Eurovision 1993 marked a pivotal moment in the contest's history with the introduction of a pre-qualifying round, a significant change implemented to manage the increasing number of participating countries.

In this episode, Steven delves into the details of this unique event, held in the small Irish town of Millstreet, where just seven countries competed for three spots in the main contest.

We explore the backdrop of geopolitical changes in Eastern Europe that fueled a surge in interest from newly independent nations eager to join the Eurovision stage, and reflect on the overall execution and its impact on the future of Eurovision.

Listen now, as he sets the stage for a deeper exploration of how these countries fared in the main contest, coming in the second part of our 1993 deep dive.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Knez - ‘Adio’ (Montenegro, 2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTyi2XeeoJU

Brotherhood of Man - ‘Save Your Kisses For Me’ (United Kingdom, 1976): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yJUi6ke71I

Eurosong ’93: Kvalifikacija za Millstreet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3rKIkjn9rA

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