross.
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The EBU has announced the 37 broadcasters confirmed for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, with one more still in negotiations. What do we make of the list, who’s in and out, and what should we all watch out for as we head to Malmö?
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee: Talking About Eurovision’s 2024 Entry List
Ben Robertson and Samantha Ross join Ewan Spence to talk about the 37 broadcasters confirmed for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.
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Junior Eurovision is over for another year, but the Eurovision Song Contest season keeps moving forward. National Finals are on the way next week, we’re expecting a lot of performers to be announced for selections, and we’re learning more about the shows that will entertain us through early 2024. Let’s see where we stand with everything
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Our Italian Chaos Gremlin Returns
The Junior Eurovision trophy returns to France, nobody is returning to Melodifestivalen, our Italian chaos Gremlin returns to Sanremo, and more…
Podcast mentions… The Official Eurovision Podcast, London Eurovision Party.
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Ahead of the Junior Eurovision Grand Final, the ESC Insight team (and some friends of the parish) sit down after the dress rehearsal to talk about the songs and stagings you can enjoy on Sunday’s live show.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: News From Nice, Monday 27th November
Junior Eurovision is over for another year, and once more the ESC Insight podcast gathers to talk about another French victory, the strong performances from Spain, Armenia, and the UK, and what happens next for Junior. With Ben Robertson are Thomas Duseaux (France 12 points podcast), GJ Kooijman (@eurovisionpod), and Adrian Bradley (@adebradley).
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Ahead of the Junior Eurovision Grand Final, the ESC Insight team (and some friends of the parish) sit down after the dress rehearsal to talk about the songs and stagings you can enjoy on Sunday’s live show.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: News From Nice, Saturday 25th November
Ben Robertson is joined by Tomas Davitt (Eurovision Tom), Melanie Otto (ESC United) and Joe Bleasdale (ESC Bubble), with their impressions of the first dress rehearsal, staging surprises, and trying to call the winner.
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The wonder of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest has arrived in Nice. Joining the Contest are Ben Robertson and the ESC Insight team. Yes for one week we’re back into the hustle and bustle of three-minute songs and everything around them. In today’s podcast, Ben is joined by some friends of the parish to set the scene.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: News From Nice, Thursday 23rd November
Ben Robertson is joined by Max Doughty (That Eurovision Site), Tim Jumawan (That Eurovision Site), Daniel Stridh (ESC Discord), and Neil Farren (Eurovoix) to preview Junior Eurovision, talk about their expectations, the hopes for the Contest, and some early predictions…
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With Junior Eurovision one week away everyone is travelling to Nice. That includes ESC Insight so you can expect lots of coverage of the Contest ahead of the Grand Final on November 26th. Yet the Eurovision world has been busy with more news (and songs) from across the continent. Let’s catch up on what’s been happening.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Forever And Ever And Ever
Eurovision has a forever slogan, lots of National Selection tickets are going on sale, France gives us our first song, and more…
Podcast mentions… ESC250.
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Phil Dore’s Eurovision Wars continues with a look at Armenia and Azerbaijan at our Contest. Originally a Spotify exclusive we are delighted to present the series Wars to a wider audience over the next weeks and months. Join Phil as he discusses the Eurovision Song Contest’s role as a lens on society, and none more so when issues of war, dissent, and politics come to the fore.
ESC Insight Presets… Eurovision Wars: Azerbaijan vs Armenia
Dr Paul Jordan (aka Dr Eurovision) joins Phil Dore to talk about the long-running feud between Armenia and Azerbaijan at the Eurovision Song Contest. Along the way they discuss the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, the Armenian Genocide, and the controversial hosting of Eurovision 2012 in Baku.
This episode of Eurovision Wars was originally broadcast in August 2022. It is hosted by Phil Dore, with guest Dr Paul Jordan.
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Malta has kicked off the televised National Selection season (even if it’s going to take a month to see the results), while we have our second name for Malmö 2024 thanks to Greece. Throw in some dates, some negotiations, and a dash of Kosovan lyrics… and you have the latest podcast with all the Eurovision news.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Schrödinger’s Song Contest
Liverpool is in the green, there’s a new party for the Nordics, Estonia welcomes an Italian, and more…
Podcast mentions… Liverpool Economic Impact studies, Eirevision Podcast, Noridc Eurovision Party.
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We continue to showcase Phil Dore’s Eurovision Wars – originally a Spotify exclusive we are delighted to present Eurovision Wars to a wider audience over the next weeks and months. Join Phil as he discusses the Eurovision Song Contest’s role as a lens on society, and none more so when issues of war, dissent, and politics come to the fore.
ESC Insight Presets… Eurovision Wars: The Banned Song Contest
Talking about the banned songs of the Eurovision Song Contest leads into discussions of the Russian invasion of Georgia, the 2020/21 pro-democracy protests in Belarus, and the 2015 Colectiv fire in Romania.
This episode of Eurovision Wars was originally broadcast in September 2022. It is hosted by Phil Dore, with guest Samantha Ross.
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We might have already seen the name of our Eurovision winner. With artist announcements from the Maltese and Albanian broadcasters, we can start to explore the performers ahead of hearing our first Eurovision tunes in a little less than a week’s time. But that’s not all that’s been going on in the Eurovision world.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Loving The Long Lists
Dates for Albania’s Festivali i Kenges, tickets for Sweden’s Melodifestivalen, a nice longest from Malta, and more…
Podcast mentions… Junior Eurovision volunteering, Liverpool Calling, Eurovision in Concert.
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The Eurovision Song Contest cannot help but be a lens on society, and none more so when issues of war, dissent, and politics come to the fore. In 2022, Eurovision Wars was a Spotify exclusive; we are proud to welcome Phil Dore to the ESC Insight team, and we are delighted to present Eurovision Wars to a wider audience over the next weeks and months.
ESC Insight Presets… Eurovision Wars: Russia vs Ukraine (2021-2022)
For the final part of the Russia vs Ukraine story, we talk about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the impact it had on the Eurovision Song Contest. Expect themes of violence which some listeners may find disturbing.
This episode of Eurovision Wars was originally broadcast in July 2022. It is hosted by Phil Dore, with guest Erik Nelson.
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In a week where the Junior Eurovision playlist is filling up, some broadcasters are extending their deadlines to get more songs in while others have sold out their rather large arenas in a single morning. Everyone’s going to make it to Malmö, right?
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Who Wants A Deadline?
Finland’s National Final is sold out, Ireland and Germany need a bit more time, France has some wings in the wings, and more…
Podcast mentions… The 400 Point Club, Liverpool Calling, Eurovision in Concert, EuroTrip.
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The Eurovision Song Contest cannot help but be a lens on society, and none more so when issues of war, dissent, and politics come to the fore. In 2022, Eurovision Wars was a Spotify exclusive; we are proud to welcome Phil Dore to the ESC Insight team, and we are delighted to present Eurovision Wars to a wider audience over the next weeks and months.
ESC Insight Presets… Eurovision Wars: Russia vs Ukraine (2017-2021)
This is the second part of a three-part look at the geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine through the lens of the Eurovision Song Contest. Phil Dore picks up the story in 2017 when the Contest moved to Kyiv. Both Russia in 2017 and Ukraine in 2019 managed to kick themselves out of the Contest before the show even begins. Sergei Lazarev returns, and in 2021 Russia sends a surprisingly progressive artist with a feminist anthem.
This episode of Eurovision Wars was originally broadcast in July 2022. It is hosted by Phil Dore, guests with Dr Jamie Halliwell and Julie Hasseris.
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There are a lot of dates in this week’s pod, from submission deadlines and National Final performances, through Danish events, to Swedish parties. All that and a familiar face returns to the Contest. Let’s dive into the news.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: The Paperwork Is In
We discuss the broadcasters who are in, thinking about attending, or have decided that 2024 is not their year. All that and more in the latest news podcast…
Podcast mentions… Liverpool Calling, Eurovision in Concert, Copenhagen Eurovision Party.
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Please welcome Phil Dore to the ESC Insight extended universe, as he brings the Eurovision Wars podcast to the feed.
Eurovision Wars is not a new series. During 2022 it was a Spotify exclusive, but we are proud to welcome Phil Dore to the ESC Insight team, and we are delighted to present Eurovision Wars to a wider audience over the next weeks and months.
ESC Insight Presets… Eurovision Wars: Russia vs Ukraine, Part One
This is the first of a three-parter looking at how geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine spilled over into the Eurovision Song Contest. Part 1 runs from 2014 to 2016. Expect to hear about an anthem to genocide, a peace song performed by a hardcore Putin supporter, and of course, a giant hamster wheel.
This episode of Eurovision Wars was originally broadcast in July 2022. It is hosted by Phil Dore, guests with Dr Jamie Halliwell and Julie Hasseris.
The ESC Insight Extended Universe?? We’re blaming Sam Ross for that label, but it has stuck in our editorial office, so there we go. We’ve always hoped to be a wide church of content, so it does fit. Unfortunatly…But if you want to see if you can be a part of Insight, read more here.
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ESC Insight News podcast. We discuss the new season, welcome Estonia to Junior Eurovision, ask why Mustii is a great pick for the Song Contest. and more... (photo: YLE.fi / eurovision.tv)
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September 1st means the new Eurovision season is upon us. And that means a chance for reflections of Eurovisions past, and hopes for Eurovisions to come. No news this week, no debate, no interview, just a microphone and a monologue.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: A Few Things Need To Be Said
A welcoming community, accepting change, and finding songs to love. Ewan Spence talks about his hopes for the upcoming musical journey to Malmo and the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.
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The annual look at Ireland's budget, some promising schedule news for the United Kingdom, we remember two legends of the Song Contest, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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The return of the Serene Spectacle, the TaP is turned off in the UK, Portugal discovers Sweden, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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What changing the jury percentage would mean, more broadcasters confirmed for Malmö 2024, we have dates for Benidorm Fest, and more in the latest Insight news podcast.
