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ESC Insight: Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

With one weekend of National Finals to go, the Eurovision playlist for Basel 2025 is almost full of the songs of every nation. Yet the global nature of the Song Contest has been brought into sharp focus with international songwriters contributing throughout the shows and cultural norms being challenged across borders. Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Losing The Televote Why there are so many Colors at Eurovision, what does it mean to lose your National Final televote, how OFCOM impacts the Song Contest, and more… Ewan Spence and Martin Bishop discuss the week’s hot topics in the Insight News podcast. Discover more about the Eurovision Song Contest and follow its journey to Basel by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show on iTunes , Google Podcasts , and Spotify . A direct RSS feed is available . The post Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Losing The Televote appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast .…
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ESC Insight: Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

Welcome To Eurovision Wars Eurovision Wars is a series of podcasts exploring geopolitical themes as they emerged on the Eurovision Song Contest stage . You can listen to Seasons 1 and 2 in full on Spotify , covering such topics as the Russia-Ukraine War, and the long-running dispute between Azerbaijan and Armenia. For Season 3, the podcast moves to its new home at ESC Insight, and will focus on the many controversies of Eurovision 2024. In episode six, the final episode looking at the 2024 season, Phil Doré and Ana Oppenheim, widen the scope of the podcast to look at some of the other political moments that impacted Malmö 2024, albeit without as much coverage in the mainstream press as the Israeli entry. How are the tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan reflected in the Contest, how close was controversy in the Serbian selection to disrupting Malmö 2024, and how should the EBU decide which countries should be represented by their national broadcaster at the Song Contest? Our Principles Of Discussion Before we go on, a quick reminder of the principles we are holding to in this series. Discussing Israel and Palestine is inevitably difficult and polarising, so in episode one, we introduced three ground rules to frame our podcasts. Be willing to keep more than one thought in your head . It can be true that the founding of the state of Israel was in response to centuries of antisemitism and the horrors of the Holocaust, and also that its founding was marked by massacres and forced displacement of the local Arab population. Likewise, it can be true that Israelis have a right not to be victims of Hamas terrorism, and Palestinians have a right not to be bombed by Israeli warplanes. These are not contradictory. Explanation is not justification . When we say that decades of oppression against the Palestinians contributed to October 7th, that is not to justify the atrocities of that day. Likewise, in describing those atrocities, this does not render the mass destruction inflicted by Israel on Gaza acceptable. If one side in a conflict commits a war crime, that doesn’t mean the other side gets a free war crime . Because, unbelievably, that point still has to be made. Eurovision stage concept for Malmo 2024 (EBU / SVT) If we are to fully understand how the Eurovision Song Contest became so controversial in 2024, then this inevitably leads to difficult conversations. But these are conversations we absolutely need to have as a community. You can find previous Eurovision Wars episodes on ESC Insight here . The post ESC Insight Presents…..Eurovision Wars: One Last Thing… appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast .…
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A single National Final last week, a slice of Icelandic vibes between two Super Saturdays. Of course, there was the small matter of Måns Zelmerlow in his Melodifestivalen heat to set tongues wagging in the community. Michelle Kittens ( That Eurovision Site ) joins us on the News Pod this week to discuss a roller-coaster week that moves through the Semi Finals, talks about how a TV theme tune could be heading to Basel, why Melodifestivalen is more an industry than a Eurovision selection and more… Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Introverted Glam Rock Protecting some fragile staging, the responsibility in the Melfest press room, and how to troll your bigger and more successful musical neighbour. Ewan Spence and Michelle Kittens bounce round Europe for this week’s Song Contest podcast. Watch Michelle’s interviews from Melfest at That Eurovision Site . Discover more about the Eurovision Song Contest and follow its journey to Basel by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show on iTunes , Google Podcasts , and Spotify . A direct RSS feed is available . The post Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Introverted Glam Rock appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast .…
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ESC Insight: Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

