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Full results data: first observations
- By Richard West-Soley
- . May 11, 2014
The EBU has kept to its word, and released all voting data for this year’s contest in the name of

Armenia: Official remix released
- By Richard West-Soley
- . May 3, 2014
With a week to the final and just a few days before his semifinal performance, Aram MP3 has treated fans

Denmark: Zier takes charge as scene unfolds
- By Richard West-Soley
- . October 29, 2013
The last few days have given fans a glimpse of the shape of things to come, as further details of

Eurovision 2013 hits China
- By Richard West-Soley
- . October 3, 2013
The Eurovision Song Contest has pushed geographical boundaries for years already, reaching as far as Australia and Canada. But, with

Belgium: Brand new Eurosong concept revealed
- By Richard West-Soley
- . October 1, 2013
Belgium is getting serious about Copenhagen: broadcaster Eén today confirmed details of an exciting, fresh format to select the country’s

EBU: Sand stresses fairness for 2014
- By Richard West-Soley
- . September 20, 2013
In the wake of news about the changed 2014 procedures, Executive Supervisor of the contest, Jon Ola Sand, has stressed

Norway: Margaret set for stateside success
- By Richard West-Soley
- . September 19, 2013
Few Eurovision artists have made the Atlantic leap to a successful career in the USA. But things are looking good

Denmark 2014: Copenhagen thumbs up from Jon Ola Sand
- By Richard West-Soley
- . September 5, 2013
Danish broadcaster DR’s plans have received an official and public stamp of approval, with an enthusiastic thumbs up from Eurovision

Denmark 2014: Executive Producer defends choice
- By Richard West-Soley
- . September 2, 2013
As the dust settles on a controversial decision for some, the Executive Producer for 2014, Pernille Gaardbo, has defended the

Denmark 2014: Get to know the venue
- By Richard West-Soley
- . September 2, 2013
And so it came: the news from Denmark that fans were waiting so eagerly for. As many excitedly start planning

Denmark: DR kicks off home entry hunt
- By Richard West-Soley
- . August 20, 2013
The confetti has settled, the ticker tape has been swept away, and now Danish broadcaster DR can finally turn its

Greece: Mando’s Wonder bemuses UK press
- By Richard West-Soley
- . August 6, 2013
It’s not often that a non-winning ESC entrant takes up column space in the UK tabloids. But a rather unusual

Estonia: Ott and Getter in concert tonight
- By Richard West-Soley
- . July 13, 2013
Estonia’s 2011 and 2012 representatives join forces this evening, live in concert. Getter Jaani (Rockerfeller Street, 2011) and Ott Lepland

UK: Katrina and the Waves reunite for Spanish fiesta
- By Richard West-Soley
- . July 13, 2013
UK winners Katrina and the Waves officially separated not long after their Dublin 1997 victory. But this year’s San Fermín