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Why we’re off to Malmö, Sanremo dates confirmed, the big ticket National Final for 2024 could be Luxembourg, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Samantha Ross and Ben Robertson join Ewan Spence in our latest podcast to talk about out host city for Eurovision 2024. Why are we going to Malmo, what will it bring to the Contest, and what are we hoping for?
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Looking back at the impact of Eurovision, two more Swedish songs, SVT prepares for a shorter Contest, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Liverpool is behind us, Nice is in front of us, Sweden awaits next year, and more in the latest Insight News podcast with Ewan Spence.
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Eurovision Chat Over Coffee: Ukrainian Journalist Maria Romanenko
Kyiv journalist Maria Romanenko settled in the UK after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and started volunteering to organise tours around Manchester. With Liverpool hosting Eurovision 2023, she organised tours around the Song Contest’s new home for visiting Ukrainians. Ewan Spence sat down with Maria to listen to her story, the impact of her walking tours on those who have settled in the UK, and the importance of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest to Ukrainians.
You can find Maria online at her website www.mariaromanenko.com, and on Twitter @rommari.
Liverpool Walking Tour (photo: Maria Romanenko)
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That was the Eurovision that was. As always, so many points have been brought up by the Contest to discuss over the summer. Before that, its time for our traditional epilogue podcast recorded as the team leaves the host city behind and heads back to what some call ‘real life’.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Our Final Daily Pod From Liverpool, Sunday 14th May
Fin Ross Russell is joined by the O.G. Insight podcast crew of Ewan Spence and Sharleen Wright to try and sum up Liverpool, a few of the songs, and what made Eurovision 2023 one of the best.
As the quiet Eurovision summer stretches out before us, we’re not going away. You can stay in touch with the Song Contest by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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It’s Eurovision day!!!
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Liverpool, Saturday 13th May
Fin Ross Russell is joined by John Lucas and Ben Robertson to preview the 2023 Eurovision Grand Final. They catch up on the big 5 and Ukraine, dissect the minutiae of the running order and predict a winner before Fin visits the ‘Dialogues’ exhibition at Bluecoat Arts Centre.
Today is the day! But Eurovision goes on all year round. Stay on top of all the discussions by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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The second Semi Final saw the last ten slots in the Grand Final earned by our performers. Let’s do a quick review of Thursday’s show before looking ahead to the big night.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Liverpool, Friday 12th May
Fin Ross Russell hosts an all-American Insight takeover as Samantha Ross and Derek Sillerud review this year’s Second Semi Final. They discuss Belgium’s top 10 prospects, Cypriot musical variety and Austria’s long-awaited return to Saturday night before Fin visits the ‘Sound of Freedom’ installation at Tempest Hey.
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…and we do it all again! What was one the jury show (and still is, but the jury are a backup) is over and we can preview the second Semi Final in all its glory!
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Liverpool, Thursday 11th May
Fin Ross Russell is joined by Eurovision Bulgaria’s Madlen Tutelian to preview Semi Final 2. They talk about Icelandic energy, Cypriot fire and neighbourly voting before Fin explores the Protect the Beats installation at Exchange Flags.
With the second Semi Finals tonight, and the Grand Final almost here, stay on top of all the Eurovision discussions by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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We have our first ten qualifiers (and our first five songs to leave Liverpool, but not leave our playlists). Let’s look back at the Semi Final, and look forward at what’s to come.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Liverpool, Wednesday 10th May
Fin Ross Russell is joined by Ross Middleton to talk through an action packed first Semi. They explore Croatia’s return to the Grand Final, Serbia’s status as contest trend-setters and Norway’s nervous moments. Fin also takes a pre-show trip to the Eurovillage to watch the English National Opera perform Eurovision covers with some special guests.
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The first Semi Final’s jury rehearsal was held last night, and the first Eurovision Audience Poll was published. All that, and more, in today’s podcast from Liverpool
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Liverpool, Tuesday 9th May
Fin Ross Russell and John Lucas sit down to preview Semi Final 1. They discuss ESC Insight’s collaboration on this year’s inaugural Eurovision Audience Poll, the participants on tonight’s show and the Soloveiko Song Bird Trail that has taken over Liverpool.
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Monday night will see the Jury Rehearsal of the first Semi Final… while the vote is 100 percent televote for the Semi Finals, in the event of any issues tonight’s jury score will be the actual score. So there’s risk and reward on offer tonight, as well as the first show with a live audience.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Liverpool, Monday 8th May
Fin Ross Russell is joined by Ross Middleton and Samantha Ross to talk through the unique events of the last 12 months, the changes for this year’s competition and the spell-binding Izyum to Liverpool installation at Liverpool Cathedral.
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The musical carnival has arrived in Liverpool, so let the Eurovision Song Contest begin! Well, it never really stops, as we all know, but the ESC Insight team is gathering from all corners of the globe, so it begins for us! John Lucas and Fin Ross Russell have the microphones to talk you through the build-up to the big show.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Turin, Wednesday 4th May
Live from an already ebullient Liverpool, John Lucas is joined by journalist GJ Kooijman (@eurovisionpod) and local reporter AJ (@ThePhoenixESC) to discuss Dutch drama, possible changes to the Semi Final format and how our surprise host city is handling its responsibilities so far…
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We’re getting our first look at the staging for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, but before we dive into that in the podcasts, we have one final Juke Box Jury song review podcast to go.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #7
with Ross Middleton (Pif Paf Blog) and Matthew Ker (Magiker).Germany: Blood and Glitter, by Lord of the Lost.
Azerbaijan: Tell Me More, by TuralTuranX.
San Marino: Like An Animal, by Piqued Jacks.
Austria: Who The Hell Is Edgar, by Taya and Salena.
Portugal: Ai coração, by Mimicat.
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Eurovision Chat Over Coffee: Germany’s Eurovision Commentator Peter Urban
As Peter Urban prepare for his 25th and final Eurovision commentary, Ewan Spence sits down to talk about his love of music, interviewing musical legends, and receiving diplomatic letters from Kazakhstan. There’s the small matter of his favourite Eurovision moments and what the Song Contest means to him.
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Austria’s entry to the Eurovision Song Contest is proving to be a community favourite. It takes in the difficulties of making a living on streaming plays, the sexism in the music industry, the need for a celebrity ‘hook’ to get any sort of recognition in the arts… and it’s also a bop.
But what of the Edgar of the title? Yes, it results in a catchy lyric, but Poe’s life is closer to creatives in the 21st century than you might think.
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee: Chris Semtner, Curator of the Edgar Allan Poe Museum
Ewan Spence sits down to talk with the curator of the Edgar Allan Poe museum Chris Semtner, about the life of Poe. What is it about Poe’s work that has survived through the centuries, why did he constantly struggle to earn money from his creative work, and what is the museum doing with a fragment of his coffin?
Find out more on Edgar Allan Poe at The Poe Museum, poemuseum.org.
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As the delegations head to Liverpool for their first private rehearsals, the pace of the Song Contest heats up as all eyes turn to the stage.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Let The Rehearsals Begin
The lights have been turned on, the cinemas are ready, and the rehearsals are about to begin.
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The playlist is nearing its end, but we’re not quite done yet. Settle in with our penultimate episode of Eurovision song reviews as we welcome some new voices to the podcast (but not to the Song Contest) to deliver the hits, misses, and maybes.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #6
with Laura Cress (the Nul Points podcast) and Rita El Khoury (@khouryrt).Moldova: Soarele și luna, by Pasha Parfeni.
Georgia: Echo, by Iru Khechanovi.
Italy: Due Vite, by Marco Mengoni.
Lithuania: Stay, Monika Linkytė.
Sweden: Tattoo, by Loreen.
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It’s all rather quiet… but with a final round of ticket sales due on Monday there’s one last chance to get into the Arena.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: One Last Ticket To Liverpool’s Ride
The final music video is here, Norway chases Italy, a few more tickets are going on sale, and more… Let’s catch up on all the Song Contest news from the last seven days.
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You’ve got six songs today in a bumper Juke Box Jury episode, with new judges, old friends, and a few terrible puns from Ewan.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #5
with AJ Clay (@uisgebeatha) and Alice Beverton-Palmer (@Alice / The Dorothy Project).Belgium: Gustaph, Because of You.
Croatia: Let 3, Mama ŠČ!
Romania: Theodor Andrei, D.G.T. (Off and On).
Switzerland: Remo Forrer, Watergun.
Albania: Albina & Familja Kelmendi, Duje.
United Kingdom: Mae Muller, I Wrote A Song.
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This year’s Eurovision Song Contest entry from Germany is performed by the industrial metal band Lord of the Lost. ‘Blood and Glitter‘ has an impressive writing team behind it. Ewan sat down with Anthony J Brown to find out more about the song, the process of writing the song, and what we can all expect from Lord of the Lost in Liverpool
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee: Anthony J Brown And The Lyrics Of Blood And Glitter
Ewan Spence sits down with Anthony J Brown, one of the songwriters behind Germany’s Eurovision 2023 entry ‘Blood and Glitter’. How did he start writing music, how does the collaboration work, and what does it mean to be part of the Song Contest?
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The preview parties in Amsterdam and London this weekend close out the next part of the Eurovision calendar. Next up, a little break, and then the whirlwind of Liverpool.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: The Final Previews
We know a bit more about the postcards, the Semi Final interval acts, and the Eurovision Village. Let’s catch up on all the Song Contest news from the last seven days.
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We continue our annual discussion of the songs heading to the Eurovision Song Contest with our next episode of Juke Box Jury, noting that we are at the half-way point!
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #4
with Samantha Ross (12 Points From America) and Nova (Novympia).Estonia: Bridges, by Alika.
Israel: Unicorn, by Noa Kirel.
Armenia: Future Lover, by Brunette.
