The Eurovision song contest, just music or something more? Does it aid in explaining the geopolitics of the continent?

What do you know about the origins of Eurovision? Would you say it´s only a music festival? Do you know of any other festivals with the same levels of extravagance? How should its relevance to the pop world be explained? Do you consider yourself a Eurovision fan?

What is the main function of Eurovision? What type of audience does Eurovision attract? What do you know about the voting system? Do you think it consists of a non-biased vote or a sentimental vote? What factors can make people more inclined to like a song?

What effects on the music industry can the celebration of this contest have? Does Eurovision reflect the present-day geopolitics of Europe? What role do cultural similarities play? In what ways did the televote introduced in 20116 change things? What role does new technology play in the contest? What other changes can be acknowledged?