The latest Super Saturday is over, and there are lots of discussion points to choose from in this week’s Insight News podcast. This week, we’re joined by Phoneix ESC’s MJ to talk about the differences between watching the show and being in the audience, deciding to go for a National Final or an Internal Selection, and what moment earns our weekly nomination for the Eurovision Iceberg. Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Fake Tans And Commercial Breaks Calling up an Italian legend, sneaking in a Dashing White Sergeant from Scotland, and the delights of an Irish hamper. Ewan Spence and MJ head round the continent to discuss seven days of song. Listen to ‘ Instead We Made A Pod ‘ at Phoenix ESC . Discover more about the Eurovision Song Contest and follow its journey to Basel by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show on iTunes , Google Podcasts , and Spotify . A direct RSS feed is available . The post Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Fake Tans And Commercial Breaks appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast .…
A packed weekend of Song Contest selections saw some spectacular shows, as well as controversy around lyrics, feedback, and running length. Gina Jones joins Ewan Spence to continue the discussions. Our nominations for the Iceberg start and end (on time) in Italy. Then we move to Finland and the increasingly spectacular UMK shows. Malta gets in on the action with lyrics that court controversy and heightened conversations. Finally, we head to The Late Late Show to discuss the tension between Reality TV panels and the Jury Feedback in Eurovision selections. Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Serving Camp The words and the music of Eurovision come under the spotlight once more, as Ewan Spence and Gina Jones discuss the latest headlines in the Song Contest world. Discover more about the Eurovision Song Contest and follow its journey to Basel by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show on iTunes , Google Podcasts , and Spotify . A direct RSS feed is available . The post Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Serving Camp appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast .…
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ESC Insight: Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

It’s been a packed week in the world of the Song Contest, with lots of discussion points and debates to be had. Ewan Spence and Tom Hendryck pick out some of them to talk about in the latest Insight News podcast. As well as our weekly nomination for the Iceberg, they talk about the various ways of announcing an Internal selection, who best to do it, and what mistakes to avoid; Finland’s shrewd decision to give the UMK winner an advantage, and the power of small social networks to make the community a place of safety for all. Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Where Internal Selections Roam Free How to announce an internal selection, adding some Spanish to the iceberg, thinking about keeping our digital family in touch, and more. Ewan Spence and Tom Hendryck discuss the latest news from the Eurovision Song Contest world. Discover more about the Eurovision Song Contest and follow its journey to Basel by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show on iTunes , Google Podcasts , and Spotify . A direct RSS feed is available . The post Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Where Internal Selections Roam Free appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast .…
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ESC Insight: Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

Welcome To Eurovision Wars Eurovision Wars is a series of podcasts exploring geopolitical themes as they emerged on the Eurovision Song Contest stage . You can listen to Seasons 1 and 2 in full on Spotify , covering such topics as the Russia-Ukraine War, and the long-running dispute between Azerbaijan and Armenia. For Season 3, the podcast moves to its new home at ESC Insight, and will focus on the many controversies of Eurovision 2024. In particular, hosts Phil Doré and Ana Oppenheim will attempt to contextualise the fierce rows over the Israeli entry for Malmö 2024. In episode five, the date is May 11th 2024, and we arrive at the Grand Final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. How does the pressure leading up to the live show play out, how did the likes of Israel, Luxembourg, and the United Kingdom fare, and how important is the Song Contest to the wider world? Our Principles Of Discussion Before we go on, a quick reminder of the principles we are holding to in this series. Discussing Israel and Palestine is inevitably difficult and polarising, so in episode one, we introduced three ground rules to frame our podcasts. Be willing to keep more than one thought in your head . It can be true that the founding of the state of Israel was in response to centuries of antisemitism and the horrors of the Holocaust, and also that its founding was marked by massacres and forced displacement of the local Arab population. Likewise, it can be true that Israelis have a right not to be victims of Hamas terrorism, and Palestinians have a right not to be bombed by Israeli warplanes. These are not contradictory. Explanation is not justification . When we say that decades of oppression against the Palestinians contributed to October 7th, that is not to justify the atrocities of that day. Likewise, in describing those atrocities, this does not render the mass destruction inflicted by Israel on Gaza acceptable. If one side in a conflict commits a war crime, that doesn’t mean the other side gets a free war crime . Because, unbelievably, that point still has to be made. Eurovision stage concept for Malmo 2024 (EBU / SVT) If we are to fully understand how the Eurovision Song Contest became so controversial in 2024, then this inevitably leads to difficult conversations. But these are conversations we absolutely need to have as a community. You can find previous Eurovision Wars episodes on ESC Insight here . The post ESC Insight Presents…..Eurovision Wars: Grand Final Pressure appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast .…
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ESC Insight: Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