Norway: Queen of Kings, by Alessandra.
Slovenia: Carpe Diem, by Joker Out.
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With the Liverpool Arena now in the hands of the Eurovision team, work can get started on building up the venue for the Song Contest. Artists are busy rehearsing or attending preview concerts, and everyone is working out how to get their props to the United Kingdom in time. It’s been a busy week.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Reset The Beatles Clock!
Stage construction has begun, Sweden has solved a problem, Junior Eurovision’s host city has been announced, and more…
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Another week of hits, misses, and maybes as five songs join us in the court of Juke Box Jury. We’ll discuss their chances, share our opinions, and enjoy the songs heading to Liverpool!
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #3
with Monty Moncrieff (secondcherry.vision) and Olympia (Novympia).Australia: Promise, by Voyager.
Poland: Solo, by Blanka.
Greece: What They Say, by Victor Vernicos.
Czechia: My Sister’s Crown, by Vesna.
Finland: Cha Cha Cha, by Käärijä.
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Another week closer to the Eurovision Song Contest, and we’re into the Preview Parties part of the season. We get a closer look at the performers, we can hear the songs in a live environment, and the tension (or is it excitement) ahead of Liverpool is building.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Follow The Birds
EuroFest cultural events are confirmed, Italy cuts it all down to three minutes, Norway has a new look, and more!
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The next six performers heading to Liverpool are in front of the judges in our next Juke Box Jury episode. The hits, the misses, the maybes, and the discussions around the songs (and more) are all in this week’s episode.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #2
with Scott Reid (@AScottReid) and Ariadne Griffin (ariadnereviews.com).Cyprus: ‘Break a Broken Heart’. by Andrew Lambrou.
Denmark: ‘Breaking My Heart’, by Reiley.
Ireland: ‘We Are One’ by Wild Youth.
Latvia: ‘Aijā’, by Sudden Lights.
France: ‘Évidemment’, by La Zarra.
Ukraine: ‘Heart of Steel’, by Tvorchi.
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The big news is the announcement of the Semi Final running order, we’ll touch on it during this Insight News pod, but check out our recent Chat Over Coffee pod for more thoughts. Song reviews are heading to Juke Box Jury, the first episode has been posted. What else has been happening this week? Listen in to find out!
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: The Vue Is Lovely
The Semi Final running order is confirmed, Israel’s pre-party confirmed, UK cinemas open up for the Song Contest, and more…
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With the National Final season at an end, we have our thirty-seven songs for Liverpool. That means it’s time for Juke Box Jury to return to the podcast! We’ll talk about all the songs over seven shows, and when we have all our hits, misses, and maybes, it’ll be time to start watching rehearsals!
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #1
with Matt Baker (Second Cherry) and Dude Points (DudePoints.Fun).Spain: Eaea, by Blanca Paloma. Iceland Power, by Diljá.
Malta: Dance (Our Own Party), by The Busker.
Netherlands: Burning Daylight, by Mia Nicolai and Dion Cooper.
Serbia: Samo mi se spava, by Luke Black.
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What to make of the Semi Final running order for Liverpool 2023 and this year’s Eurovision Song Contest? Time for a coffee!
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee: Why The Running Order Is Important
Ben Robertson joins Ewan Spence to talk about today’s announcement of the Eurovision Semi Final running order. Why is it important, what needs to be considered, and can it really boost a song’s qualification chances?
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And with that, we have all our songs for Eurovision 2023. We might not have heard the final-final versions (hello Italy and San Marino) but the entry list is confirmed. Let even more discussions begin!
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Thirty Seven.
We have our 37 songs, the Preview Concerts confirm more guests, and more Liverpool projects announced.
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The final weekend to select a song for Eurovision is here. Everything gets locked in very soon. This means the last few moves were made this week. Let’s catch up on those, and more, in the latest podcast.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Poe, Poe, Poe
Edgar writes a song, Mae writes a song, everyone in Portugal’s National Final writes a song, and more!
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Tickets go on sale this coming Tuesday, so let’s go over what’s on offer, who can buy them, and more importantly what’s going to happen in the minutes after the tickets sell out. All that, the latest results, the internal selections, and more.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Tickets, Tickets, Tickets!
We have news on ticket sales, the power of Loreen, the Eurofest arts projects in Liverpool, and more!
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The big news this week is of course the hosts for the various shows, events, and moments in Liverpool, but there is more going on. We have more songs released and artists announced, more National FInal results, and more discussions around the Eurovision Song Contest.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Our ‘Fab More’ Hosts For Liverpool
We have our Fab Four And More hosting team for Liverpool, another little train for the Contest, and the return of Loreen.
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Super Saturday may have brought us seven new acts (and at least six songs) for Liverpool, but with 37 needed, there’s much more to look out for around the Eurovision Song Contest this week… not least new details on events and locations in Liverpool itself.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: It’s Time For Super Scoreboard
This week, a quieter Saturday night, tickets not on sale and tickets sold out, and Sanremo is finally over for another year.
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Here comes Super Saturday! With seven songs being competitively selected for Liverpool 2023 this weekend, it’s one of the busiest and most exciting times to be a Eurovision fan outside of May. So let’s catch up on all the results, preview what’s to come, and hear a little bit of The Fizz
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Is Sanremo Still Running?
Yes Sanremo is still running, viewing figures are up and down, UK towns might be having Eurovision parties, and more…
You can listen to The Fizz’s interview on ‘Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did‘ right now. And listen to theofficial English coverage of Sanremo on Glitterbeam Radio.
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Liverpool 2023 felt a lot closer this week, with slogans, Semi Final draws, staging, and more all announced. We also had more performers’ names to add to our playlists, more National Selection details, and the return of a very popular YouTube series. Let’s round it all up!
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: The Stage Is Set
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…
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Thanks, Austria! If anything was going to give me a reason to dive into Edgar Allan Poe this weekend, I didn’t think it was going to be the Song Contest. I’m partial to ‘The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether‘, and the line “Believe nothing you hear, and only one half that you see.”
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Gustaph Leaves His Hat On
This week’s disqualifications, those who escaped disqualification, strange Scottish words, a dash of poetry, and more…
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The weekends are getting busy. Belgium has finished its selection, but there are many more to go!
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Gustaph Leaves His Hat On
Some famous Sanremo guests, more names we know in Moldova, one special homage to Peanuts, and more…
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Our Saturday nights are going to be full from now until the middle of March as we learn of the songs selected by each broadcaster to represent their country on the Liverpool stage. Next up is Belgium, but there’s been a lot more happening this week..
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Is This The Running Order You Expected?
An unexpected Hurricane, an expected running order, the National Final song releases continue, and more…
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It’s a new year on the calendar, but the Eurovision Song Contest season is past the half-way mark as we look forward to Liverpool 2023 in May. But the new calendar year does mean that the pace of National Finals is about to gather pace.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: A New Year, A New Number One
More names and dates are announced for the National Final season, first details on the Semi Final draw, the ESC250 results, and more…
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The calendar might be about to change year, but the Eurovision Song Contest season is well underway. Just as host broadcasters have much to plan before the musical circus pulls into town, so does the local branch of OGAE, the official Eurovision Song Contest fan club. With Liverpool hosting the 67th Song Contest, there is a lot to be done, including the totemic Euroclub.
How is the planning going? Let’s find out over a coffee.
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee: OGAE UK’s Early Liverpool Plans
Ewan Spence sits down with OGAE UK’s Alasdair Rendall to talk about the official fan club’s plans for Liverpool 2023. Where is the Euroclub going to be, how much planning is involved, and why Liverpool is such a supportive city.
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As December comes to a close, we have been gifted our first two tracks for Liverpool… although both Ukraine and Albania have a habit of doing significant revamps, so think of these as demo versions for May. We’ve also got more National Final music released, our Super Saturday coming into focus, and the small matter of Junior Eurovision’s successful broadcast.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Taking The Train To Liverpool
Ukraine and Albania select their songs. more music for us to listen, the backstage staff get a namecheck, and more…
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The Junior Eurovision Song Contest is over; congratulations Lissandro we look forward to your reprise somewhere in France next year. Before we get to that moment, there’s the small matter of Liverpool’s hosting of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. And as we look towards Liverpool, we’re going to get our first songs this week.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Let The Nationals Begin
With two National Finals in the next week, we’re picking up momentum as we head towards Liverpool and the Eurovision Song Contest 2023.
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As the sun sets on Yerevan and Armenia (and thoughts turn to where in France we can spend Christmas 2023), let’s look back on an impressive and lavish Junior Eurovision 2022.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Our Final Discussion From Yerevan, Sunday 11th December 2022
In our final podcast from Yerevan, Ben Robertson is joined by Neil Farron (Eurovoix) and Benoît Blaszczyk (Vivre FM) to talk about the Junior Eurovision 2022 show, the results, and what comes next.
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With the technical rehearsals complete, the potential of almost every song at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023 is clear. Yet there’s more to talk about in the wide world of Junior Eurovision.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Discussions From Yerevan, Friday 9th December 2022
Ben Robertson is joined by Iván Trejo (ESC Plus ES) and Arnur Nurakhmetov (Jevision.kz) to talk about Spain and Kazakhstan at Junior Eurovision, a look at some of the big rehearsals, and how countries get the public vote out.
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Following the opening ceremony of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023 and the first round of rehearsals, Ben sits down with some of the Eurovision community members who have made the trip to Yerevan to talk about the Contest in general, Yerevan 2022 in particular, and the competitive landscape that our 16 acts and broadcasters find themselves facing.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Discussions From Yerevan, Thursday 8th December 2022
Ben Robertson is joined by Neil Farren (Eurovoix), Marc Mingels (ESC Plus), Dan (vDanDesign), Tim Jumawan (That Eurovision Site), and Madlen Tutelian (Erevan BG), to talk all things Junior Eurovision.
