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Eurovision Uncovered Meets Christer Björkman: "There are Challenges in Almost Every Act"
Eurovision Uncovered meets Christer Björkman (James Stephenson)
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Eurovision 2025 Head of Contest Christer Björkman opens up on producing the world’s biggest music show.
He reveals on a Eurovision Uncovered special ⤵️
✅ The process of staging an act
✅ How he puts the running order together
✅ What Eurovision's next spin-off could be
escinsight.com/2025/12/15/c...
He reveals on a Eurovision Uncovered special ⤵️
✅ The process of staging an act
✅ How he puts the running order together
✅ What Eurovision's next spin-off could be
escinsight.com/2025/12/15/c...
As 2025 draws to a close, @ewanspence.co.uk settles back into a high wingbacked chair, pours out a toast to the New Year, and takes his own look back at the shadow cast over the #Eurovision Song Contest in 2025.
Last Call: The Light That Casts A Shadow Over 2025
A single candle represents the community of the Eurovision Song Contest as 2025 ends and 2026 begins (cc Flickr / Katina Rogers)
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December 31, 2025 at 11:07 AM
As 2025 draws to a close, @ewanspence.co.uk settles back into a high wingbacked chair, pours out a toast to the New Year, and takes his own look back at the shadow cast over the #Eurovision Song Contest in 2025.
This week on Eurovision Uncovered, James Stephenson analyses ⤵️
💝 How Eurovision's values have evolved
👥 How important those values are to its fanbase
⛓️💥 And what happens when those fans begin to feel disconnected from what the Song Contest stands for
escinsight.com/2025/12/23/e...
💝 How Eurovision's values have evolved
👥 How important those values are to its fanbase
⛓️💥 And what happens when those fans begin to feel disconnected from what the Song Contest stands for
escinsight.com/2025/12/23/e...
Eurovision Insight Presents... Eurovision Uncovered: A Show Shaped by Us
Eurovision Uncovered explores the community connection to the Eurovision Song Contest (EBU / Sarah Louise Bennett)
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December 23, 2025 at 10:11 AM
This week on Eurovision Uncovered, James Stephenson analyses ⤵️
💝 How Eurovision's values have evolved
👥 How important those values are to its fanbase
⛓️💥 And what happens when those fans begin to feel disconnected from what the Song Contest stands for
escinsight.com/2025/12/23/e...
💝 How Eurovision's values have evolved
👥 How important those values are to its fanbase
⛓️💥 And what happens when those fans begin to feel disconnected from what the Song Contest stands for
escinsight.com/2025/12/23/e...
"There are challenges in almost every act." 😱
Christer Björkman runs the team that stages each Eurovision Song Contest entry - and whether it's people flying or a simple microphone, every detail has to be perfect ✨
Listen to our full Christer Björkman on the latest episode of Eurovision Uncovered!
Christer Björkman runs the team that stages each Eurovision Song Contest entry - and whether it's people flying or a simple microphone, every detail has to be perfect ✨
Listen to our full Christer Björkman on the latest episode of Eurovision Uncovered!
December 18, 2025 at 8:46 PM
"There are challenges in almost every act." 😱
Christer Björkman runs the team that stages each Eurovision Song Contest entry - and whether it's people flying or a simple microphone, every detail has to be perfect ✨
Listen to our full Christer Björkman on the latest episode of Eurovision Uncovered!
Christer Björkman runs the team that stages each Eurovision Song Contest entry - and whether it's people flying or a simple microphone, every detail has to be perfect ✨
Listen to our full Christer Björkman on the latest episode of Eurovision Uncovered!
"In the old days, it would have been beneficial to go in the second half." 🪩
But Christer Björkman told me he thinks the #Eurovision running order works differently now we can vote during the show 📊
🎧 Listen in full to learn how the running order really gets put together.
But Christer Björkman told me he thinks the #Eurovision running order works differently now we can vote during the show 📊
🎧 Listen in full to learn how the running order really gets put together.
December 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
"In the old days, it would have been beneficial to go in the second half." 🪩
But Christer Björkman told me he thinks the #Eurovision running order works differently now we can vote during the show 📊
🎧 Listen in full to learn how the running order really gets put together.
But Christer Björkman told me he thinks the #Eurovision running order works differently now we can vote during the show 📊
🎧 Listen in full to learn how the running order really gets put together.
Eurovision 2025 Head of Contest Christer Björkman opens up on producing the world’s biggest music show.