This week on the Insight News podcast, Ewan Spence is joined by AJ Clay ( Keep Watching podcast ) to discuss seven days in the world of the Eurovision Song Contest. They discuss the impact of the Semi Final Draw, who’s singing when, and wonder what happened to the Keys to the Host Cities; the impact of storytelling at the Luxembourg National Final, and why there is no such thing as a Eurovision Genre. They also nominate the BBC’s Claudia Winkleman for the Iceberg and look ahead to a busy Eurovision weekend. Eurovision Insight News Podcast: The Work That Becomes A New Genre Is Eurovision Betrayed by The Traitors, memories of France Gall, a bit of popera, and more. Ewan Spence and AJ Clay discuss the latest news from the Eurovision Song Contest world. Join AJ and the team at Keep Watching for more Light Entertainment TV discussion. Discover more about the Eurovision Song Contest and follow its journey to Basel by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show on iTunes , Google Podcasts , and Spotify . A direct RSS feed is available . The post Eurovision Insight News Podcast: The Work That Becomes A New Genre Is Eurovision appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast .…
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ESC Insight: Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

Faith Martin ( @EurovisionFaith ) joins Ewan Spence on this week’s Insight News podcast to discuss this week’s wonderful world of Eurovision. We have our hosts to discuss and the roles they play, the announcement of 36,000 tickets for the Watch Party next door to St Jakobshalle in Basel, Moldova’s withdrawal, the advantages and disadvantages of Superfinals in National Selections, and the Iceberg moment of the week. And, as always, we look forward to the weekend. Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Who’s Still Entering The Song Contest? Hello to 36,000 tickets, goodbye to Moldova and let’s welcome two hosts, three hosts, five hosts, a mascot, and more. Ewan Spence and Faith Martin discuss the latest ups and downs from the Eurovision Song Contest. Faith’s YouTube essay on “ How The UK Can Win Eurovision ” can be found here. TRM’s statemenet on Moldova’s Withdrawl from Basel 2025 . Discover more about the Eurovision Song Contest and follow its journey to Basel by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show on iTunes , Google Podcasts , and Spotify . A direct RSS feed is available . The post Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Who’s Still Entering The Song Contest? appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast .…
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ESC Insight: Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

It’s our second Insight News podcast of the year, and the second run at the new format. After last week’s double-length episode that to cover everything from September 1st, this episode only needs cover one week in the Song Contest. Samantha Ross ( 12 Points From America ) joins Ewan Spence to talk about Lithuania’s Eurovizija.lt Semi Finals and how they reach out to the international audience We do have results from Lithuania’s first Semi Final to talk about, as well as what we’ll add to our iceberg this week, German broadcaster NDR’s high risk strategy for victory, and a discussion about the different options a broadcaster has when presenting songs to the community. And, as always, we look forward to what happens next. Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Germany Goes All In Songs and schedules, Germany’s “all-in” decision, getting thrown around the Azeri stage, and more. Ewan Spence and Samantha look at seven days of the Eurovision Song Contest. Discover more about the Eurovision Song Contest and follow its journey to Basel by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show on iTunes , Google Podcasts , and Spotify . A direct RSS feed is available . The post Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Germany Goes All In appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast .…
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ESC Insight: Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

This weekend will see the first Semi Final in Lithuania’s journey to select a song for the Eurovision Song Contest, and it’s the first of eight weekends that will be filled with non-stop National Selection action. That’s on top of the two National Final winners and internal selections on the board already. Yes, it’s getting busy! And what helps when it’s busy is the Insight News Podcast. There’s a slight change to the format this year; each week, Ewan Spence will be joined by a guest from the wonderful world of Eurovision to talk over the latest happenings. In this week’s double-length episode, Dudepoint ( dudepoints.fun ) joins the podcast to look back at the news from December, national results from Montenegro and Albania, and to look forward to what happens next. Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Icebergs, Ahoy! A flood of songs, a diary of adventure, and why is everyone getting disqualified? Ewan Spence and Dudepoints discuss the latest ups and downs from the Eurovision Song Contest. Discover more about the Eurovision Song Contest and follow its journey to Basel by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show on iTunes , Google Podcasts , and Spotify . A direct RSS feed is available . The post Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Icebergs, Ahoy! appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast .…
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ESC Insight: Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