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It’s been a busy week in the Eurovision world… while next week will be even busier with Junior Eurovision rehearsals there’s still a lot to go over from the last seven days. Cue the guitars!
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Getting The Vote Out
We’re getting robots! New music from Ukraine! Updated formats! And more!!!
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It’s been a busy week for looking over the rule-book and working out the implications, but there’s been more happening in the Eurovision world than the Semi Finals moving to a pure televote basis. Here’s your weekly look at the Song Contest action
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Getting The Vote Out
Talking about the new Semi Final voting rules, the Rest of the World gets a vote, and big names are announced for Junior Eurovision.
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A quiet week in the Eurovision world? Maybe for those looking away from Twitter, but for others there’s a bundle of new songs to listen to, tickets to buy, and trips to plan.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Get Your Junior Eurovision Tickets!
The Eurovision flock picks up some Grammy nominations, JESC tickets go on sale, and (perhaps) we have our first songs of the season.
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We’re waiting on the final musical pieces for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2022, namely Armenia’s song and Ukraine’s video. We’re slowly building up the National Final entry list for Eurovision 2023 as well, even with the spectre of a higher entry fee for the broadcasters. Let’s catch up on the week’s news.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Yerevan Needs One More Song
One song left to fill the Junior Eurovision roster, more National Final names announced, and there’s something new for Benidorm Fest fans.
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Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Liverpool Won’t Be Full Forever
The Euro Village has its new home, the hunt for postcards begins, and more National Final entry lists are confirmed.
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This Eurovision season will be the first where the preview parties (as well as the Contest itself) will be free from many of the restrictions put in place during the coronavirus pandemic. For the team at the Barcelona Eurovision Party, launched during the pandemic, this opens up new challenges for the youngest preview party on the block.
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee: Organising Barcelona’s Eurovision Party
Ewan Spence sits down with Oriol Serra and Oliver Gau to talk about Barcelona’s Eurovision Party. Why start another Preview Party for the Song Contest, how much support does Barcelona offer, and what can we look forward to in 2023?
Find out more (and buy tickets) about the Barcelona Eurovision Party at its website bcneurovision.com.
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As part of the British Film Institute’s (BFI) season celebrating 100 years of the BBC, this past weekend saw a number of events around the Eurovision Song Contest, including a panel discussion on the changing face of the Contest, an extended set of clips and moments from broadcasters archives, and a reconstruction of the 1962 Eurovision Song Contest from Luxembourg. Ahead of the event, Ewan Spence talked with Gordon Roxburgh about the history of the Song Contest, discovering the new audio of Luxembourg 1962, and some of the secrets in the BBC’s Eurovision archives.
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee: The BFI and Eurovision 1962 With Gordon Roxburgh
Ewan Spence sits down with Gordon Roxburgh to talk about the reconstruction of the Eurovision Song Contest 1962, and its screening at the BFI’s celebration of the Song Contest.
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This week saw our broadcaster/country list for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 confirmed… we’ll have 37 competitive entries take to the stage in Liverpool from May 9th.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Liverpool Won’t Be Full Forever
We have our confirmed entry list, National Final tickets go on sale, and our second performer for Eurovision 2023 is revealed.
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We know we’re heading to Liverpool next year, and we know when. But there’s so much more to the Eurovision season, not least getting potential songs submitted to the individual broadcasters.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Liverpool Won’t Be Full Forever
Liverpool 2023 is full for the moment, Lugano is back in the picture, we can start planning a trip to Amsterdam, and more in this week’s Eurovision Song Contest news.
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Following a popular and hard-fought process, 20 potential cities have been whittled down to find a winner. The Eurovision Song Contest will be on the 13th of May in Liverpool. Ewan Spence and John Lucas sit down to look back over the process, think about the winning bids, and look forward to the show.
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee Podcast: We Have Our Host City!
We have our host city for 2023. As the Eurovision Song Contest settles in to its new home in the UK, Ewan Spence and John Lucas sit down to talk about Liverpool’s race to host, what to expect, and what happens next.
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With Glasgow and Liverpool left in the race to host Eurovision 2023, there’s a sense of momentum building up. That’s boosted by the launch fo the Junior Eurovision 2023 branding and a confirmed broadcaster entry list. Let’s go over all the news in the latest podcast.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Sixteen Will Go To Yerevan
We have a confirmed list for Junior Eurovision, a superfinal for Eurovision 2023 hosting, and some old favourites return.
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Back to 2016 in this week, as we head into both the Eurovision archive and the Edinburgh Fringe archive to talk ‘Eurobeat Moldova’ with a dash of Steps.
In 2007, ‘Eurobeat: Almost Eurovision‘ has one of the surprise hits at the Edinburgh Festival (winning ‘Best Musical’), went on to have a successful West End run, and has been touring ever since. The creative team behind the original show returned with a sequel – ‘Eurobeat Moldova‘ – and were hoping to break the Eurovision fans’ rule of thumb that ‘you don’t go back again’.
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee From The Archive: Steps and Eurobeat Moldova
Ewan Spence meets writer and director Craig Christie, leading man Lee Latchford-Evans, and cast member Oscar Balmaseda, from the Edinburgh Fringe theatre show Eurobeat Moldova.
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With some broadcasters closing their submission windows, deadlines approaching with others, and some just opening up the song entry systems, there’s a lot to keep track of in the latest news podcast.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: And The Submissions Carry On
With the new season under way, submission windows are opening and closing all across Europe, the British Film Institute celebrates the Song Contest, and Finland’s UMK has a record breaking record.
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Once more we head into the ESC insight archives.
This week, Ewan Spence introduces an interview with Gregor Barcal. Recorded in 2015, Barcal was the Creative Producer and Script Writer of the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest. Ewan spent an hour with one of the driving forces behind that year’s show to find out more about his career, how a Eurovision broadcast is created, and if there were any rhyming couplets planned
Eurovision Insight Podcast: In-Depth With Creative Producer Gregor Barcal
Gregor Barcal is the Creative Producer and Script Writer of the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest. Ewan Spence spends an hour with one of the driving forces behind Vienna 2015 to find out more about his career, how ESC is created, and if there are any rhyming couplets planned…
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Other countries might be used to the media supporting Eurovision, but with the ongoing coverage of the Host City bidding process for Eurovision 2023, and a “Tune For The Weekend” for Sam Ryder’s new release ‘Somebody‘, the UK Eurovisiom community is giddy with engagement.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Somebody, Somewhere, and Seven
The new Eurovision season has started, submission windows have opened everywhere, and the BBC is heading to Junior Eurovision.
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With 'Puppet On A String' and 'Congratulations' back to back, songwriter Bill Martin is one of the most notable songwriters of Eurovision in the sixties. Ewan Spence presents an interview with Bill from the ESC Insight podcast archives.
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With 'Puppet On A String' and 'Congratulations' back to back, songwriter Bill Martin is one of the most notable songwriters of Eurovision in the sixties. Ewan Spence presents an interview with Bill from the ESC Insight podcast archives.
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We have our seven shortlisted host cities, the UK Media still love Sam Ryder as he launches his new single, we have more confirmed performers for Junior Eurovision, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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We have our seven shortlisted host cities, the UK Media still love Sam Ryder as he launches his new single, we have more confirmed performers for Junior Eurovision, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Once more into the podcast archives, as Radio Six International's Tony Currie has a chat over coffee with the UK's 1966 entrant Kenneth McKellar.
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Once more into the podcast archives, as Radio Six International's Tony Currie has a chat over coffee with the UK's 1966 entrant Kenneth McKellar.
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Eurovision is coming to the United Kingdom, more broadcasters confirm their attendance, Brand Eurovision’s strength, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Greig Watts sits down with Ewan Spence in our latest podcast to talk about songwriting, producing, and the thrill of the Eurovision Song Contest. We talk about how the role of the music producer has changed over the years, the creativity in a song camp, and a shared love of Duran Duran.
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With confirmation from the EBU that the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 will be hosted in the United Kingdom by the BBC, Ewan Spence and Ellie Chalkley sit down to talk about how we got here, what we know now, what we’ll find out about over the next few months, and what we hope to see, in a Chat Over (Instant) Coffee podcast.
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The Spanish selection grows, Eurovision heads to Latin America, we have our first performer for Eurovision 2023, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Friend of the Parish Monty Moncrieff joins Ewan Spence to talk about the Second Cherry podcast, the ridiculous number of songs that enter Eurovision each year, finding your own favourites, and more, in the latest Insight Chat over Coffee.
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A new Eurovision Queen for Spotify, more broadcasters ready for ESC 2023, we have some National Selection songs for Junior Eurovision, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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One of the most recognisable performers at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 was Austria's Conchita Wurst. Let's head into the archives and go back to April 2014, as Ewan meets Conchita before Eurovision victory rewarded us with a legend.
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We’re not going to Ukraine, we are going to the ‘Live On Tape’ songs, we have our first performer for Junior Eurovision, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Ewan Spence sits down with Dean Vuletic to talk about the history of the Eurovision Song Contest and its relationship with European politic, in our latest chat over coffee podcast.
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The Summer months see our favourite acts going on the road, the start of the Junior Eurovision selections, and a welcome return of the Lego Eurovision project, all in the latest Insight News podcast.
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There’s more to being a Eurovision fan than correcting the official result, but that’s Euro Bruno for you! Ewan sites down with Bruno to talk about Eurovision life as a Portuguese fan, comfy music, changes to the jury system. and that spreadsheet from 2019.
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We look back at Turin 2022, look forward to the 2023 Contest, and Junior Eurovision is on the horizon., in the latest Insight News podcast.
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As the dust settles and the Eurovision community recovers at home, Ewan Spence is joined by John Lucas and Ben Robertson to look back at Turin and the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 on the podcast.
