Author Archives: Elda Mengisto

Getting to Know Malmö: A City with a Grounded Past and a Vibrant Future

Malmö is forever attached to another city on the Øresund Bridge–Copenhagen, Denmark, where many fans would also arrive to stay and explore. But Malmo has more to offer than meets the eye, thanks to its reinvention during the twenty-first century and the diversity it entails.

National Finals Explained — Dansk Melodi Grand Prix

Taking place almost every year since Denmark’s debut in 1957, Dansk Melodi Grand Prix is one of the longest-running national finals in existence. What should you know about this national final, one with more highs and lows than any other?

National Finals Explained — Eesti Laul

After the wild fallout of Eurolaul, Estonia reconfigured their national final to showcase the best of Estonian music. Since 2009, Eesti Laul has brought gems in different genres, garnering the title of “alternative Melodifestivalen”–what should you know about it?

And Hello to You, Eurovision with AI?

From algorithm camps to staging advice to fully generated songs, artificial intelligence could be the next frontier in Eurovision’s quest to utilize modern technologies. But the moral implications of AI puts the question of if the delegations should use these tools in the name of winning a contest.

Five Things We Missed from Luxembourg While They Were Away

The 2024 Contest will feature the first appearance of Luxembourg in 30 years. What did they succeed at while they were in Eurovision?

A Fun, Vibrant Party at the Swedish Club

In a little corner of the Pacific Northwest, the Swedish Club hosted a Eurovision Watch Party for the first time in many years. Taking place in a city with a substantial Nordic influence, it shows how Eurovision can create its own niche outside of Europe.