Graham Norton reveals when he’ll retire from Eurovision hosting The presenter replaced Terry Wogan as the voice of the contest in 2008 The Independent UK · May 16
Greece’s Eurovision 2026 entry Akylas wrote song ‘Ferto’ about ‘greed and overconsumption’ Buzzy track was also a way for the singer to honour ‘my mother's sacrifices and the journey from overcoming childhood financial struggles’ The Independent UK · May 16
From Vienna to Bergen: The best places to watch the Eurovision 2026 grand final From bars to live music venues and public arenas, Eurovision Song Contest fans will be spoilt for choice when it comes to viewing options for Saturday's Grand Final. Euronews · May 16
Spain's Eurovision boycott over Israeli participation leaves contest fans torn Spain is boycotting this year’s edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, after repeatedly expressing disapproval over Israel’s participation The Independent UK · May 16
The Eurovision Song Contest reaches its grand final in Vienna with pop and protests The Eurovision Song Contest final arrives Saturday with tight security and rainy weather failing to dampen fans' enthusiasm The Independent UK · May 16
Look Mum No Computer to perform in Eurovision final amid boycott over Israel Israeli entrant, Bettan, was booed by the crowd during his performance in Tuesday’s semi-final. Evening Standard · May 16
How to watch the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final online for FREE from anywhere 25 countries and only one winner. How are you going to vote? Here's how to watch Eurovision 2026 Grand Final online and for free from anywhere. TechRadar · May 15
Protesters accuse Eurovision of ‘normalisation of war crimes’ at Vienna event Eurovision’s grand final will take place on Saturday. Evening Standard · May 15
Former Bucks Fizz members say UK Eurovision entrant is ‘marmite’ The UK’s last three Eurovision entrants, Remember Monday, Olly Alexander and Mae Muller, all failed to receive a single point from the public vote. Evening Standard · May 15
Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome to a Eurovision Song Contest that embraces linguistic diversity English has long dominated pop music, but it no longer reigns supreme at the Eurovision Song Contest The Independent UK · May 15
Lufthansa steals Eurovision airline contest crown from easyJet for Vienna 2026 Aviation expert ranks European airlines according to flights and seats heading for the Austrian capital this weekend The Independent UK · May 15
“That’s a really good T-shirt: Look Mum No Points”: Look Mum No Computer reveals his self-built Eurovision “mega-synthesizer”, and says he “expects nothing” from voters in the final “Because if you expect nothing, you lose nothing,” he argues MusicRadar · May 15
Eurovision 2026: why is Australia competing – and could Delta Goodrem actually win? After Goodrem’s Eclipse performance in the semi-final, the country’s odds shot up to second. But what would an Australian win mean for Eurovision – and what happens next? The Guardian - AU · May 15
La Voix to serve as the UK’s Eurovision ‘spokesqueen’ results announcer IN FULL The Independent UK · May 15
The Independent UK · May 15 Eurovision 2026: Who is the UK’s results announcer? ‘I’ll do my best to behave… but no promises’ joked drag artist La Voix who will be serving as the nations ‘spokesqueen’
Evening Standard · May 15 La Voix to be UK Eurovision ‘spokesqueen’ results announcer The Strictly and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star said she feels right at home in the role.
The Guardian - UK · May 15 ‘I haven’t had a loo break since 2009!’ The truth about Eurovision – as told by its biggest icons How did Lordi sing in a giant condom? How many sex lives has Epic Sax Guy helped? And what will push Graham Norton to retire? As Eurovision hits 70, legends of the song contest spill the beans
The Independent UK · May 15 The dark tale driving Eurovision 2026’s favourite towards glory Finland last won the song contest with heavy metal rockers Lordi in 2006, but it’ll be a far more emotional occasion if they triumph on Saturday
The Independent UK · May 15 ‘Bonkers’: Eurovision viewers react to UK entry Look Mum No Computer’s performance IN FULL
Euronews · May 15 Watch: Beyond Eurovision's glitter - how geopolitics became the biggest act in Vienna Have you ever wondered what makes a hit in 2026? According to Spotify, a song should have a tempo of 127 beats per minute, a four-four time signature, and the key of F Major. But this year, the biggest hit at Eurovision is not a melody; it is the politics.
Evening Standard · May 15 Look Mum No Computer’s mum hails Eurovision semi-final: ‘He nailed it’ The UK entry, whose real name is Sam Battle, performed his song Eins, Zwei, Drei, during Thursday’s second semi final.
Evening Standard · May 15 Who will win Eurovision 2026? Odds revealed as bookies predict UK's dismal chances This year’s event has been mired in controversy, with multiple countries boycotting the event
Euronews · May 15 Eurovision Song Contest 2026: Ten more countries complete lineup for Saturday's finale The Eurovision Song Contest's final lineup has been decided, with five more countries on their way home after failing to make it out of second semifinal on Thursday.
The Conversation · May 15 How public voting has turned Eurovision from a song contest into a political platform Australian singer Delta Goodrem has advanced to the Eurovision Song Contest grand final after days of online hype, fan campaigning and betting speculation surrounding her performance of Eclipse.
Evening Standard · May 15 Eurovision 2026: What type of songs have made it to the final? There are few deviations from fashionable musical styles in this year’s entries.