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How does Eurovision compare to the American Song Contest? What is it like to wait 3 years to sing on the stage? How do you prepare a country for three minutes? And how does the picture get from the stage to your screen? Ewan Spence goes backstage for a final round of interviews from some not-so-familiar faces.
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With hours to go before the Grand Final, Fin Ross and John discuss what to look out for as the 2022 Eurovision season reaches its final climax, in today's daily podcast.
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Fin Ross and John are joined by Natalia Anderson to dissect the final ten qualifiers, and get some initial thoughts on Saturday's Grand Final, in today's daily podcast.
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It’s the day of the second Semi Final, so Fin Ross and John are previewing this evening’s songs, why every song will qualify, and the chances of a Big 5 victory, in today's daily podcast.
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Fin Ross and John have had an emotional moment in the arena, they talk through the first ten Semi Final qualifiers, and have thoughts on the Contest’s future, in today's daily podcast from backstage at Turin.
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Fin Ross and John take us through life in the Eurovision Press Centre, the excitement in the venue, and preview the first Semi Final, in today's daily podcast from backstage at Turin 2022.
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What happened over the last week, some sightseeing around Turin, and what we are looking forward to over the next few days. Fin Ross Russell and John Lucas gather our thoughts before the final sprint.
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Elaine O’Neill meets the performers taking to the stage in Turin for Eurovision 2022 to find out what they were doing before the Song Contest called, and what's planned after the Grand Final, in the latest Insight podcast.
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John Lucas and Ben Robertson take a stroll around the Turin Eurovision Village an reflect on an eventful day for the Big Five...
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John Lucas is joined by Mike Jones (Aussievision) and Micael O'Kane (Eurovision Hub) live at the Turin Press Centre to discuss all the latest developments from the past 24 hours...
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John Lucas is joined by Derek Sillerud (12 Points from America) and León (Mako.co.il) live at the Turin Press Centre to discuss closed rehearsals, a weekend in San Marino, how the artists navigate online backlash and more in today's podcast.
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Eurovision’s first rehearsals are over, the ever changing Contest is discussed, and something something Kinetic Sun something. Fin Ross Russell and Ewan Spence loo back on the first few days in today's Turin Podcast.
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Ewan sits down with Iceland’s Head of Delegation to talk about his love of Eurovision, its importance to public service broadcasting, and the guiding light it shines over all of us, ont he latest Chat over Coffee podcsat.
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In this episode of The Question, the panel discuss the benefits and drawbacks of performing in singers’ native language. What makes us fall in love with songs we don’t understand? Could the show producers do more to make these songs accessible? Is there scope to bring back the native language rule?
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Ross Middleton and Donna Sluggett join Ewan Spence in the final episode of Juke Box Jury 2022 to discuss the Eurovision songs from Denmark, Malta, Italy, San Marino, and Austria.
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Canada is calling, the fan votes are in, and Turin goes 4K, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Ewan Spence is joined by Elaine O’Neill and Fin Ross Russell in the seventh episode of Juke Box Jury to discuss the Eurovision 2022 songs from Belgium, Ukraine, Montenegro, France, and Moldova.
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Marco Filipponi joins Ewan Spence to talk about the massive success of the Fantasy Football-esque FantaSanremo and FantaEurovison contests, in the latest Chat over Coffee podcast.
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A cavalcade of Turin band, Eurovision is flying so high, a welcome late arrival to the Song Contest ball, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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John Lucas and Natalia Anderson join Ewan Spence In the sixth episode of Juke Box Jury to discuss the Eurovision 2022 songs from Slovenia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Latvia, and Norway.
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Gerry “Mr Gerbear” Avelino, along with his eponymous song sorter, sits down with Ewan Spence to talk about comparing Eurovision songs, the attraction to the Song Contest, the power of linguistics, and more, in the latest Chat Over Coffee podcast.
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We have ten Euroclubs in Turin, three parties at home, one quick look at the stage, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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In the fifth episode of Juke Box Jury, Ellie Chalkley and Ross Middleton join Ewan Spence to discuss the Eurovision 2022 songs from Finland, Armenia, Ireland, The Netherlands, and Germany.
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Fin Ross Russell is joined by Alexandru Mic and Natalia Anderson to discuss which country yet to taste Eurovision victory will be the next to break their duck. Is it the country with momentum? Is it the country with a defined style? Or is it just pure luck?
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A key change of Euroclubs, tickets go on sale, dates for Junior Eurovision 2022, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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In Juke Box Jury’s fourth episode, Matthew Ker and Scott Reid sit down with Ewan Spence to discuss the Eurovision 2022 songs from Portugal, Israel, Azerbaijan, the United Kingdom, and Spain.
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In our latest Chat over Coffee podcast, Ewan Spence sits down with NRK’s Stig Karlsen to talk about Norway at Eurovision, organising MGP, and how to make sure we only see Wolf Keith, Wolf Jim, and their banana
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Who sings when, where are the tickets, and what’s up with the postcards? All that and more in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Sharleen Wright and Fin Ross Russell join Ewan Spence to discuss the Eurovision 2022 songs from Croatia, Poland, Estonia, Georgia, and Iceland in the latest Juke Box Jury podcast.
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Our latest Chat Over Coffee podcast talks about Eurovision running orders; from the building blocks and historical norms; the rise and falls, tempos, and comparisons; and of course the running order for Turin 2022’s Semi Finals.
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We can hear all forty songs, the American Song Contest is under way, and the preview concerts start this weekend. All that and more in the latest Insight News podcast.
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In the second Juke Box Jury for 2022, Ewan Spence is joined by AJ Clay and Ariadne Griffin judge the Eurovision 2022 songs from Greece, Cyprus, Australia, the Czech Republic, and Lithuania.
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The EBU has all the songs, we’re still waiting for the final tracks, and America is almost ready for its first Song Contest, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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It's time for 2022's 'hit, miss, or maybe' as Juke Box Jury returns. In the first episode Monty Moncrieff and Chris Halpin join Ewan Spence to judge this year's Eurovision songs from Sweden, Switzerland, Albania, Romania, and North Macedonia.
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In this episode of The Question, the panel discuss the ever-changing differences between the taste of the jury and public votes. Have the juries overstayed their welcome? Is there a right way to judge contest entries? And what role do the diasporas have to play?
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The submission deadline is nearly here, the final songs are released, and there’s one last chance to vote for your favourites to go to Turin, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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More performers win a ticket to Turin, the latest National Final results, and Michael Bolton joins the party, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Fin Ross Russell is joined by Alex Andrumic and Natalia Anderson to try and answer the question of success at the Song Contest in The Eurovision Question podcast.
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National Final results, country updates, and this week’s show diary, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Turin’s opening ceremony, our first look at the stage, Estonia channels Johnny Cash, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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More national selection results, more songs released, Sanremo’s second chance show, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Matt Baker sat down for a digital coffee with LRT's Head of Delegation Audrius Giržadas, to talk about Lithuania at Eurovision, the impact of The Roop, and this weekend's National Final, in our latest Chat over Coffee podcast.
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Ewan Spence sits down with YLE’s Anssi Autio to talk about Finland at Eurovision, the success of Blind Channel, and this year’s UMK Show., in our latest Chat Over Coffee interview podcast.
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The 100 Days countdown begins, Tim Tok has a new champion, Sanremo continues, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Ewan Spence sits down with RTE’s Michael Kealy to talk about Ireland at the Song Contest, this year’s Eurosong selection process, and the importance of The Late Late Show to Ireland and Eurovision, in our latest Chat over Coffee podcast.
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Who sings in which Semi Final, Melfest’s new voting system, pushing the rules envelopes, and more, in the latest Insight news podcast.
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John Egan and Ewan Spence start the brew and pour over the Semi Final draw for Turin 2022, the historical impact of the draw, and how we can make predictions before hearing the songs, in the latest Chat over Coffee podcast.
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Our growing playlist of music, the latest National Selection results, a transforming stage, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Samantha and Ewan sit down to talk about the history of the language rule at Eurovision, its impact on the Song Contest, and the tantalising prospect of a new language at the Contest from Poland’s 2022 National Final.
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Finland tempts us with rock, Sweden will stay in Stockholm, Norway still wants to know what the fox says, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Ewan Spence sits down with Gunther Ooms, organiser of the ESC250, to talk about the most recent results, why Loreen keeps winning, and what’s next for the team at Songfestival.be.
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Our next name from Montenegro, another public wildcard, the National Finals are back this weekend, and more, on the latest Insight News podcast.
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The directors are in the building, new National Finals are announced, Albania makes it a Magnificent Seven, and more in this week's Insight News podcast.
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In our final Christmas Jukebox of 2021, Ewan Spence is joined by Matthew Ker and Fin Ross Russell to talk about six more Christmas favourites sung by Eurovision artists from France, Norway, Iceland, Sweden, Greece, and Scotland.
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We have a winner at Junior Eurovision, we have our Christmas Jukebox, we’re getting ready for Festivali i Kenges, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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In the second Christmas Juke Box episode, Samantha Ross and John Lucas join Ewan Spence to talk about six more Christmas favourites sung by Eurovision artists from Italy, Sweden, Finland, Ireland, Iceland and the United Kingdom.
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Ewan Spence sits down with some watercolours and felt tip pens to chat with Kev F Sutherland about his love for Eurovision, remembering the winners, and his new Unofficial Eurovision Pop Star Colouring Book.
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In the first of our Christmas Jukebox podcasts, Monty Moncrieff and AJ Clay join Ewan Spence to talk about six Christmas favourites sung by Eurovision artists from Italy, the United Kingdom, Finland, Sweden, Austria, and Norway.
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Hours after Junior Eurovision 2021 took place we held a podcast with Junior Eurovision experts from across Europe to review the results and look forward to Turin and beyond.
