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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.
Approaching Eurovision through a completely fresh perspective, this book is essential reading for fans, scholars, and even future host cities. A captivating journey that expands the contest’s imaginary, taking readers far beyond the stage we think we know.
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.
Contributors
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
Index