We have our first ten qualifiers through to Saturday night. Now the final ten places are up for grabs in the second Semi Final.
<blockquote>Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Vienna, Thursday 14th May
James Stephenson and Samantha Ross look ahead to the second Semi Final and catch up with some more performers looking to get through to Saturday&#8217;s Grand Final.</blockquote>
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It's Thursday in Vienna, and the second Semi Final is upon us.

James Stephenson and Samantha Ross look ahead to the second Semi Final and catch up with some more performers looking to get through to Saturday's Grand Final. We have our first ten qualifiers through to Saturday night. Now the final ten places are up for grabs in the second Semi Final.  
 
Join James, Sam and the ESC Insight team in Vienna as we bring you the latest news from the world of the Eurovision Song Contest.

Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Vienna, Thursday 14th May

<blockquote>Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Vienna, Wednesday 13th May
As we would say in another time, ten qualified, five fell, fifteen ran. Just before it all starts again with the second Semi Final, James Stephenson, Samantha Ross and some friends have a little review of Tuesday&#8217;s show.</blockquote>
With the live show almost here, stay up to date with all the Eurovision discussions by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-unofficial-eurovision/id369754923">You’ll find the show in iTunes</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4uNBt1qiXXi1qMxk58HNHe">Spotify</a>. <a href="https://escinsight.com/category/podcast/feed/">A direct RSS feed is available</a>. We also have a regular email newsletter <a href="https://escinsight.com/tour-the-site/the-esc-insight-email-newsletter/">which you can sign up to here</a>.
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It's Wednesday in Vienna as we review the first Semi Final.

As we would say in another time, ten qualified, five fell, fifteen ran. Just before it all starts again with the second Semi Final, James Stephenson, Samantha Ross and some friends have a little review of Tuesday's show. 
 
Join James, Sam and the ESC Insight team in Vienna as we bring you the latest news from the world of the Eurovision Song Contest.

Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Vienna, Wednesday 13th May

Although the first Semi Finalists performed for the jury (and the back-up tape) in last night&#8217;s rehearsal to get half of their score. Now it;s time to earn the other half and sing live to the world.
<blockquote>Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Vienna, Tuesday 12th May
James Stephenson and Samantha Ross look ahead to the first Semi Final and catch up with some of the performers looking to get through to Saturday&#8217;s Grand Final.</blockquote>
With the live show almost here, stay up to date with all the Eurovision discussions by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-unofficial-eurovision/id369754923">You’ll find the show in iTunes</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4uNBt1qiXXi1qMxk58HNHe">Spotify</a>. <a href="https://escinsight.com/category/podcast/feed/">A direct RSS feed is available</a>. We also have a regular email newsletter <a href="https://escinsight.com/tour-the-site/the-esc-insight-email-newsletter/">which you can sign up to here</a>.
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It's Tuesday in Vienna, and the first Semi Final approaches

James Stephenson and Samantha Ross look ahead to the first Semi Final and catch up with some of the performers looking to get through to Saturday's Grand Final. 
 
Join James, Sam and the ESC Insight team in Vienna as we bring you the latest news from the world of the Eurovision Song Contest.

Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Vienna, Tuesday 12th May

As the Eurovision Song Contest returns to Austria, it&#8217;s a welcome back to Vienna as we kick off our coverage of the 2026 Song Contest, the seventieth edition of the Contest. The dress rehearsals are underway, scores will be kept, and stories will be told of this week all across the world.
<blockquote>Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Vienna, Monday 11th May
James Stephenson and Samantha Ross kick off our daily podcasts from Vienna. They discuss the thirty-five broadcasters who have entered, pick out some favourites from Semi Final, and speak to the performers about anything except the Song Contest.</blockquote>
With the live show almost here, stay up to date with all the Eurovision discussions by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-unofficial-eurovision/id369754923">You’ll find the show in iTunes</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4uNBt1qiXXi1qMxk58HNHe">Spotify</a>. <a href="https://escinsight.com/category/podcast/feed/">A direct RSS feed is available</a>. We also have a regular email newsletter <a href="https://escinsight.com/tour-the-site/the-esc-insight-email-newsletter/">which you can sign up to here</a>.
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It's Monday in Vienna, and the singing has begun.

James Stephenson and Samantha Ross kick off our daily podcasts from Vienna. They discuss the thirty-five broadcasters who have entered, pick out some favourites from Semi Final, and speak to the performers about anything except the Song Contest. 
 
Join James, Sam and the ESC Insight team in Vienna as we bring you the latest news from the world of the Eurovision Song Contest.

Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Vienna, Monday 11th May

Søren Torpegaard Lund will sing &#8216;Før vi går hjem&#8220;, Denmark&#8217;s entry for this year&#8217;s Contest in Vienna.
They talk about the ideas behind the staging for his song, how Søren has used the performance to create his own world for people to get lost in, and why he&#8217;s focused on staying true to himself and authentic while writing what he calls a &#8220;pop diva banger&#8221;.
<a href="https://escinsight.com/2026/04/24/soren-eurovision-2026-denmark-profile/">You can read our full profile with Søren here on ESC Insight</a>.
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How to stay authentic while writing a pop banger

Søren Torpegaard Lund will sing 'Før vi går hjem", Denmark's entry for this year's Contest in Vienna. 
 
They talk about the ideas behind the staging for his song, how Søren has used the performance to create his own world for people to get lost in, and why he's focused on staying true to himself and authentic while writing what he calls a "pop diva banger". 
 
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).

Eurovision Uncovered Meets Søren Torpegaard Lund: Creating His Own Universe

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