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A special podcast speaking of the journalists inside the press centre in Paris about all the upcoming Junior Eurovision Song Contest. With Ben Robertson, Nicklas Nørgaard, Tim Jumawan and Nisay Samreth
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SVT reveals the MelFest running order, NBC starts the promotion, it’s time for Junior Eurovision 2021., and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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A cracking line-up for Sanremo, more National Finals announced, Eskimo Callboy ask to go to Eurovision, and more in the latest Insight News podcast
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Ewan Spence and Ben Robertson sit down over a digital coffee to talk about Melodifestivalen 2022, who the show is for, and thoughts on the entry list.
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One track for Turin, all the tracks for Paris, a few Schlage legends for Sweden, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Winners and losers in Estonia, returning heroes in Sweden, another chance to talk Toto, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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A companion podcast to Eurovision Again's trip to Istanbul 2004. Join us as we go over the rulebook, National Final gems, the State Of Pop, Abba’s last music video, a look back at Eurovision Again, and more.
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Our first National Final broadcast, our first trip to America, our final trip to Eurovision Again, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Estonia’s musical mystery, trusting the Swedish media, Italy returns to the river of Rock, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Germany announces a National Final, Spain builds up Benidorm Fest, there’s something about Abba, and more in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Tickets for Junior Eurovision, late night belongs to Måneskin, Jon Ola Sand talks politics, and more in the latest Insight News podcast.
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The entry list is confirmed, the Parisian stage takes shape, Eurovision reaches Fortnite, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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A companion podcast to Eurovision Again's trip to Baku 2012. Join us as we go over the rulebook, National Final gems, the State Of Pop, and more...
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Sweden has some tickets for you, Albania may not be our first National Final, Turin Council signs off on the budget, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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The host city is confirmed, a news Junior Eurovision series begins, and some thoughts on travelling to Turin. All that and more in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Our latest arrival on Île de Bezençon is a key member of the Eurovision fam, the wonderful Alesia Michelle! We talk about the distinctive tones of Swedish and British vocalists, enjoy a rock moment and contemplate what Måneskin could mean for bringing back the orchestra.
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Spain has more details on Benidorm Fest, OGAE announces a surprise winner, someone prepares to sing Mammamia, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Finland need some dancers, Fans find a new 1968 favourite, Sanremo logs on to Friends Reunited, and more in this week's Insight News podcast.
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A companion podcast to Eurovision Again's trip to London 1968. Join us as we go over the rulebook, National Final gems, the State Of Pop, an exclusive chat with one of the songwriters behind 'Congratulations', and more...
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Some bits have arrived, some bits are delayed, and some bits are in Jutland. Find out all those bits and more in the latest Insight news podcast.
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Everything is awesome in this week's Insight news podcast. We’ll get our first artist announced next week, the Junior Eurovision National Finals are under way, we have the dates for Melfest, and more.
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The season gets under way, Estonia's November selection shows, Junior Eurovision is brought to us by the number nineteen, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Junior Eurovision scenarios revealed, imminent decision on our host city, Norway gives us a bit more time, and more in the latest Insight News podcast
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A companion podcast to Eurovision Again's trip to Malmo 1992. Join us as we go over the rulebook, National Final gems, the State Of Pop, and more.
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Two more countries join the Eurovision party, a curious National Final announced, surprising news from Luxembourg, and the rest of this week's Eurovision in our latest Insight News podcast.
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It’s all quiet on the Insight News podcast front as we wait for our host city for 2022, wait for broadcaster confirmations, and wait for more details on the National Finals.
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Denmark is still missing, we have 11 bids left for Italy 2022, and Amadeus has returned. All that and more in the latest Insight News podcast.
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It's your weekly Eurovision news podcast. In this episode, the Elves are working on a Museum, Junior Eurovision is getting bigger, Mr Lordi has an HD makeover, and more.
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We’re getting a Spanish National Final, Måneskin fans get a clean edit, and Vanity Fair gets Ola Melzig. All that and more in the latest Insight News podcast.
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A companion podcast to Eurovision Again's trip to The Hague in 1980. Join us as we go over the rulebook, National Final gems, the State Of Pop, and the impact of the world economy on the Contest.
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We’re getting ready for another #EurovisionAgain, Italy has found its favourite for host city, and Poland turns to Genesis for Junior Eurovision success, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Switzerland opens up, more music from The Netherlands, and the checklist for potential hosts of Eurovision 2022 in Italy in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Successful streams, Denmark’s RSVP, Turin makes it official, and more. Join Ewan Spence in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Malta welcomes back a fan favourite, Italy splits Sanremo from our Song Contest, and Eurovision Again breaks the tie-break. Ewan Spence and the ESC Insight team bring you the news in our latest podcast.
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Our companion podcast to Eurovision Again's trip to Madrid. Join us as we go over the rulebook, National Final gems, the State Of Pop, and the history of the Teatro Real.
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Countries are entering Eurovision again, you can watch Eurovision again in Lego, and let’s not forget this weekend is the return of Eurovision Again! All that and more in the latest Insight News podcast.
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More tour dates from your favourite artists, selection news for Junior Eurovision, and Måneskin slowly taking over the world. All that and more in the latest Insight News podcast.
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From the viewing figures, to the charts, to the awards, it feels like everyone loves Eurovision this year! All that and more in the latest Insight News podcast.
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We have our winner! Safe in the knowledge that the Eurovision Song Contest has made it through Rotterdam, it’s time to look forward to the future in the latest ESC Insight podcast.
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What a show, what a fortnight, what a season. As the curtain falls on the Italian victory, the ESC Insight team and good good friends gather one last time to talk over the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 on our final daily podcast.
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The day is finally here! It's time to #OpenUp with Ellie Chalkley and Ross Middleton in ESC Insight's Alternative Commentary track for the grand final from Rotterdam's Ahoy Arena.
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Just a few hours to go, and the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 will be under way. Before we reach that point, let’s take a moment to go over the Top Ten songs that are chasing for victory.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Rotterdam, Friday 21st May
Not long now until the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. Ewan Spence, Ben Robertson, and Ross Middleton run down the favourites to win the Glass Microphone.
With Ewan Spence, Ben Robertson, and Ross Middleton.
Once the Grand Final is over, there’s still more Eurovision Stay up to date with all the discussions, news, and reviews by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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The final ten songs have qualified for the Grand Final, and we have the shape of the songs with the publication of the running order. There’s a lot of competing still to go!
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Rotterdam, Friday 21st May
We have all 26 songs for this weekend’s Eurovision Grand Final of Who qualified from the second Semi Final, who’s got a good place in the running order, and some thoughts on how competitive 2021 is. Luke Fisher and Fin Ross Russell join Ewan Spence on today’s Insight News podcast.
With Ewan Spence, Luke Fisher, and Fin Ross Russell.
It’s not long until the Grand Final of the Song Contest arrives. Stay up to date with all the discussions, news, and previews by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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The second big live show of the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest is almost here, which means it’s time for the ESC Insight Alternative Commentary ‘Riff’ Track for the show. Having spent the 2021 Season with ESC Insight, why not join us for the final step as seventeen countries sing for the opportunity to appear in Saturday night’s Grand Final.
You’ll be able to watch the show on your national broadcaster (or head over to www.eurovision.tv for the free live stream without a commentator which is available in some territories).
For a million reasons, legal, technical or otherwise, we can’t automatically sync up with the live broadcast, so you need to do a little bit of work. Grab the MP3, cue it up in your audio player of choice, be it portable on headphones, or on your computer or tablet. Feel free to start listening whenever you want, but starting five minutes before show starts is just about enough – more makes it comfortable.
I’ll remind you in the show, but when you hear the beep, you pause the track, and start up again when our hosts say “let the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 begin!”
Enjoy! And you can still follow me real time on Twitter for updates direct from the Contest.
Eurovision 2021 Podcast: Semi Final 2 Commentary
Ellie Chalkley take you though the second semi final of Eurovision 2021. Press play before the show starts, and don’t forget to pause when you hear the beep!
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Another live show tonight with the seventeen Semi Finalists looking to take one of the ten spots in Saturday’s Grand Final, the biggest competitive music show ever. The performances are set, the juries have decided, and we can take a quick look back to see who is in pole position for qualification.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Rotterdam, Thursday 20th May
The Second Semi Final’s jury show is over, and fifty percent of the marks have been awarded. Ewan Spence is joined by Chris Halpin and Elaine O’Neil to look back at what could have caught the jury’s eyes and ears.
With Ewan Spence, Elaine O’Neill, and Chris Halpin.
It’s not long until the Grand Final of the Song Contest arrives. Stay up to date with all the discussions, news, and previews by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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The Eurovision Song Contest is back on our screens. The first of three live shows from Rotterdam’s Ahoy Theatre was broadcast last night, and it was an emotion release for the performers, the community, and possibly the whole continent.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Rotterdam, Wednesday 19th May
We have our first ten qualifiers for Saturday Night’s Grand Final. Ewan, Donna, and Matt talk about the winners, the running order, and the emotional power of Eurovision.
With Ewan Spence, Donna Sluggett, and Matt Baker.
The jury rehearsals and live show for the second Semi Final continue this week. Stay up to date with all the discussions, news, and previews by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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The first big live show of the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest is almost here, which means its time for the ESC Insight Alternative Commentary ‘Riff’ Track for the show. Having spent the 2021 Season with ESC Insight, why not join us for the final step as sixteen countries sing for the opportunity to appear in Saturday night’s Grand Final.
You’ll be able to watch the show on your national broadcaster (or head over to www.eurovision.tv for the free live stream without a commentator which is available in some territories).
For a million reasons, legal, technical or otherwise, we can’t automatically sync up with the live broadcast, so you need to do a little bit of work. Grab the MP3, cue it up in your audio player of choice, be it portable on headphones, or on your computer or tablet. Feel free to start listening whenever you want, but starting five minutes before show starts is just about enough – more makes it comfortable.
I’ll remind you in the show, but when you hear the beep, you pause the track, and start up again when our hosts say “let the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 begin!”