He reveals on a Eurovision Uncovered special ⤵️
✅ The process of staging an act
✅ How he puts the running order together
✅ What Eurovision's next spin-off could be
escinsight.com/2025/12/15/c...
He reveals on a Eurovision Uncovered special ⤵️
✅ The process of staging an act
✅ How he puts the running order together
✅ What Eurovision's next spin-off could be
escinsight.com/2025/12/15/c...
Eurovision Uncovered Meets Christer Björkman: "There are Challenges in Almost Every Act"
Eurovision Uncovered meets Christer Björkman (James Stephenson)
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December 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Eurovision 2025 Head of Contest Christer Björkman opens up on producing the world’s biggest music show.
He reveals on a Eurovision Uncovered special ⤵️
✅ The process of staging an act
✅ How he puts the running order together
✅ What Eurovision's next spin-off could be
escinsight.com/2025/12/15/c...
He reveals on a Eurovision Uncovered special ⤵️
✅ The process of staging an act
✅ How he puts the running order together
✅ What Eurovision's next spin-off could be
escinsight.com/2025/12/15/c...
Saturday saw France’s Lou Deleuze win Junior Eurovision 2025 with the song ‘Ce monde’. @bensvision.bsky.social does a deep dive into the voting from Junior's 23rd edition to find the stories hidden within the statistics (and a surprising moment between Azerbaijan and Armenia!)
11 Moments that Made Junior Eurovision 2025 Unique
On Saturday December 13th France’s Lou Deleuze won Junior Eurovision 2025 with the song ‘Ce monde’. ESC Insight’s Ben Robertson does a deep dive into the voting from the 23rd edition of Junior Eurovis...
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December 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Saturday saw France’s Lou Deleuze win Junior Eurovision 2025 with the song ‘Ce monde’. @bensvision.bsky.social does a deep dive into the voting from Junior's 23rd edition to find the stories hidden within the statistics (and a surprising moment between Azerbaijan and Armenia!)
No countries north of Poland are taking part in Junior Eurovision, despite the popularity of Eurovision in those countries. @bensvision.bsky.social watches the National equivalents in Sweden and Denmark to work out what they do differently, and what Junior Eurovision should learn from them?
Why Northern Europe Skips Junior Eurovision
Why there are no Nordic countries entering Junior Eurovision? (Photo: Tempo, by Agnete Schlichtkrull, DR)
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December 13, 2025 at 12:54 PM
No countries north of Poland are taking part in Junior Eurovision, despite the popularity of Eurovision in those countries. @bensvision.bsky.social watches the National equivalents in Sweden and Denmark to work out what they do differently, and what Junior Eurovision should learn from them?
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I wrote this here thing for @escinsight.com on the dilemmas facing fans in the current #Eurovision crisis.
( @danietreg.bsky.social Eurovision Hub gets a shout-out in the article.)
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( @danietreg.bsky.social Eurovision Hub gets a shout-out in the article.)
escinsight.com/2025/12/12/s...
So, What Do Eurovision Fans Do Now?
Vienna's Weiner Stadthalle (cc: Wikimedia / Manfred Werner)
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December 12, 2025 at 9:49 AM
I wrote this here thing for @escinsight.com on the dilemmas facing fans in the current #Eurovision crisis.
( @danietreg.bsky.social Eurovision Hub gets a shout-out in the article.)
escinsight.com/2025/12/12/s...
( @danietreg.bsky.social Eurovision Hub gets a shout-out in the article.)
escinsight.com/2025/12/12/s...
@philjdore.bsky.social considers the options for those appalled by the recent EBU decisions regarding the Eurovision Song Contest: whether to boycott, not boycott, partially boycott, or explore alternatives.
So, What Do Eurovision Fans Do Now?
Vienna's Weiner Stadthalle (cc: Wikimedia / Manfred Werner)
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December 12, 2025 at 10:59 AM
@philjdore.bsky.social considers the options for those appalled by the recent EBU decisions regarding the Eurovision Song Contest: whether to boycott, not boycott, partially boycott, or explore alternatives.
Get ready for all the songs, all the numbers, the history, and more from Tbilisi. Download your guide to 2025's Junior Eurovision Song Contest from ESC Insight.
Download ESC Insight's Guidebook To Junior Eurovision 2025
The Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025 Trophy in Tbilisi, Georgia (Corinne Cumming / EBU)
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December 12, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Get ready for all the songs, all the numbers, the history, and more from Tbilisi. Download your guide to 2025's Junior Eurovision Song Contest from ESC Insight.