Welcome To Eurovision Wars Eurovision Wars is a series of podcasts exploring geopolitical themes as they emerged on the Eurovision Song Contest stage . You can listen to Seasons 1 and 2 in full on Spotify , covering such topics as the Russia-Ukraine War, and the long-running dispute between Azerbaijan and Armenia. For Season 3, the podcast moves to its new home at ESC Insight, and will focus on the many controversies of Eurovision 2024. In particular, hosts Phil Doré and Ana Oppenheim will attempt to contextualise the fierce rows over the Israeli entry for Malmö 2024. In episode four , we arrive in Malmö for the sixty-ninth edition of the Song Contest. Tensions are high all round, and several artists are looking at their moment in the global spotlight as an opportunity to speak to the world on the issue of the day. How were those protests made, what impact did they have, and how did they fuel the narrative of Malmö? Our Principles Of Discussion Before we go on, a quick reminder of the principles we are holding to in this series. Discussing Israel and Palestine is inevitably difficult and polarising, so in episode one, we introduced three ground rules to frame our podcasts. Be willing to keep more than one thought in your head . It can be true that the founding of the state of Israel was in response to centuries of antisemitism and the horrors of the Holocaust, and also that its founding was marked by massacres and forced displacement of the local Arab population. Likewise, it can be true that Israelis have a right not to be victims of Hamas terrorism, and Palestinians have a right not to be bombed by Israeli warplanes. These are not contradictory. Explanation is not justification . When we say that decades of oppression against the Palestinians contributed to October 7th, that is not to justify the atrocities of that day. Likewise, in describing those atrocities, this does not render the mass destruction inflicted by Israel on Gaza acceptable. If one side in a conflict commits a war crime, that doesn’t mean the other side gets a free war crime . Because, unbelievably, that point still has to be made. Eurovision stage concept for Malmo 2024 (EBU / SVT) If we are to fully understand how the Eurovision Song Contest became so controversial in 2024, then this inevitably leads to difficult conversations. But these are conversations we absolutely need to have as a community. You can find previous Eurovision Wars episodes on ESC Insight here . The post ESC Insight Presents…..Eurovision Wars: Protesting From The Malmö Stage appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast .…
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ESC Insight: Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

This week saw the launch of the Basel 2025 branding . While the Eurovision Song Contest has an overall look, each host city and year carries their own look reflecting the city, the country, and the values of the Contest. Artur Deyneuve is leading the team for Basel. ESC Insight’s Ewan Spence sat down with Artur following the launch to find out more about this year’s identity . They talk about several topics, including… How Artur became the Art Director for Basel 2025. The inspiration behind the logo and the story it tells. The controversial choice of font. Selected Quotes From The Interview The Eureka Moment… “It was around August. There was a day that I was working super late, I was having one of those days of creative deep dives. You are just there, on the internet, looking around. Is an idea going to come? At some point, I was surfing on the web and came across this meme. … and the moment I saw this meme of two years coming together to shape a heart, I felt goosebumps over my body. I felt a little bit of ‘ boop!’ in my stomach and I was like ‘yeah, this is it, there is no other story’ .” The Controversial Font Choice… “We looked into Liverpool; a nice typeface, all caps, san serif, nice. We looked at last year, and oh, all caps and serif are included as well. All caps… looks like everyone likes to shout at us. This typography is just shouting in my face. “Because we have our creative approach and our creative idea; we are here to listen and to chat, we don’t want to shout . That’s why we went to that typeface. We use a serif typeface because serif is more connected to storytelling, to chat, to calming down. And not having a big typeface shouting in my face.” The Heart Of Eurovision… “If you ask someone ‘Why do you buy a pair of socks with a swoosh,’ ‘Why do you buy a pair of socks with the Adidas logo there? ‘ it’s because they are buying a brand. You don’t try to tell people what Adidas is; you just put the logo on . And it is the same with Eurovision. “It’s so big, so strong, and for so many fans, this is what they want. It’s Eurovision, and that’s the Eurovision logo, and that’s the Eurovision heart. You have to love this; if you don’t love this, you’re not a Eurovision fan.” Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, Basel 2025 Art Director Artur Deyneuve Ewan Spence sits down with Artur Deyneuve to talk about the visual design of Basel 2025, the Swiss Grid, half tone images, why Helvetica is not the chosen font, and more… Discover more about the Eurovision Song Contest and follow its journey to Basel 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 . The post Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, Basel 2025 Art Director Artur Deyneuve appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast .…
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ESC Insight: Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

