Eurovision Insight Presents… Eurovision Uncovered: A Show Shaped by Us

What this episode covers

James Stephenson analyses how the Eurovision Song Contest has been reshaped by the values of its fans, and whether the values it represents are under threat. From the rise of the public vote and Eurovision's importance for the LGBTQ+ community, to its position as a cultural exchange and value to neurodiverse fans, we see how Eurovision has evolved to inhabit those values. And, by looking at the way those values can be dismissed, distanced and weaponised by others with the help of academics, artists and fans, James analyses whether the Contest is still living up to those values - and what happens if it doesn't. You can listen to Eurovision Uncovered now via the ESC Insight podcast feed (we're in iTunes, Spotify, or find a link for your favourite podcast app here).

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