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2012: Split Eurovision Results All In One Place!
Since 2009, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has included a hybrid system of both international…
Eurovision 2022 Running Order – Who Can Still Win?
It’s Eurovision Grand Final Day, which means one thing – we will have a new…
Ágústa Eva Erlendsdóttir – Eurovision’s Marvel Is Here To Save You
Ágústa Eva Erlendsdóttir is a name that will be familiar to many of you… wait…
Let’s Talk About The AQs (First Rehearsals)
15/05/2021 So much bigger The so called ‘big 5’ (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the…
Spain Eurovision 2022 Rehearsal Impressions – A Brief Overview
First Rehearsal https://www.tiktok.com/@eurovision/video/7094321671997263109?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 Two Stars… When she sang “booty hypnotic” she meant it! I loved…
Australia Eurovision 2022 Rehearsal Impressions – A Brief Overview
First Rehearsal https://www.tiktok.com/@eurovision/video/7093160043545136389?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 Two Stars… Can we talk about that white gown? Stunning, absolutely stunning….
Find Out Now! Can We Predict Your Semi-Final Winners?
Try Our Origami Fortune Tellers Yeah, I hope you weren’t exactly expecting science. We will…
Hell No, I don’t want your money: Eurovision’s secret spending?
30/05/2021 Eurovision 2021 is over. The songs have all been performed. Europeans (and more) have…
Estonia Eurovision 2022 Rehearsal Impressions – A Brief Overview
First Rehearsal https://www.tiktok.com/@eurovision/video/7093453257925807366?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 Two Stars… Stefan has toned down the spaghetti western look – which…
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ESC Essence is proud to present a new podcast, bringing commentary on interesting aspects of…
2014: Split Eurovision Results All In One Place!
Since 2009, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has included a hybrid system of both international…
The Weekly Update (Week Commencing 21/06/2021)
Welcome back to your round-up of this week’s Eurovision news. The slow process of countries…
Representing Czechia At Eurovision: Is It A Shockingly ESCZ Decision?
The Czech national selection for Eurovision has begun! Let’s discuss the seven songs, in more…
Norway Eurovision 2022 Rehearsal Impressions – A Brief Overview
First Rehearsal https://www.tiktok.com/@eurovision/video/7092353815638215942?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 Two Stars… Keeping the choreography and costumes the same is a very…
Eurovision 2022 Results
For access to excel spreadsheets – please just contact ESC Essence Semi Final 1 Detailed…
Forgotten Histories Of Eurovision: 2009 Edition – Recent But Accessible?
What Do You Mean “Forgotten”? The internet is a great resource that allows us to…
Review: LITTLE BIG – MOUSTACHE (feat. NETTA)
Watch my first reaction To MOUSTACHE here! Coming Soon (watch this space for the upload…
Breaking: Italy win the eurovision song contest 2021
Breaking: Only the second rock song and only the second ‘big’ (5) song to win…
Jury Vs Televote – 130 Songs Later, Have We Learned Anything New?
Since the rule changes separating the jury vote from the televote in 2016, 130 songs…
Albania Eurovision 2022 Rehearsal Impressions – A Brief Overview
First Rehearsal https://www.tiktok.com/@eurovision/video/7092353815638215942?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 Two Stars… Choreography, whilst restricted in the number of dancers is feeling…
The Weekly Update (Week Commencing 17/05/21)
18/05/2021 – David Watt Better late than never! Things are getting busy with Eurovision season…
2013: Split Eurovision Results All In One Place!
Since 2009, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has included a hybrid system of both international…
The Weekly Update (Week Commencing 10/08/2021)
There hasn’t been a weekly update in a while (sorry about that folks) because there…
Parlez-vous Franςais?: Standing Out Linguistically at Eurovision 2021
Long gone are the days where Eurovision songs had to be in an official language…
Armenia Eurovision 2022 Rehearsal Impressions – A Brief Overview
First Rehearsal https://www.tiktok.com/@eurovision/video/7092808679480642821?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 Two Stars… Where to begin with the staging? That post-it note bedroom…
Eesti Laul Has Begun! But What Do i Think Of The First Songs?
Estonia’s national selection for their 2022 Eurovision song has begun and the first songs are…
Who Is The Target Demographic of the “American Song Contest”?
As one spin-off dies another is born, and thus does the circle of life continue….
Sweden Eurovision 2022 Rehearsal Impressions – A Brief Overview
First Rehearsal https://www.tiktok.com/@eurovision/video/7093540537331993862?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 Two Stars… Sweden can thank their lucky stars the international jury stopped…
Jemini Quotes Ranked – The Eurovision Media Spin
They infamously got the UK’s first null points at Eurovision with their song “Cry Baby”…
How Should We Judge Success At Eurovision?
What is success? Eurovision costs a fair bit of money to run. I mean it’s…
Azerbaijan Eurovision 2022 Rehearsal Impressions – A Brief Overview
First Rehearsal https://www.tiktok.com/@eurovision/video/7093092165923998981?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 Two Stars… Who knew walking around on a staircase could be so…
The Weekly Update (Week Commencing 12/07/2021)
Well its another sleepy week in the off-season for Eurofans. There are a few notable…
Finland Eurovision Rehearsals 2022 – A Brief Overview
First Rehearsal https://www.tiktok.com/@eurovision/video/7093077230586301702?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 Two Stars… That backing vocal is so solid! I can only see…
“it’s all about you”: How large is the influence of the big 5?
I was casually reading through the Eurovision.tv website, as I do – I mean I…
Bilyi holos vs the juries: cross-cultural conflict
When the juries were brought back into the Eurovision voting system in 2009, their briefing…
Italy’s Eurovision Journey – Absence, Re-Emergence, Repeat
Italy has a long history at the Eurovision Song Contest. Here’s a quick guide to…
Malta Eurovision 2022 Rehearsal Impressions – A Brief overview
First Rehearsal https://www.tiktok.com/@eurovision/video/7093136737685359877?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 Two Stars… Malta always impresses the jury, this year will be no…
The Lost Art of Eurovision
Rock n’ Roll never dies but art is a fragile thing that must be preserved….