Following last week's EBU vote, @frossrussell.bsky.social is bringing his journey with the Eurovision Song Contest to an end. Today, he writes about his emotions around the vote, the disappointment at the route the Song Contest is taking, and why he has to walk away from the Contest.
Something Died Last Thursday… And It’s Never Coming Back
Promotional card for Fin Ross Russell's opinion piece on leaving Eurovision behind (photo: EBU / eurovision.com)
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December 10, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Following last week's EBU vote, @frossrussell.bsky.social is bringing his journey with the Eurovision Song Contest to an end. Today, he writes about his emotions around the vote, the disappointment at the route the Song Contest is taking, and why he has to walk away from the Contest.
A decisive vote in Geneva has set the new rules in place for Eurovision 2026 and prompted four broadcasters to step back from the Contest. @bensvision.bsky.social reports on one of the most monumental days in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest. escinsight.com/2025/12/06/t...
The Vote in Geneva and the Future of our Song Contest
Melody performing 'Esa Diva' at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, representing Spain (Photo: Alma Bengtsson, EBU)
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December 6, 2025 at 9:34 PM
A decisive vote in Geneva has set the new rules in place for Eurovision 2026 and prompted four broadcasters to step back from the Contest. @bensvision.bsky.social reports on one of the most monumental days in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest. escinsight.com/2025/12/06/t...
The #Eurovision Song Contest needs voting reform. But the voting reform that the Song Contest is undergoing before the 2026 edition does not go far enough. Here is a manifesto for the substantial change that the Contest's voting needs. escinsight.com/2025/12/04/w...
What Real Eurovision Voting Reform Should Look Like
Eurovision Tropy 2024 (Corinne Cumming - EBU)
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December 4, 2025 at 9:15 AM
The #Eurovision Song Contest needs voting reform. But the voting reform that the Song Contest is undergoing before the 2026 edition does not go far enough. Here is a manifesto for the substantial change that the Contest's voting needs. escinsight.com/2025/12/04/w...
We now know the 30 acts taking part in SVT's @melodifestivalen.se for 2026 and @bensvision.bsky.social has spoken to all of them. This is his preview to whet your appetite on arguably Eurovision’s biggest National Final. escinsight.com/2025/12/03/t...
The Hottest, Fieriest Melodifestivalen We’ve Known?
Melodifestivalen 2026, Heat 5 Press Launch (photo: Ben Roberton)
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December 3, 2025 at 10:07 AM
We now know the 30 acts taking part in SVT's @melodifestivalen.se for 2026 and @bensvision.bsky.social has spoken to all of them. This is his preview to whet your appetite on arguably Eurovision’s biggest National Final. escinsight.com/2025/12/03/t...
And finally, the one in charge of it all, Karin Gunnarsson who was on the four person @melodifestivalen jury that selected the final entrants
This year is more party, and Karin thinks the 2026 artist cohort are going to be a barrel of laughs all the way to Strawberry Arena in Solna!
This year is more party, and Karin thinks the 2026 artist cohort are going to be a barrel of laughs all the way to Strawberry Arena in Solna!
December 2, 2025 at 1:47 PM
And finally, the one in charge of it all, Karin Gunnarsson who was on the four person @melodifestivalen jury that selected the final entrants
This year is more party, and Karin thinks the 2026 artist cohort are going to be a barrel of laughs all the way to Strawberry Arena in Solna!
This year is more party, and Karin thinks the 2026 artist cohort are going to be a barrel of laughs all the way to Strawberry Arena in Solna!
Heat 5 #melfest
Bladë
Who You Are
Back at Melfest after a rebrand from Isa, Bladë is bringing a never seen before vibe to the Melfest stage
Bladë
Who You Are
Back at Melfest after a rebrand from Isa, Bladë is bringing a never seen before vibe to the Melfest stage
December 2, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Heat 5 #melfest
Bladë
Who You Are
Back at Melfest after a rebrand from Isa, Bladë is bringing a never seen before vibe to the Melfest stage
Bladë
Who You Are
Back at Melfest after a rebrand from Isa, Bladë is bringing a never seen before vibe to the Melfest stage
Heat 5 #melfest
Sanna Nielsen
Waste Your Love
Former Melfest winner and Hall of Fame member Sanna is back not as ballad Sanna - she is back with a banger!
Sanna Nielsen
Waste Your Love
Former Melfest winner and Hall of Fame member Sanna is back not as ballad Sanna - she is back with a banger!
