The Eurovisionphiles

The Eurovisionphiles

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The team reviews the history, politics, identities and music of the biggest song festival in the world. Find us also on Instagram or TikTok (@theeurovisionphiles) or email us at theeurovisionphiles@gmail.com.

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Nov 6, 2026

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All Quiet-Ish On The ESC Front 15.10.2025

Tune in this week as we dive into all the drama surrounding the EBU's manoeuvres! The controversial vote on Israel's participation has been delayed to December's General Assembly , leaving us to wonder: is it a vote or just a polite conversation? And how will the new discussions influence other issues, such as the long-debated voting system? We've got the latest comeback whispers a...

To Stay Or Not To Stay 01.10.2025

Buckle up, Eurovisionphiles! This week, we're diving headfirst into the whirlpool of politics and participation rumours that has everyone on edge. Is the entire contest at risk? We break down the swirling speculation about a potential Eurovision cancellation and the crucial EBU vote in early November that could change everything. The Netherlands has made its position clear, even with a ceasefire,...

Facts vs Fakes 17.09.2025

Heads up, Eurovisionphiles! Due to a few technical hitches, this episode is audio-only, but trust us, the content is too hot to hold! Get your popcorn ready, because this week on The Eurovisionphiles , the Euro-drama is at an all-time high! We're spilling the tea and separating fact from fiction in a wild few days that have ripped up the Eurovision playbook. Did the EBU really float a secret s...

Happy New Eurovision Season! 08.09.2025

Vienna, here we come! 🎶 Eurovision 2026 has locked in its host city and dates, and a brand-new logo is already sparking debates about fonts, symbolism, and whether it’ll age better than the infamous butterfly. But Eurovision wouldn’t be Eurovision without its share of glitter-coated chaos: that Latvia’s Supernova rumoured self-boycott , the ever-mysterious “Eurovision Asia” turned out to be more...

Rumore Rumore 13.08.2025

This week on The Eurovisionphiles , we’re buzzing with excitement because… 🥁 our very first EMMAs nomination for the Fan Media Award ! 💖 Thank you for all your support — you’re the reason we get to geek out about Eurovision. And oh boy, the rumour mill has been spinning the past few weeks:🎤 whispers of the first possible artist (who was never actually announced 🤷‍♂️),🌍 talk of possible new an...

The June Round of News 28.06.2025

Welcome to this week’s episode, where we bring you all the latest buzz from the Eurovision Song Contest! In today’s episode, we dive into the excitement surrounding this year’s host city—get the lowdown on what’s been happening behind the scenes and how the venue preparations are shaping up. We also discuss the surprising departure of Martin Österdahl, the Contest's Executive Supervisor, and what...

The Winners and Challenges of ESC 2025 11.06.2025

Today on The Eurovisionphiles, we’re taking a slightly different route — instead of diving into deep fan favorites or retro revivals, we’re zeroing in on Eurovision 2025. From jaw-dropping wins to eyebrow-raising controversies, we’re unpacking the standout moments, surprise victories, and the challenges that have stirred up headlines across the continent. 🇪🇺✨ Join us as we break down the latest n...

Basel 2025 - Grand Final review 23.05.2025

It's taken a few days for the Eurovision depression to start settling in and allow us to look back to, not just the grand final, but the week. In this extensive episode, we discuss our winners, our shocks, the impressions in and out the arena, and yes, we go there - the voting system and results. As usual, let us know via the comments and on our social media accounts whether you agree with us. Wha...

Basel Grand Final - first dress rehearsal reactions 16.05.2025

We’re bringing you the first reactions after attending the media rehearsal for the grand final. Of course, you have now had a chance to see the performances so we are now focusing on the strongest contenders, and just a little sneak peek of the intro and interval acts. You can also watch the predictions of some of the media in our social media accounts. Let us know what’s your take on these guesse...

Second semifinal - the results 15.05.2025

You get us twice today as we bring the reactions right after the live show. Let us know what you think! Remember to subscribe and to follow our Instagram, Facebook and TikTok accounts.

Basel 2nd semifinal - dress rehearsal reactions 15.05.2025

We are bringing you our impressions after the third rehearsal of the second semifinal - it’s a quick one as it’s coming very close to the live show so we will not take much of your time today! Let us know via comments here or in our Instagram , Facebook or TikTok content whether you agree with us.

First semifinal - the results 13.05.2025

What a shock we’ve had this evening - who was expecting THAT? We are talking to you from the media centre where we’ve had a chance to watch the semifinal live, and we are now absorbing the results. Make sure you visit our Instagram, Facebook and TikTok for reactions from some of the artists as they leave the arena.