Content Warning This podcast episode includes discussions of violence, and mentions of sexual violence and rape. Welcome To Eurovision Wars Eurovision Wars is a series of podcasts exploring geopolitical themes as they emerged on the Eurovision Song Contest stage . You can listen to Seasons 1 and 2 in full on Spotify , covering such topics as the Russia-Ukraine War, and the long-running dispute between Azerbaijan and Armenia. For Season 3, the podcast moves to its new home at ESC Insight, and will focus on the many controversies of Eurovision 2024. In particular, hosts Phil Doré and Ana Oppenheim will attempt to contextualise the fierce rows over the Israeli entry for Malmö 2024. In episode three, we look at Ireland’s entry to the Contest and the intensely outspoken Bambi Thug. From their formative years discovering themselves and their artistry, through RTE’s Eurosong selection, and to the pressures of Malmö, how did Bambi Thug use the stage of the Song Contest to amplify their message, and how did others want that stage to be used? Our Principles Of Discussion Before we go on, a quick reminder of the principles we are holding to in this series. Discussing Israel and Palestine is inevitably difficult and polarising, so in episode one, we introduced three ground rules to frame our podcasts. Be willing to keep more than one thought in your head . It can be true that the founding of the state of Israel was in response to centuries of antisemitism and the horrors of the Holocaust, and also that its founding was marked by massacres and forced displacement of the local Arab population. Likewise, it can be true that Israelis have a right not to be victims of Hamas terrorism, and Palestinians have a right not to be bombed by Israeli warplanes. These are not contradictory. Explanation is not justification . When we say that decades of oppression against the Palestinians contributed to October 7th, that is not to justify the atrocities of that day. Likewise, in describing those atrocities, this does not render the mass destruction inflicted by Israel on Gaza acceptable. If one side in a conflict commits a war crime, that doesn’t mean the other side gets a free war crime . Because, unbelievably, that point still has to be made. Eurovision stage concept for Malmo 2024 (EBU / SVT) If we are to fully understand how the Eurovision Song Contest became so controversial in 2024, then this inevitably leads to difficult conversations. But these are conversations we absolutely need to have as a community. You can find previous Eurovision Wars episodes on ESC Insight here . The post ESC Insight Presents…..Eurovision Wars: The Malmö Boycott And The Irish Witch appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast .…
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ESC Insight: Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

Welcome to the latest episode of the Eurovision Masterpiece Collection. There’s more to our favourite singers than their Song Contest entries, so join David Horton as he highlights some of the best music away from the Eurovision stage. In our latest musical moment, David’s audience picks out three favourites from Eurovision legend Loreen. Loreen first came to the attention of the Swedish public during the first season of Sweden’s version of Pop Idol (Idol 2024). She finished fourth, with a single released the following year. That led to her working in various presenting and production roles in Swedish television before entering Melodifestivalen 2011 with ‘ My Heart Is Refusing Me ‘ reaching the Second Chance round. 2024 was the year of Euphoria. Winning Melodifestivalen, winning Eurovision, and charting across Europe (including a Top 3 in the UK charts, the highest of any non-UK entry since Johnny Logan’s second Eurovision-winning song ‘ Hold Me Now ‘). As we now know, that wasn’t the only record of Logan’s that Loreen would challenge. With more Melodifestivalen entries, chart hits, and albums in the catalogue, which of Loreen’s songs would you add to the Masterpiece Collection? Eurovision Masterpiece Collection: Loreen David Horton presents three classic Loreen tracks chosen by the audience. Stay on top of all the Eurovision discussions as the season begins by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show on iTunes , Google Podcasts , and Spotify . A direct RSS feed is available . And you can listen to more Eurovision music each Sunday night with David online at thedavidhortonshow.co.uk , The post ESC Insight Presets… Eurovision Masterpiece Collection: Loreen appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast .…
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ESC Insight: Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

