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The story of Eurovision 2024 is one of division. For many fans, the contest’s insistence on political neutrality is no longer convincing, writes Louis Staples.
Singer/actor Olly Alexander was confirmed as representing the United Kingdom at the 68th Eurovision Song Contest in May 2024. Published Sat, 16 Dec 2023 15:24:09 -0600 by Ray Flook ...
Ncuti Gatwa has revealed why he pulled out of being the United Kingdom's spokesperson for Eurovision at this year's contest, ...
As well, we know that the Big 5 have a pass to the final, as they contribute the most financially to the EBU.These countries are France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom. As for who ...
As this year's Eurovision Song Contest was hosted in the United Kingdom on behalf of Ukraine, the Kalush Orchestra teamed up with British musicians—including the Princess of Wales—to perform ...
Data from the Eurovision Song Contest and other music competitions shows there are significant order effects. It would appear that whether you go first or last makes a difference.
The 2023 contest in Liverpool was a moving display of unity — so much that Liverpool’s slogan, “United By Music,” was adopted by Eurovision for all future contests.
Editor’s Note: Louis Staples is a London-based culture writer and editor. His work has appeared in Slate, Vogue, The Guardian, Rolling Stone, Wired and elsewhere. The views expressed here are his own.