December 2, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Heat 5 #melfest
Sanna Nielsen
Waste Your Love
Former Melfest winner and Hall of Fame member Sanna is back not as ballad Sanna - she is back with a banger!
Sanna Nielsen
Waste Your Love
Former Melfest winner and Hall of Fame member Sanna is back not as ballad Sanna - she is back with a banger!
Heat 5 #melfest
Alexa
Tongue Tied
It’s serious, but that’s because AleXa is serious about bringing a jaw-dropping show to Melfest with the same team as American Song Contest winner Wonderland
Alexa
Tongue Tied
It’s serious, but that’s because AleXa is serious about bringing a jaw-dropping show to Melfest with the same team as American Song Contest winner Wonderland
December 2, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Heat 5 #melfest
Alexa
Tongue Tied
It’s serious, but that’s because AleXa is serious about bringing a jaw-dropping show to Melfest with the same team as American Song Contest winner Wonderland
Alexa
Tongue Tied
It’s serious, but that’s because AleXa is serious about bringing a jaw-dropping show to Melfest with the same team as American Song Contest winner Wonderland
Heat 5 #melfest
Vilhelm Buchaus
Hearts Don’t Lie
Probably the one I’m most excited to hear. Written with the same team as Hold Me Closer was, these answers are exactly what I would have expected for that greta winner number
Humour is intentionally off the scale.
Vilhelm Buchaus
Hearts Don’t Lie
Probably the one I’m most excited to hear. Written with the same team as Hold Me Closer was, these answers are exactly what I would have expected for that greta winner number
Humour is intentionally off the scale.
December 2, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Heat 5 #melfest
Vilhelm Buchaus
Hearts Don’t Lie
Probably the one I’m most excited to hear. Written with the same team as Hold Me Closer was, these answers are exactly what I would have expected for that greta winner number
Humour is intentionally off the scale.
Vilhelm Buchaus
Hearts Don’t Lie
Probably the one I’m most excited to hear. Written with the same team as Hold Me Closer was, these answers are exactly what I would have expected for that greta winner number
Humour is intentionally off the scale.
Heat 5 #melfest
Lilla Al-Fadji
Delulu
Yes, we don’t know why the Edward af Sillén/Daniel Réhn written number is not fully on the humour scale either
Lilla Al-Fadji
Delulu
Yes, we don’t know why the Edward af Sillén/Daniel Réhn written number is not fully on the humour scale either
December 2, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Heat 5 #melfest
Lilla Al-Fadji
Delulu
Yes, we don’t know why the Edward af Sillén/Daniel Réhn written number is not fully on the humour scale either
Lilla Al-Fadji
Delulu
Yes, we don’t know why the Edward af Sillén/Daniel Réhn written number is not fully on the humour scale either
Heat 4 #melfest
Felix Manu
Hatar att jag älskar dig
Slow and intimate but fiery and different., Felix is bringing one of the most intriguing entries to this year’s Melodifestivalen
Felix Manu
Hatar att jag älskar dig
Slow and intimate but fiery and different., Felix is bringing one of the most intriguing entries to this year’s Melodifestivalen
December 2, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Heat 4 #melfest
Felix Manu
Hatar att jag älskar dig
Slow and intimate but fiery and different., Felix is bringing one of the most intriguing entries to this year’s Melodifestivalen
Felix Manu
Hatar att jag älskar dig
Slow and intimate but fiery and different., Felix is bringing one of the most intriguing entries to this year’s Melodifestivalen
Heat 4 #melfest
Erika Jonsson
Från Landet
Erika’s giving you the country song from the countryside that you are all expecting given that outfit
Erika Jonsson
Från Landet
Erika’s giving you the country song from the countryside that you are all expecting given that outfit
December 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Heat 4 #melfest
Erika Jonsson
Från Landet
Erika’s giving you the country song from the countryside that you are all expecting given that outfit
Erika Jonsson
Från Landet
Erika’s giving you the country song from the countryside that you are all expecting given that outfit
Heat 4 #melfest
Cimberly
Eternity
Cimberly’s Melodifestivalen debut promises to be one of the least extreme of this year’s 30 track shortlist
Cimberly
Eternity
Cimberly’s Melodifestivalen debut promises to be one of the least extreme of this year’s 30 track shortlist
December 2, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Heat 4 #melfest
Cimberly
Eternity
Cimberly’s Melodifestivalen debut promises to be one of the least extreme of this year’s 30 track shortlist
Cimberly
Eternity
Cimberly’s Melodifestivalen debut promises to be one of the least extreme of this year’s 30 track shortlist