Basel 1st semi - dress rehearsal reactions 12.05.2025

We are in Basel reporting this year’s ESC and we have just been to the first semifinal’s dress rehearsal! We are bringing you our very first impressions right after coming from the arena. Let us know in the comments on Spotify or our Instagram , Facebook and TikTok accounts whether you agree with our predictions!

Eurovision In Concert (Amsterdam) 08.04.2025

Finally! We've reached the final stretch on our way to Eurovision and that means Eurovision In Concert, which comes as every year to showcase the majority of acts of this year's song contest. We have loads of interviews! Gabry Ponte (San Marino), Napa (Portugal), Erika Vikman (Finland), Sissal (Denmark), Red Sebastian (Belgium) and Melody (Spain - and bear in mind this last one is in Spanish). It'...

Basel's 37 17.03.2025

It’s official—we finally have all of this year’s Eurovision entries!  This week, we dive into the latest arrivals, including Sweden’s choice—is it a  fun  entry or a  winner in the making ? Plus, San Marino’s wild card (is it more Italian than Italy's own?), and the huge debut of Louane's song at the Stade de France—was it worth the wait? And here’s a thought: How late is  too  late when it comes...

Serving 05.03.2025

We’re in the home stretch! With the deadline looming for countries to submit their final versions to the EBU, the last wave of Eurovision songs is rolling in. And, as always, the Maltese entry is getting some drama—or is it actually an opportunity? This week, we break down the latest batch of entries, take a look at what’s still to come, and dive into this year’s language trends. Which songs are b...

Super Saturday 3 - 2025 20.02.2025

The third Super Saturday of the Eurovision season landed, and we’re diving deep into the latest batch of national selections! This week, we’re bringing you our hot takes on the fresh entries from Estonia, Poland, Lithuania, Norway, and Azerbaijan. Are they hits, or are they headed straight for our Eurovision “meh” pile? But that’s not all! We’re also brewing up some controversy—no, not just the Es...

Super Saturday 2 - 2025 14.02.2025

Wir kommen, wir kommen! Things are heating up in the Eurovision world, and we’re now closing in on a third of the songs for 2025! In this episode, we break down the latest entries from last weekend—Ireland, Latvia, Ukraine, Finland, and we dive into the controversy surrounding Malta’s entry, Kant, and what it means for the competition. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast on  Spotify  or  Appl...

Super Saturday 1 - 2025 06.02.2025

Things are finally heating up in the Eurovision world! In this episode, we dive into the drama and excitement from the first Super Saturday of the season with Spain, Slovenia, and Belgium all making waves. But with the thrills come a few controversies too – we’re unpacking all the juicy details and asking, what do  you  think about the issues we mention? Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @the...

On our way to Switzerland! 31.01.2025

It's official, it's 2025, it's the end of the eternal January and it's ticket week! We got ours, and it was... an interesting purchase. But with more events announced, we wonder whether things are changing for the Eurovision week onsite experience. What's even more important, we now have actual songs to begin listening to! Four songs had already been released by the time of recording, with more to...

Het Grote Songfestivalfeest 2024 13.01.2025

Today we bring you a brief but very special episode, recorded live from Het Grote Songfestivalheest in Amsterdam last month. We got a chance to interview some of the biggest names in Eurovision’s recent history, and to see two legends together on stage. You don’t want to miss this! Visit our Instagram page for this and more content, and remember to like, subscribe and leave a review on our show!

Junior Eurovision 2024 22.11.2024

We're back to chat about the entries of this year's Junior Eurovision, celebrated last week in Madrid. We celebrate the latest winner (and record-holder) Georgia, and chat about what makes a good Junior Eurovision entry and artist. There's a lot more than a party on stage... And while we wait for news, we have some fun discussing a very controversial rumour about Switzerland's plans for 2025, that...

Ukraine Special 25.10.2024

We take some of the time this calm before the storm has brought in order to chat about one of our favourite Eurovision countries. Ukraine has had an incredible run in its 19 participations since its debut in 2003, with 3 wins and memorable contestants that have truly made history. Barbara brings us the best from her very own lecture, Ukrainian Magic: Visual Heritage in the Eurovision Song Contest...

OGAE Second Chance 2024 12.09.2024

We're back with our annual review of the OGAE Second Chance entries of this year. As a reminder, these songs are selected by the official Eurovision fan clubs amongst those that did not achieve the national selections of their countries, and they are voted by the club members to select their favourites. Although voting is now closed, we did not want to miss out on the chance to review the song...

Happy Basel New Year 05.09.2024

It's September and with it comes a new Eurovision season! We're now full speed into the 2025 contest, with a new host city, a confirmed date and details about the different locations and events taking place during the week. And we wonder - is Netta the Oracle of the 100% wrong guesses? And with the new month, an island nation announced the first representative for the new year. But who wil...

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