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How Eurovision can transform a city's brand

And will Vienna get it right?

Creative Bloq · May 16

Eurovision gears up for boycotted final, with fiery Finns favourites

A fiery Finnish violinist-singer duo followed by an Australian star are the favourites to win Saturday's Eurovision grand final, with the contest hit by an unprecedented boycott over Israel's participation.

Radio France Internationale · 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

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

From men on dog leads to public breast-fondling, Valie Export’s art demanded a total feminist revolution

The performance artist was a brilliantly subversive pioneer whose work exposed the predicament of women living in a world that was not made for us

The Guardian - UK · 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.

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.

Euronews · May 15

‘We’re desperate for points’: UK Eurovision fans flock to Vienna for semi-final

British fans have turned out to support Look Mum No Computer, whose real name is Sam Battle,

Evening Standard · May 14

Vienna coffeehouse becomes microcosm in tensions around Israel’s Eurovision inclusion

Israeli singer said he has practiced performing while being booed

The Independent UK · May 14

How to watch Eurovision 2026 Semi-Final 2 online for FREE

15 more countries go head-to-head in the second semi-final of Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. Here's how to watch Eurovision 2026 Semi-Final 2 online and for free from anywhere.

TechRadar · May 13