Author Archives: Alesia Michelle

You’d think a community of folks who have Eurovision victories in four different decades and 5 total wins would appreciate that glory. Lest we forget the numerous Eurovision participating countries that have NEVER won

All of the promotional materials say, Turin. However, Italians supposedly call the city Torino. If Italians call it Torino, why aren’t we?

The bulk of the press core seems to still be mostly male and White. 

The term STAN wasn’t commonly thrown around in Eurovision circles but it was oozing from posts throughout the online community. 

With over 1,550 journalists coming from 80 countries— you would think the demographic breakdown of the journalists in the room would be more representative of our global community.

With the Eurovision Song Contest regularly bringing together so many folks from all across the world could this virtual pressroom opportunity stick around for years to come?

As an American Eurovision fan, you will always be a guest in the room. Eurovision isn’t made for you. You aren’t the target audience, you can’t vote, and you might not be able to watch it (easily) live