Enjoy! And you can still follow me real time on Twitter for updates direct from the Contest.
Eurovision 2021 Podcast: Semi Final 1 Commentary
Ellie Chalkley take you though the first semi final of Eurovision 2021. Press play before the show starts, and don’t forget to pause when you hear the beep!
You can stay up to date with The ESC Insight Podcast by subscribing to the RSS feed for all the shows, or use iTunes to get the show automatically downloaded to your computer if that’s your thing.
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Tonight is the live broadcast of the first Semi Final with the public deciding which ten songs they want to qualify. The jury made their decisions last night, so lets go through the performances and think about what they would have picked out as we preview the show.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Rotterdam, Tuesday 18th May
The jury has scored the first Semi Final, and ahead of tonight’s live broadcast to the voting audience at home, Ewan Spence, Samantha Ross, and Ross Middleton look discuss the performances of tonight’s 16 Eurovision songs.
With Ewan Spence, Samantha Ross, and Ross Middleton.
The jury rehearsals and live shows start this week. Stay up to date with all the discussions, news, and previews by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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As of today, we are keeping score. Monday night is Semi Final 1’s jury show, with half of the final marks up for grabs ahead of the public vote on Tuesday night. It’s Eurovision week, so let’s take stock of where we are in the latest Insight News podcast.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Rotterdam, Monday 17th May
look back at last week’s rehearsals, looking forward to the rest of the week, and a reminder of just how important Netflix’s ‘Fire Saga‘ is to the modern Eurovision Song Contest.
With Ewan Spence, Sharleen Wright, Danie Tregonning, and Robyn Gallagher.
The jury rehearsals and live shows start this week. Stay up to date with all the discussions, news, and previews by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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As the Ahoy Theatre’s stage gets a rest from constant rehearsals, the city of Rotterdam steps into the limelight with the Opening Ceremony. Meanwhile we have news from across the Atlantic, with guests from across the Atlantic.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Rotterdam, Sunday 16th May
Why do some song styles keep returning to Eurovision? Why do some artists keep on trying to get to the Song Contest? And who’s going to vote for who in Americavision? Ewan, Sam, and Erik have a weekend chat on all things Eurovision
With Ewan Spence, Samantha Ross, and Erik Nelson.
The jury rehearsals and live shows start this week. Stay up to date with all the discussions, news, and previews by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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The middle weekend of Eurovision’s time in Rotterdam is a moment to pause and reflect after the rehearsals end and the live shows begin. Why is the Eurovision Song Contest such a powerful vehicle for change?
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Rotterdam, Saturday 15th May
Ewan Spence, Monty Moncrieff, and Matt Baker sit down to talk about the final rehearsals, the Eurovision rule book, and the positive impact of LGBT representation at the Song Contest.
With Ewan Spence, Monty Moncrieff, and Matt Baker.
With the technical rehearsals over there’s still a lot more Eurovision to come. Stay up to date with all the discussions, news, and previews by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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The Eurovision Song Contest has come a long way since the radio and television broadcast of the 1956 show. Thanks to the internet, the Song Contest has a wide and engaged community. We’re all watching the rehearsals now, but as more of the community returns to the Contest in the run up to the grand final, how is Eurovision being shaped by the internet?
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Rotterdam, Friday 14th May
The Semi Finalist finish their second rehearsal, so let’s look over their calls to action. It’s also time to think about the Eurovision online world and how the EBU and Broadcasters are engaging with the community.
With Ewan Spence, Ellie Chalkley, and Chris Halpin (from ‘Chris Talks Eurovision‘).
With the rehearsals continuing, stay up to date with all the Eurovision discussions by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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Thursday is one of the longest days of rehearsals is here, as the Semi Finalists polish their routines, the Big Five and our hosts have their first moments on stage, and the realisation that we have seen the winning song and its staging.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Rotterdam, Thursday 13th May
Not only do we have more second round Semi Final rehearsals, but we have the first round rehearsals of our hosts and the Big Five. Do we still need the Big Five?
With Ewan Spence, Phil Colclough, and Fin Ross Russell.
With the rehearsals continuing, stay up to date with all the Eurovision discussions by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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Moving into the second wave of rehearsals, our Semi Finalists return to the stage with twenty more minutes each to go through their stagings, camera angles, outfits, and more. What stands out, what needs work, and what will make the voters choose their song?
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Rotterdam, Wednesday 12th May
The second round of Semi Final rehearsals, COVID protocols kick in, and a look at the ‘calls to action’ from each of our performances.
With Ewan Spence, Luke Fisher, and Ben Robertson.
With the rehearsals continuing, stay up to date with all the Eurovision discussions by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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There’s a lot of things to talk about today, from the the first look at the last of the Semi Finals, through to thoughts on how to get the points you need to with the Eurovision Song Contest, and why we need to remember to #CelebrateDiversity.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Rotterdam, Tuesday 11th May
The final round of first rehearsals for the Semi Finals comes to an end. Who’s looking to the jury, who’s chasing public votes, how do people decide which songs they love?
With Ewan Spence, Sharleen Wright, Donna Sluggett, and Ian Cunningham.
With the rehearsals under way, stay up to date with all the Eurovision discussions by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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It’s a moment many in the community have been waiting for, as Iceland takes to the stage for the first rehearsal of Daði og Gagnamagnið, and another episode in the ongoing Flo Rida mystery.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Rotterdam, Monday 10th May
Into the rehearsals for Semi Final 2, the big debate over pre-recorded backing vocals, and some thoughts about clever PR, in the latest daily podcast from Rotterdam.
With Ewan Spence, Monty Moncrieff and Wivian Kristiansen.
With the rehearsals under way, stay up to date with all the Eurovision discussions by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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The back half of Semi Final 1 on the Eurovision stage today as nine more delegations take to the stage. It’s our first look at the staging choices from Cyprus through to Malta.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Rotterdam, Sunday 9th May
The bottom half of the first Semi Final completed their first rehearsals today. Danie and Ross join Ewan on today’s daily Insight podcast to look back at the songs, the sawtooth, and the stories loved by the community.
With Ewan Spence, Danie Tregonning, and Ross Middleton.
With the rehearsals under way, stay up to date with all the Eurovision discussions by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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The doors (both digital and physical) have opened up in Rotterdam, as the Eurovision community arrives at the Ahoy Theatre for the first rehearsals. Today saw Lithuania, Slovenia, Russia, Sweden, North Macedonia, and Ireland run through their first technical rehearsal.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Rotterdam, Saturday 8th May
The rehearsals have begun, and the ESC Insight podcast moves over to daily coverage to bring you all the news, reviews, and discussion from the Eurovision Song Contest 2021.
With Ewan Spence, Fin Ross Russell, and Ben Robertson.
With the rehearsals under way, stay up to date with all the Eurovision discussions by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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Sneaking in just under the wire before the artist rehearsals begin in Rotterdam, it’s the final episode of this year’s Juke Box Jury. Five songs are left for our judges to discuss.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #8
with Ellie Chalkley and Matthew Ker.
Denmark: Øve os på hinanden, by Fyr & Flamme.
Australia: Technicolour, by Montaigne.
Georgia: You, by Tornike Kipiani.
Malta: Je Ma Casse, by Destiny.
Lithuania: Discoteque, by The Roop.
It’s May, the month of the Eurovision Song Contest. Make sure you are following ESC Insight to never miss the podcast. You’ll find us in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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It’s here… nearly! Rehearsals start tomorrow for Rotterdam 2021. Lets go over the week’s news and get ready to start our daily podcast!.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: The Rehearsals Are Coming
With our performers ready to start their Eurovision rehearsals, all our attention switches to the Rotterdam stage. Ewan Spence and the ESC Insight team bring you the news from the world of the Eurovision Song Contest.
It’s going to get busy in the Eurovision world. Stay on top of all the action with the ESC Insight podcast. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have our email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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The end of Juke Box Jury is almost here, but that’s good news because it means Eurovision rehearsals are close! Until the performers take to the Eurovision stage, lets carry on reviewing the songs… although it’s time to introduce a little twist to this year’s song selection…
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #7
with Donna Sluggett and Fin Ross Russell
Denmark: Iron Heart, by Ben and Tan.
United Kingdom: Embers, by James Newman.
Portugal: Love Is On My Side, by Black Mamba.
Finland: Dark Side, by Blind Channel.
The Netherlands: The Dawn Of A New Age, by Jeangu Macrooy
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Seven days closer to this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Seven days where the Contest suddenly felt a lot closer, more pictures from inside the Ahoy Theatre, more details on the audience capacity. and more music and promos being released.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: The Doors Are Opening
The Eurovision stage is complete, Krista has started calling, and the Husavik’s Oscar adventure comes to an end. Ewan Spence and the ESC Insight team bring you the news from the world of the Eurovision Song Contest.
May is Eurovision month, and you can stay on top of all the action in Rotterdam by listening to the ESC Insight podcast. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have our email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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Another week, and another five songs heading to Eurovision 2021 via the Juke Box Jury room. What will we make of the music this week? Will you agree? And what exactly are elliptical curves anyway?
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #6
with AJ Clay and Ross Middleton
Croatia: Tick Tock, by Albina.
San Marino: Adrenalina, by Senhit, ft Flo Rida.
Spain: Voy a Quedarme, by Blas Cantó.
Ireland: Maps, by Lesley Roy.
Italy: Zitti e Buoni, by Måneskin.
With just less than a month to go until the Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam make sure you are following ESC Insight to never miss the podcast. You’ll find us in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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The stage is nearly ready, and the first stand-in rehearsals start next week. The online preview parties are under way and there’s a musical flood of alternate version. It’s been a busy week for the Eurovision Song Contest.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Four Hours To Finish The Contest
Our first name for Junior Eurovision 2021, our first smartphone game of the year, and the first ‘live-to-tape’ broadcast is confirmed. Ewan Spence and the ESC Insight team bring you the news from the world of the Eurovision Song Contest.
