Today we’re talking about the first half of the second Semi-Final and the initial rehearsals of the eight countries. Host Ewan Spence is joined by Glen Bartlett, Zachary Kerr, and Wivian Renee Kristiansen, escinsight.com.

John Lucas continues his exploration of the territory of the Press Conference at Eurovision, with observation, wit, and a phone not on silent.

As Eurovision 2015 approaches, and we become more and more immersed in the rehearsal process, ESC Insight’s Samantha Ross wanted to take a quick peek at this year’s roster. All of the stats, facts, and figures that any self-respecting Eurofan could want, compressed into one easily-digestible article!

Flying in this morning to Vienna ESCInsight’s Ben Robertson brings you another ESC Insight newsletter. Reviewing the latest rehearsals and best bits from all the websites it also brings you Robertson’s Reflection, today all about the importance of making good fashion choices in the world of the Eurovision Song Contest.

The back half of the first Semi-Final rehearsed yesterday, so let’s look back on the staging, the sound, and the sequins. Hosted by Ewan Spence, with Samantha Ross, Benny Royston, Ervin Juhasz, and Dimitiri De Groodt.

Eight hours deep into a press day, concepts like time, space and a reality that doesn’t involve costume changes and dance routines can very quickly lose all meaning. John Lucas reports from the maelstrom