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Editorial: Why Malmö and Dusseldorf eclipse Baku’s Hosting in 2012

The unique flavour of every contest is not, contrary to popular belief, determined by the 26 different songs. The character of each year’s Contest comes from the host. It’s about…

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Mispronunciations at Eurovision: The Top 10 Phonetic Blunders

Whenever we hear a Eurovision song, we expect to hear it in English—despite the fact it’s not the native language of any participating countries bar the UK and Ireland. Strategy-wise…

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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.…

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In the age of Nicki Minaj, is Eurovision still “Out There”?

Posted on July 19, 2013February 14, 2014
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byAntonio Arrieta

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…

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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…

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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.

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Editorial: Where Do We Find Our Next Winner?

Posted on July 12, 2013December 26, 2015
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byAngus Quinn

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…

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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…

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Editorial: How to Best Enjoy Eurovision

Posted on June 22, 2013June 23, 2013
byDavid Thielen

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.

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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…

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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.

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Valentina Monetta Crisalide Vola poll winner wiwibloggs

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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…

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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.…

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Editorial: Why Malmö and Dusseldorf eclipse Baku’s Hosting in 2012

Mispronunciations at Eurovision: The Top 10 Phonetic Blunders

Editorial: The Top 10 ESC Injustices Since 2008

Editorial: How Do You Convert People to Eurovision?

In the age of Nicki Minaj, is Eurovision still “Out There”?

Should Producers Play the Eurovision Recap Backwards?

Editorial: Why the UK should send a non-English entry

Editorial: Where Do We Find Our Next Winner?

Editorial: How should Eurovision voting be structured?

Editorial: How to Best Enjoy Eurovision

Editorial: Let’s Hear it for Sweden

Editorial: Eurovision Was the Happiest Week of My Life

Editorial: Should Artists Give Eurovision A Second (Or Third) Try?

Editorial: No Bloc Voting Effect in 2013

We belong together! Mariah Carey headlines an all-star lineup of acts at Brighton Pride 2025

New music this week: Songs from NAPA, EMMY, Mamagama and more

Malta opens artist applications for Eurovision Music Exchange Camp ahead of 2026 song contest

Mighty Hoopla 2025: Loreen, Lulu, Ciara, and Ke$ha in line-up for London music festival

Slovenia considers withdrawing from Eurovision unless the EBU addresses concerns about voting transparency and Israel’s participation

Spain: Melody addresses Eurovision result, creative disagreements, and support from fans

New music this week (part 2): Songs from Melody, Klavdia, Sudden Lights and more

New music this week (part 1): Songs from Shkodra Elektronike, VÆB, Sam Ryder and more

Eurovision director Martin Green writes open letter addressing alleged voting irregularities following Israel’s massive public vote

Norway’s NRK requests a “thorough review” of the Eurovision voting system

“I would like Eurovision in Vienna without Israel” — 2025 champion JJ calls for changes to the participant list and voting system

Spanish newspaper shares the EBU’s warning letter to Israel’s Eurovision delegation following Malmö contest

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