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Eurovision Contest: Spain 'Told Not To Win'

4346 days ago
Sky NewsAs Engelbert Humperdinck aims for a UK victory at the Eurovision song contest this weekend, one country is actually hoping it does NOT win. more info

The good and the bad of Eurovision, illustrated through infographics

4346 days ago
Guardian MusicAhead of tomorrow's grand final in Baku, the approaches taken by two designers portray the contrasting sides of this year's Eurovision Song Contest.• More data journalism and data visualisations from the Guardian• Who made this graphic? Ben Wille... more info

Eurovision 2012: the good, the bad and the Jedward

4346 days ago
Guardian MusicYour guide to the songs and sofas to get behind when this year's continental contest kicks off in AzerbaijanIf you're not getting behind the UK's entry – Engelbert Humperdinck, aged 76 – in Saturday's Eurovision final, here are some alternatives ... more info

A week on the web: Eurovision 2012

4346 days ago
Guardian MusicIt's Eurovision time once again, and the excitement is mounting ahead of Saturday's final. Well, Jedward are excited in any case. Will it be or a hit or miss this year? Here's the online take on proceedings[Please note: this column is put together us... more info

Engelbert Humperdinck, Jedward outside bets for Eurovision glory

4346 days ago
GigwiseSweden and Russian grannys favourites for annual prize more info

Take a taxi from London to Baku: Azerbaijan hails the black cab

4346 days ago
Guardian MusicThe city hosting this year's Eurovision song contest has taken urban transportation inspiration from BritainIf Engelbert Humperdinck is feeling a little homesick in the unusual surrounds of Azerbaijan's capital, he should hail a taxi. Baku will bear ... more info

There's more to European pop than Eurovision

4347 days ago
Guardian MusicThe contest is often seen to reflect how poor European pop is. But none of these 10 top acts from the continent will be performing at the final on SaturdayOnly time will tell whether sending a singer who can actually sing, albeit one whose popularity... more info

Eurovision 2012: could Engelbert Humperdinck win?

4347 days ago
Guardian MusicFor the UK to upset favourites Sweden, Italy and Russia, the Hump will have to be top of his gameFinnish metal, Norwegian fiddlers, Serbian power-balladeers; the list of recent Eurovision winners is certainly a rich and varied tapestry. This Saturday... more info

Panorama versus Eurovision: the balance dilemma that the BBC faces

4347 days ago
Guardian MusicA documentary about Azerbaijan human rights issues sits uncomfortably with the BBC-sponsored song festivalThere is much discussion, especially at the time of elections, about BBC balance: the Corporation's statutory obligation to be politically even-... more info

Nul points for the Hump | Media Monkey:

4347 days ago
Guardian MusicOnly two days to go until the next instalment of The Voice, sorry, wrong singing contest, Eurovision on BBC1 and the UK's entry Engelbert Humperdinck has shocked fans by posing with a German flag draped round him. Nul points for the Hump! The singer ... more info

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