Science Meets Song: The Eurovision Science Slam 2025 Has Begun!
- eurovisionsconfere
- May 2
- 2 min read
What happens when cutting-edge research and Eurovision passion collide? You get the Eurovisions Science Slam—a highlight of the Eurovisions International Conference 2025 that brings together young scholars and seasoned researchers from across disciplines to present their work in creative, entertaining, and thought-provoking ways.
This year’s Science Slam features six original presentations that explore the Eurovision Song Contest from surprising angles—from mathematical modeling to cultural anthropology, from music theory to digital infrastructure. The videos are now live, and you can vote for your two favourite presentations until 13 May—right after the final roundtable where the slammers will defend their ideas before a panel of established Eurovision scholars.
Meet the Science Slammers & Their Topics
Andreas Grassl esclit.com – The Eurovision Bibliographic Database
Librarian and linguist Andreas Grassl has developed esclit.com, the most comprehensive online bibliographic database dedicated to Eurovision-related academic literature—making research in the field more accessible than ever.
Jane Healy“What if I’m not welcome?” Exploring Representation and Safety at Eurovision
Criminologist Jane Healy draws from fan surveys and fieldwork in Liverpool and Malmö to discuss LGBTQI+ inclusion, diversity, and the importance of perceived safety at Eurovision.
Timo Herrmann Political Dimensions in ESC Songs: Jamala’s “1944” vs. Manizha’s “Russian Woman”
Cultural anthropology graduate Timo Herrmann compares how two politically charged entries were perceived in light of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, exploring the boundaries between music and political discourse.
Laureen Hannig, Boglárka Makari & Nathalia Rivera GenZ Views on Ethnic Minority Artists at Eurovision
This international student team from Aalborg University interviewed young Italians and Hungarians about artists like Mahmood and Pápai Joci, investigating how Eurovision performances challenge and redefine national identity.
Jie Ren & Prof. Dr. Christiane Barz The Cost of Showmanship: Increasing Fairness in
Eurovision’s Semifinal Allocation
Using mathematical modeling and Eurovision data, this Zurich-based duo proposes algorithmic improvements to Eurovision's semifinal allocations—aiming to balance fairness, bloc voting, and running order biases.
Jonathan Stark Fairness in Formula? Musical Patterns and Diversity at Eurovision
Musicologist Jonathan Stark analyzes winning ESC songs over the past 20 years to identify dominant trends—and questions whether Eurovision’s “winning formula” limits musical diversity and contradicts the contest’s inclusive values.
Watch & Vote!
📺 All videos are available in our Science Slam playlist:👉 Watch the Science Slam
🗳️ Cast your vote (you have two votes!):👉 Vote here
⏰ Voting closes on 13 May 2025 after the Science Slam Final Round discussion.
Support your favourite slammer, get inspired by new perspectives, and celebrate Eurovision as the fascinating research subject it truly is!
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