As the Eurovision Song Contest moves forward and Basel 2025 comes into view, the events leading up to, during, and after the Song Contest’s third visit to Malmö continue to echo around the community. Bakel Walden, the current chair of the Eurovision Song Contest Reference Group, returns to the ESC Insight podcast and joins Ewan Spence to talk about the state of the Contest as the momentum builds for another season. They talk about several topics, including… …Noa Kirel singing on the Eurovision stage under the Israeli flag, against the backdrop of the horrific events of October 7th, the political nature of KAN’s first submission and the subsequent changes to arrive at ‘ Hurricane ‘. …the decision-making process in Malmö leading to the disqualification of Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS and singer Joost Klein. …the pressure and vitriol on social media’s coverage of the Song Contest. …the steps being taken to create safe spaces for artists, delegations, staff, and the community at future Contests. …and the Reference Group’s involvement in Host City selections. Selected Quotes From The Interview On KAN’s Participation: “It was very simple. They [KAN] are a member of EBU, it has been expressed quite a lot of times by the EBU that as a member, as long as you play by the rules, you are eligible to participate and that was the case of KAN, that they are eligible to participate. There were obviously different opinions in social media, we’ve heard from delegations, etc. but at the end of the day, there was not one single member of the EBU who expressed any official resentment .” On Russia’s exclusion in 2022, and Israel’s inclusion in 2024: “There’s a clear difference between a state broadcaster that is just following propaganda, which is not actually playing by the rules and values of the EBU. “KAN itself has been in a difficult situation, also with the Israeli government. There is a different situation in how they position themselves, but I absolutely acknowledge that me and the Reference Group have been very much aware that the difference hasn’t been clear and hasn’t been also accepted by a lot of people ; and I think this is also one of the learnings for the EBU and probably also the Reference Group, that this has not been well enough communicated, not openly, transparent [and not] early enough.” On the process to disqualify Joost Klein: “The EBU is proposing a disqualification, and the Reference Group approves it or doesn’t… and what we did is, of course, have a discussion, all of us; meaning the EBU Core Team, the Executive Supervisor, the Media Director, and myself. And we also discussed this then with the Executive Committee- the Executive Board—which I mentioned before, the highest committee of the EBU, the Expo—who approved this. I personally informed the Reference Group so everyone was involved, everyone had a say .” Safe Spaces In Basel “We need to have areas where artists can retreat to. Areas you know, where you can be and where no-one is allowed to take out a camera. I mean, if I’m at a football match and the World Cup, I’m not allowed to go into the locker room of the teams, and I think the Eurovision Song Contest has been quite open with that, and it’s nice to be as open with social media content, but it’s been probably going too far . So there will be, I think, areas or maybe also time periods when we say look, now it’s about the artist and about their well-being and they also can disconnect and no one is, you know, allowed to disturb.” Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, with Eurovision Reference Group Chair Bakel Walden Ewan Spence sits down with Eurovision Reference Group chairman Bakel Walden to look forward to Basel 2025 and look back at Malmö 2024 and one of the most controversial seasons in the Contest’s long and storied history. Discover more about the Eurovision Song Contest and follow its journey to Basel 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 . The post Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, with Eurovision Reference Group Chair Bakel Walden appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast .…
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ESC Insight: Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

Welcome To Eurovision Wars Eurovision Wars is a series of podcasts exploring geopolitical themes as they emerged on the Eurovision Song Contest stage . You can listen to Seasons 1 and 2 in full on Spotify , covering such topics as the Russia-Ukraine War, and the long-running dispute between Azerbaijan and Armenia. For Season 3, the podcast moves to its new home at ESC Insight, and will focus on the many controversies of Eurovision 2024. In particular, hosts Phil Doré and Ana Oppenheim will attempt to contextualise the fierce rows over the Israeli entry for Malmö 2024. In episode two, we look at the National Selections of HaKokhav HaBa in Israel and al Söngvakeppnin in Iceland. Two artists stood out in these competitions. We will consider both ‘ October Rain ‘ and ‘ Hurricane ‘ from Israeli singer Eden Golan, and ‘ Wild West/Vestrið villt ‘ from Palestinian singer Bashar Murad. What viewpoints did they represent, how did the community and the organisers react to these songs, and why do many consider them political songs? Our Principles Of Discussion Before we go on, a quick reminder of the principles we are holding to in this series. Discussing Israel and Palestine is inevitably difficult and polarising, so in episode one, we introduced three ground rules to frame our podcasts. Be willing to keep more than one thought in your head . It can be true that the founding of the state of Israel was in response to centuries of antisemitism and the horrors of the Holocaust, and also that its founding was marked by massacres and forced displacement of the local Arab population. Likewise, it can be true that Israelis have a right not to be victims of Hamas terrorism, and Palestinians have a right not to be bombed by Israeli warplanes. These are not contradictory. Explanation is not justification . When we say that decades of oppression against the Palestinians contributed to October 7th, that is not to justify the atrocities of that day. Likewise, in describing those atrocities, this does not render the mass destruction inflicted by Israel on Gaza acceptable. If one side in a conflict commits a war crime, that doesn’t mean the other side gets a free war crime . Because, unbelievably, that point still has to be made. Eurovision stage concept for Malmo 2024 (EBU / SVT) If we are to fully understand how the Eurovision Song Contest became so controversial in 2024, then this inevitably leads to difficult conversations. But these are conversations we absolutely need to have as a community. You can find previous Eurovision Wars episodes on ESC Insight here . The post ESC Insight Presents…..Eurovision Wars: How To Politicise A Song appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast .…
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ESC Insight: Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