Stay up to date with the Eurovision Song Contest news as we approach May and Rotterdam 2021 by listening to the ESC Insight podcast. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have our email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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For those of you running a JBJ Bingo Card, this is going to be a good week for cover versions and Kate Bush references. For everyone else, here are another five songs heading to Rotterdam this year.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #5
with John Lucas and Samantha Ross
Israel: Set Me Free, by Eden Alene,
North Macedonia: Here I Stand, by Vasil.
Ukraine: Shum, by Go_A.
Iceland: Ten Years, by Daði og Gagnamagnið.
Germany: I Don’t Feel Hate, by Jendrik.
As we get closer towards the Semi Finals and Grand Final of this year’s Song Contest, you can stay up to date with all the Eurovision news and reviews by listening to the ESC Insight podcast. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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Our weekly look at the Eurovision Song Contest world continues, and things are hotting up in Rotterdam. The Ahoy Theatre is getting its stage, more details on the shows are revealed, and the promotional machines for the delegations are getting into gear.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Hello Stage, Where Have You Been Hiding?
Germany sings for Iceland, Amanda Holden talks for the UK, and Duncan Laurence charts for The Netherlands. Ewan Spence and the ESC Insight team bring you the news from the world of the Eurovision Song Contest.
Stay up to date with the Eurovision Song Contest news as we approach May and Rotterdam 2021 by listening to the ESC Insight podcast. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have our email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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Our annual look at all the songs entering the Eurovision Song Contest continues with another five Rotterdam-bound songs from the 39 ready to be discussed. As always, join in through the comments!
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #4
with Scott Reid and AJ Clay.
Czech Republic: omaga, by Benny Cristo.
Switzerland: Tout l’Univers, by Gjon’s Tears.
Poland : The Ride, by Rafał.
Belgium: The Wrong Place, by Hooverphonic.
Cyprus : El Diablo, by Elena Tsagrinou.
As we get closer towards May and the Song Contest, you can stay up to date with all the Eurovision news and reviews by listening to the ESC Insight podcast. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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The songs have been submitted, the back-up performances are recorded, and rehearsals are well under way. Across Europe the preparations for this year’s Song Contest quietly continue.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: It’s Oh So Quiet
The acoustic army arrives, moving on from the 80s, and putting a pendant around Eurovision. Ewan Spence and the ESC Insight team bring you the news from the world of the Eurovision Song Contest.
Stay up to date with the Eurovision Song Contest news as we approach May and Rotterdam 2021 by listening to the ESC Insight podcast. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have our email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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Our socially distant review of this year’s three-minute gems reaches the third episode this week, so settle back for personal our thoughts on five more songs heading to Rotterdam.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #3
with Ellie Chalkley and Ross Middleton.
Austria: Amen, by Vincent Bueno.
Russia: Russian Woman, by Manizha.
Moldova: Sugar, by Natalia Gordienko.
France: Voilà, by Barbara Pravi.
Latvia: The Moon Is Rising, by Samanta Tina.
As we get closer towards May and the Song Contest, you can stay up to date with all the Eurovision news and reviews by listening to the ESC Insight podcast. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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Yes there were many stories popping on the first of April, but let’s put (almost) all of them behind us to bring you everything that we know as the 39 delegations and the organisers get ready for Rotterdam 2021..
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Ding Dong, Rotterdam Calling
Krista’s back, Eurovision needs some shipping containers, and you too can dance like The Roop. Ewan Spence and the ESC Insight team bring you the news from the world of the Eurovision Song Contest.
Stay up to date with the Eurovision Song Contest news as we leave the National Final season behind by listening to the ESC Insight podcast. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have our email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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Another trip to the musical court beckons as we welcome back two more judges and five more songs into a room full of hits, misses, and maybes.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #2
with Donna Sluggett and Matthew Ker
Slovenia: Amen, by Ana Soklič
Estonia: The Lucky One, by Uku Suviste
Bulgaria: Growing Up Is Getting Old, by Victoria
Azerbaijan: Mata Hari, by Efendi
Norway: Fallen Angel, by Tix
As we get closer towards May and the Song Contest, you can stay up to date with all the Eurovision news and reviewsby listening to the ESC Insight podcast. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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It’s a curious time for the Contest. The 39 songs have been submitted, the backup tapes are being quietly worked on, and everyone is catching their breath before the call of Rotterdam arrives…
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Mr Rida To Rotterdam Please
Måns Zelmerlöw is back, everyone gets a green screen, and Mr Rida might come to Rotterdam. Ewan Spence and the ESC Insight team bring you the news from the world of the Eurovision Song Contest.
Stay up to date with the Eurovision Song Contest news as we leave the National Final season behind by listening to the ESC Insight podcast. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have our email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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It’s been a year since our last trip to the bench, but with the songs for Rotterdam 2021 submitted to the EBU, it’s time to get started on our annual exploration of all the three minutes that will take to the Eurovision Song Contest stage in May. Welcome back, Juke Box Jury.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #1
with Samantha Ross and Fin Ross Russell
Albania: ‘Karma’, by Anxhela Peristeri.
Greece: ‘Last Dance’, by Stefania.
Serbia: ‘Loco Loco’, by Hurricane.
Romania: ‘Amnesia’, by Roxen.
Sweden: ‘Voices’, by Tusse.
As we get closer towards May and the Song Contest, you can stay up to date with all the Eurovision news and reviewsby listening to the ESC Insight podcast. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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The National Finals are over, the songs have all been submitted, and we’re in the quiet between the selections and the Song Contest. Before we start picking over previews, reviews, interviews, and more, let’s go back over the last week of selections.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: All Your Music For Rotterdam Has Arrived
The final songs are released, Daði completes his trilogy, and who’s top of the odds for May. Ewan Spence and the ESC Insight team bring you the news from the world of the Eurovision Song Contest.
Stay up to date with the Eurovision Song Contest news as we leave the National Final season behind by listening to the ESC Insight podcast. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have our email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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There’s one National Final left (yes it’s Melodifestivalen, now with added English commentary) but there’s still a number of big releases to come. Strap in for the end of National Final season as the Song Contest finishes the playlist for Rotterdam 2021.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: A Zlatan Free Zone
The myth of the Lovely Horse, Iceland sends Kim Possible to Radio 1, and we promise there is no surprise Zlatan appearance.
We also have ESC Insight’s statement on Belarus’ participation at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. You can read the statement in full here.
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We’re in the middle of Sanremo, the last National Finals are coming up, and there’s an avalanche of internally selected tracks to be released over the next ten days. Let’s make sure you haven’t missed anything.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Never Ending Allora
Saying goodbye to Armenia, Sanremo continues, and our man Christer takes to the stage.
This week’s ‘Eurovision Opinion‘ comes from Marcus Björkander from the Schlagervännerna and Eurovision Legends podcasts
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Not only are there a lot of National Final results to go through, but the pace of internal selections and reveals is going up as well. It’s going to be a packed newspod today.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Everyone Gets A Stage
A stage for everyone, all the National Final results, the upcoming Musical Madness of March, and more…
This week’s ‘Eurovision Opinion‘ comes from Alesia Michelle; hear more from Alesia at her YouTube channel.
Stay up to date with the Eurovision Song Contest news as the National Finals season continues by listening to the ESC Insight podcast. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have our email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
A stage for everyone, all the National Final results, and the upcoming Musical Madness of March. Ewan Spence and the ESC Insight team bring you the news from the world of the Eurovision Song Contest. Read more at www.escinsight.com.
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The pace is building up, with more names confirmed through Internal selections and National Finals this week, more songs from returning acts released, and a general cranking up of the tempo all round. Lets catch up on the news.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Thirty Rock
The UK has a singer, Spain has a head-to-head, what you should do when there is too much Eurovision, and more.
This week’s ‘Eurovision Opinion‘ comes from Chris Halpin; hear more from Chis at his YouTube channel ‘Christ Talks Eurovision‘.
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With one hundred days to go, and a thousand songs at Melodifestival, it’s been a week with a lot of numbers, as well as another National Final handing someone a ticket to Rotterdam 2021 and this year’s Contest.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Hundreds And Thousands
1000 songs in Sweden, 100 days to Eurovision, and a digital adventure for the press.
This week’s ‘Eurovision Opinon‘ comes from Sam Ross.
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In France we have one more song for the Eurovision 2021 playlist. This weekend Lithuania will hand us another. And everyone else continues down the road to Rotterdam’s Ahoy Theatre
Eurovision Insight Podcast: C Is For Community
Ten seconds in Italy, Scenario A is retired, Something something something Sweden, and more.
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France is going to bring us our next Eurovision Song for Rotterdam 2021 this week, but there’s a lot of action across the whole Eurovision world this week. Let’s catch up with the news.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Finding Delight In Every Song
Spain keeps it simple, when is a theatre not a theatre, one million Discoteques, and more!
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How’s your Saturday night? For the dedicated Eurovision fan it’s a time when more screens, more laptops, more phones, and more streaming bandwidth is needed as National Finals start popping up everywhere. And we wouldn’t have it any other way. What happened last week, and what can we expect this week? Let’s find out.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Crying At The Discoteque
The Roop move on, a Swedish catwalk returns, and Saturday nights are exciting again, all that and more in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Turns out that the flame that lit the community up and started National Final season was burning bright in Norway. But this week is not all about Fred, Tom, and Alexandra; there’s a lot more Eurovision news this week!
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Gloria Euphoria
KEiiNO return, Laura and Koit set up some fan fiction, and some Swedish humour about being in the middle. Ewan Spence and the ESC Insight team bring you all the news in the latest Insight podcast.
Stay in touch with the Eurovision Song Contest as the National Finals season continues by listening to the ESC Insight podcast. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have our email newsletter which you can sign up to here.
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