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Is Eurovision finally cool? That depends on your definition – ‘cool theory’ expert explains

Is Eurovision finally cool? That depends on your definition – ‘cool theory’ expert explains: Dependent on novelty, spectacle and a drawn out run time, for some, Eurovision’s choppy aesthetic cannot fail to fail. In its “failed seriousness” (the phrase writer Susan Sontag used to describe “camp”), the song contest has all the exaggerated expressiveness that …

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The ‘gay world cup’: why LGBTQ+ audiences love Eurovision

The ‘gay world cup’: why LGBTQ+ audiences love Eurovision: In 1956, seven European countries – Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland and West Germany – gathered in Lugano, Switzerland for the first ever Eurovision Song Contest. The competition was only broadcast in select countries, meaning only a small number of viewers watched Swiss entry …

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Eurovision: even before the singing starts, the contest is a fascinating reflection of international rules and politics

Eurovision: even before the singing starts, the contest is a fascinating reflection of international rules and politics: Shutterstock The Eurovision bandwagon has firmly arrived in Liverpool. During a week of two semi-finals, 37 competing countries will be whittled down to 26. Around 160 million people are then expected to tune in to the grand final …

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Eurovision 2023: voting changes show the contest has always been political

Eurovision 2023: voting changes show the contest has always been political: Ukraine were the winners of Eurovision 2022. Review News/Shutterstock Expert judges have been a mainstay of the Eurovision Song Contest since its inception in 1956. These experts are usually industry professionals with experience in popular music distribution. But with the announcement last November that …

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Eurovision: If Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra triumph it won’t be a sympathy vote, says an expert

Eurovision: If Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra triumph it won’t be a sympathy vote, says an expert: Voting in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest on May 14 in Turin may look different for one specific reason – neither Russia or Belarus are taking part. Ukraine’s folk-rap band Kalush Orchestra has qualified for the final. But the European …

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Eurovision 2020 may be cancelled, but Will Ferrell’s affectionate spoof will keep diehard fans happy

Eurovision 2020 may be cancelled, but Will Ferrell’s affectionate spoof will keep diehard fans happy: It’s been a long lockdown. Domestic sport and music events ground to a halt early on, and on March 17, UEFA announced its 2020 European Football Championships would now be played in 2021. But much worse for some, the following …

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