Changes… as Eurovision Song Contest watcher, I watch them closely. And although the news is and should stay objective, I do have an opinion about changes to the contest we love!

Compare the Eurovision Song Contest of 1956 and 1998 and you will most likely notice some differences. Compare the Eurovision Song Contest of 1998 and 2004 and you will most likely notice that the contest dramatically changed. Many ask themselves if these changes brought the contest any good. In historical perspective, changes are much needed to keep the audience interested. There are several ways to measure the results of changes, such as audience figures, CD sales and the amount of participating countries. But the result of all changes might be different than many expect…