This weekend will see the second edition of the Pan-Arcticvision Song Contest. Ten performers taking to the stage, looking for the votes of the watching TV audiences from around the world, all to foster a sense of belonging and identity. The story of the Contest starts with the Faroe Islands and the difficulty it has being represented on the international stage. It is a similar story for many of the territories in the circumpolar north. Following on from last year’s event in Norway, the Contest moves to Greenland and welcomes nine acts to the stage, including Evgeny Goman performing as one of many Russian Arctic Exiles. Ahead of the Contest, ESC Insight’s Phil Dore sat down to talk about issues from cultural identity and representation, singing in native languages, and the impact of geographical distance in the North. You can follow the Contest, watch it live, and cast your vote from The Rest Of The World, at panarcticvision.org . Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, Pan-Arcticvision’s Artistic Director Amund Sjølie Sveen What is Pan-Arcticvision, what can we expect to see, can we vote? Those questions and more are asked by Phil Dore, as he sits down with artistic director Amund Sjølie Sveen. Discover more about the Eurovision Song Contest and its wider impact on the cultural world 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 . The post Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, Pan-Arcticvision’s Artistic Director Amund Sjølie Sveen appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast .…
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ESC Insight: Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

Welcome to the Eurovision Masterpiece Collection. There’s more to our favourite singers than their Song Contest entries, so join David Horton as he highlights some of the best music away from the Eurovision stage. In our latest musical moment, David picks out three favourites from 2019’s winner, Duncan Laurence. His breakthrough appearance in The Netherlands was his appearance on The Voice. Coached by Eurovision Alumni Ilse DeLange, he reached the Semi Finals, which saw him decide to leave The Slick and pursue a solo career. Wind the clock forward a few years, and DeLange pitches him to AVROTROS as the Dutch representative for Eurovision 2019. Beyond that stage, which of his songs and performances belong in the Masterpiece Collection? And if you could add one more to the mix, which would you choose? Eurovision Masterpiece Collection: Duncan Laurence David Horton presents three classic Duncan Laurence tracks. Stay on top of all the Eurovision discussions as the season begins by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show on iTunes , Google Podcasts , and Spotify . A direct RSS feed is available . And you can listen to more Eurovision music each Sunday night with David online at thedavidhortonshow.co.uk , The post ESC Insight Presets… Eurovision Masterpiece Collection: Duncan Laurence appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast .…
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ESC Insight: Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

