I tell stories about the world's biggest Song Contest. Senior Editor and Podcast Producer at ESC Insight, and the creator of Eurovision Uncovered & The Model.
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Some personal news: I am now the Senior Editor of ESC Insight.
I'll say more about our plans for Eurovision 2027 soon - but I am so excited to show you.
If you want to write for us or have a great idea, then let me know: [email protected].
Good people are always welcome 🩷
🚨🇭🇺 Hungary appears unlikely to enter Eurovision 2027.
According to a document from the country's new public service broadcaster, they don't consider the Contest to be an urgent priority - but they do wish to join Eurovision in the future.
MRT hopes to address this "by 2030".
This information is found on page 21 of this publicly available document ↩️
cdn.cms.mtv.hu/corp/wp-conte…
🚨🇧🇪 VRT says it stands by its decision to compete at Eurovision 2027 but "has taken note" of the NPO's withdrawal.
The Belgian broadcaster maintains its stance "because we wish to continue supporting and influencing the necessary changes within the EBU."
vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2026/10/27/…
🚨🇳🇱 MAJOR BREAKING:
The NPO, the Dutch broadcasting group which planned to take over the Netherlands's entry at Eurovision next year, has confirmed they will no longer participate in the Contest.
And the response is in from the EBU's Martin Green:
"We’re deeply sorry that NPO will now not take part in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest. We understand their decision, and we respect the strength of feeling behind it in the Netherlands."
eurovision.com/newsroom/rele…
🇳🇱 The NPO say they had support from their broadcasters. But internal pressure, talk of government questions and a closing withdrawal deadline has made them flinch.
Today's news proves that leaving Eurovision is easy - returning is the hard part.
A really embarrassing U-turn.
James Stephenson retweeted
Parool reports: NPO will withdraw from Eurovision 2027 after all.
parool.nl/songfestival/neder…
Junior Eurovision gives young artists a shot at stardom - but the show doesn't seem to be aimed at a young audience.
How can Eurovision make sure that JESC is able to reach the next generation, rather than feeling like just another Contest for existing fans to watch?
Words for ESC Insight 🗞️
escinsight.com/2026/10/26/ca…
Armenia wins for a third time. France takes its sixth jury win in seven years. San Marino achieves its best result in any Eurovision.
@Bensvision. @dolphin_dane. John Model. One late night. And all the stats worth knowing from Junior Eurovision 2026 📊
escinsight.com/2026/10/25/al…
James Stephenson retweeted
🇦🇲 Naré has won the Junior #Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with her song “BOO!”, representing Armenia!
Spain finished second, while France came in third.
It marks Armenia's third win in the contest.
#JESC2026
James Stephenson retweeted
Tonight is #jesc2026 in Malta.
I have written just a handful of articles about this contest in the build up that hopefully gives you something extra to think about through the 150 minute broadcast
It's Junior Eurovision 2026 in Ta' Qali, Malta tonight - and it's my first proper week of editing our coverage at ESC Insight.
If you're watching the show this evening, curious about what Junior is, or wondering what it's all for, we've got you covered. 🧵
3/ The artists competing tonight in Malta will be performing in a venue without an independent press centre.
Ben asks what the Contest could do to make facing the media work for its young artists, rather than just removing reporters from the room.
escinsight.com/2026/10/23/th…
4/ And if you're curious about tonight's Contest, we have the perfect cheat sheet for the show.
You can download ESC Insight's Unofficial Quick Guide to Junioir Eurovision 2026, beautifully curated by Samantha Ross, from our website ahead of the evening.
escinsight.com/2026/10/22/do…
