Editorial: The Top 10 ESC Injustices Since 2008
At Eurovision injustices are as common as the wind machines. Every year at least some stellar songs are overlooked in the semi-finals. Others fail to do as well as they deserve…
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Editorial: How Do You Convert People to Eurovision?
I’m guessing my experience is similar to most that love Eurovision. Friends and family look at you strangely when you bring it up. They make fun of your musical taste.…
In the age of Nicki Minaj, is Eurovision still “Out There”?
From time to time this Eurovision devotee has tried to convert others to his faith. I’ve had limited success to put it mildly. But I get it. Fans of Eurovision—Europe’s…
Should Producers Play the Eurovision Recap Backwards?
Draw order had a gigantic impact in the results this year. And regardless of how the draw order is determined, either by random selection or by the show’s producers, the…
Editorial: Why the UK should send a non-English entry
If you’re interested in European culture, one of the principal reasons to watch Eurovision is to listen to music that is sung in a language dissimilar to the one you speak.
Editorial: Where Do We Find Our Next Winner?
It’s a never a complete mystery who’ll win the next Contest and with that in mind Team Wiwi has a few preliminary predictions for 2014. With region-by-region analysis we’ll point…
Editorial: How should Eurovision voting be structured?
As the EBU continues to investigate the 2013 Eurovision voting scandal, it’s time to rethink the voting system at Eurovision. How do you measure the best act at Eurovision? How should…
Editorial: How to Best Enjoy Eurovision
Ok, I’ve now gone to one Eurovision—in Malmö—so that of course makes me an expert. Here’s my guide to how to best enjoy Eurovision.
Editorial: Let’s Hear it for Sweden
There have been almost no articles about Sweden’s presentation of ESC, and virtually nothing about Malmö as a host city. Why? Because the news media, the blogs, and everyone else…
Editorial: Eurovision Was the Happiest Week of My Life
Until recently David was our resident Eurovision virgin. But the 57-year-old went all the way (to Malmö) in 2013. Here he looks back on reaching fourth base.
Editorial: Should Artists Give Eurovision A Second (Or Third) Try?
May 2012. Fresh from defeat, the people behind San Marino’s entry meet in the Eurovision Bunker. San Marino needs a new song, producer and artist to take Eurovision glory and…
Editorial: No Bloc Voting Effect in 2013
The bookies have already named Emmelie de Forest’s “Only Teardrops” as the winner of Eurovision 2013. Some pundits say it’s a two-horse race between Denmark and Norway to the top.…