Content Warning This podcast episode includes discussions of violence, including sexual violence. This Is Eurovision Wars Eurovision Wars is a series of podcasts exploring geopolitical themes as they emerged on the Eurovision Song Contest stage . You can listen to Seasons 1 and 2 in full on Spotify , covering such topics as the Russia-Ukraine War, and the long-running dispute between Azerbaijan and Armenia. For Season 3, the podcast moves to its new home at ESC Insight, and will focus on the many controversies of Eurovision 2024. In particular, hosts Phil Doré and Ana Oppenheim will attempt to contextualise the fierce rows over the Israeli entry . For this first episode, we place the Eurovision Song Contest of 2024 in its geopolitical context, looking back at the difficult and complex history of the Gaza Strip, the history of Israel’s participation in the Song Contest, and the horrific events of October 7th. In subsequent episodes, we’ll consider Eden Golan’s highly-politicised entry ‘ Hurricane’ , Bashar Murad’s attempt to bring a Palestinian viewpoint to the Contest, and how the controversy impacted other artists such as Ireland’s Bambie Thug and the United Kindom’s Olly Alexander. In the fifth and final monthly episode, we explore the other controversies of 2024, such as those involving Azerbaijan and Serbia. Eurovision Art Installation in Malmo (Photo: Ewan Spence) Our Principles Of Discussion Discussion of Israel and Palestine is inevitably difficult and polarising, so in episode one we introduced three ground rules to frame our discussion for this season. Be willing to keep more than one thought in your head . It can be true that the founding of the state of Israel was in response to centuries of antisemitism and the horrors of the Holocaust, and also that its founding was marked by massacres and forced displacement of the local Arab population. Likewise, it can be true that Israelis have a right not to be victims of Hamas terrorism, and Palestinians have a right not to be bombed by Israeli warplanes. These are not contradictory. Explanation is not justification . When we say that decades of oppression against the Palestinians contributed to October 7th, that is not to justify the atrocities of that day. Likewise, in describing those atrocities, this does not render the mass destruction inflicted by Israel on Gaza acceptable. If one side in a conflict commits a war crime, that doesn’t mean the other side gets a free war crime . Because, unbelievably, that point still has to be made. Eurovision stage concept for Malmo 2024 (EBU / SVT) In the episode, we strongly and unreservedly condemn the atrocities of October 7th, but also do not shy away from labelling Israel’s subsequent actions as a genocide. There are those who dismiss such a label as premature, or an over-reaction. In response we cite the excellent Lions Led By Donkeys podcast . In their recent series on the Rwanda genocide, they point out that it is never too early to start talking about genocide. If you wait until there is nobody left, then it’s too late. If we are to fully understand how the Eurovision Song Contest became so controversial in 2024, then this inevitably leads to difficult conversations. But these are conversations we absolutely need to have as a community. You can find previous Eurovision Wars episodes on ESC Insight here . The post ESC Insight Presents…..Eurovision Wars: Malmö 2024 In Context appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast .…
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ESC Insight: Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

Welcome to the Eurovision Masterpiece Collection. There’s more to our favourite singers than their Song Contest entries, so join David Horton as he highlights some of the best music away from the Eurovision stage over the next few months. In our first musical snack, David picks out his personal favourites from Anna Bergendahl. Starting out on TV4’s Super Troupers in 2004, an appearance on Idol 2008 brought her wide recognition across Sweden. The international audience would meet her during Melodifestivalen 2010 and her subsequent trip to Oslo for the Eurovision Song Contest. She’s been trying to get back ever since, and there have been a lot of potential songs alongside some great singles and fantastic deep-cuts on her albums. But which songs belong in the Masterpiece Collection? And if you could add one more to the mix, which would you choose? Let us know in the comments. Eurovision Masterpiece Collection: Anna Bergendahl David Horton presents four classic Anna Bergendahl tracks. Stay on top of all the Eurovision discussions as the season begins by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show on iTunes , Google Podcasts , and Spotify . A direct RSS feed is available . And you can listen to more Eurovision music each Sunday night with David online at thedavidhortonshow.co.uk , The post ESC Insight Presets… Eurovision Masterpiece Collection: Anna Bergendahl appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast .…
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ESC Insight: Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

Welcome to September, the semi-official start of the Eurovision Song Contest season. With the “songs performed in public after September 1st” eligibility date passed, the music can begin. And while we don’t have any Eurovision or National Final songs yet, we do have an artist. We also have the impact and fallout of the 2024 season to consider. This is a year when the Song Contest will need to demonstrate change to broadcasters, performers, the community, and TV and radio audiences around the world. Let’s get started. Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Reset The Song Contest Clock Someone is coming back, someone is announced, and everyone needs to think about trust. All that and more, as we welcome you to the new Song Contest season. Stay on top of all the Eurovision discussions as the season begins 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 . The post Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Reset The Song Contest Clock appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast .…
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ESC Insight: Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

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 1001; 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 1,000th 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 . The post Eurovision Insight Podcast: Celebrating 1001 Podcasts appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast .…
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ESC Insight: Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

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 . The post Eurovision Insight Podcast: Our Final News From Malmö, Sunday 12th May appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast .…
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ESC Insight: Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

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. 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 . The post Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Malmö, Saturday 11th May appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast .…
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ESC Insight: Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

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. 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 . The post Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Malmö, Friday 10th May appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast .…
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ESC Insight: Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

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. 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 . The post Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Malmö, Thursday 9th May appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast .…
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ESC Insight: Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

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 . The post Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, Rockart Design’s Nicoline Refsing appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast .…
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ESC Insight: Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

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 . The post Eurovision Insight Podcast: Meet The Artists, Eurovision in Concert (Part 2) appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast .…
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ESC Insight: Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

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. 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 . The post Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Malmö, Wednesday 8th May appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast .…
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