Since the very first Eurovision Song Contest, the voting system has been subject of discussion. Now that viewers decide the result of the Eurovision Song Contest instead of a professional jury, the voting system is under discussion more than ever in some of the participating countries.
Neighbour voting or common taste? Politically influenced or shared cultural values? What do you believe is true and which arguments do you have to support your opinion? To stimulate discussion and to give you an opportunity to put your vision on the Eurovision Song Contest voting system in the spotlights, esctoday.com calls for your stories!
What's the plan? We ask you to write a strong essay about the current voting system of the Eurovision Song Contest, its advantages and disadvantages, the system's implications and democratic value. Would you change the system and, if so, how? And why? Use the arguments you believe are neccesary to convince others of your opinion and vision.
Use as many words as you think are neccesary to convince the visitors of esctoday.com of your opinion. Deadline: 31st May, 21:00 CET. The best essays will be published and the writer of the best essay will receive a true esctoday.com collectors item, along with several limited edition promotion packages of the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest participants.
Please be adviced that you have to send your essay, along with your name and postal address, to [email protected] . Do NOT post them under this article as reaction. Good luck!
