Overview

Takes scholarship on the Eurovision Song Contest beyond the political/international relations angle. This book explores the Eurovision Song Contest and its significance within tourism, events and leisure studies. The volume considers three main themes: Eurovision tourism and event impacts; event personalities and fandom; and the power and politics of events. Within these broader themes, the chapters focus on issues such as the relationship between tourism and identity, especially through mechanisms of destination branding and nation-building; the interplay of soft power, cultural diplomacy and critical geopolitics; and the central role of LGBTQI+ tourism, fan cultures and camp aesthetics in shaping the event’s meanings. The book is an essential guide to Eurovision’s big questions such as its longevity in the face of ongoing conflicts and its vital role in tourism promotion.

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Author:   Oscar Vorobjovas-Pinta ,  Jack Shepherd
Publisher:   Channel View Publications Ltd
Imprint:   Channel View Publications
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.550kg
ISBN:  

9781845419097

ISBN 10:   184541909
Pages:   254
Publication Date:   10 March 2026
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Oscar Vorobjovas-Pinta: Setting the Stage: Exploring Eurovision through the Lenses of Tourism, Event Management and Leisure Studies  Part 1: Eurovision Tourism and Event Impacts Chapter 2. Jack Shepherd and Maria Lexhagen: Constructing a Hometown for Eurovision: Húsavík and the Story of Fire Saga Chapter 3. Oscar Vorobjovas-Pinta: Perceptions of Nation Image through Eurovision: The Baltic Perspective Chapter 4. Victoria Pavani, Lanxuan Zhang, Jack Shepherd, Martin Wallstam and Dimitri Ioannides: Residents’ Perceptions of Hosting the Eurovision Song Contest Part 2: Event Personalities and Fandoms Chapter 5. Jessica Carniel and Chris Hay: The Fabulous Gold Coast: Australia’s Eurovision Capital? Chapter 6. Henrik Linden and Sara Linden: (The Event That Was Not): Disruption, Resilience and Reflection in the Context of the Eurovision Song Contest Chapter 7. Richard Ek, Mia Larson and Can Seng Ooi: Camp and Frivolity as Cultural and Political Transgressions in the Eurovision Song Contest Events Chapter 8. Oscar Vorobojovas-Pinta: The Eurovision Song Contest: The Celebration of Queer Identity and Belonging Chapter 9. Irving Wolther, Sofia Vieira Lopes, Carla Figueira and Isabel Campêlo: 'Soldi' vs. 'Have Some Fun': Volunteer Work in the Eurovision Song Contest Part 3: The Power and Politics of Events Chapter 10. Jack Shepherd: War and the Eurovision Song Contest  Chapter 11. Donna Storey: The Use of History and Heritage in Eurovision Performances Chapter 12. Ruth Carlitz and Christina Kiel: 'Not the Same': When Jury and Televoting Results Diverge Chapter 13. Christina Öberg: Bloc Voting in the Eurovision Song Contest: Exploring the Impact of Critical Events on European Identity Chapter 14. Jack Shepherd: Eurovision Research: Voyaging towards Something New

Reviews

Finally, a book that tackles a fundamental fact about Eurovision: it’s ‘a movable feast’ that travels to a different host city each year as fans follow it from countless homes and parties worldwide. This insightful collection invites us on a journey from Scandinavia to Australia through topics from culture to campness and beyond. * Ivan Raykoff, The New School, Eugene College of Liberal Arts, USA *

Finally, a book that tackles a fundamental fact about Eurovision: it’s ‘a movable feast’ that travels to a different host city each year as fans follow it from countless homes and parties worldwide. This insightful book invites us on a journey from Scandinavia to Australia through topics from culture to campness and beyond. * Ivan Raykoff, The New School, USA *

Author Information

Oscar Vorobjovas-Pinta is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Business and Law at Edith Cowan University, Australia. He is a leading expert on LGBTQI+ communities in the context of tourism, events, leisure and hospitality.  Jack Shepherd is a Senior Lecturer in Tourism Studies in the Department of Economics, Geography, Law and Tourism at Mid Sweden University, Sweden. The mainstay of his work explores the intersection of tourism and politics, with a particular focus on tourism and peacebuilding.

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